Centennial Park meeting notice
22 July 2020
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes recently announced a 50 Year Vision for Sydney’s open space and parklands.
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøattended a meeting on 16 July, where Acting Deputy Secretary of Place & Infrastructure Brett Whitworth and other members of senior management provided little detail other than the creation of Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP), which aims to bring together the Centennial, Callan and Fernhill parks.
During the meeting, the É«ÀÇÉçÇøwas advised of an all-staff meeting scheduled for Friday 17 July. The É«ÀÇÉçÇørequested to be a part of this meeting and requested all the relevant change documentation. The É«ÀÇÉçÇøis disappointed it was not provided an invitation nor any of the documentation regarding the GSP.
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøwith be holding a members’ meeting on Thursday, 23 July at 12:30pm, at the Centennial Parklands Vernon Pavilion to hear from members with concerns regarding the separation of Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands.
Please encourage your non-union colleagues to the union so we can effectively represent them through this change.