Region. Fringe push dropped

The NSW government has retreated on plans to push much of Sydney’s population growth to the urban fringes, according to The Australian Financial Review. Population projections in the discussion paper, Sydney over the next 20 years, suggest 70 per cent of new homes built in Sydney in the next four years will be in existing areas, and 30 per cent in the urban fringe, rather than a 50:50 ratio.

Parramatta. Opposition by car dealers

Car dealers in Auto Alley oppose Parramatta City Council’s proposal to make the precinct a continuation of the city’s commercial heart.. Council is considering submissions following the closure of the public exhibition process.

The Hills Council wins an award.

The Hills Shire Council has won an award in the 2012 National Awards for Local Government in the category of Asset and Financial Management for council’s innovative electronic work order system (EWO) and portal. Council’s EWO distribution system is an initiative that grew from employees suggesting that the use of technology could improve their work processes. As a result, works orders are sent directly to field staff, saving time and allowing work to be prioritised on the spot.

Ryde. Working group on future

NSW Government agencies and Ryde Council have formed a working group to plan for future development of the Macquarie Park corridor. Macquarie Park is expected to employ 56,000 people by 2036 and is serviced by the Epping to Chatswood rail link and Macquarie University. Department staff will join council and Transport for NSW representatives on the working group.

Newington. Company a market darling

Poker machine maker, Ainsworth Game Technology, at Newington, has become a market darling as brokers and investors warm to its innovation and international growth story, according to The Australian Financial Review

Rtyde. $295 million project approved

The NSW government has approved the $295 million stage one, phase-one segment of a residential development on the site of the Royal Rehabilitation Centre, at Ryde.