Comments for SHOROC - working together for a better region and stronger councils http://shoroc.com Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:12:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Women In Business Mentoring Program :: Northern Beaches 2012 by Sue http://shoroc.com/2011/women-in-business-mentoring-program-northern-beaches-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-625 Sue Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:12:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=5243#comment-625 Thank you Warringah Council for supporting the local small business community again. This can only make our local area stronger with creating vibrant small business! Thank you Warringah Council for supporting the local small business community again. This can only make our local area stronger with creating vibrant small business!

]]> Comment on RTA Seeking Commuter Feedback :: Mona Vale Road Upgrade by SHOROC http://shoroc.com/2011/feedback-mona-vale-road/comment-page-1/#comment-610 SHOROC Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:00:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=5055#comment-610 Thanks for your comments. As part of the Bus Rapid Transit feasibility study the bus routes East West as well as North South are being evaluated. We’ll pass on your comment to the project team. Thanks for your comments. As part of the Bus Rapid Transit feasibility study the bus routes East West as well as North South are being evaluated. We’ll pass on your comment to the project team.

]]> Comment on RTA Seeking Commuter Feedback :: Mona Vale Road Upgrade by Solutions are not the problem! http://shoroc.com/2011/feedback-mona-vale-road/comment-page-1/#comment-609 Solutions are not the problem! Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:58:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=5055#comment-609 Why does the 182 Bus stop at Elanora Heights and not continue to Monavale so we (Northern Beaches residents) can commute to St Ives, Pymble, Chatswood, the Bus can then turn and go back. Ingleside is left in the dark. Why does the 182 Bus stop at Elanora Heights and not continue to Monavale so we (Northern Beaches residents) can commute to St Ives, Pymble, Chatswood, the Bus can then turn and go back. Ingleside is left in the dark.

]]> Comment on RTA Seeking Commuter Feedback :: Mona Vale Road Upgrade by SHOROC http://shoroc.com/2011/feedback-mona-vale-road/comment-page-1/#comment-608 SHOROC Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:31:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=5055#comment-608 Thanks for your comment Mr Leeder. SHOROC agrees 100% and our policy is that Mona Vale Rd should be a dual-lane carriageway (ie. 2 lanes both ways) for its entire length. The SHOROC Mayors, particularly the Pittwater Mayor, have been advocating for this for many years. We will pass on your comments to the RTA which is the organisation running the consultation and doing the road planning. Regards, SHOROC Thanks for your comment Mr Leeder. SHOROC agrees 100% and our policy is that Mona Vale Rd should be a dual-lane carriageway (ie. 2 lanes both ways) for its entire length. The SHOROC Mayors, particularly the Pittwater Mayor, have been advocating for this for many years. We will pass on your comments to the RTA which is the organisation running the consultation and doing the road planning. Regards, SHOROC

]]> Comment on RTA Seeking Commuter Feedback :: Mona Vale Road Upgrade by Steve Leeder http://shoroc.com/2011/feedback-mona-vale-road/comment-page-1/#comment-607 Steve Leeder Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:25:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=5055#comment-607 Biggest problem with the entire assesment is that you have not included one of the most important parts needed to be upgraded, the first hill on Mona Vale Rd from the round about at Ponderosa Parade.  This needs to be doubled As well!!!!! Biggest problem with the entire assesment is that you have not included one of the most important parts needed to be upgraded, the first hill on Mona Vale Rd from the round about at Ponderosa Parade.  This needs to be doubled As well!!!!!

]]> Comment on Rates to be Kept Low by New Waste Collection System by SHOROC http://shoroc.com/2011/rates-to-be-kept-low-by-new-waste-collection-system/comment-page-1/#comment-600 SHOROC Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:32:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=5030#comment-600 Comment on the Manly Daily site in regard to this issue today: Jenny Dowell writes: "We've had the same 3 bin system in Lismore for about 5 years- it works really well. We've reduced the amount of waste going to landfill and have low contamination rates. The green waste bin accepts all kitchen scraps including meet- people can use newspaper or free 'biobags' to wrap food. With landfill State costs currently at $33 per tonne and rising to $88, it's financially responsible to reduce materials going into the ground too." Comment on the Manly Daily site in regard to this issue today:

Jenny Dowell writes: “We’ve had the same 3 bin system in Lismore for about 5 years- it works
really well. We’ve reduced the amount of waste going to landfill and
have low contamination rates. The green waste bin accepts all kitchen
scraps including meet- people can use newspaper or free ‘biobags’ to
wrap food. With landfill State costs currently at $33 per tonne and
rising to $88, it’s financially responsible to reduce materials going
into the ground too.”

]]> Comment on New Common Waste Collection System Planned For SHOROC Region by Elle232 http://shoroc.com/2011/waste-collection-proposal/comment-page-1/#comment-597 Elle232 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:36:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=4961#comment-597 The inclusion of organic waste and full scale recycling is a positive step forward for the SHOROC councils and should be encouraged. The inclusion of organic waste and full scale recycling is a positive step forward for the SHOROC councils and should be encouraged.

]]> Comment on Presentation on the Bus Rapid Transit proposal – NSW Transport Infrastructure Summit by Ben Rennie http://shoroc.com/2011/brt-overview-nsw-transport-infrastructure-summit/comment-page-1/#comment-595 Ben Rennie Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:11:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=4932#comment-595 Nice presentation Ben, really inspiring. Hope it does not fall on deaf ears... good luck. Nice presentation Ben, really inspiring. Hope it does not fall on deaf ears… good luck.

]]> Comment on Bus Rapid Transit For Northern Beaches & Mosman Gains Momentum by SHOROC http://shoroc.com/2011/brt-gains-momentum/comment-page-1/#comment-570 SHOROC Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:46:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=4732#comment-570 Manly Daily 24 August 2011: Better bus network underway          by Bryn Kay                     Planning has officially started on the NSW government’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit network for the northern beaches. The announcement from NSW Treasurer and Manly MP Mike Baird came  after last month’s revelation that the travel corridor from the northern beaches to the city was the slowest morning CBD commute in the country. On Monday, Mr Baird said plans for the network, which would see  high-frequency services running from Mona Vale into the city, were now “no longer just words, it’s action”, after the Treasurer joined NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian in meeting Shore Regional  Organisation of Councils board members. The organisation is represented by mayors and general managers from Manly, Mosman, Pittwater and Warringah councils. “I think it’s exciting news that work is now underway,” Mr Baird said. “It’s hard not to be excited about the opportunities a Bus Rapid Transport Network could bring to the northern beaches. “At the same time we need to do the work for it properly and not rush  into anything that is not properly considered and consulted.” Mr Baird revealed that a pre-feasibility report is due by February. More at http://shoroc.com/2011/public-transport-roads/ Manly Daily 24 August 2011: Better bus network underway
         by Bryn Kay
                   
Planning has officially started on the NSW government’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit network for the northern beaches.

The announcement from NSW Treasurer and Manly MP Mike Baird came  after last month’s revelation that the travel corridor from the northern beaches to the city was the slowest morning CBD commute in the country.

On Monday, Mr Baird said plans for the network, which would see  high-frequency services running from Mona Vale into the city, were now “no longer just words, it’s action”, after the Treasurer joined NSW
Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian in meeting Shore Regional  Organisation of Councils board members.

The organisation is represented by mayors and general managers from Manly, Mosman, Pittwater and Warringah councils.

“I think it’s exciting news that work is now underway,” Mr Baird said.

“It’s hard not to be excited about the opportunities a Bus Rapid Transport Network could bring to the northern beaches.

“At the same time we need to do the work for it properly and not rush
 into anything that is not properly considered and consulted.”

Mr Baird revealed that a pre-feasibility report is due by February.

More at http://shoroc.com/2011/public-transport-roads/

]]> Comment on Bus Rapid Transit For Northern Beaches & Mosman Gains Momentum by SHOROC http://shoroc.com/2011/brt-gains-momentum/comment-page-1/#comment-569 SHOROC Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:43:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=4732#comment-569 Manly Daily 24 August 2011: Better bus network underway by Bryn Kay Planning has officially started on the NSW government’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit network for the northern beaches. The announcement from NSW Treasurer and Manly MP Mike Baird came after last month’s revelation that the travel corridor from the northern beaches to the city was the slowest morning CBD commute in the country. On Monday, Mr Baird said plans for the network, which would see high-frequency services running from Mona Vale into the city, were now “no longer just words, it’s action”, after the Treasurer joined NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian in meeting Shore Regional Organisation of Councils board members. The organisation is represented by mayors and general managers from Manly, Mosman, Pittwater and Warringah councils. “I think it’s exciting news that work is now underway,” Mr Baird said. “It’s hard not to be excited about the opportunities a Bus Rapid Transport Network could bring to the northern beaches. “At the same time we need to do the work for it properly and not rush into anything that is not properly considered and consulted.” Mr Baird revealed that a pre-feasibility report is due by February. Manly Daily 24 August 2011: Better bus network underway

by Bryn Kay

Planning has officially started on the NSW government’s proposed Bus Rapid Transit network for the northern beaches.

The announcement from NSW Treasurer and Manly MP Mike Baird came
after last month’s revelation that the travel corridor from the northern
beaches to the city was the slowest morning CBD commute in the country.

On Monday, Mr Baird said plans for the network, which would see
high-frequency services running from Mona Vale into the city, were now
“no longer just words, it’s action”, after the Treasurer joined NSW
Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian in meeting Shore Regional
Organisation of Councils board members.

The organisation is represented by mayors and general managers from Manly, Mosman, Pittwater and Warringah councils.

“I think it’s exciting news that work is now underway,” Mr Baird said.

“It’s hard not to be excited about the opportunities a Bus Rapid Transport Network could bring to the northern beaches.

“At the same time we need to do the work for it properly and not rush
into anything that is not properly considered and consulted.”

Mr Baird revealed that a pre-feasibility report is due by February.

]]> Comment on Bus Rapid Transit For Northern Beaches & Mosman Gains Momentum by SHOROC http://shoroc.com/2011/brt-gains-momentum/comment-page-1/#comment-568 SHOROC Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:30:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=4732#comment-568 HI Mr Warr Thank you for your comments. As part of the Shaping Our Future strategy, the councils of the SHOROC region agreed that the East-West trunk route for the Bus Rapid Transit between Dee Why, Frenchs Forest and Chatswood was a key priority for investment. As part of the Mayor-led campaign for this funding, this East-West route has been promoted as a major priority and has been included for investigation as part of the NSW Government’s feasibility study into the Bus Rapid Transit system for our region. You can find our more on the priorities and how this campaign is progressing at http://shoroc.com/2011/public-transport-roads/ Regards SHOROC HI Mr Warr
Thank you for your comments.
As part of the Shaping Our Future strategy, the councils of the SHOROC region agreed that the East-West trunk route for the Bus Rapid Transit between Dee Why, Frenchs Forest and Chatswood was a key priority for investment.
As part of the Mayor-led campaign for this funding, this East-West route has been promoted as a major priority and has been included for investigation as part of the NSW Government’s feasibility study into the Bus Rapid Transit system for our region.
You can find our more on the priorities and how this campaign is progressing at http://shoroc.com/2011/public-transport-roads/
Regards
SHOROC

]]> Comment on Spatial Analysis Report by SHOROC http://shoroc.com/shaping-our-future/spatial-analysis-report/comment-page-1/#comment-567 SHOROC Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:12:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?page_id=4090#comment-567 HI Mr Warr Thank you for your comments and your interest in this report. Absolutely our region has the worst traffic congestion in Sydney – in fact it is on record as having the slowest and second slowest comment in Australia. That’s why the councils have all agreed on the need for investment in our transport infrastructure and the Mayors, including the Warringah Mayor Michael Regan, are leading a campaign to secure this investment from the state and federal governments. Our agreed priorities include a new Bus Rapid Transit system across the region, with major truck routes from Dee Why to Frenchs Forest and Chatswood, and from Mona Vale to the CBD. As a result, the new government has commenced a major feasibility study into the Bus Rapid Transit system for our region. You can find our more on the priorities and how this campaign is progressing a thttp://shoroc.com/2011/public-transport-roads Regards SHOROC HI Mr Warr
Thank you for your comments and your interest in this report.

Absolutely our region has the worst traffic congestion in Sydney – in fact it is on record as having the slowest and second slowest comment in Australia.

That’s why the councils have all agreed on the need for investment in our transport infrastructure and the Mayors, including the Warringah Mayor Michael Regan, are leading a campaign to secure this investment from the state and federal governments.

Our agreed priorities include a new Bus Rapid Transit system across the region, with major truck routes from Dee Why to Frenchs Forest and Chatswood, and from Mona Vale to the CBD.

As a result, the new government has commenced a major feasibility study into the Bus Rapid Transit system for our region. You can find our more on the priorities and how this campaign is progressing a thttp://shoroc.com/2011/public-transport-roads

Regards
SHOROC

]]> Comment on Action plan for sustainability by Launch Regional Sustainability Strategy and Indicators « The Storey Agency http://shoroc.com/sustainability/comment-page-1/#comment-564 Launch Regional Sustainability Strategy and Indicators « The Storey Agency Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:55:40 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?page_id=4228#comment-564 [...] Regional Strategy and Indicators released: The Mayors of Mosman, Manly, Warringah and Pittwater Councils in Sydney have launched the regional Shaping Our Sustainable Future Strategy. This significant document for the region was collaboratively project managed for the councils by SHOROC and The Storey Agency. A significant development for the region Shaping Our Sustainable Future brings together for the first time a range of projects that will be delivered collectively by the SHOROC councils over the next four years to create a more sustainable region.  In addition The Storey Agency developed a suite of regional indicators for the councils that assist with reporting on all their Community Strategic Plans. So how can we help you?  For more  on SHOROC see http://shoroc.com/sustainability/ [...] [...] Regional Strategy and Indicators released: The Mayors of Mosman, Manly, Warringah and Pittwater Councils in Sydney have launched the regional Shaping Our Sustainable Future Strategy. This significant document for the region was collaboratively project managed for the councils by SHOROC and The Storey Agency. A significant development for the region Shaping Our Sustainable Future brings together for the first time a range of projects that will be delivered collectively by the SHOROC councils over the next four years to create a more sustainable region.  In addition The Storey Agency developed a suite of regional indicators for the councils that assist with reporting on all their Community Strategic Plans. So how can we help you?  For more  on SHOROC see http://shoroc.com/sustainability/ [...]

]]> Comment on Spatial Analysis Report by Peter Warr http://shoroc.com/shaping-our-future/spatial-analysis-report/comment-page-1/#comment-566 Peter Warr Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?page_id=4090#comment-566 Last night (18/8/2011) we had a lengthy meeting with Mr Peter Robinson (Urban Design Forum) - not to be confused with his namesake in Warringah Council's Strategic Planning Services Unit. In attendance were a number of Warringah esidents/Ratepayers/Activists. Peter Robinson has just completed an Urban Sustainability project for SHOROC  - being the Councils of Warringah, Pittwater, Manly & Mosman. In summary the points he made last night were: 1.    The northern beaches peninsula has the worst traffic/transport congestion in Sydney and the slowest road journey to Sydney CBD 2.    We are lacking in Tertiary Education facilities and our TAFE has been downgraded 3.    Compared to other parts of Sydney we should have 23 kms of rail lnes & at least 9 train stations for our current population 4.    The Warringah areas best serviced by public transport are Dee Why/Brookvale & Forestville 5.    Suburbs like Narraweena whilst they have basics services centres do not have adequate transport to justify high density development 6.    He talked about the need to have rail link from Brookvale/Frenchs Forest/Chatswood from a long term urban design planning point of view We invited Peter Robinson  to come to our Group's meeting with Brad Hazzard on 10 September 2011. Peter Warr Warringah Ratepayer/Resident Last night (18/8/2011) we had a lengthy meeting with Mr Peter Robinson (Urban Design Forum) – not to be confused with his namesake in Warringah Council’s Strategic Planning Services Unit. In attendance were a number of Warringah esidents/Ratepayers/Activists.
Peter Robinson has just completed an Urban Sustainability project for SHOROC  – being
the Councils of Warringah, Pittwater, Manly & Mosman.
In summary
the points he made last night were:
1.    The northern beaches peninsula has the worst traffic/transport congestion in Sydney and the slowest road journey to Sydney CBD
2.    We are lacking in Tertiary Education facilities and our TAFE has been downgraded
3.    Compared to other parts of Sydney we should have 23 kms of rail lnes & at least 9 train stations for our current population
4.    The Warringah areas best serviced by public transport are Dee Why/Brookvale & Forestville
5.    Suburbs like Narraweena whilst they have basics services centres do not have adequate transport to justify high density development
6.    He talked about the need to have rail link from Brookvale/Frenchs Forest/Chatswood
from a long term urban design planning point of view
We invited Peter Robinson  to come to our Group’s meeting with Brad Hazzard on 10 September 2011.

Peter Warr
Warringah Ratepayer/Resident

]]> Comment on First Ever Regional Sustainability Strategy Launched By Four Mayors by Graeme Jessup http://shoroc.com/2011/sustainability_strategy_launch/comment-page-1/#comment-535 Graeme Jessup Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:03:00 +0000 http://shoroc.com/?p=4226#comment-535 This is good news.  Are the SHOROC councils also going to discuss the benefit of all four Councils working together to develop a unified suite of sustainable living programs for our community.  These would take the place of and improve on programs currently run by the Councils for community and business development - energy efficiency, water, and waste.  Im sure we could achieve more with a unified approach where resources were pooled. Graeme ph 0419 495 178.  This is good news.  Are the SHOROC councils also going to discuss the benefit of all four Councils working together to develop a unified suite of sustainable living programs for our community.  These would take the place of and improve on programs currently run by the Councils for community and business development – energy efficiency, water, and waste.  Im sure we could achieve more with a unified approach where resources were pooled. Graeme ph 0419 495 178. 

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