It’s been a busy year! Here is a quick summary:
- General Meetings included the following:
March – an engaging talk by Denise Schumann about Norwood’s early history and colourful characters
May – a very successful, informal get-together at Lost Barrel
August – the AGM with Tony Zappia from Studio 9 Architects informing us about the Coles redevelopment plans
November – a pre-Christmas social night at The Norwood Hotel - Council and Other Meetings
– Monthly NRA Committee meetings with one or more members attending most NPSP Council meetings
– Private meetings with the Mayor addressing local concerns
– Numerous sessions with council planners dealing with impending State Planning changes
– establishing closer contact with other local associations such as Kensington Residents, Kent Town Residents, St Peters Residents, Rotary, Community Alliance, Salvation Army - Heritage Campaign
The ongoing fight with the State Government about their development planning changes continued on many fronts. Several written submissions were made directly from the NRA and support was given to the Community Alliance of South Australia and the new Protect Our Heritage organisation. A Norwood historical walk guided by Denise Schumann was conducted in August as well as two heritage bus trips hosted by Rowena Dunk in September. We attended presentations by the State Planning Commission and helped precipitate the Dunstan Forum in November with the Premier, Planning Minister and Planning Commissioner. On-line and paper petitions were launched and continue to seek signatures from people concerned about heritage, while numerous calls have been made for residents to write to their MPs. - Other
– A written submission to the Civil Aviation Authority raised concerns about the proposed helipad on the new Peregrine building
– NRA Committee members assisted Norwood Rotary with their post pageant Fair at Richards Park in November
– A follow up presentation by Studio 9 Architects on the Coles redevelopment was organised and attended by NRA, Cork Tree and Council representatives
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