Redfern–Waterloo Authority

Redfern-Waterloo Authority has responsibility for revitalising the Redfern-Waterloo area through urban renewal.

Early in 2002, the NSW Government set up the Redfern Waterloo Partnership Project as a whole of government and whole of community approach to tackle a number of longstanding problems in Redfern and Waterloo.

On July 1 2005 The Redfern-Waterloo Authority assumed responsibility for the coordination of human services policy for the Redfern-Waterloo area, and the Redfern Waterloo Partnership project ceased operation. The Redfern-Waterloo Authority Act 2004, governing its principle functions, takes into consideration social, economic, ecological and other sustainable development, public areas, Aboriginal community needs, social cohesion and community safety.

A human services reform team has been established within the RWA to develop a Human Services Plan for Redfern and Waterloo. The plan aims to improve the delivery of human services to the people of the area. The team is working with government funded organisations, community groups and government agencies to ensure the plan delivers practical outcomes for the community.

Current activities of the RWA include:

• Development of job creation schemes for local unemployed, with a particular emphasis on the Indigenous community;
• Developing a Human Services Plan that will improve the delivery of social services to the community;
• Encouraging new anchor tenants and investors to build and bring jobs to the Australian Technology Park;
• Facilitating urban renewal and heritage restoration opportunities at North Eveleigh and other surplus government lands;
• Working on plans to enhance access to and refurbish Redfern Railway Station;
• Seeking a sustainable solution for the Block and its environs;
• Working with the RTA on improving traffic management/pedestrian safety/retail amenity on Regent and other major streets;
• Implementing a community consultation strategy that will include regular newsletters to residents providing news of latest events and activities, setting up an interactive website, quarterly community forums and smaller community meetings on specific issues.

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For further information

Contact	:	Redfern Waterloo Authority
Address	:	PO Box 3332, Redfern NSW 2016
Phone	:	02 9202 9100
Fax	:	02 9202 9111
Email	:	redfernwaterloo@rwa.nsw.gov.au

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http://www.redfernwaterloo.nsw.gov.au/index.html