Dear Bring Back Old Sydney Town members,
With the Federal election this year, it's a good idea for supporters of the cause to start lobbying (respectfully always) the Federal candidates from the major parties.
A letter or email of support in this time is very important to get things moving. So please consider taking the time to show your support by taking action.
(The Liberal candidate contact are: PO Box 60, Gosford NSW 2250, Mobile 0437 003 607, Email: lucy.wicks@nsw.liberal.org.au, Website www.lucywicks.com.au
To give those who may not have written a letter to a politician before it could look a bit like this:
Dear ............
My name is ................. and I live .......(local address's good to show votes they may gain or lose).....
I work as a ........(Shows a bit about about you) or, I am a Grandmother of 10 etc etc
I support re-opening Old Sydney Town for (reasons why)
Note: It's great to ask questions such as:
Do you support the cause? If so, what action are you taking to support it please?
What commitments can you make to ensure that all avenues will be explored to re-open Old Sydney Town?
Sincerely,
Signed.................................................
Date...................................................
I would love to hear of responses and feel free to Bcc me into the email if you like,
jakecassar@mail.com
This is what we have managed to do so far:-
Meeting with Bob Moes & Lisa Robillard, from NSW tourism & infrastructure funding who then suggested that to have any clout it has to be done properly & legally , and first we must have a properly constructed Feasibility Study & Business Plan we were told the cost would be $50,000 of which they said they would pay half so we were to have raised $25,000 for our half, Thankfully The Ourimbah Uni Accounting Students have done it for free! This will be needed when the Petition is presented to NSW Legislative Assembly.
In a letter from George Souris, Minister for Heritage & Tourism , there is money from Tatts Lotto. ⅓ of the $300,000,000 is earmarked for "heritage & Tourism" it is from this money that we hope to buy it back!
so…
Drafted a Constitution, (FREE)
Selected Committee Members (FREE)
Wrote & distributed the Petition (FREE)
Registered a Business Name
Obtained Legal advice on various OST matters ( FREE)
Obtained Insurance ( now cancelled)
Obtained an ABN( now cancelled)
Obtained a Bank Account ( which could not be done until all above was done) ( now closed)
Obtained Charitable Registration number ( still working on the Tax Deducaible Donation applications) ( now closed)
Sought information from various community groups as to interest (FREE)
Interview with Federal Election Candidates - at least those who responded (FREE)
Drafted Letter for business (FREE)
Web page developed and hosted for under $20! ( + $30/a)
2017 WE had finished the petition - so wound up the Incorporated site of the group... 11,000+ signatures
October 2017 Mitchell Hubbard Flew a drone over the Old Sydney Town Site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KJnN3yu1yg&feature=youtu.be
Have a look! Not all doom & gloom - but MUCH work is needed!
Feb 2nd 2018 update!
All Four blocks of the Old Sydney Town(OST) & the Australian Reptile Park (ARP) are placed on the Market for "Expressions of interest". Closing Date Mid March.