Media Releases

Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, today slammed the Government’s decision to grant planning approval for the M4 East Westconnex project, ignoring strong and clear community opposition.

Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, today condemned Premier Baird’s announcement that his Government is forcing local councils to amalgamate.

Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, is proud to announce the recipients of Community Building Partnership grants in 2015.

The Baird Government’s rezoning plans for the Sydenham to Bankstown Urban Renewal Corridor threaten an architecturally renowned, award-winning house in Marrickville, says Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill.

Jo Haylen, the Member for Summer Hill, welcomed Marrickville Council’s decision to install a pedestrian crossing on The Boulevarde between Lewisham Public School and Christian Brothers High School.

Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, called on Roads and Maritime Services to stop stalling and negotiate with homeowners over the valuations for their compulsorily acquired properties in the lead up to Christmas.

Jo Haylen, the Member for Summer Hill, today congratulated Marrickville Council on plans for a raised shared zone between Petersham and Marrickville Roads in Marrickville and to close the street once a month during daylight-savings hours to promote night-time dining and entertainment.

Jo Haylen MP, the Member for Summer Hill, today called on the Roads Minister to explain yet another cost blowout for the Westconnex Project from an initial $10 billion in 2012 to $16.8 billion.

On Saturday 28 November, Jo Haylen will hold a public meeting with residents concerned about the proposed rezoning of the Chubb and Tyres 4 U sites on Milton Street, Ashbury. 

Local P&C’s joined with Member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen, to give the Westconnex project a fail grade this week and calling for more time for parents to assess the risks.