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News and Articles From Strata Community Association NSW

Earth Hour – Our actions today can change our tomorrow

March 13, 2019 No Comments

Earth Hour was started by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Sydney in 2007 when it presented the idea to City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore who

Guide to Sustainable Living

March 13, 2019 No Comments

Renters rejoice – now there is something for you on how to live sustainably. Not just limited to renters though, the (Renters) Guide to Sustainable Living contains tips for a

Energy Savings Scheme

March 13, 2019 No Comments

If you’ve suffered bill shock this Summer from using the air conditioning or other cooling appliances you’re not alone. Fortunately, the NSW Government’s Energy Savings Scheme can help. Home owners

NABERS

March 13, 2019 No Comments

Most people by now are conscious of the need to reduce their energy and water consumption. At the very least it can reduce our electricity bills and conserve water as

Media update: lift liability

March 12, 2019 No Comments

SCA (NSW) President Chris Duggan recently provided some media comment to the Domain section of the Sydney Morning Herald about people getting trapped in lifts, and the reasons that this

CHU Strata Community Awards 2018: Generation W winner of the Strata Community Environmental & Engagement Award

March 10, 2019 No Comments

Each year outstanding contributors to the NSW strata sector are recognised at the SCA (NSW) Strata Community Awards across several award categories. One of the award categories recognises a strata

President’s statement on proposed Strata Commissioner

March 7, 2019 No Comments

In the Sydney Morning Herald on 6 March 2019, it was reported that the NSW Opposition had proposed the appointment of a strata commissioner to oversee matters related to building

Creating mentally healthy workplaces

February 20, 2019 No Comments

Everyone’s mental health is important and ensuring the workplace is mentally healthy should be a top priority given we spend so much time at work. SafeWork NSW is currently offering

Strata Building Bond Scheme assistance for members

February 20, 2019 No Comments

SCA (NSW) is pleased to advise that NSW Fair Trading has now provided a specialist resource to assist with the implementation of the Strata Building Bond and Inspections Scheme (SBBIS).

Updated: investigation into the Opal Tower defects

February 14, 2019 No Comments

An interim investigation has been undertaken into the Opal Tower defects by independent professional experts at the request of the NSW Government. A report was provided and has been made

New Building Reform Package

February 13, 2019 No Comments

A package of building reforms has been announced by the Minister for Better Regulation, Matt Kean, MP, with the NSW Government following most of the recommendations made in the Shergold

Combustible Cladding Regulation – registration reminder

February 13, 2019 No Comments

A reminder to building owners about the deadline to register certain residential and public buildings on a dedicated NSW Government portal if it they may have external combustible cladding is