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Edition 85
March 2019
supporting the Artarmon community spirit
Masterplan to Improve Artarmon Shopping
Village by Peter Wilton
A solution to the tired state of
Artarmon’s shopping village area is
emerging with the recent release of
Willoughby City Council’s indicative
masterplan for the area. The indicative
masterplan is the culmination of almost
2 years of activity and sets out the
development that will be allowed in
Artarmon’s local centre.
The existing planning controls
provide little incentive for the
rejuvenation of the retail spaces and
have contributed to the less than
satisfactory condition of much of the
Artarmon village area.
In 2017, Council published its position
statement for the area which set out six Artist impression looking south from Artarmon Station to the intersection of Hampton Road and
principles that would guide the planning Broughton Road/Images from Willoughby Local Centres - Architectus
process. Some of the principles are that for investment in new improved retail
character of the area.
the redeveloped Artarmon local centre facilities and supports many of the key
The Council’s indicative masterplan
would reinforce its community role,
has been developed based on the aspects of the indicative masterplan.
enhance its distinctive character while
feedback it received and is now Council will be conducting
respecting the existing character and
available for community comment. The community consultation activities over
embrace heritage with growth.
recommended plan includes an increase the coming months on the proposed
Later in 2018, Council released for
in the allowable building heights to 10 development scheme.
consultation three different planning
storeys on parts of Hampden Road with
scenarios based on varying levels of
high rise development that ranged from increased set-back from the street front.
no change to the existing building The masterplan provides incentives Inside this issue
controls to changes that would allow for the consolidation of single shop
Editorial page 2
increased building heights. sites into premises large enough A Note from the President page 3
The main issues identified to Council to accommodate a metro style Artarmon Public School page 4
from community feedback included supermarket. Artarmon Street Names page 5
concern over the current viability of The masterplan also allows up to Mowbray House page 6
Artarmon as a shopping area. There 3 storeys on the old library site in Vale: Richard Gartrell page 7
was support to encourage a mix of Elizabeth Street including a possible Sustainability Street page 8
retail operations such as a supermarket, new community space/centre on the Councillors’ feedback page 10-11
baker and butcher. Concerns were ground floor. Sydney Metro Update page 12
raised over the need for good design The APA recognises that development What’s on in Artarmon page 13
and maintaining the conservation is needed in this area in order to Artarmon Village Inc. page 14
shop fronts and the small scale village provide sufficient commercial return News in Brief page 15
Public Information Meeting 20 March 2019
GAZETTE
supporting the Artarmon community spirit
Editorial by Robert Brandt
The Artarmon Gazette is published quarterly by the Artarmon
Progress Association. It is distributed by volunteers, free of
We hope you enjoy this edition of the Artarmon Gazette!
charge to Artarmon residents and businesses. The new year brings the new school hall opening and a
The Artarmon Gazette seeks to inform residents and new writer for the Artarmon Public School.
business people about current local events and issues and
The ‘Artarmon Street Names’ series has been running
discusses matters of interest and concern.
Written contributions and photographs are welcome. Please
now for about 2 years. We have been able to establish the
submit all non-advertising material to the editor. We accept origins of 69 of the 93 streets in Artarmon/Gore Hill. In
material on disk or via email. Editing may be necessary for this edition you will learn all about the origins of streets in
style, space or layout considerations.
Views and opinions expressed in the Artarmon Gazette are
the Artarmon industrial park. Research is continuing into
not necessarily those of the Artarmon Progress Association the origins of the remaining streets.
or its members. Although all care is taken for accuracy, There is a interesting article on the Mowbray House
no responsibility can be taken by the association, editor, which opened in 1906. This is the building up on Mowbray
designer or printer.
Road at the top of Hampden Road and is currently being utilized as the Chatswood
Publisher Peter Wilton
dive site offices for the new Sydney Metro.
publisher@artarmonprogress.org.au
Editor Robert Brandt
Our Mayor is seeking your participation and has invited residents to
editor@artarmonprogress.org.au information sessions, drop-ins and roundtable discussions about housing and
Advertising Lindsay Alexander growth in local village centres, including in Artarmon. Community feedback is
advertise@artarmonprogress.org.au always beneficial in shaping our local area.
artarmon
Coordination Adrian Alexander Another great update to the Sydney Metro project with photos of the two
GAZETTE
Distribution Rob Magner
Design/ Robin Phelan
tunnel boring machines ‘Wendy’ and ‘Mabel’. They are currently passing under
Artarmon on their journey to the city at one metre per hour!
Production rocketdesign@bigpond.com
A couple of reminders:
Printing The Print Facility
DWilson@theprintfacility.com.au • The next Council General Clean-up in Artarmon is scheduled for the weeks
Print Run 5,300 copies beginning 19 May (east Artarmon) and 26 May (west Artarmon); and
APA website PimsDesign
• The Artarmon Village Inc is looking for your feedback on the draft local
Address PO Box 540 Artarmon 1570
centre strategies for Artarmon Village which are available to view online at
Website www.artarmonprogress.org.au/Gazette www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au.
Published by: Public Information Meeting – 20 March 2019
Artarmon Progress Artarmon Village Local Centre Strategy
Association Willoughby City Council has been reviewing its Willoughby Local Environment
ABN 77 319 108 019 Plan in stages with a view to it being amended to be consistent with the Greater
Since 1906
Sydney Commission’s North District Plan. The Council’s Artarmon Local Centre
Strategy has been subject to public consultation in recent months.
The APA committee meets at 7.40pm
Artarmon Progress Association and the Artarmon Village, Inc will hold a
on the 1st Wednesday of the month,
Public Information Meeting on Wednesday 20 March 2019 in the Artarmon
excluding January. Public welcome.
Community Hall to discuss Council’s plans for the Artarmon Village zoning.
Venue: Council officers will outline where they are at in respect to the preparation of
Artarmon Community Hall, their Artarmon Local Centre Strategy. The APA encourages residents to attend
139 Artarmon Road, Artarmon this meeting and participate in the decision making process which will have a
PO Box 540 Artarmon NSW 1570 long term impact on all residents when the Strategy is approved by Council.
sec@artarmonprogress.org.au
www.artarmonprogress.org.au
President Peter Wilton APA Public Information Meeting
Vice President
Treasurer Adrian Alexander
Secretary Briefing on Artarmon Village
Traffic & Parking Peter Egan
Federation Peter Egan Local Strategy
Membership Lindsay Alexander
Heritage & History Project Adrian Alexander Wednesday 20 March 2019
Public Information Meetings Peter Wilton
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Willoughby City Council
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without the permission of the Editor. Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 84 – March 2019A Note from the President by Peter Wilton
During 2019, Sydney Metro line that will run from provides Artarmon with a modern
Artarmon Chatswood to new stations at Crows public school that has a high level of
will see some Nest, North Sydney and Barangaroo open space and amenity.
significant and on to Sydenham and Bankstown. In May 2019, the Sydney Metro
developments Changes to the Hampden Road and North West project will be opened.
that will shape Mowbray Road layout will occur This will provide Artarmon residents
our community to handle the high number of truck with new travel options to Epping and
for many movements needed to remove the the north-west suburbs out to Rouse
years to come. tunnel spoils from the dive site. The Hill (Tallawong).
Below is a brief new metro line is planned to be The environmental assessment report
summary of operational by 2024. for the Western Harbour and Beaches
some of the major items. Willoughby City Council Link road tunnels is expected to be
Recently in January, the Independent commenced the public consultation for completed and released in late 2019.
Planning Commission approved the its Housing Strategy in February. The This report should detail the impact
increase in the size of the Channel strategy will result in changes to the on Artarmon from the construction
9 development from 400 to 460 regulations that control development in and operation of these tunnels which
apartments. This was a disappointing Artarmon and the Willoughby Council will have entrances and exhaust stacks
decision, especially given the level of area. During 2019, the strategy will located in Artarmon.
community opposition. Construction be finalised and implemented with The APA aims to get involved with
of this new development is likely to changes made to the Willoughby these projects and to advocate for
commence in two to three years’ time. Local Environment Plan (LEP) and better outcomes for the Artarmon
In February, tunnel boring machines Willoughby Control Plan (WDP). community, where possible. Watch out
started to operate from the dive site The new Artarmon Public School for opportunities to contribute to the
located on the corner of Mowbray hall was officially opened in February. consultation and discussions associated
Road and the Pacific Highway. They This marks the completion of the with these new projects.
will excavate the tunnels for the redevelopment of the school that
More Units Approved at Channel 9 by Bob Taffel
In January 2019, the Independent IPC approved the increase essentially height down to what was originally
Planning Commission (IPC) granted because the new development design approved in 2016. In addition, the
approval to increase the number of was preferable to the original and that revised development includes the
apartments at the Channel 9 site from an extra 60 apartments was not going provision of 20 apartments for
400 to 460. IPC’s decision comes to seriously add to the traffic and affordable housing.
despite 637 objecting submissions, parking effects of the redevelopment. Overall, the Channel 9 campaign
including those of Willoughby The community lost in its endeavour succeeded in limiting the potential
Council, and many personal to keep the size of the development to size of this development which started
representations at the IPC public 400 apartments. On the other hand, in 2011 when Channel 9 lodged
meeting that was held in December the community response has succeeded preliminary plans for a development
last year, in limiting the maximum building of 663 apartments.
Membership is open
The APA is only as strong as its membership base. Membership is free
and is open to all residents and businesses in Artarmon. We welcome you to join us.
To join, simply email your name and address to membership@artarmonprogress.org.au
We look forward to hearing from you.
APA sends emails on material matters impacting on Artarmon residents and businesses,
such as the Sydney Metro power lines to be laid down Hampden Road.
Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 85 – March 2019 3A New School Year Begins
by Ann-Marie Cahill
For Artarmon Public School (APS),
2019 marks the beginning of a new
journey; one that includes the brand
new school hall.
As the students arrived for their first
day of the school year, all eyes were
turned towards the shiny new school
hall located on the corner of McMillan
and Abbot campuses. For the returning
students, the hall was bigger and better
than anything they had before.
‘It has seats!’ was one outcry from a
group of year 6 students. ‘With walls!
and we don’t have to fight over shade
from the sun or the rain!’
The new kindergarten students
started on Monday 4 February, and
they focused their interest on the bright
yellow slides down the slopes outside
the hall, not knowing the previous
school hall’s cramped glory.
Artarmon Public School Hall / Photo APS
The new hall is more than a new
school building. It is the culmination campaign to return the construction buildings and new resources. It is a
of the entire Artarmon community project to the original plans including fresh start and is an investment in their
working together to provide for our the new school hall. Children wrote future. It is the result of hard work and
local school. For at least the last five letters to the local members; so perseverance to ensure the school has
years, the Artarmon Gazette has been did parents and many businesses. the best resources available for the best
reporting on the growth of the school Members of the community stressed education available. Most important,
population, and the growing need the benefits of a new hall, and not just it is a symbol of the faith held in our
for more development and support. for the students. school by all of the adults who support
Principal Louise Green has been a The Artarmon school community them.
strong advocate for new buildings, has been lauded for their positive
along with the tireless efforts of many and professional behavior in all
P&C members; including former communication with the NSW
Presidents Ian Dyson, Karen Pearson, Government. It is now seen as the Farewell and Thank-You
and Daniel McDougall. benchmark for P&C’s working with to Jane Rowley
For a moment there, it almost did the Government Departments on 2019 also marks the end of a
not happen. The original plan included future projects. ‘Gazette Era’, as we say farewell
the new hall, along with classrooms, The official opening of the school and say thank you to Jane Rowley.
a new library, more amenities, and an hall was held during February 2019. For almost 10-years, Jane has
increased play-area. But in October For the P&C, this has been the final provided the Artarmon Gazette
2016, the P&C was advised the plans step in what was a long and tiring with updates from the APS
had changed and the hall was no l campaign, but well worth the effort. community. Her articles are both
onger included. For the Artarmon community informative and entertaining,
The disappointment was felt as a whole, it will be an enduring building on the community spirit
throughout the school community. reminder of the success that comes that supports our local school.
However, it served to bring them from communities working together. Jane’s influence will still be felt
together and work towards a positive The new building will forever show throughout Artarmon while she
collective goal: to reinstate the how democracy can work; with people moves on to even greater projects.
original plan. communicating loud and proud to their With our sincere thanks, we wish
What unfolded has been remarked local representatives to provide for all the best for Jane and her family
upon by many other schools in the their community. in the future. Thank you for all of
North Shore area. The Artarmon P&C For the students, it is the beginning your contributions.
commenced a strong yet considerate of a new school year with new
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Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 85 – March 2019Artarmon Street Names – Part 10 – Industrial Area
by Adrian Alexander
William Gore and his family owned and Gabriel both died in 1839. Gabriel Edward Robert Lanceley. Weynton
most of the Artarmon/Gore Hill went missing overboard on the way and Lanceley later merged their
industrial area from about 1813 back to India, three weeks after his operations with John Bede Magney’s
until the 1880s. During the Gore wife’s death. brickworks next door. These men later
Family’s ownership, the land was Carlotta Street – The original formed the North Sydney Brick and
progressively cleared for agricultural subdivision plans show it as Carlton Tile Company Limited which operated
purposes and from about 1830 Street, probably after Lord Carlton in Artarmon until 1959.
cottage brickmaking began appearing but later changed to Carlotta Street. Hotham Parade – Beaumont
in Artarmon. At one stage, it was Charlotte Ffrench (eldest daughter of
Hotham, 3rd Baron Hotham (1794-
reported that 12 brickworks operated William Gore) inherited Gore Hill
1870) was a British soldier rising to
in the area. Overtime, consolidation on which she built Carlotta Cottage
the rank of General by 1865. He served
of these businesses meant that by near the corner of Carlotta Street and
Reserve Road. Carlotta House in in the Crimea Peninsular campaign
the late 1940’s there were only three
companies left making bricks in Carlotta Street Greenwich was also 1812-1814 and the Battle of Waterloo
Artarmon. The last company ceased built by the Ffrench family. 1815. Hotham was a British politician
operating from Artarmon in 1959. Clarendon Street – George (1820-1868).
The original George Robert Whiting William Frederick Villiers, 4th Earl of Lambs Road – Henry Lamb was a
subdivision plans in 1880s show the Clarendon (1800-1870) was a British soldier in the NSW Corps. He received
following street names; Westbourne diplomat and politician. a 25 acre (10 hectare) land grant on 17
Street, Gower Street, Saville Street, Cleg Street – Origin of the name November 1794.
Clarendon Street, Portland Street, is not yet known. Initially, it ran from Lanceley Place – Named after the
Albany Street, Carlton Street, Hannover Lambs Road to Herbert Street but Lanceley family who were principals
Street, Marlborough Street, Hotham many years later it was extended to of the North Sydney Brick and Tile
Parade, Victoria Parade, Lane Cove Reserve Road. Thomas Broughton Company Limited that operated the
Road. These streets are named mainly subdivided the land from Herbert brickworks in the immediate area.
after British politicians from the 1800’s. Street to Lambs Road. Marden Road – Origin of the name
Herbert Street and Frederick Street also Curry Lane – Daniel Curry was a is not yet known. It was created in
existed at that time. soldier in the NSW Corps. He received
1954 as part of the subdivision of the
Prior to WW1, the House of a 25 acre (10 hectare) land grant in the
old Butcher Bros brick pit.
Hannover, from which the English area on 17 November 1794.
McLaughlin Avenue – Origin of the
House of Windsor devolved, became Dickson Avenue – William
Thomas Dickson was a Municipality name is not yet known. It was created
unpopular throughout the British
Empire. This resulted in a number of Willoughby Naremburn Ward in 1963 as part of the subdivision of
of street names in the Gore Hill Councillor (1908-1917) and Mayor the old Butcher Bros brick pit.
subdivision being changed and as the (1914-1915). Dickson Avenue was Pacific Highway – This road has
brick companies merged, streets like originally called Hannover Street (after had a number of name changes over
Portland and Gower were absorbed Queen Victoria’s family – House of the years. Firstly, Lane Cove Road to
into the brick pits. Hannover). The name was changed which it led, secondly, Gordon Road
prior to WW1. and lastly, Pacific Highway.
The origins of names of streets in the Ella Street – Origin of the name Punch Street – Francis Punch,
industrial area are: is not yet known. It was created after Mayor of North Sydney (1890-1892).
Asher Lane – Henry [Asser] was a a new bridge was built over the rail Francis Street Naremburn was also
soldier in the NSW Corps. He received corridor to connect Herbert Street to named after him.
a 30 acre (12 hectares) land grant on 15 Dalley Road Naremburn. Reserve Road – Victoria Parade
September 1796, near where the ABC Frederick Street – Elizabeth (after Queen Victoria) was built by the
TV Tower is situated. Wilkins’ family owned the 25 acre (10 State Government in about 1877 from
Broadcast Way – Part of the former hectares) of the John Taylor land grant
the Pacific Highway at St Leonards to
ABC TV site, acknowledges the past from 1825. She transferred the land to
Jersey Road Artarmon to access the
use of the land. her husband Frederick Stewart in 1871.
crown land for subdivision. The name
Campbell Street – Originally The land was subdivided into 48 lots
in 1878. was changed in the early 1900’s to
known as Albany Street (named after
Queen Victoria’s 4th son, Duke of Herbert Street – Built from Pacific Reserve Road.
Albany). Selina Gore in 1822 married Highway St Leonards to the now Gore Sawyer Lane – John Sawyer was a
Major Gabriel Christie Burton Hill Freeway in about 1880. It was soldier in the NSW Corps. He received
Campbell (later Lieutenant Colonel named after Herbert Oswin Weynton a 25 acre (10 hectare) land grant on 17
Campbell) serving in India where who conducted the Oswin Brickworks November 1794.
their four children were born. Selena in Herbert Street in the 1880’s with ...continued on page 9
Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 85 – March 2019 5Mowbray House School
by Colin Dennett
Still standing tall on Mowbray Road,
opposite Hampden Road, is the former
Mowbray House School’s Main House.
This Anglican School was opened in
1906 by headmaster Lance Bavin who
also operated the school until 1954
when it closed. Today, the Main House
is being used as the Chatswood dive
site offices for the new Sydney Metro.
My recent book on the history of
Mowbray House School has aroused
much interest from a wide spectrum
of readers who fondly remember it. In
1955, Sydney County Council (SCC)
acquired the school site and used the
Main House as headquarters for its
North Shore electricity distribution
work depot. During SCC’s occupation,
the building was cared for and today
remains in quite good order. Present
occupiers are well aware of the
building’s history and are doing their
Mowbray House School Chapel in 1930’s. / Photo Mowbray House School Archives
best to maintain its providence.
To establish his school, Lance Chapel listed 111 names of past pupils at the University of Canberra, has now
Bavin bought the former sandstone who served in the Great War. As part resulted in a full documentation of the
Chatswood School of Arts building of the sale arrangement to SCC, the school’s history. During its forty-seven
dating from 1875. This building was chapel was relocated, block by block, year history, Mowbray House School
also used as the first Willoughby to its present site on Beaconsfield enrolled some 2,000 boys. Many
Town Hall. Adjacent to this building Road, West Chatswood where it still pupils who attended in the school’s
he erected the Main House for functions as the Holy Trinity Mowbray latter years have contacted me with
classrooms, offices and a dormitory Anglican Church. The large Roll of stories and recollections, as have many
upstairs. The former School of Arts Honour now resides, albeit securely, people with connections to the school.
building then became the assembly in a stairwell of a hall next to the Reaction to the release of Mowbray
hall and chapel. The chapel was the former chapel. House School’s rich history is strong
centre of school life. A large World The emergence of the complete testimony for a desire to protect and
War 1 Roll of Honour (unveiled in Mowbray House School archives, held preserve what remains of it.
1930) on the front internal wall of the at a small schools museum (ANME) ...continued on page 9
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Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 85 – March 2019Vale: Richard Gartrell (1932–2018) By John Peacock
The Richard was a former councillor also a representative on the Research
Artarmon with the Willoughby City Council, and Ethics Committee of NSW Justice
community representing the Chatswood West Health and a Convener of the Evatt
remembers Ward from September 1974 to Foundation’s Economics Committee.
and respects September 1977. He was also a great supporter of
Richard Prior to his retirement, Richard had classical music/classical orchestras on
Gartrell a career in agricultural research and the North Shore.
who passed teaching, and undertook a range of Willoughby City Councillor Stuart
away on 29 activities in Australia’s institutions Coppock pays tribute to Richard who
October 2018. for technical and further education had different political viewpoints to
Richard is (TAFE). his own. “From the first time we met
remembered Richard’s involvement with the after I was elected, Richard listened
by many in the Artarmon community Artarmon Progress Association to me without judgment. In the midst
as a staunch defender of its amenity included his work with the Heritage of politics, he was a fair and honest
and its heritage and as a gentleman. Team. He was passionate about man and working for the betterment
Among his many community preserving the traditions and history of our society.”
activities, Richard is particularly of the community. Richard was a Richard W R Gartrell will be
appreciated by the Artarmon dedicated volunteer and tireless remembered for his enthusiasm,
community for founding, along his ambassador for the local community. determination and extraordinary
wife Glenda, the Artarmon Gazette in He was an active member of commitment to community wellbeing
February 1999. community organisations such as Apex, and his permanent smile, friendship
After producing 7 editions, Richard the Parents and Citizens Association and charm. Our condolences go to his
and Glenda gave ownership of the and the Preterm Foundation. For many wife, Glenda, and family and to his
Artarmon Gazette to the Artarmon years Richard worked endless volunteer many friends.
Progress Association. The Artarmon hours for the Noah’s Ark Toy Library
Gazette has thrived for 20 years and taking turns each week driving the (I acknowledge Willoughby City
this would not have been possible van with the toys to assist children Council Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney’s
without the inspiration and initiative with special needs with their ongoing Mayoral Minute of 12 November 2018
of Richard and Glenda. early intervention programs. He was in preparing this valedictory).
Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 85 – March 2019 7How to Recycle in Artarmon by Alethea Morison
• smoke detectors being at Thornleigh), it attracts visitors
• mobile phones from throughout the metropolitan area.
• x-ray films. To avoid delay, it helps to sort waste
These wastes are not suitable for into categories and ‘de-contaminate’j
The loss of China as a destination kerbside collection. Delivering them to it before visiting. That includes
for Australian recycling has created the community recycling centre helps removing any batteries from electronic
massive waste management challenges keep hazardous waste out of landfills, equipment for separate recycling and
increases reuse of materials and save removing any plastic and cardboard
for our national, state and local
on resources, water and energy needed packaging from items (except from
governments and communities across
for new products. It supports the light globes and tubes). The CRC also
Australia. In Artarmon we enjoy
transition to a ‘circular economy’ that reminds visitors to transport their
advantages as a hub of resource
is needed for a sustainable future. wastes carefully using a protective
management and recycling.
The CRC provides a free service sheet or leak-proof tray to capture any
Since April 2017, we have been
that operates year-round except on leaks or breaks.
fortunate to have a major Community
public holidays, opening Monday, The CRC does not accept household
Recycling Centre (CRC) right on
Tuesday and Friday 8am to 2pm and cleaners, fuel, acids and alkalis or
our doorstep where we can dispose of Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm. It is
some wastes free and others for a fee. garden and hobby chemicals. These
a simple-to-use, drive-through facility,
The CRC is located at 8 Waltham can be taken to a Household Chemical
with collection points for different
Street (just around the corner from CleanOut event. Upcoming CleanOut
kinds of waste clearly marked and
Bunnings) and provides free disposal events for Northern Sydney are on
friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff
of household quantities (up to 20kg or the weekend of 4-5 May at St Ives
in attendance.
20 litres) of ‘problem’ domestic wastes Showground and the weekend of 22-23
A simple step-by-step video on using
including: the CRC can be found at: www.nsroc. June at Mona Vale Beach Car Park.
• paint (oil and water based) com.au/recyclingcentre. The next Council General Clean-up
• gas bottles When I recently used this service, in Artarmon for waste going to landfill
• fire extinguishers I was lucky to find the place empty at is scheduled for the weeks beginning
• fluorescent light globes and tubes 3 pm on a Sunday, but it can be busy. 19 May (east Artarmon) and 26 May
(in cardboard packaging to avoid There had been 170 visitors on the (west Artarmon). Preparing for that
breakage) Saturday and it regularly collects 4 can also be a good time to sort items to
• electronic waste (eg; computers, tonnes of hazardous household waste take to the CRC.
TVs, small electrical appliances, each weekend and over 3 tonnes of Rather than letting any good quality
CDs/DVDs with all covers and e-waste each week. household items go to landfill via the
packaging removed, NOT white The CRC is an initiative of member clean-up, Council recommends selling,
goods) councils of the Northern Sydney donating or giving them away. Options
• household batteries Regional Organisation of Councils – include booking a collection of goods
• lead acid batteries (eg. car and Willoughby, North Sydney, Lane Cove, through the Bower’s Collection
motorbike batteries) Hunters Hill and Ryde – supported and Rehoming service (bower.org.
• motor oils and others (including by the NSW EPA. As one of only 2 au/collections/) which is free to
cooking oil) facilities in Sydney’s north (the other Willoughby residents.
Volunteer
Artarmon Gazette
deliverers needed For over 30 years, we have primarily used
Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture
The APA is in need of additional for helping management of:
volunteers to help with the delivery asthma, eczema, obesity,
of the Artarmon Gazette. ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome,
chronic fatigue syndrome, depression,
We are keen to reduce the workload
anxiety, insomnia, headache etc.
of some of our existing volunteers.
Dr Henry Liang
PhD, M.Med, B.Med
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Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 85 – March 2019How Immunisation saves lives by Nick Logan Immunisation is a simple, safe and charge, starting from 6-8 weeks of age, recently become available to adults effective way to protect children and through childhood and until the end of directly through accredited pharmacies. adults from some life-threatening school. These include the yearly influenza infections. It strengthens the body’s Most vaccinations need to be given vaccine, measles mumps and rubella immune system to fight infections in more than once to maximise and/or (MMR) and a vaccine which includes the body. prolong protection. diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis Immunisation with a vaccine There have been recent outbreaks (whooping cough). (vaccination) strengthens the body’s of measles and whooping cough in For more information, please do immune system against a bacteria or Australia because children had not been not hesitate to ask the pharmacists virus, before your body comes into vaccinated. Both of these diseases can at Nick Logan Pharmacist Advice or contact with the pathogen. cause lung infections, brain damage visit www.campaigns.health.gov.au/ In Australia, the National and death in susceptible individuals. immunisationfacts or www.beta.health. Immunisation Program (NIP) provides For your convenience and to increase gov.au/health-topics/immunisation. immunisation to most children free of uptake, some vaccinations have Willoughby Neighbourhood Watch Willoughby Neighbourhood Watch on 9414 8499 or Crime Stoppers on when you are away. is an online Facebook group set up 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppers. 4. Consider ‘beware of the dog’ signs to help our local government area of com.au). on side gates. Lock these gates. Willoughby be a safer and friendlier We can also take steps ourselves 5. Challenge suspicious persons on a place. to make our properties and neighbour’s property – ask who they We have recently been disturbed neighbourhood less attractive to are, if you can do so safely or call to see increased reports of break and criminals: Chatswood police on 9414 8499. enters into residential homes. It is good 1. Lock front doors and accessible side 6. Consider real or fake CCTV to hear that our local police force has doors at all times, even when you cameras at the front of your home – launched Strikeforce Willawa, which are at home – you do not want to these can be purchased for as little will investigate property crimes such come face to face with a burglar. as $9.95 from the Neighbourhood as this occurring across the North 2. Close and latch or lock windows Watch Shop online store. Some of Shore. when going out. the fake ones have a flashing red Anyone who believes they have 3. Ensure your house looks occupied – light so they look more realistic. information that could assist police arrange to have mail collected from Join us at www.facebook.com/groups/ is urged to contact Chatswood Police letterboxes and your lawns mowed WilloughbyNeighbourhoodWatch. Artarmon Street Names ...continued from page 5 Taylor Lane – John Taylor was a Westbourne Street – Origin of Robert Whiting, who bought 110 acres soldier in the NSW Corps. He received the name is not known. Originally in the area in December 1880, was a a 25 acre (10 hectare) land grant on it was called Gore’s Road as it ran businessman who conducted a drapery 17 November 1794. from the Pacific Highway to near the business in George Street, Sydney. Waltham Street – Origin of the Naremburn Shops where William He also rebuilt Artarmon House and name is not yet known. It is part of the Gore owned 50 acres of land. renamed it Valetta. Valetta was located 1878 subdivision of John Taylor’s land Whiting Street – Originally called on the corner of Pacific Highway and grant of 25 acre (10 hectare) by the Hannover Street after the British Royal Westbourne Street on 6.5 acres (2.6 Frederick Stewart family. family House of Hannover. George hectares). Mowbray House School ...continued from page 6 With the rapid growth of residential it is opportune if buildings such as Let us hope that there is still time to high rise all over Sydney, the future Mowbray House School Main House save the Mowbray House School Main for the survival of Mowbray House and the adjacent land can be retained House to preserve our heritage. School Main House is not assured. for public space use. The Premier Gladys Berejiklian The Chatswood Sydney Metro dive Colin’s book “Mowbray House School has expressed views that she wants site land, after the completion of the – Reflections” is available from him no more residential development project, would make a make a superb at PO Box 4058, Hawker ACT 2614 on Government owned land. This community open space in an area or lbtearooms@bigpond.com. Phone is a watershed announcement and where it is in very short supply. enquiries to 0419 004 919. Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 85 – March 2019 9
Councillors’ feedback...feedback...
You are invited 460 dwellings on the site, 60 more than independent of Council that decides
to information previously agreed. The IPC received whether a development complies with
sessions, drop-ins 686 public submissions about the Council’s Local Environment Plan and
and roundtable proposal, of which 637 were objections. other planning controls. Please note that
discussions about Thank you for your submissions and this new process instituted by the State
housing and I would particularly like to thank Bob Government means that at no point is
growth in local Taffel and Peter Wilton for their tireless ANY member of the public (including
village centres, work on this issue. Councillors) to contact a member of the
including in Artarmon. Council’s draft – gail.giles-gidney@willoughby.nsw.gov.au Panel outside the Public Meeting. If you
Local Centres and Housing Strategies have got a problem with your neighbour
consider housing and retail needs for putting a second storey on their house
the next 20 years. It is available for How did our that overlooks your bedroom, take the
comment until 16 April 2019. Visit Councillors let day off work and try your best at the
www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au this happen? panel meeting.
to view the strategies and register for a Do they even live Finally, if the development costs more
roundtable discussion. Streetscape work in this area? than $30m – this goes straight to the
for the Artarmon village will follow the At least once a State Government. This is completely
community consultation for the above week I will receive out of Council’s hands.
mentioned Local Centres Strategy. an email from an This is why it is so important to
In addition, the Council welcomes angry resident pointing out how stupid speak up early, because the better
feedback on proposed changes to I am for ‘supporting this development’, we can make these controls at the
Wilkes Avenue Plaza. beginning, the more protection our
and no matter how often I write back
The next stage of the Sydney Metro community has. So now, when Council
pointing out that individual planning
rail network has begun with tunnelling is writing to you asking whether you
decisions are not directly taken by
support the redevelopment of the
starting from Chatswood to Blues Point Councillors, the emails keep coming.
Artarmon Shops to include 10 storey
at Sydney Harbour. The tunnelling will So I thought I would try and use the
buildings, take a moment to let Council
form two 15.5km tunnels that will pass Artarmon Gazette to briefly explain
know what you think. This is the time
below the centre of the harbour and the how the process works, who approves
to send your Councillors emails, not
city. The first full train journey has run what and why. It is important that you
when the application is in as it is then
on the new Sydney Metro Northwest speak up early about what you think is
too late.
line between Rouse Hill and Chatswood an appropriate development.
– nic.wright@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
with it set to open in May 2019. During Every few years, the Council goes
Construction, Council will continue out to the community and asks for your
to liaise with Sydney Metro to try and input on creating our development Town Centre
minimise disruption. ‘controls’. These are the rules that Policies on
Following community concerns govern what you can build and where Exhibition
and consultation with the Artarmon you can build it. Once approved by the The Council
Progress Association, Council State Government, these are what are meeting held
implemented the new residential used to decide all developments – from 26 November
parking scheme for east Artarmon in whether you can build a carport to approved Local
June 2018. The aim of the scheme is whether you can bulldoze your house Centres Plan
to optimise the amount of available and erect a skate park. and Housing Plan proposed by
parking, including for short term Who decides your application then Council officers to be placed on public
parkers and residents, through timed essentially is a question of size and exhibition. These two documents need
street parking. Council will continue scale. If the development will cost to be read in conjunction.
to monitor the availability of street less than $5mand fulfils Council’s The two documents are currently
parking and complete a review in June planning controls, Council officers on the Council website and are found
this year. can approve it. Please note, these are within the meeting agenda for Council
At the recent Independent Planning Council officers not Councillors, who of 26 November. The two documents
Commission (IPC) briefing, I expressed are not allowed to be involved in ANY went on formal exhibition in February
a number of concerns about the aspect of the decision process. 2019. The last time the consultation
proposed development of the Channel If the development costs more than for the LEP was held in January 2018
Nine site and asked that they be $5m, or does not comply with the very few people attended the ‘drop in’
addressed as a condition of consent. ‘controls’ the application is sent off sessions.
I am disappointed that the IPC has to the official sounding ‘Willoughby I urge everyone to familiarise
ignored Council’s concerns approving Local Planning Panel’. This is a panel themselves with them as they
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Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 85 – March 2019Councillors’ feedback...feedback...
recommend substantial rezoning Local Centres Strategy includes the Council to align with the community
changes. I extract the following details streetscape project(s). wishes and to explore urban design and
from the two documents: As a result, the Hampden Road growth scenarios for Artarmon.
and Wilkes Avenue projects have
Artarmon Town Centre – page 15 been split into two separate ones with Channel 9 Redevelopment
Key recommendation (LEP) Wilkes Avenue being progressed at Willoughby City Council refused
(Numbering below refers to the above a faster rate than the Hampden Road the modification application for the
preferred scenario diagram) one. Consultation has commenced on approved 400 dwellings to be increased
1. Increase heights up to 8 storeys and to 460 dwellings due to increased
Wilkes Avenue prior to Christmas and
FSR 3.2:1 on amalgamated sites density, traffic and not sufficient public
is continuing. Design will continue on
fronting Hampden Road, between benefit achieved. However, the Council
Hampden Road and Wilkes Avenue
Francis Road and Jersey Road. was notified on the 31st of January that
projects with a view of undertaking
2. Increase heights up to 10 storeys the application for Modification for
Wilkes Avenue works in 2019/2020
and FSR up to 3.6:1 on amalgamated the Channel 9 site had been approved
and the larger Hampden Road project
sites fronting Hampden Road and by Independent Planning Commission
in 2020/2021.
Broughton Road, close to the train which essentially resulted in increased
– stuart.coppock@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
station. gross residential floor area.
Beaches Tunnel Link
Artarmon Housing indicative Happy Lunar Residents’ concerns on the proposed
Master Plan for Artarmon Housing New Year!!! Western Harbour Tunnel/Beaches Link
Policy – page 39 This year is developments have been included in the
This concept has a potential yield of the year of pig. Council’s summary report to the Roads
194 dwellings in the form of shop top The diligent, and Maritime Services (RMS). This
housing. compassionate and report made clear the infrastructure
generous nature of and environmental impacts on Council
Town Centres Project – Hampden
pigs will bring us assets, residents and businesses in
Road and Wilkes Avenue
much anticipated achievements and a the Artarmon and surrounding area.
Council’s works program for 2018/19
year of results! It reflects a number of issues and
includes Hampden Road (including
Wilkes Avenue) $2,616,699. Artarmon Streetscape Program concerns raised by the community
The proposed Hampden Road The Willoughby Council’s ‘Have your and provides information to RMS’s
streetscape works have been delayed for Say’ initiatives on local shopping present proposal to mitigate those
a number of reasons: districts continues. Community issues and Council’s requested method
• The consultation undertaken to date feedback is invited for eight centres of addressing the issues. Council has
in respect to the Hampden Road including Artarmon and drop in recommended for the State Government
sessions have been organised to to be invited to respond to these issues.
and Wilkes Avenue proposals has
revealed considerably difference provide the opportunity to meet with Artarmon Loop Bus Service
in community views. In order Willoughby Council staff and discuss The Artarmon Loop Bus Service is a
to consider these views fully, an planning concepts for Artarmon free shuttle service travelling on a loop
extended consultation period is shopping area. Feedback has been from St Leonards Station through the
proposed. gathered from our local residents and Artarmon Industrial area. It runs every
• The community has identified it is encouraging to see such good 10 minutes during peak time and 30
significant structural changes community engagements. So far minutes during off peak periods from
to the recommended proposals Council has received around 2000 6am to 7pm Monday to Friday. This
as additional elements beyond responses and has considered the service incorporates Artarmon Station,
streetscape works such as new suggestions offered. The Artarmon Artarmon shops and the Royal North
toilets and changed traffic light community has identified significant Shore Hospital. At the Council Meeting
locations have been proposed. structural changes and additional on the 10 December 2018 Council
These suggestions require time to elements beyond streetscape works passed a resolution allocating an
investigate the likely costs involved. such as new toilets and changed traffic additional $20,000.00 from the e.restore
• The Local Centres Strategy work light locations. These inclusions will be budget to support continuation of the
will impact on some of these public considered as part of the overall project Loop Bus Service.
domain works as well, so there is and time will be required to ensure Please share with me your thoughts
a desire to align the community these inclusions can be investigated so and I welcome feedback on any current
consultation for both projects, as it is the final streetscape outcome is holistic. issues.
appropriate that the outcome of the There is a desire by Willoughby City – christine.tuon@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 85 – March 2019 11Sydney Metro dive site progress by Peter Egan
Tunnel dive and Tunnel Boring
Machines (TBMs)
By December 2018, the tunnel dive
walls and floor were sufficiently
completed to allow TBM assembly to
commence. The yellow gantry crane
lifted both TBM heads into place and
was promptly removed from site before
Christmas.
The western TBM ‘Wendy’ was
launched on 15 January and had dug
100 metres by 7 February - the launch
day for the eastern TBM ‘Mabel’.
The TBMs are approximately 150
metres long and cannot be fitted
wholly into the tunnel dive, in part
due to the extensive conveyor belt
machinery in the dive. Consequently, Launch of ‘Wendy’ on 15 January 2019 – Tunnel Boring Machine / Photo Peter Egan
progress is slow until all segments of
a TBM can be connected. Each TBM
pulls a conveyor belt that is extended
as excavation progresses.
The TBMs dig a tunnel with nominal
diameter 7.01 metres. The segment
rings have an external diameter of 6.69
metres and an internal diameter of 6.17
metres. The annular space between the
segment rings and rock wall allows
a tolerance in the steering of the
TBM. The annular space is filled with
concrete grout.
The intent is the TBMs will
operate continuously for five days
then undergo weekend maintenance
and conveyor belt extension. When
fully operational, 1 metre per hour
progress is planned, while 1.7 metres
per hour is possible. Launch of ‘Mabel’ on 7 February 2019 – Tunnel Boring Machine / Photo Peter Egan
Initial excavation through the grey
shale is easy. Once the sandstone left in the afternoon peak hour. It is not railway between Brand Street and and
is reached progress will slow. The clear how the traffic lights will lead to Raleigh Street be extended to Mowbray
excavated shale and sandstone comes an improvement. Road. The placement of a set of gates
away from the TBM as a dry crushed has ensured the extension of the path
rock and will go to customers across Planned demolition of the Nelson is not possible. Council should request
Sydney as is. The shale will be turned Street bridge changes to the fence to ensure the
into bricks. The removal of the Nelson Street extension of the path to Mowbray Road.
railway bridge was scheduled for the
Traffic lights at the Mowbray Road- weekend of 23-24 February. Widening of the rail corridor to the
Hampden Road intersection edge of the Frank Channon Walk
18 months into the project Sydney Fencing of the rail corridor between The old western noise wall has been
Metro project, it appears the traffic Nelson Street and Brand Street removed between Nelson Street and
lights will finally be operational by the The new fencing is largely complete. the Chatswood Bowling Club. The
end of February. Where it passes private properties, it piled foundations for the new noise
The two left turn lanes heading has been built about a half metre away wall appear largely complete. No
north from Hampden Road into from the property boundary creating a indication for the completion of the
Mowbray Road were reduced to one in long strip of unmanageable space. works, and the reopening of the Walk,
January. The loss of a turning lane has Council intended the public footpath has been given.
led to significantly longer waits to turn along the eastern boundary of the ...continued on page 13
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Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 85 – March 2019Sydney Metro Dive Site progress ...continued from page 12
What’s on in Artarmon
Large stormwater retention tank Widening of the rail cutting south of
near Brand Street Mowbray Road Artarmon Book Club
Initial construction last year had the Work has commenced to widen the rail Contact Artarmon Library
tank starting close to Brand Street. cutting between Mowbray Road and Enquiries: 9419 2849
Recent excavation places the tank Drake Street on the western side. The Artarmon District Tennis Club
inside the metal cable conduits and widening will allow North Shore Line Barton Road, Artarmon
placed largely between Drake and western track to pass over the Sydney Social tennis Saturday 1pm-10.30pm
Hawkins Streets. While half the size Metro line closer to the corridors Family orientated club
of an Olympic swimming pool, it is an Enquiries: 0417 664 447
western boundary.
incidental item in the Sydney Metro Artarmon Junior Guides
works and little information has been Sydney Metro cable trench road Cleland Park,
released about the tank. restoration Barton Road, Artarmon
Contact Karen Pearson 0414 682 879 or
The cable trench extends 5 km
email artarmonjuniorguides@gmail.com
Rail corridor access track off Brand between the Ausgrid Artarmon
Street switchyard and the Metro substation Artarmon Little library
The access track, while built to high Village Green,
at North Chatswood. It is part of the
Hampden Road near entrance to
quality, is a temporary construction Sydney Metro Stage 1 works. Artarmon train station
track. The track appears largely Final trench restoration has taken
complete. As yet, there is no indication place in Barton Road and Brand Street, Artarmon Progress Assn, Inc
that it will become a permanent track and likely other roads in Artarmon. Meets 1st Wed. Monthly (ex Jan)
Artarmon Community Hall
and finished off with Brand Street Hampden Road through the village 139 Artarmon Road, Artarmon
gates of appropriate quality. has yet to be restored. The newly laid 7.40 pm All welcome.
Brand Street asphalt will be dug-up as
Temporary track slewing at part of the Sydney Metro stormwater Bilingual (English & Mandarin)
Mowbray Road Playgroup
retention tank works. St Basil’s Church Hall
Overhead power cable support 6 Broughton Road
structures for the new track alignment What’s On in Willoughby Sessions: Thursday 10.00am–12 noon
have been completed. The Hopetoun Willoughby City Council is conducting the
Avenue corridor access ramp has been following events during March/April: Bush Care (3 Groups)
Organic Garden Workshop Artarmon Reserve
removed. Metal cable tray and cable 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Saturday 2 March 2019
relocations have commenced. Clean Up Australia Day 2nd Thursday monthly
It could still be some months before Sunday 3 March 2019 2nd Sunday monthly
the eastern track is slewed (in practice, Fauna Fair 9am–12 noon
relaid) further east. Slewing may also Sunday 31 March 2019 Contact Council: 9777 7875
be dependent on removal of the Nelson Organic Garden Workshop Session 2
Saturday 6 April 2019 Cleland Tennis Club
Street bridge. Slewing of the western Barton Road, Artarmon
Details can be found at
track, to allow extension of the tunnel www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Whats-On.
Enquiries: 9419 8844
dive, will follow the eastern track. Get Fitter with litter
To get involved contact
Don Wilson
don@winningwow.org
Good Beginnings Chinese Playgroup
Artarmon Kids Cottage Community Centre
18 Broughton Road, Artarmon
Sessions: Thursday, 10am–12noon
Northbridge Community Fireworks
Saturday 11 May 2019
Northbridge Oval
Contact: Rob Coote 0417 2129 884
Parkrun Willoughby
Every Saturday 7.00am
Artarmon Reserve Burra Road
ARTARMON PLUMBING PTY LTD If you have a not-for-profit
Renovations & Extensions • Blocked Drains Water Jet/CCTV organisation, ie; bridge club,
walking group, etc which could be
Gas & Water Service Repairs • All General Maintenance
mentioned on this list please contact:
Phone Peter : 0418 259 375 www.ArtarmonPlumbing.com editor@artarmonprogress.org.au
Artarmon GAZETTE Edition 85 – March 2019 13Artarmon Village Inc. Report
by Nick Logan, President
Happy New Year and best wishes for It is being suggested that work on
2019 to all residents from Artarmon Wilkes Avenue will commence this
Village shops. year. We are hoping that it will be made more parking. Making the Hampden
On the local front, stand-by for the more sun and rain proof and with some Road façade attractive to railway
long awaited opening of the Zucchero lighting and better furniture to reinforce commuters would drive business and
Caffé Bar at 106 Hampden Road. Do its position as a buzzing little food hub. build residents pride in their suburb.
not worry! The newly refitted Black While an upgrade to Hampden Road Most of all, Artarmon Village needs
and White Hair and Beauty Studio is is more complicated, we hope that it a public toilet. The railway toilets are
has not been put in the too hard basket
still open at the rear! Welcome and often closed and not easy to get to in
and postponed indefinitely. More
thank you for investing in our suburb. a hurry. We need an accessible, parent
difficult considerations for Hampden
At last, we have seen some draft friendly, clean public toilet. Ideally, it
Road include moving the traffic lights
local centre strategies for Artarmon and widening the footpath to allow would be adjacent to the Easy Access
Village which are available to view alfresco eating. Lift at the railway station.
online at www.haveyoursaywilloughby. AVI believes that simple, achievable For years now, AVI members have
com.au. There are also draft housing improvements to Hampden Road could prioritised the need for public toilets
strategies to consider. Please review include extending parking restrictions above anything else. It is 2019! It is
these and post feedback if you want across Saturday afternoon and Sunday disgraceful that we do not have one on
your opinion heard. and removing the clearways to ensure each side of the station.
Beaches Link Update by Peter Egan
Since the presentation at the APA’s August 2018 Project Update advised to its public exhibition. It is likely we
Public Information Meeting by Roads that the next steps were refinement of will not know if community concerns
and Maritime Services project staff the design, based on feedback then about tunnel exhaust and local traffic
last October, no further feedback has followed by preparation of the project impacts have been addressed until
been provided by the project team. The Environmental Impact Statement prior public exhibition occurs.
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