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Consultation Period Extended to 16 May!

Project Team 2 — 2012-05-14 11:30:32 +1000

We are happy to keep collecting community feedback in the form of letters, emails, forum comments or surveys up to this Wednesday so tell us your thoughts!

Consultation Period Closes 11 May

Project Team 2 — 2012-05-07 12:40:09 +1000

Counci held a community drop in evening Monday 30 April which provided valuable additional data and provided an opportuntuy for people to meet Council staff. Currently a random phone survey is underway in both the Warringah and Pittwater LGA's. The phone survey is due for completion on 11 May and the online forum and online survey have both been extended to this date.

Forestville Park - draft Plan of Management- Public Exhibition

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-05-04 09:12:23 +1000

Warringah Council is seeking comment on the draft Forestville Park Plan of Management. This Plan of Management covers several parcels of land making up Forestville Park. The draft Plan has been developed through community consultation and identifies community values associated with the reserve. Click here for more information on the Public Exhibition and how to be involved. Submissions close 11 June 2012.

Project Update - April 2012

Trail Team 3 — 2012-04-20 16:04:04 +1000

Council contractors are currently undertaking geotechnical drilling works to progress the design of Stage 2B of the Narrabeen Lagoon Multi-Use Trail Project. The design will closely follow the preferred option adopted by Council last November 2011.

To facilitate drilling access, a number of trees need to be removed in South Creek Reserve. The clearing and drilling works will commence 23 April 2012 and should be completed within three (3) weeks. During this time access to the Reserve will be temporarily restricted.

Negotiations with the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation and the Cromer Golf Club are progressing and a report on the outcomes of these negotiations is scheduled to be presented to Council later this year.

The Middle Creek Reserve upgrades (Stage 2A) are well underway and are on track for completion in July 2012. The Reserve will remain closed for use until this time.

Trail users are reminded that the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail adjacent to the Cromer Golf Club and Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation (Stage 2B) has not been constructed. It is due to be completed in 2014. Members of the public can access the existing 7.2 kilometres of the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail until this time.

Community Drop-In Evening

Project Team 2 — 2012-04-12 16:10:52 +1000

We'd like to invite the public to a community drop-in night on Monday 30th April at Dee Why RSL Club. This evening is an informal opportunity to chat to experts and the project team and share your thoughts on recreation access in Narrabeen Lagoon. Come along any time between 5pm and 8pm. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. It's on Level 3 in the Luana Room. Please contact Jodie Crawford or Sue Jacobs on 9942 2111 for more information.

Draft Strategic Community Plan and Budget 2012-2013

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-03-30 11:14:42 +1100

Warringah Council’s Draft Strategic Community Plan 2012 (Draft Budget) is on exhibition until Friday 11 May 2012 and Council is seeking community input into the proposed program of works and fees and charges for 2012-2013 before finalising the budget in June.

Click here for more information.

Submission to NSW Government on Destination 2036 draft Action Plan

Project Manager — 2012-03-16 09:49:15 +1100

The NSW Government's draft Action Plan for local government reform outlines a vision and over 40 Activities, all encompassed by 5 Directions:

Efficient & Effective Service Delivery
Quality Governance
Financial Sustainability
Appropriate Structures
Strong Relationships

Warringah Council endorsed its submission to the government on 14 February, which largely supports the draft Action Plan and suggests some changes to better meet the needs of local government into the future. For updates on what the NSW Government is doing go to their Destination 2036 site.

Collaroy Stormwater Outlet

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-03-13 11:27:36 +1100

The Collaroy Beach stormwater outlet is deteriorating and Council wants to know your thoughts about the replacement options.

Find out more and have your say on the online forum.

Middle Creek Reserve Upgrades Begin

Trail Team 3 — 2012-03-05 14:56:54 +1100

Council will commence the Stage 2A Middle Creek Reserve upgrades 5 March 2012. The Reserve will be closed until works are completed in July 2012.

The plans proposing upgrades to Middle Creek Reserve were finalised following public exhibition of the draft concept plan from 23 March to 20 April 2011 and a community workshop held 5 May 2011. Feedback from the community was incorporated into the final design which includes an improvement to the road entry (from Wakehurst Parkway); an upgrade to the car park, relocating the boat ramp, landscaping works, improved recreational facilities and the protection of endangered ecological communities.

Proposed Wildlife Protection Areas

Trail Team 3 — 2012-03-05 14:53:10 +1100

Warringah Council is proposing to declare parcels of land adjoining the Narrabeen Lagoon Multi-use Trail as Wildlife Protection Areas under the Companion Animals Act (1998). The proposal is on exhibition until 19 March 2012, during which time submissions can be sent to Warringah Council, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why NSW 2099 or emailed to council@warringah.nsw.gov.au. Click here for more information.

Stakeholder Advisory Group

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-03-02 11:53:38 +1100

Warringah Council is seeking nominations from community members to participate in the Warringah Aquatic Centre Stakeholder Advisory Group.

If you are interested please email warringah@strategicleisure.com.au or call 1300 734 626 by 9am Monday 12 March 2012.

Three local community representatives will be randomly selected to sit on the advisory group with other key stakeholders.

Opportunities to be involved

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-03-01 17:48:56 +1100

There are a number of opportunities to "have your say"

Join the online discussion forum
Complete an online survey
Attend a Workshop: Workshops will be held in late April - more details to follow.
Write an Email or Letter: Send to council@warringah.nsw.gov.au, or post to 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why, NSW, 2099, with a subject heading of "Narrabeen Lagoon Recreation Dredging"

Project Background

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-03-01 17:43:49 +1100

Warringah Council regularly engages with the community about Narrabeen Lagoon. Throughout this consultation the community has clearly stated that recreation and protecting the environment are important values.

Some user groups have asked Warringah Council to dredge sections of Narrabeen Lagoon to allow better access for sports such as fishing, sailing and kayaking. The Lagoon has been dredged for recreational uses in the past. However, recent investigations have indicated that dredging may also have some environmental impact.

The Narrabeen Lagoon Plan of Management commits Council to work for the protection and enhancement of the environmental and the recreational values of Narrabeen Lagoon. Dredging of the Lagoon can only occur if the environmental values of the Lagoon are not significantly compromised.

WAC Site Development Strategy

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-03-01 17:26:22 +1100

Warringah Council is asking for community views to help it build a better range of facilities at the Warringah Aquatic Centre Site.

The study will determine a long-term development strategy for improvements at the Warringah Aquatic Centre site, both aquatic and non-aquatic, that are financially sustainable and best meet current and future community needs.

Click here to find out more and join the online discussion forum.

Narrabeen Lagoon Recreational Dredging Study

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-03-01 16:32:13 +1100

We'd like to know what you think about dredging parts of Narrabeen Lagoon to increase the water depth for recreational purposes?

Click here for more information.

Background information

WAC1 — 2012-03-01 12:21:34 +1100

There have been a number of previous studies which confirmed that the main indoor pool is structurally sound. However after 30 years of operations Council needs to ensure the sites’s facilities are commercially sustainable and relevant for the future.

This study will determine a long-term development strategy for improvements at the Warringah Aquatic Centre site, both aquatic and non-aquatic, that are financially sustainable and best meet current and future community needs.

At this early stage of the project the consultants are undertaking background research and preliminary consultation. Council welcomes your participation in this project and there are a number of ways to be involved including the initial Online Forum.

A series of research projects and feasibility studies have been carried out in previous years and these can be accessed in the library. Following initial consultations and review of previous studies, a series of design options will be prepared in mid 2012, for further community input.

Online Forum - Future ideas for the WAC site

WAC1 — 2012-03-01 11:49:28 +1100

Join the online forum and have your say about the future of the Warringah Aquatic Centre site (including broader future recreation facilities). The initial visioning online forum closed on 18 April 2012.

How to be involved

WAC1 — 2012-03-01 11:47:11 +1100

At this early stage of the project the consultants are undertaking background research and preliminary consultation. Council welcomes your participation and this online forum is just one of the ways you can be involved.

There will also be a Stakeholder Advisory Group which consists of key stakeholders and community members. There are 3 places available for the broader community and members of the advisory group will be randomly selected. To find out more click here.

A detailed community engagement process is being undertaken to get feedback from users, stakeholders and the broader community. This process includes forums, focus groups, pool displays, workshops and online feedback. Details will be promoted in local media and in further updates on this website.

Dogs on Curl Curl Beach - Submissions close 28 February 2012

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-02-08 12:19:29 +1100

Warringah Council is seeking submissions on whether the central section of Curl Curl Beach should be an unleashed dog exercise area at restricted times.

On 13 December, 2011, Council resolved to; “Undertake a study with the view to trialling dog swimming at Curl Curl beach, during non-peak hours and not within 100 metres of the flags and that the study be returned to Council at the earliest possible opportunity.”

The study is focussing on the central part of Curl Curl Beach adjacent to Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve which is an unleashed dog exercise area.

It is proposed that dogs would not be allowed on the beach during peak times which would primarily include when the flags are up. They would also not be allowed in the areas where the flags are normally positioned nor in the vicinity of the rock platforms or rock pools.

Under the Companion Animals Act 1998 all dogs in unleashed areas are required to be under effective control of a competent person. Additionally it is an offence to not remove any droppings done by your dog. These requirements would apply to any dogs on the beach with fines starting at $220.

Council is also undertaking an environmental assessment to determine the possible impact to flora and fauna in the area.

Council Policy also currently states that “Before allocating an area as a free-run area for dogs Council will ensure there is no conflict with other users of the area”.

Submissions can be made by emailing council@warringah.nsw.gov.au or writing to Projects Coordinator Dogs on Beaches, Warringah Council Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW, 2099. Submissions close on 28 February.

Update - February 2012

Trail Team 3 — 2012-02-07 15:56:12 +1100

In December 2011, the new Stage 1 trail between Deep and Middle Creek managed by Warringah Council won the prestigious NSW Minister for Planning and Infrastructure’s Sydney Greenspace Award.

Since it’s opening in October 2011, the new Stage 1 trail and pedestrian/cyclist bridge over Deep Creek have proved very popular with the number of users increasing significantly over the summer.

Members of the public who access the unofficial track across Cromer Golf Club should be aware that there is a real threat of injury and that they’re using the track at their own risk. Access to the informal track over the weir at South Creek is also unsafe. People who use this route do so at their own risk. Warringah Council does not recommend or endorse the use of the informal track or the weir and also asks that walkers respect the Golf Club’s private property.

At Council’s meeting on 13 December 2011, Council adopted a successful tender to carry out the upgrades to Middle Creek Reserve (Stage 2A ). These works are scheduled to commence in late February 2012 and the Reserve will be closed until the end of June 2012.

For Stage 2B, Council is in the process of formalising agreements with the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation and the Cromer Golf Club. The public exhibition of the preferred alignment closed 22 December and Council is now preparing the trail designs. The realignment of the Cromer Golf Course is scheduled to commence in late 2012, with the Stage 2B trail works following in 2013.

Warringah Aquatic Centre - User Survey 2012

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-01-31 15:56:20 +1100

Are you a regular user of the WAC or have you recently visited the centre?
Please help us assess the current services of the Warringah Aquatic Centre by completing our on-line survey before 12 February 2012. This survey is now closed.

This survey is conducted annually as part of a National benchmarking study by CERM PI- Universtiy of SA.

Collaroy SLSC Upgrade - Exhibition of plans

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-01-05 10:30:06 +1100

Warringah Council is exhibiting plans to upgrade Collaroy Surf Life Saving Club. The plans and montage can be viewed online and also at the Civic Centre, Dee Why; Council's Libraries or Collaroy SLSC.

The public exhibition period was from 8 December 2011 to 15 January 2012 and is now closed.

Background information:

Warringah Council is proposing to upgrade Collaroy Surf Life Saving Club to improve its disabled access, public amenities, make it more environmentally friendly and attractive. The upgrade will make the building fully accessible to all – in line with the adjoining Collaroy Beach Reserve and surrounding retail precinct.

The upgrade includes:

Refurbished toilets, showers and change rooms on the ground floor
New, accessible toilets on the first floor.
New lift and platform to enable disabled access to the first floor.
Refurbished club rooms for Collaroy SLSC, Collaroy Swim Club and Collaroy Ladies Swim Club
New louvres, shading devices, energy efficient lights, security door and covered walkway

The changes to the outside of the building have been designed to fit into the local landscape, be attractive and modern, and minimise disruption of views to neighbouring residents, where possible we have endeavoured to be as environmentally friendly as design would allow - refer to the montage.

The plans will be on public exhibition from the 8th December 2011 to the 15th January 2012.

Draft Community Gardens Policy - Public Exhibition

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-01-05 10:17:02 +1100

Draft Beach Parking Permit Policy - Public Exhibition

Site Co-ordinator — 2012-01-05 10:11:11 +1100

Have your say about the Regional Waste Solution

admin — 2011-12-22 12:47:33 +1100

The four councils of Mosman, Manly, Warringah and Pittwater (the SHOROC councils) have agreed to change the way waste is collected across their council areas. The new system will be phased in by 2014-15 and will increase our recycling, keep costs to ratepayers down and be easy to use.

Please have your say about the the new system in the online discussion forum.