Yearly Archives: 2010

Funeral for Frank Galluzzo – 31st Dec 2010

We were saddened to hear of the death of Mr Frank Galluzzo, the patriarch of the Galluzo family that has owned and operated Galluzzo’s fruit & veg shop in Glebe Point Road for many decades. Frank died on 28th December, and his funeral will be held at St James Catholic Church, Woolley Street, Forest Lodge, at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 31st December 2010

Harold Park DCP: report on design principles

This report on the design principles for the proposed Harold Park DCP was prepared by Bruce Lay to inform discussion at the public meeting held at Forest Lodge public school on 7 December 2010.

Harold Park DCP: Traffic and Parking report

This report on the traffic and parking implications of the proposed Harold Park DCP was prepared by Christopher Hallam and Associates to inform discussion at the public meeting held at Forest Lodge public school on 7 December 2010.

Harold Park DCP: supporting arguments for resolution of 7 December 2010

Follow this link to read the supporting arguments relating to the draft submission prepared by the Glebe Society for consideration by the public meeting held at Forest Lodge Public School on 7 December, 2010.

Harold Park resolution endorsed by public meeting 7 December 2010

Follow this link to read the text of the resolution concerning the future development of Harold Park and the associated Tramsheds agreed by a community meeting attended by about 50 people at the Forest Lodge Public School on 7 December.

News from the Blue Wren Group – Dec 2010

 In the Benledi Meeting Room on Monday 15th November 2010, Oliver Steele, an architect with Steele Associates gave a presentation to Society members about proposed new in-fill terrace houses in Angel St, Newtown. 

Harold Park site bought by Mirvac

Media reports on 10 December indicated that the developer Mirvac has bought the Harold Park site from the Harness Racing Club.

Harold Park redevelopment: proposed resolution for discussion at public meeting

The text of the resolution to be discussed at the public meeting called by the Glebe Society at Forest Lodge Public School at 6.30pm on 7 December appears below.

Harold Park community campaign: Public meeting Tuesday 7 December

The Glebe Society has organised a public meeting at Forest Lodge Public School on Tuesday, 7 December, to discuss the proposed plan for the redevelopment of Harold Park. The issues are outlined below. If you wish to read the draft resolution to be put to meeting, click on the link above or browse to https://www.glebescoiety.org.au/?p=4311. If you can’t attend the meeting, please email your views to Sydney City Councillors or our local member of Parliament, Verity Firth.

Planning principles for Harold Park’s future

Follow this link to read the planning principles developed by the Glebe Society through public meetings during 2010 to guide the future development of Harold Park .

Blue Wrens Group – Policy Statement

Policy   The Group will work to value, retain and enhance biodiversity in Glebe and Forest Lodge, and its bays and foreshores, for current and future generations. The Group will foster the education of residents, businesses and other parties leading to an increased awareness of the value of native plants and animals in our suburb. […]

A Visit to Glebe’s Artisans and Artists Photo Gallery

On Thursday, 16 September 2010, the Glebe Society organised a walk around some of Glebe’s lesser known businesses – the atisans and artists of Glebe. The photographs below show the diversity of enterprise and endeavour in our community.

NEWS FLASH: Council and Harold Park reach agreement

Planning Convenor Neil Macindoe reports that the Sydney City Council and the Harness Racing Club, which owns Harold Park Paceway, have reached agreement on the proposed rezoning of the site.

Harold Park – report to the AGM

As of Friday 27 August, Harold Park Paceway had not reached an agreement with the City of Sydney on proposed planning controls for the site and hence the draft rezoning has not been formally presented to the Minister, Tony Kelly.

Photos of the Blue Wrens Planting Day – 1st August 2010

A Tree Planting Day was held at the Paddy Gray Reserve on Sunday 1st August 2010, to improve the habitat
for Superb Fairy-wrens and help to keep them in Glebe. Photos of the event are now available at our Flickr website.

President’s report to the 2010 Annual General Meeting

Follow this link to read President Lesley Lynch’s report to the Society’s annual general meeting on 29 August 2010.

Annual General Meeting – 29th August 2010

The Annual General Meeting of the Glebe Society will be held at Benledi (next to the Library in Glebe Point Road) at 11am on Sunday, 29 August. The formal proceedings will be followed by a guest speaker and light refreshments. All members welcome! The Guest Speaker will be Dr Stewart Condon, Medecins sans Frontieres.

Blue Wrens Planting Day 2010 Photo Album

A Tree Planting Day was held at the Paddy Gray Reserve on Sunday 1st August 2010, to improve the habitat for Superb Fairy-wrens and help to keep them in Glebe.

Photos courtesy of Carmelo Aquilina.

City Council agrees to Harold Park zoning proposal

The Central Sydney Planning Committee and the Council of the City of Sydney have agreed to zoning proposals for Harold Park. The outcome, confirmed at a meeting of full Council on Monday, 26 July 2010, was not all that we would have wished for, but far more favourable than might have been the case if proposals put forward by the current owner, the NSW Harness Racing Club, had been accepted. The next move will by up to the Club which can accept the City’s decision or ask the Minister for Planning to intervene on its behalf.

Many of our members have renewed – have you?

A reminder: your membership of the Glebe Society for the financial year 2010/11 was due for renewal on 1 July.

Community meeting backs planning principles for Bays Precinct

A meeting sponsored by eight community groups from around the Inner-West bays precinct (Blackwattle, Rozelle, Johnston’s and and White Bays) has called on the State Government to ensure that future development of the precinct is integrated, sustainable and recognises community interests.

Harold Park goes to CSPC Thursday: YOU are needed!

The City Council will now take its proposals, slightly amended following the Planning Committee meeting on Mnday, to the crucial Central Sydney Planning Committee on Thursday evening. For agenda and papers see

Harold Park: D-Day tomorrow (Monday, 19 July)

The proposed draft planning controls for Harold Park will go before City of Sydney Planning Committee on Monday (July 19) and to the Central Sydney Planning Committee (CSPC) on Wednesday. There is a very real possibility that the controls will not be approved and that control of the planning for Harold Park will be referred to the Minister for Planning. This is an outcome we have been very keen to avoid as it effectively cuts the community out of the process. Members are encouraged to strongly express their views on the future development of Harold Park to both the City and the State Government, and preserve community input into the planning of this very important site.

Important information sources relating to Harold Park planning decision

Follow this link to gain access to important papers relating to the Harold Park planning decision.

Pictures of the Bays Precinct community meeting (7 July, 2010)

A selection of pictures taken at the Community Meeting to discuss planning for the Bays Precinct held at Wentowrth Park on 7 July 2010.

City Council commits to 35% open space for Harold Park redevelopment

More than a third of the Harold Park Paceway site in Glebe could become publicly accessible open space as part of draft planning controls developed by the City of Sydney.

Have your say about the future of our Bays

Bulletin 05/2010, June July   Our Bays, Our Say is the theme for a public meeting which aims to set the future direction  for development of the foreshores in Glebe and nearby areas. The meeting has been arranged by community groups including the Glebe Society  and representing Pyrmont, Ultimo, Glebe,  Annandale and Balmain. It will […]

Welcome the Rozelle Rocket, but will it affect Bellevue?

Many of you will know about the commencement of the water taxi service ferrying passengers to the pontoon at Campbell’s Cove from Rozelle Bay, Blackwattle Bay and Jackson’s Landing. The water taxis can take up to 50 passengers and currently are programmed to run three services to Campbell's Cove every morning and evening on weekdays. The […]

Café DA approved for Bellevue

by Neil Macindoe, Planning Subcommittee Convenor, from Bulletin May/June 2010 Many thanks go to the gallant members,  Jo Bastian, Graham Budd, Carole Herriman, Sue Ingram and Jan Macindoe, who spoke at the City of Sydney Planning Committee meeting on 3 May and persuaded the Councillors to approve a café at Bellevue with extended hours.  We […]

NSW Maritime announces plan for Blackwattle Bay wharves

NSW Maritime announced the successful bid for development of the Blackwattle Bay wharves on 27 May, 2010. The announcement is light on detail, but judging by the artist’s impression the concerns previous expressed by the Blackwattle Coalition (BCC) are justified.