Yearly Archives: 2010
Transport and traffic: Our aim
Posted on 26th May 2010Glebe and Forest Lodge are bounded by Rozelle Bay to the north, Parramatta Road to the south, Johnson’s Creek to the west and Wentworth Park to the east. The compact nature of our suburb and its 19th century street layout mean the best ways of getting about are walking, cycling and public transport. Our aim […]
Harold Park Redevelopment
Posted on 26th May 2010Redevelopment of the Harold Park Paceway and former Rozelle Tram Depot site is proposed. The Harold Park Paceway comprises an 800m track, a 3000 seat grandstand and administration and parking facilities. The former Rozelle Tram Depot includes a heritage listed Federation warehouse with saw-tooth roofed tram sheds, a large cast iron water tank and Federation […]
Earth v Sky
Posted on 25th May 2010At its Committee meeting on Monday 24 May, Sydney City Council recommended a go-ahead for installation of the public art work, Earth v Sky. This is the third of the three public artworks commissioned by the City of Sydney for Glebe, the first two being the Glebe Public School fence and the audio reactivation of […]
“First Inhabitants” an extract by Max Solling and Peter Reynolds
Posted on 21st May 2010An extract from “Leichhardt: on the margins of the city” by Max Solling and Peter Reynolds, Allen and Unwin, Sydney, 1997:
Campaign for a better plan for Harold Park
Posted on 19th May 2010Glebe and Forest Lodge residents overwhelmingly support a better plan for the redevelopment Harold Park and the heritage Tramsheds.
Secondary College walkway
Posted on 18th May 2010The Glebe Society is actively pursuing the completion by Sydney City Council of the foreshore walk in front of the Blackwattle Campus of the Sydney Secondary College. This final section of the Glebe foreshore walk had been scheduled to follow completion of the major section that ends at the rowing clubs. However delays occurred – […]
Blackwattle Bay wharves
Posted on 18th May 2010The announcement of Government assistance to the Fish Market redevelopment has prompted the Blackwattle Cove Coalition (BCC) to wonder what is happening with the adjacent Blackwattle Bay wharves. Some time ago NSW Maritime sought registrations of interest in the development of sites known as B1 and B2 – the derelict coal bunker and the wharves […]
Heritage Fleet may move to Pyrmont
Posted on 18th May 2010A move to Pyrmont is on the cards for the Sydney Heritage Fleet. For several years the Fleet has been under notice from NSW Maritime to move from its current site in Rozelle Bay. This site is quite valuable and clearly the Government would prefer to lease it to a commercial tenant. The site suggested […]
Preservation and protection a priority
Posted on 17th May 2010Glebe has extensive foreshores stretching from the beginning of Pyrmont Bridge Road opposite Wentworth Park to the head of Rozelle Bay. The adjoining foreshores in Pyrmont and Rozelle are also important as they are highly visible from Glebe and link to the walk and cycleways that fringe Glebe's shores. The preservation of these foreshores for […]
Wentworth Park: upgrade planned for Wattle Street and viaduct arches
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Cafe DA approved for Bellevue
Posted on 4th May 2010by Neil Macindoe, May 2010 The City of Sydney Planning Committee has approved a development application for a cafe at Bellevue, the 19th century cottage on Glebe Point. A previous application had been refused in 2008 following objections from a number of nearby residents on grounds of traffic, parking and noise. The current proposal is […]
The Bays Precinct Campaign
Posted on 29th April 2010The community campaign around the Bays Precinct is about to move into a new phase. The Community Reference Group has provided its advice on the future development of the Bays Precinct to the Government and our next major step will be to hold a public meeting in late June to brief our communities on this advice, and discuss ways in which the community can influence current developments in the Bays and get action on our recommendations.
Wentworth Park – the walls come tumbling down
Posted on 29th April 2010Sydney City Council and the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust are about to finalise plans to rebuild the eastern (Wattle Street) entrance to the complex, and planning is proceeding to replace the northern (Blackwattle Bay) wall. By 2013 the last remnants of the concrete block and barbed wire battlements should have disappeared.
At last – an upgrade for the Fish Market
Posted on 29th April 2010How things can change when there is an election in the offing! On 7 April the Government announced that it would contribute $20 million to the redevelopment of one of Sydney’s iconic locations – the Fish Market at Pyrmont. Together with $20 million from the company that runs the market, this will provide improvements to vehicle access, parking, additional wholesale and retail facilities and, from the public’s perspective a waterfront park and promenade along with a repaired sea wall and a reduction in the market’s characteristic odour.
News about Glebe’s Bays and Foreshores
Posted on 27th April 2010The Bays Precinct Campaign and other happenings on our bays and foreshores
Open House at Lyndhurst with Afternoon Tea – 18th April (Bookings now Closed)
Posted on 12th April 2010Visit the house and gardens of Lyndhurst, a grand Regency villa designed by colonial architect John Verge, built in the 1830s, saved from demolition in the late 1960s, used by the Historic Houses Trust until 2004, and now in private ownership and recently restored. Lyndhurst is on the State Heritage List. Enjoy afternoon tea on the wide verandahs overlooking beautiful gardens.
Meeting to discuss Harold Park – 21st April
Posted on 11th April 2010You can help decide the future of one of the largest land developments to occur in Glebe. Attend the meetings to discuss the future of Harold Park organised by the Glebe Society on Thursday, 8 April (Society members), and a public meeting on Wednesday 21 April.
Listen to Nigel Helyer talk about the Wireless House
Posted on 21st March 2010Dr. Nigel Helyer is the renowned sound artist who is responsible for the redevelopment of the Wireless House at Foley Park. An event was held at Foley Park on 21st March to mark its opening and Nigel Helyer spoke about how it was saved from demolition and then brought back to life. You can hear his talk here.
Listen to John Newton’s talk at the Glebe Point Diner
Posted on 21st March 2010John Newton, journalist and restaurant reviewer, was The Glebe Society’s guest speaker at a dinner at The Glebe Point Diner on 16th March. He gave all those present a fascinating talk describing many of the early and recent restaurants in Glebe. You can now listen to John’s talk here.
Watch the “puppies” run and help a good cause
Posted on 15th March 2010A cocktail party was held at Wentworth Park on Thursday, 25 March, to raise funds for the annual Christmas lunch for the less privileged members of the Glebe community.
Re-Launch of the Foley Park Wireless House – 21st March
Posted on 11th March 2010A re-launch of the Foley Park Wireless House was held on Sunday 21st March.
Plans for Harold Park unveiled – have your say!
Posted on 2nd March 2010Click on “read more and comment” (below) to read about plans unveilled recently (February) by the Sydney City Council for the future development of Harold Park, and learn how to make your views heard. Also read about current developments with regard to the Bays Precinct (Rozelle and Blackwattle Bays).
Harold Park consultation – Community Workshop – 17th & 20th Feb
Posted on 3rd February 2010The City of Sydney is preparing planning controls for the Harold Park Site in Glebe. A ‘Community Workshop’ was held on: Wednesday 17 February 2010, 6.30pm till 8.30pm, AND Saturday 20 February 2010, 2.00pm till 4.00pm, At St Scholastica’s College, 4 Avenue Road, Glebe
John Newton dinner at Glebe Point Diner
Posted on 1st February 2010We were overwhelmed with interest in the John Newton dinner at Glebe Point Diner on 16 March. It proved to be a very popular and successful event.
Australia Day Honours List recognises Glebe Society member
Posted on 26th January 2010The Australia Day Honours List 2010 has recognized Robin Lawrence for her work as an artist by awarding her the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Robin is a member of The Glebe Society.
Dinner at the Glebe Point Diner – 16th March
Posted on 20th January 2010The Glebe Point Diner will open specially for us on Tuesday 16th March for dinner and a “conversation” with John Newton. John Newton, a food critic, food writer and co-editor of the annual Sydney Eats and the Foodies’ Guide to Sydney, will reminisce on food and the history of Glebe’s cafes and restaurants.
