Issues
President’s report to the 2010 Annual General Meeting
Posted on 28th August 2010
Follow this link to read President Lesley Lynch’s report to the Society’s annual general meeting on 29 August 2010.
City Council agrees to Harold Park zoning proposal
Posted on 27th July 2010
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.
Community meeting backs planning principles for Bays Precinct
Posted on 26th July 2010
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: D-Day tomorrow (Monday, 19 July)
Posted on 18th July 2010
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
Posted on 18th July 2010
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)
Posted on 16th 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
Posted on 15th July 2010
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
Posted on 11th June 2010
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 be held a the Bistro […]
Plant a tree and make a home for a Blue Wren
Posted on 3rd June 2010
The Blue Wrens group invites you to join in a tree planting at Paddy Gray Reserve, Hereford Street, Glebe, at 10am on Sunday, 1 August.
Welcome the Rozelle Rocket, but will it affect Bellevue?
Posted on 30th May 2010
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 […]
Barangaroo protest meeting
Posted on 29th May 2010
The Friends of Barangaroo, along with a number of other groups, will stage a protest at the Barangaroo site, 47–51 Hickson Road at 11am – 2pm on Saturday 26 June. Invited speakers include Jack Mundey, the Green Bans activist; Genia McCaffrey, Mayor of North Sydney; John McInerney, Independent Councillor, City of Sydney; and Shayne Mallard, Liberal Councillor, […]
NSW Maritime announces plan for Blackwattle Bay wharves
Posted on 27th May 2010
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.
Transport and Traffic
The goal for the future of Glebe is to develop a broad based public philosophy to transition our streets away from an auto-centric approach to one that treats streets as public places and prioritises them for walking, cycling and transit. Glebe’s urban form and low to medium density housing means that people are close to […]
Harold Park Redevelopment
Posted on 26th May 2010
Redevelopment 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 […]
Campaign for a better plan for Harold Park
Posted on 19th May 2010
Glebe 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 2010
The 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 – […]
Heritage Fleet may move to Pyrmont
Posted on 18th May 2010
A 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 […]
Blackwattle Bay wharves
Posted on 18th May 2010
The 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 […]
Preservation and protection a priority
Posted on 17th May 2010
Glebe 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 […]
Cafe DA approved for Bellevue
Posted on 4th 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 for a cafe with seating […]
The Bays Precinct Campaign
Posted on 29th April 2010
The 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.
At last – an upgrade for the Fish Market
Posted on 29th April 2010
How 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.
Wentworth Park – the walls come tumbling down
Posted on 29th April 2010
Sydney 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.
Harold Park walking tour – 10am Saturday, 8 May
Posted on 29th April 2010
Many residents of Glebe and Forest Lodge are unaware of the heritage Tramsheds to the north of Harold Park. To help people gain a better understanding of what is at stake in the proposed redevelopment of Harold Park, the
Society has organised a familiarisation tour.
Meeting to discuss Harold Park – 21st April
Posted on 11th April 2010
You 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.
Plans for Harold Park unveiled – have your say!
Posted on 2nd March 2010
Click 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 2010
The 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
Harold Park redevelopment – Community Consultation – 2nd December
Posted on 15th November 2009
A Community Update on the planning process for the redevelopment of Harold Park will be held on Wednesday 2nd December 2009 at St Scholastica’s College from 6.30 till 7.30 p.m.
Harold Park Rezoning – Glebe Society’s Views
Posted on 27th September 2009
In June 2009 the City of Sydney decided the rezoning and development of panning controls for Harold Park would be done through a site specific plan. A specific LEP and DCP will be prepared and the city planners expect the process to take at least 12 months. The Glebe Society met with Council planning officers in July and presented some preliminary views on acceptable planning principles which had emerged from discussions within the society and with interested locals. A summary of these is reprinted below.
State Government will now consult on Bays precinct
Posted on 9th September 2009
Further to our recent report on this website of (20 August), where Glebe Society President Lesley Lynch was very critical of the State Government’s consultation process on the Bays Precinct, the Inner West Courier of 10 September had the following encouraging article: The community campaign to give the people a say over planning for the […]
