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The draft submission for the Northern Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway connection can be viewed HERE.
The Artarmon Progress Association welcomes comments from its members before the final submission is sent.
Update January 23, 2021. The Beaches Link/Gore Hill Freeway Environment Impact Study – is open for public exhibition and comment, closing on 1st March 2021.
- For further information go to: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/project/10456
- Beaches Link interactive map can be found at: https://caportal.com.au/rms/bl/map
- A recording of the Artarmon virtual information session is available at https://caportal.com.au/rms/bl/gallery?hview=modalArtamon14thJan
- If you would like to contribute to the APA’s submission please send feedback to the APA secretary. (see “about us” page for contact details)
- Council is also asking residents to participate in a quick poll found HERE, to understand community sentiment on the proposal to help inform the Willoughby Council submission.
December 14, 2020. This is now open for public exhibition and comment, closing on 1st March 2021. If you would like to contribute to the APA’s submission please send feedback to the APA secretary. (see the About Us page) For more information see HERE
December 2, 2020 – The Artarmon Progress Association along with other local progress associations have written to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces to reiterate concerns regarding some aspects of the Western Harbour Tunnel (WHT) and Warringah Freeway Upgrade (WFU). The letter can be seen HERE.
March 21, 2020 – The Artarmon Progress Association (APA) has provided comments on the Western Harbour Tunnel (WHT) – Warringah Freeway (WY) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Given APA’s remit is to promote the welfare, physical and intellectual advancement of the suburb of Artarmon our submission is focused mainly on the Artarmon community.
In this submission the APA shares its concerns regarding the proposed WHT and WY projects and offers some suggestions as to how to address some of these concerns and maximize the benefits of the project to the community. The APA submission to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment can be seen HERE.
Update December 14, 2020. The APA recently participated in a webinar to update the community on the Herbert Street Precinct project (Royal North Shore Hospital). Points of interest: the tower height has been reduced to 45 storeys (from 60 storeys); apartments will be for rent, not for sale; the proposed pedestrian route from the station to the hospital, including new Herbert Street overpass, appears to be uncovered;there is limited green space. WCC has indicated it will identify the following issues in its response to the NSW Government: a positive approach to the treatment of heritage buildings; concern about the scale and height of new buildings; education facility inclusion and reliance on Gore Hill Oval for open space needs.
The APA submission can be seen HERE.
The RNSH Masterplan factsheet can be viewed HERE
October 12, 2020. The Artarmon Progress Association strongly objects to the revised plans for the Royal North Shore Hospital site and is concerned about the impact on the immediate and broader community.
The Ministry of Health building, together with the Herbert Street Precinct, removes more than 22 percent of campus land proposed for much needed ambulatory care and clinical support services. With a growing community and ageing population, the NSW Government should be expanding clinical and medical facilities, not reducing them.
(18 Broughton Rd, Artarmon 2064) is now available for hire and there are no longer restrictions associated with its previous childcare functions.
One-way eastbound-only movement in Brand Street between Hampden Road and Elizabeth Street is permitted until approx 14 December 2020.
Council has released designs for a new “wombat” crossing outside 26 Hampden Rd. When this crossing is installed, Council plans to remove the pedestrian refuge on the crest of the hill near Cleland Rd. APA is concerned that all residents in the area east of Hampden Rd, including those in Cleland and Parkes have not been notified of the proposed changes.
Update January 23, 2021 – Stage One of the Artarmon Local Centres Public Domain Master Plan is scheduled to commence in March 2021. Traffic calming measures will be installed on Elizabeth Street, Hampden Road (near the Brand Street roundabout and McMillan Road) as well as minor works on Francis, Broughton and Jersey Roads.
November 15, 2020 – Council has adopted the Master Plan as the primary design guide for all future public domain projects in the Artarmon Local Centre and endorsed the commencement of detailed design and documentation for Stages 1 and 2. Stage 1 covers traffic calming in Elizabeth St as well as around the village and is planned to commence early next year.
The Artarmon Local Centre Masterplan can be seen HERE
September 2, 2020 -The APA submission to Willoughby City Council can be found HERE
August 28, 2020 – A copy of the Willoughby City Council’s Webinar on their plans for the Artarmon Local centre can be viewed HERE
The Artarmon Progress Association has had a long involvement with Artarmon Station accessibility and continues to advocate for improvements.
Update October 26, 2020 – The latest APA response to the NSW State Governments reply regarding improved station access from Wilkes Ave can be seen HERE
Update October 19, 2020 – See the most recent submission from the Artarmon Progress Association to the NSW State Government HERE
Update 4th November 2020 – The agenda for tonight’s meeting can be found HERE
Wednesday 4th November 2020, 7:45pm-9pm. Artarmon Community Hall, 139 Artarmon Road, Artarmon. A COVID Safe Plan has been prepared and procedures will be implemented at the meeting. Please wear a mask.
Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney will provide updates on local projects including the Artarmon Bowling Club/Parklands Pavilion design.
AGM invitations have also been sent to our Ward Councillors.