News summary
Artarmon Reserve
Update May 12, 2021.- Carpark upgrade. These works are part of the Artarmon Reserve Master Plan. The council plan for the Artarmon Reserve lower parking area can be viewed HERE. (The central planted area will be slightly reconfigured). The council plan for the Artarmon Reserve upper parking area can be viewed HERE. (The BBQ area […]
Beaches Link/Gore Hill Freeway connection and Western Harbour Tunnel/Warringah Freeway upgrade
Update May 24, 2021. The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has written to Transport for NSW stating further assessments are required. To view the letter go to: https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSI-8862%2120210514T043630.746%20GMT A Parliamentary Committee is currently examining the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link project and its impact on the community and the environment. For more info and to […]
Proposed Herbert Street Precinct Development (Royal North Shore Hospital)
Update August 10, 2021. – Reminder to consider reading, signing & circulating to friends: https://bit.ly/SaveRNSH July 8, 2021. The link to the Help Save Royal North Shore Hospital Facebook site can be found HERE. If you would like to register your opposition to the current plans for the Royal North Shore Hospital Precinct the link to […]
Artarmon Library
The Artarmon Library (located on the corner of Tindale Rd and Artarmon Rd) has re-opened. See HERE for more information. If you’re interested in seeing more about the history of Artarmon and Willoughby the library has more information HERE
Artarmon Local Centre Public Domain Master Plan
Update November 19, 2021 – Artarmon Village streetscape concept plans – With input from the community and local businesses the APA has provided feedback to the council on the concept plan. (see photo below as an example of the proposed concept) See HERE and HERE to view submissions to Council from the APA. Artarmon Progress […]
Artarmon Station Accessibility
Update May 24, 2021 – The APA is concerned that the existing walkway from the Artarmon train station to Wilkes plaza is not Disability Discrimination Act compliant. If you have experienced any issues or avoid the walkway due to safety concerns, please let us know via the APA secretary. (see the About Us page) The […]
Artarmon Parklands Pavilion (former Artarmon Bowling Club)
Update September 10, 2021 – Review of the DA determination is on the agenda for the Council meeting on 13th September. August 13, 2021 – At the 2 August 2021 WCC meeting, a motion was passed calling for the WLPP to review DA 2021/5. The APA is waiting for clarification by Council on next steps and […]
Recycling for the Community Gardens
All Willoughby residents can now donate their empty bottles and cans to support Artarmon Parklands Community Garden. This is a great initiative supported by the Artarmon Progress Association. For more information see HERE
Local Centres Strategy to 2026
Update August 13 2021. – Local Environmental Plan (LEP) The new LEP will be released for community consultation soon (awaiting approval from the NSW Government). LEPs are the main planning tool to shape the future of communities and ensure local development is done appropriately. APA is keen to engage the community on this important topic. […]