Issue 34 Winter 2021
NEWSLETTER Space steams ahead Imagine Mosman 2032 Early preparations are underway for Council's next 10-year Community Strategic Plan. This plan, to be known as MOSPLAN 2022-2032, will take effect from 1 July 2022. To ensure that MOSPLAN 2022-2032 appropriately reflects local views and aspirations, a program of community engagement has begun. The program will involve surveys, workshops, discussion forums, interviews, activities for children and young people, and an online engagement site that's accessible 24/7. One of the first things we hope all residents and ratepayers will consider doing is filling out the short 'Imagine Mosman' survey included with this newsletter. There is a reply-paid envelope enclosed for easy return to Council, or you can choose to complete the survey online. The questions being asked in this survey are also included in a longer, independent telephone survey of 400 randomly-selected residents this month. Some readers will already have participated in the telephone survey and we thank you for your time and willingness to share your thoughts.
Council's new Creation Space, a special makerspace and training lab focussing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) programs and activities for all ages, will host its first programs for children and teens during the winter school holidays. The new learning lab, operated by Mosman Library Service, provides a digital creation, learning and development hub for the community with cutting edge technology such as 3D printers, a laser cutter, robots, cricut cutting machines, 360 cameras, coding packages and VR. The Creation Space is due to expand further in mid-2022, with funding recently received through a NSW Government Library Infrastructure Grant for two studio spaces for filming, vlogging and podcasting.
The responses from all these surveys and from further engagement still to come will help collectively paint a picture of what's important to our community, today and in the future. Visit our online community engagement site for an online version of the survey and to learn about other opportunities to provide feedback over coming months. You can access the site at yourvoicemosman.com.au/imaginemosman2032
Upcoming school holidays events in The Creation Space include Dash Robot Puppy Training, 3D Printing Miniatures for Teens and Coding with Bee Bot. For information visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au/holidays
Have your say at yourvoicemosman.com.au/imaginemosman2032
Coffee pod recycling An innovative pilot program is being launched in Mosman to collect aluminium coffee capsules through kerbside recycling. In an Australian first, recyclers iQ Renew and CurbCycle will begin the program with 5,000 residents in the Mosman and Willoughby council areas. The pilot, which will enable residents to trial the convenience of recycling their aluminium coffee capsules from home, may help develop a national coffee capsule recycling program. The difficulty of separating the capsules, which has been a challenge for kerbside recycling, will be addressed through the use of a ‘Curby Bag’ to separate them from other recycling materials for aggregating and sending on for processing through Nespresso's recycling scheme. The aluminium in collected coffee capsules, which is infinitely recyclable, is recovered and returned to aluminium producers, saving energy required for aluminium produced from scratch, while coffee grounds are used locally for commercial compost. Householders can register from mid-July to participate in the trial after downloading the Curby App.
Simply Cups trial extended
Pavilion project underway
A key milestone has been passed in the Allan Border Oval Pavilion and Landscaping project, with the demolition of the original pavilion. The project began on 10 May, with the roof proving particularly challenging to bring down. The area has been fenced off for construction and public safety while the oval will remain open during the works which are due to be completed in 12 months' time. Temporary public toilets will be available on the northern side of Mosman Park. Facilities in the new pavilion will include change rooms, public toilet amenities, a kiosk and function room as well as exterior landscaping, barbecue and a practice netball/basketball court. Updates on the project, including a time lapse video of the pavilion demolition, are being posted on works.mosman.nsw.gov.au
Defibrillator locations Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are located around Mosman for use in emergencies involving cardiac arrest. Defibrillators are located in Mosman Civic Centre reception, Mosman Square Seniors Centre, Marie Bashir Mosman Sports Centre, Balmoral Baths and Tramshed amenities blocks and Balmoral, Middle Head and Rawson ovals. Residents wishing to familiarise themselves with Council owned or managed facilities where debrillators are located can visit mosman.nsw.gov.au/defib An innovative three-month trial to recycle and reprocess singleuse take-away cups into other goods has been extended after strong take-up by the community. Residents will be able to continue to deposit their used cups and lids in dedicated public place coffee cup bins near the entrance to Council in Mosman Square, or at Balmoral or Mosman Bay, until September. Through the Council partnership with Simply Cups and the NSW Environment Protection Authority, liquids, lids and cups are sorted as they are placed into the bin, with liquid and lids being eventually discarded into general waste streams, and the cups sent off for reprocessing into new products, including reusable cups and recycled road surfacing. While the unique program addresses the challenge of waste from single-use cups, wastage can be avoided altogether by using a reusable cup.
September election The election for the next term of Mosman Council, including seven Councillor positions and the position of popularly-elected Mayor, will be held on Saturday 4 September 2021. Residents are reminded to ensure their details are up-to-date with the NSW Electoral Commission ahead of the election, for which voting is compulsory. To view information such as enrolment details, key dates for candidates to enrol and election employment opportunities, visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge2021
mosman.nsw.gov.au Yellow lines
Playgrounds for all
Mosman motorists are being reminded that yellow lines painted near the edge of a road indicate stopping restrictions on the section of road. An unbroken or continuous yellow line along the kerb means no stopping, even if there isn't a No Stopping sign, except in a medical or similar emergency. No stopping zones without signs are implemented in areas to improve safety and reduce signage and distractions. A broken or dashed yellow kerb line is a Clearway line and indicates drivers must not stop at the edge of the road between the hours shown on the sign, except in a medical or similar emergency, while buses, taxis and hire cars may only stop to pick up or set down passengers.
Australian-made inclusive high-back swing seats are set to be fitted in a number of Mosman playgrounds through a program to replace low-back infant swing seats so all children can participate in play. Local businesses and organisations responded generously by sponsoring more than 10 playground upgrades, made possible by a partnership between Mosman Council, Mosman Chamber of Commerce and social enterprise Play For All Australia. Look for the tech-enabled inclusive swing seat which will be installed when the program is launched at the Balmoral Beach playground on 16 July. This swing, which will feature a built-in counter recording every 'swing swung', will in turn unlock swing upgrades around Mosman. Once activated, the swing's progress can be tracked live at playforall.com.au
Festival of Mosman The 2021 Festival of Mosman will be held from 15 to 24 October and will feature a variety of events for all ages to enjoy. Festival highlights will include regular favourite Pet's Day Out and the return of popular 2019 events including a Traditional Sunset Ceremony at Balmoral Beach and Dinner on the Green. Other key events and activities will include a street party at Mosman Junction, OctoberFeast Night Market, an open-air concert, outdoor cinema screenings, environmental activities and art exhibitions. The festival, which is Mosman’s biggest biennial community celebration, includes events hosted by Mosman Council as well as many local businesses and organisations.
First living bequest for gallery
Special thanks to Gold Sponsor
Lucy Culliton, 'Knitted Toys #10', 2007, oil on board, 60cm x 60cm. Image courtesy Carol and Brian Carrigan.
Switch to solar Council is encouraging residents to switch to solar to save money and the planet. The sun doesn't charge for its services so homeowners will see a reduction in power bills and their carbon footprint while adding value and future-proofing their home. A solar battery can also be added to maximise energy and cost savings. The community has already begun to embrace renewable energy with the number of Mosman households with solar increasing by more than 15 per cent from 2019 to 2020, contributing to a reduction in the local carbon footprint. Council provides a range of information to support residents considering switching to solar. To get started visit mosman.nsw.gov.au/solar
Mosman Art Collection will be expanded through an inaugural living bequest of 12 significant artworks. The generous legacy donation by longstanding Mosman Art Gallery supporters Carol and Brian Carrigan bequeaths works by contemporary artist Lucy Culliton, including four which were loaned to the gallery in 2014 for Culliton's exhibition Eye of the Beholder, a Margaret Olley still life and a portrait photograph by Ian Lloyd of Olley painting the work in-situ in her now famous Paddington living room. As second-generation Mosman residents and passionate collectors with a further two generations now living in Mosman, the gallery has held an important place in the Carrigans' lives, with Carol working as a Volunteer Guide for the past five years. The Carrigan collection will complement the gallery's existing works by Mosman Art Prize winners Olley and Culliton and provide further depth to its representation of leading Australian female artists for future generations. For further information on making a living bequest or gift in will contact Mosman Art Gallery on 9978 4164.
MosmanNow's printed edition is available at locations throughout Mosman. It is also published as a digital edition and available online. To download a PDF of the digital edition with links to additional content, go to mosman.nsw.gov.au/news/mosman-now
©2021 Mosman Municipal Council This publication is written by Council staff and authorised for distribution by Dominic Johnson – General Manager
mosman.nsw.gov.au Spit Junction NSW 2088 9978 4000 fax 9978 4132 council@mosman.nsw.gov.au
What’s On
Connect with Council on the go with MyMosman, download free from the iPhone App Store and Google Play
Connect with us
Don't miss out on the many interesting events taking place in Mosman over the next few months. Here are some highlights of what's on offer – visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au for more.
School holidays A range of winter school holiday activities is available over the school break until Friday 9 July, including activities at Mosman Art Gallery, Mosman Youth Centre and Barry O'Keefe Library as well as the newly opened Creation Space. For information visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au/holidays
WinterFeast Night Market Thursday 15 July, 4.30–9pm Mosman Square and Village Green Celebrate the tastes and flavours of winter at Mosman's popular WinterFeast Night Market. Fairy lighting, music and entertainment will set the backdrop for stalls featuring artisan wares, gourmet food and a range of specialist beverages while children can enjoy face-painting and treats such as decadent donuts and ice-cream or sorbets.
Valuation and Conservation Day Saturday 17 July, 10am–2pm, Mosman Art Gallery Learn more about your treasures at a special valuation day with advice from Theodore Bruce Auctioneers and International Conservation Services specialists while live conservation of a William Lister piece, The Coast of Avalon is carried out. Verbal valuations and conservation advice will be provided for a maximum of three items including decorative arts, silver and jewellery, Australian and European art books, maps and engravings and Asian decorative arts. The event is sponsored by NS Audiology and costs $15 for Gallery Friends and $20 for non-members. Bookings essential, to register visit trybooking.com/BRJAD
Local Southeast Asian art collection Until Tuesday 24 August, Mosman Art Gallery Visit Mosman Art Gallery's major new exhibition Upacara, which showcases ceremonial art of Southeast Asia from the collection of Mosman resident Dr John Yu AC and the late Dr George Soutter AM, including basketry, textiles, ceramics and objects in bronze, wood, terracotta and silver. The exhibition will be accompanied by a talk with curator Dr Siobhan Campbell and Dr Yu on Sunday 11 July, and a symposium on Southeast Asian art featuring presentations by some of Sydney's top Asian art specialists on Saturday 31 July. Visit mosmanartgallery.org.au/whats-on
Art Explorers Tuesday 20 July, 10.30am–12pm, Mosman Art Gallery Parents can drop in with their pre-schoolers (3-5 years old) for a free art-making activity in the Upacara: Ceremonial art of Southeast Asia exhibition. For more information visit mosmanartgallery.org.au/whats-on
E-waste drop off Sunday 29 August, 9am–4pm Mosman Square Car Park, The Crescent Drop off your e-waste for free; computers, laptops, monitors, TVs, DVD/CD/VHS media and players, printers, small electrical appliances, mobile phones, game consoles, microwaves, light bulbs, and computer peripherals will be accepted. For more information on e-waste options visit mosman.nsw.gov.au/e-waste
events.mosman.nsw.gov.au
Dine & Discover extended Following an extension by the NSW government, Mosman residents are now able to use their Dine & Discover NSW vouchers at participating businesses until 31 July. The initiative, which had been scheduled to end in June, provides everyone over the age of 18 with $100 in vouchers, via the ServiceNSW app or service.nsw.gov.au, to spend with local businesses and services. The scheme builds on Council's ongoing support of the Mosman Chamber of Commerce's successful Think Mosman First local shopping campaign.
Hungry? Mosman Meals has launched a new online ordering service to make it easy to order tasty, nutritious and well-priced meals delivered to your door. Our trained staff and volunteers deliver with a smile and friendly chat.
Visit our new website and order your first online meal today!
care.mosman.nsw.gov.au