Issue 36 Summer 2021-22
NEWSLETTER
merrychristmas Seasons greetings Key projects on track Mosman Square and Village Green and Allan Border Oval will be revitalised with major works in train for both areas. Detailed designs will be prepared during the next few months for Mosman Square and Village Green. This follows recent public consultation on concept plans for the project and community feedback being considered by Council at its final meeting for 2021. Overall, community feedback was positive, with some suggestions already reflected in revised concept plans and other elements requiring further review during the detailed design phase. The redesign will be the first major refurbishment of the square since 1988, with works expected to be completed in 2022. Construction work on the new Allan Border Oval Pavilion is well underway, with pavilion walls being erected. A rainwater collection tank has also recently been completed with the water to be used in the building and surrounding gardens expected to save 500kl of potable water a year. 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 time lapse videos of the demolition and concrete pour, are being posted on works.mosman.nsw.gov.au The oval remains open during the works which are due to be completed in mid-2022. Temporary public toilets are available on the northern side of Mosman Park.
Mosman's Mayor, Councillors and staff wish everyone in Mosman and their families the very best for Christmas and the festive season. Apart from public holidays, Council services at Mosman Civic Centre, Mosman Square Seniors Centre, and the Library will be available during normal operating hours over the holiday period with the exception of: § 3pm closure on Friday 17, Friday 24 and Friday 31 Dec § The Mosman Meals kitchen will be closed from 1pm on Friday 24 Dec and reopen on Tuesday 4 Jan. Prior appointments will be required for Community Care services and facilities between 24 Dec and 4 Jan § Barry O'Keefe Library will be closed on Sunday 2 Jan and reopen on Tuesday 4 Jan. The library will also close at 5.30pm rather than 9pm on Thursday 30 Dec In addition to the above: § Mosman Art Gallery will be closed from 3pm on Friday 24 Dec and reopen at 10am on Tuesday 4 Jan § Mosman Youth Centre will be closed from Friday 17 Dec and reopen on Monday 17 Jan. Youth Holiday Programs will run from Monday 17 to Friday 28 Jan. § Marie Bashir Mosman Sports Centre and The Drill Hall will be closed from Monday 20 Dec and reopen on Monday 10 Jan. Council Rangers will be on duty throughout the holiday period, including public holidays. Waste collections will continue as normal with the exception of pre-paid waste and pre-paid green waste bookings which will not operate between Friday 24 December and Tuesday 4 January.
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Destination Sydney
Ramping up recycling Council has introduced a program to encourage solar panel recycling and an education campaign to empower residents to reduce waste. Council is subsidising the recycling of aged solar panels from Mosman homes, businesses and schools this financial year to enable valuable resources to be recovered and remanufactured into new products. Contact mosmansolar@pvindustries.com.au for more information about subsidy conditions or to book a pick-up through the program which is supported by the NSW Environment Protection Authority's Waste Less, Recycle More initiative. A reminder that clean cardboard can also be diverted from landfill by cutting and flattening boxes into blue recycling bins or by taking larger items to Kimbriki Recycling Centre or Suez Artarmon free of charge. Council will also be starting a household food waste audit soon as part of its ongoing efforts to effectively manage local waste and recycling efforts.
Janet Laurence, installation view, Entangled Garden for Plant Memory, Yu-hsiu Museum of Art in Taiwan, 2020
Mosman residents will have the opportunity to again experience Destination Sydney, the third exhibition in a series of collaborations between three of Sydney’s leading public art galleries, Mosman Art Gallery, Manly Art Gallery and Museum and the National Trust’s S. H. Ervin Gallery. The exhibition will showcase artworks responding to the theme of Sydney as a place of creative endeavours, with a strong focus on the work of major Australian women artists, connected by their concern for landscape, the natural world and the environment. Destination Sydney: The natural world features the work of Janet Laurence, Caroline Rothwell and Robyn Stacey. A second exhibition, FULL CIRCLE, which is supported by an Arts Activities Grant from ArtsACT, will feature new work by Lisa Sammut including objects and moving images, drawing on historical astronomical diagrams and illustrations. The exhibitions will run from 4 January to 20 March 2022.
Summer Reading Club Two summer reading challenges are being launched for local children and youth. To participate in this year’s Shorelink Libraries Summer Reading Club for children 5 to 12 years, Shorelink Library members can register at Barry O’Keefe Library or on the Beanstack website shorelink.beanstack.org. The competition closes on Monday 31 January 2022. Children can also collect book review forms and sign in as a member of Shorelink Libraries to write book reviews online. For every five book reviews you enter you will receive a lucky-dip prize and the chance to win a big prize at the end of the holidays. Reviews can be written or drawn as a picture. There are also challenge activity sheets to finish throughout the holidays, as well as plenty of holiday programs to attend. The major prize draw and distribution of certificates will take place on Friday 4 February 2022 at 4pm. Young people will also be able to take part in their own Summer Reading Challenge YAY for YA exclusive to Mosman Library Service via the Beanstack website completing fun and creative tasks and logging completed books until 31 January 2022. Find out more by visiting mosman.nsw.gov.au/library
Waste vehicle fleet
Council's waste vehicle fleet has been given a new look along with the addition of some educational tips to drive home important waste and recycling messages. Each vehicle carries a different key message on each side, while side-loading vehicles have additional light-hearted waste messaging on the rear aimed at capturing the attention of residents through trash-related humour.
EV milestone Council's Evie Networks fast electric vehicle charger in Mosman Square Car Park has marked a significant milestone, saving 10,000kgs of CO2 emissions. The fast charger has proven popular with Mosman motorists since the end of the lockdown with the average number of weekly sessions rising above the pre-lockdown average. The charger has helped curb Mosman's carbon footprint since its installation in December last year, with emissions savings made because electricity supplied through the charger to electric vehicles is renewable, avoiding the burning of fossil fuels. Council expects the use of electric vehicle chargers to grow as more people opt for electric vehicles in coming years.
mosman.nsw.gov.au Play It Forward
Community Survey Mosman Council has again recorded strong results in its latest Community Survey with an independent survey of 400 randomly-selected local residents finding that community satisfaction with Council performance has continued its upward trend. Highest rated Council services for satisfaction were keeping food premises safe, cleanliness, appearance and management of public spaces, provision and maintenance of parklands, cleaning of streets and library services. The most significant rise in satisfaction since Council's previous survey was with the condition of public toilets, with the majority of Council services also rating above the industry benchmark for satisfaction. The survey also found that 99% of residents rate their quality of life as good to excellent. Residents particularly value local opportunities for a healthy lifestyle, Mosman's liveable places and spaces, availability of quality educational facilities, the balance between natural and built environments and being part of a tolerant, harmonious community.
Mosman Council, Mosman Chamber of Commerce and local businesses have partnered with social enterprise Play For All Australia to provide upgrades to 12 playgrounds across the local government area. Powered by the generosity of local businesses, the Play It Forward program is replacing 12 low-back infant swing seats in Mosman playgrounds with high-back Australian-made inclusive versions, giving all young children the same opportunity to play, connect and belong regardless of ability. Residents have also played their part, dialling up social inclusion by using a tech-enabled inclusive infant swing seat at Balmoral Beach Playground with a built-in counter that ‘unlocks’ upgrades across Mosman. More than 90,000 swings were counted for inclusion, smashing the program’s original goal of 25,000 swings in 4 weeks. Play for All Australia was established by Caroline Ghatt and Tim Smith, whose son Marcus lived with a significant disability, to generate awareness and dial up social inclusion across local communities. Local businesses Bendigo Community Bank, Di Jones, Harris Farm Markets, Rotary Club of Mosman, Mosman Council, Music N' Me, Play For All Australia, Mosman Toyota, The Works and Vine Apparel have sponsored seats. For more information about the program visit playforall.com.au or email caroline@playforall.com.au
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Overall Satisfaction
Quality of life in Mosman
94% of Mosman residents are satisfied with the performance of Council over the last 12 months
99% of residents rate their quality of life living in Mosman as good to excellent
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Aviator remembered
Annual review Council's Annual Report for 2020-2021 was among several key documents presented to Council's final meeting for the year. The Annual Report showed that, despite the impact of the pandemic, most milestones were met across the seven strategic directions of MOSPLAN that guide Council operations. Highlights included nearly 25,000 meals being delivered by Mosman Meals, an increase of 65% against target, a range of popular community events and markets being held, the launch of Council's new website and works on a range of projects including the commencement of the Allan Border Oval Pavilion project and the completion of the refurbishment of Mosman Swim Centre. The Audited Financial Statements for 2020-2021 were also tabled at the meeting, noting a $3.03 million net operating result for the year ending 30 June 2021.
A memorial plaque acknowledging the significant deeds of Flight Lieutenant Charles Ulm, AFC, has been unveiled in Mosman Square. Flt Lt Ulm grew up in Mosman, saw active service in WWI at Gallipoli and on the Western Front, and was badly wounded in France. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a vision of successful commercial airlines, Ulm later went on to partner Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith in historic flights throughout the world and in the formation of Australian National Airways. Ulm's son, John, pictured at the unveiling ceremony, credits his aviator father with helping to enable modern-day Australians to “jump on and off planes likes buses”.
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©2021 Mosman Municipal Council This publication is written by Council staff and authorised for distribution by Dominic Johnson – General Manager
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Don't miss out on the many interesting events and activities 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.
Mosman Movies nights Join us at Mosman Village Green in December and January to enjoy a movie under the stars. Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway – Saturday 4 December, 7.30pm Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer – Saturday 11 December, 7.30pm Rocketman – Saturday 15 January, 8.30pm No bookings required and limited deckchairs provided. For December movies vaccination status of 16+ will be checked on entry to comply with NSW government public health orders.
Rapt 2021
Christmas Night Market Thursday 9 December, 4.30–9pm Mosman Square and Village Green Mosman’s annual Christmas Night Market is the perfect destination for your Christmas shopping. Browse a selection of artisan goods including homewares, jewellery, clothing, Fair Trade and eco products. Explore gourmet foods while enjoying family entertainment and a visit from Santa.
Youth Summer holiday activities Monday 17–Friday 28 January 2022 Mosman Youth Centre, 30 The Crescent, Mosman Mosman Youth Services will host a variety of activities and workshops for two weeks in January for young people in high school and year 6. Hang out with friends in a safe and inclusive environment and participate in a variety of activities and workshops including arts and creative workshops, games and competitions, wellbeing sessions and more. To find out what’s in store visit mosmanyouth.com.au/holidays
Mosman Junction Street Party Saturday 12 February 2022, 6-8.30pm Middle Head Road, Mosman Junction Mosman residents of all ages are invited to a special Street Party at Mosman Junction next February. The free community event will feature live entertainment, food by local businesses and a kids' corner with cupcake making and face painting. For more information contact Council's Events Team on events@mosman.nsw.gov.au or phone 9978 4050.
Mosman's retail precincts will be celebrating the festive season with local businesses dressing up their shopfronts for the annual Christmas window decorating competition Rapt. The competition is open to Mosman retailers and businesses with street or public frontage, with a range of fantastic prizes to be won. Award categories include best overall display, best lighting display and most sustainable display. To register, businesses can complete the online entry form at mosman.nsw.gov.au/rapt by 12pm on Monday 6 December.
Christmas Gift Appeal Council's Christmas Gift Appeal has opened with gifts this year going to disadvantaged children in Northern Sydney and the Northern Beaches. Residents can participate by placing a new, unwrapped gift under the Christmas tree in the Council foyer until Thursday 16 December. Gifts for children and teenagers aged from 0 to 18 years are welcome, including toys, books, puzzles, science kits, sporting and beach gear, personal accessories and toiletries. The gifts will be donated to The Salvation Army for distribution across the region.
Valuation and Conservation Day Saturday 26 February 2022, 10am–2pm, Mosman Art Gallery Mosman residents wishing to learn more about their treasures can ask the experts at a special Hunters and Collectors Valuation and Conservation Day at the Gallery in February. A maximum of three items including decorative arts, silver and jewellery, Australian and European art books, maps and engravings and Asian decorative arts can be assessed for verbal valuations and conservation advice. The day will also feature live conservation of Mosman Art Collection’s stunning large-scale William Lister work, The Coast of Avalon, 1945. To register for the event, which is sponsored by NS Audiology, visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au
Free e-waste drop-off Sunday 27 February 2022, 9am-4pm Civic Centre carpark, The Crescent, Mosman Mosman Council is holding its free biannual e-waste collection in February. The collection will take computers, laptops, monitors, TVs, DVD/CD/VHS media and players, printers, small electrical appliances, mobile phones, game consoles, microwaves, light bulbs, and computer peripherals. For more information visit mosman.nsw.gov.au/e-waste.
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Mosman Chamber of Commerce has launched its latest campaign to encourage the community to continue to support local businesses, especially in the leadup to Christmas. The ‘Drop Your Dollars in Mosman’ campaign, supported by Mosman Council, includes prizes for shoppers and businesses. To enter, shoppers need to spend money in Mosman until 31 December and scan or send a photo of their receipt showing the date of purchase and business name to 0428 670 410 along with their name and the name of the business. Look for the Drop Your Dollars signs with entry information or contact the Chamber of Commerce on info@mosmanchamber.com.au
Christmas gift appeal