Issue 37 Autumn 2022
NEWSLETTER Pavilion takes shape
Solar power deal In one of the largest renewable energy deals for local government, Mosman and the 24 other NSW councils will be supplied with energy from three NSW solar farms through an arrangement brokered by the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) with electricity retailer ZEN Energy.
The new Allan Border Oval Pavilion is starting to take shape with the second floor of the building poured. Upcoming works include the forming of the grandstand, pouring of the first-floor slab and preparation of renewed outdoor facilities, including a basketball/netball practice court and barbecue area. The building will provide improved accessibility, casual recreational facilities and support local sporting clubs while setting new environmental standards.
Mosman Council has opted for 100% renewable energy under the agreement which will be used to power council facilities and streetlights throughout the area.
The project has been nominated for a sustainable procurement achievement award for its numerous environmentally-friendly features including low carbon concrete, which has 40 per cent less embodied carbon content, solar panels, a rainwater harvesting system, engineering for passive solar design principles and incorporation of environmental features such as cross ventilation and natural lighting to reduce energy consumption.
Electricity is Council’s largest source of emissions and, following a cut of 29% in operational electricity emissions over the past decade, the energy deal will further help Council reach its target of net zero emissions for operations by 2030.
Slower than expected progress due to the wet Summer and COVID-19 impacts on staffing have delayed the expected completion of the project by at least a month to mid-2022.
Worth approximately $180 million, the landmark retail electricity agreement will deliver more than 214 gigawatt hours of electricity per year to 25 councils which collectively represent more than 3 million people or almost 38% of the NSW population, with 83% of their total electricity supply to be covered by renewable energy.
The participating councils are: Bayside, Burwood, Campbelltown, Canada Bay, Canterbury-Bankstown, Fairfield, Georges River, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Inner West, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Liverpool, Mosman, North Sydney, Parramatta, Port Stephens, Randwick, Ryde, Singleton, Sutherland, Tamworth, Waverley, Willoughby and Woollahra. The agreement commences on 1 July 2022 and runs to 2026, with an option to extend to 2030.
To find out more information or view a timelapse video of the works as they progress visit the Allan Border Oval project page on works.mosman.nsw.gov.au
For the latest events in Mosman visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au
Flora and fauna survey
Free public WiFi Council’s free public WiFi network now covers several key areas in Mosman’s main shopping precinct. The free WiFi is available around Mosman Square and the Civic Precinct as well as Military Road from Cowles Road and along the retail strip as far as Raglan Street. Coverage also exists along Spit Road to the B1 bus stops, Myahgah Mews, the Village Green, Barry O’Keefe Library and outside Mosman Art Gallery. To connect, find and join the ‘Mosman_ Free_Wifi’ network using your WiFi enabled phone, tablet or notebook computer.
Child restraints Mosman’s flora and fauna and the ecological health of the area’s bushland sites are stable and continuing to improve according to a comprehensive survey conducted over Summer. The survey provides a snapshot of the current biodiversity value and condition of selected natural assets managed by Council, with Council’s consistent work program and dedicated Bushcare volunteers helping to ensure a positive outcome. Key findings and changes from the previous survey in 2016 include 499 indigenous native plant species recorded up from 490 in 2016, and 48 additional flora species since 2016. A total of 64 native fauna species were recorded during the survey, with two threatened plant species and four threatened fauna species identified. Six bushland sites contain threatened ecological communities.
Mosman residents can apply for a free child car seat inspection and fitting conducted by an authorised restraint fitter. Mosman Council and Transport for NSW have a limited number of free vouchers available for residents to get their child car seats, harnesses and booster seats checked and installed. The voucher covers the fitting of up to three seats per household at a residential address after a personal appointment is made with the fitter. To learn more about local road safety initiatives or to apply for the voucher visit mosman.nsw.gov.au/safety and fill in an application form.
Yellow lines Balnaves Gift The Balnaves Gift will be re-exhibited at Mosman Art Gallery following the passing of celebrated philanthropist, businessman and Mosman resident Neil Balnaves AO. The exhibition will be rehung in May to honour Neil’s outstanding generosity and to also mark an important milestone – the tenth anniversary of The Balnaves Gift, an important collection of early Australian Impressionist paintings donated by Neil depicting Mosman and surrounds and valued in excess of $1 million. The exhibition will for the first time showcase the complete collection of artworks donated by Neil to the Mosman Art Collection, including works by Jasper Knight and Susan Rothwell, as well as a painting by the famed artist, John Olsen AO OBE, who was inspired to create and donate the work by Neil’s generosity. Neil Balnaves also established The Balnaves Foundation, a national private philanthropic organisation dispersing over $3 million annually to organisations that aim to create a better Australia through education, medicine and the arts with a focus on young people, the disadvantaged and Indigenous Australia.
As part of its ongoing road safety education program, Mosman Council is reminding motorists 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.
mosman.nsw.gov.au Playground upgrades
Home Library Service Mosman Library Service offers a free tailored home delivery service for residents who are unable to visit the library due to age, illness, or disability or who are a resident of an aged care facility or assisted living accommodation. The easy to join, free service provides users with a regular delivery of books, magazines, DVDs and more. For more information, call Mosman Library Service on 9978 4090 or email hls@mosman.nsw.gov.au
Remnants Several upgrades to playgrounds around Mosman have recently been completed or are underway. Work has begun on a new structure for the Clifton Gardens playground, including a tower feature which will provide a range of exciting activities for children of all ages. The equipment has been specifically designed for the location using robust natural materials and will offer great views across the reserve and harbour from the top of the tower. A new accessible amenities building, including a unisex ambulant toilet and an accessible toilet with baby change facility, is under construction at the popular Memory Park playground. The main playground structure at Spit West (pictured) has been replaced with a bigger 2.4m high viewing tower, corkscrew tube slide, firepole and timber bridge as well as new rubber soft-fall and two additional picnic benches near the existing barbecues. Both the Memory Park and Spit West works were funded through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The playground upgrades follow the installation of 12 inclusive swing seats at playgrounds across Mosman through a successful partnership between Mosman Council, Mosman Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and social enterprise Play For All Australia.
Youth Art Prize Young artists aged between 12 and 21 are invited to submit artworks for the prestigious Mosman Youth Art Prize. Entries can be submitted in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, video, photography and ceramics to win more than $8,000 in cash prizes and art materials. The 2022 Mosman Youth Art Prize will be judged by Sydney-based artist Rosie Deacon who primarily focusses on strong, community engaged craft practice. Artwork must be delivered to Mosman Art Gallery on receipting day which will be on Tuesday 3 May from 8.30am to 6pm. Finalists will be included in the Mosman Youth Art Prize Exhibition which will be held at the Gallery from Saturday 14 May to Sunday 12 June.
Bernadette Facer, Wai rere: running water, 2021
Remnants is a selection of contemplative works that explore the environmental fragility of the landscape, focusing on two interconnected locations affected by resource depletion – Rangitata River, New Zealand and the Darling River, Australia. The exhibition by New Zealand artist Bernadette Facer runs until Thursday 14 April in Mosman Art Gallery’s inProfile space.
Foreshore slopes update Mosman Council is now a step closer to ensuring protections remain in place for low density residential land on Mosman’s foreshore slopes. Council’s most recent decision on this significant issue follows the public exhibition of the proposal to rezone land from R2 Low Density Residential to C4 Environmental Living in the Mosman Scenic Protection Area. The proposed zoning change will maintain existing planning and processes for development assessment, meaning that a Development Application will still be needed to obtain consent for most types of development in the area, considering matters such as impacts on views. Neighbours will also retain the opportunity to comment on proposed developments nearby. Action is now underway to finalise the relevant amendments to the Mosman Local Environment Plan 2012.
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©2022 Mosman Council This publication is written by Council staff and authorised for distribution by General Manager Dominic Johnson
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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.
Creation Space Two exciting new monthly programs for children and teens give them a chance to get hands-on with STEAM, digital literacy, coding, robotics and develop problem-solving skills. Creative Kids for children aged 9 to 12 is held on the first Wednesday of the month at 4pm while Science the heck out of this! for 12 to 18 year olds is held on the second Tuesday of the month at 4pm at the Creation Space learning lab next to Barry O’Keefe Library. Bookings events.mosman.nsw.gov.au
Youth Awards in Literature Budding poets, playwrights and authors from across the State can enter the 2022 Mosman Youth Awards in Literature, the annual prose and poetry competition now in its 30th year. Entries close at 11.30pm on Tuesday 31 May and must be submitted online for a chance to compete for a share in the $2,000 prize pool. The annual contest is run by Mosman Library Service, with prizes sponsored by Lions Club of Mosman, Rotary Club of Mosman, Northern Beaches & Mosman College, Oracle Books Mosman and Constant Reader Bookshop. Winners will be announced at a presentation ceremony at Barry O’Keefe Library on Wednesday 31 August. For details or to enter visit mosman.nsw.gov.au/myal
Your Council 2021-2024 Mosman's new Council held its first meeting in January 2022. Carolyn Corrigan, has returned as Mayor of Mosman for the 2021–2024 Council term, and is joined by Councillors Roy Bendall, Simon Menzies and Libby Moline who served on the previous term of Council along with new Councillors Pip Friedrich, Sarah Hughes and Michael Randall.
Carolyn CORRIGAN (Mayor) 0419 784 002 mayor@mosman.nsw.gov.au
EasterFeast Night Market Thursday 24 March, 4.30–9pm Mosman Square and Village Green Savour the tastes and flavours of Easter with Mosman’s popular EasterFeast Night Market. The specialty market features artisan stalls, gourmet food and beverages, Easter delights and more on Mosman Square and Village Green.
Mosman Seniors Festival 2022 Friday 25 March – Tuesday 5 April With a theme of 'reconnecting' online or face-to-face, Mosman Seniors Festival will feature a range of events and activities spanning technology, arts, sport and social activities for local seniors. For more information and bookings, visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au/seniorsfestival2022 or contact Mosman Community Care on 9978 4128.
Youth Week 2022 Monday 4 April–Thursday 14 April Young people can participate in a range of activities including music events, intergenerational activities, creative programs, an author talk and the ShoreShocked Youth Festival as part of Youth Week 2022. A steering group of Youth volunteers is helping plan and deliver events in Mosman during the final week of term 1 and the first week of the Autumn school holidays. For more information visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au/youth-week
ShoreShocked Youth Festival Saturday 9 April, 12–5pm, St Leonards Park, North Sydney People of all ages are invited to get involved in ShoreShocked, featuring a line-up of local and nationally recognised acts including Beddy Rays, Red Hook, The Rions, VOIID, Koda and two local youth supporting acts. Food, community stalls, and other activities will also be on site. ShoreShocked is an alcohol and drug-free event hosted by Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney, Ryde and Willoughby councils. For more information and a free ticket visit shoreshocked.com
events.mosman.nsw.gov.au
Roy Bendall 0405 426 270 r.bendall@mosman.nsw.gov.au
Pip Friedrich 0411 815 352 p.friedrich@mosman.nsw.gov.au
Sarah Hughes 0422 907 903 s.hughes@mosman.nsw.gov.au
Simon Menzies (Deputy Mayor) 0413 935 974 s.menzies@mosman.nsw.gov.au
Libby Moline 9969 0167 l.moline@mosman.nsw.gov.au
Michael Randall 0412 229 725 m.randall@mosman.nsw.gov.au