Harnett Park footbridge

The footbridge connecting Harnett Park in Mosman with the Cremorne Reserve footpath will remain closed for several months after a tree fell from private land onto the bridge during a storm in December.

Pedestrians are advised to avoid the area by taking an alternative walking route via stairs from Harnett Park, above Mosman Rowers, to Lower Boyle Street and the Lower Spofforth steps.

The alternate walking path is sign posted and works to repair the bridge are being coordinated with assistance from North Sydney Council.

EV charger milestone

Council’s fast charging network has now saved more than 60,000 kg of CO₂ following the installation of two new Evie Networks electric vehicle fast chargers in Raglan Street West car park in Mosman Junction. Together with the original Mosman Square car park charger which was installed in December 2020, the network now averages a total of more than 110 sessions saving more than 1,750 kg of CO₂ each week. The chargers help curb Mosman’s carbon footprint as electricity supplied through the charger to electric vehicles is renewable, avoiding the burning of fossil fuels.

Council is monitoring usage of the network to cater for the expected growth in the use of chargers as more motorists opt for electric vehicles in coming years.

Solar panels installed

Tech table builds skills

Solar panels have been installed on Mosman Civic Centre in one of the key conversions to renewable energy for Council’s buildings.

Solar panels and a battery have also been installed at Council’s works depot, together with battery storage for Marie Bashir Sports Hall’s solar array. Council is continuing to lower its energy use toward its target for operations of net zero by 2030 by switching facilities and buildings to LED lighting, installing rooftop solar PV and adopting technological and behavioural efficiency measures.

All Mosman Council’s energy is also now supplied by renewable sources.

A new interactive table has been installed in the Creation Space at Barry O’Keefe Library to help support adults living with dementia or intellectual disabilities.

Designed to challenge players at their own level to help develop or maintain skills in a fun and playful way, participants can choose from a range of games which work on physical, cognitive, social and sensory levels and can be used by those with cognitive challenges as well as their carers. Contact the library on 99784090 or library@mosman.nsw.gov.au to book a session.

Living Seawall installed

Special panels have been fitted to a seawall at Ellery Park, near The Spit, mimicking features of nature, such as rockpools, crevices and hollows, providing much-needed habitats for marine organisms. The tiles increase the surface area of the wall, providing protective habitat for seaweed and invertebrates, which in turn provide shelter and food for resident and transient fish.

Mosman Council worked with SIMS Living Seawalls to identify and support The Spit seawall as a suitable, prominent location and $41,000 in grant funding from the Mosman Environmental Foundation’s inaugural grants program enabled the project to come to fruition.

Living Seawalls in other parts of Sydney Harbour support at least 36 per cent more species, including invertebrates, seaweed and fish, and increase biodiversity more than plain, unmodified seawalls with similar results expected along Mosman’s shorelines. Visit livingseawalls.com.au for more information about the program.

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What’s On

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.

Energy series – Comfortable Homes

Tuesday 23 May, 7–8pm, Online Event

Mosman, Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai councils are planning several free informative online energy workshops covering a range of topics including ‘Comfortable Homes in Summer and Winter’. This session is designed to assist participants maintain a comfortable home year round while saving on energy costs. Visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au to book.

Bush to Bowl youth workshops

Wednesdays 5–26 April, 4–5.30pm, Mosman Youth Centre Green-thumbed teens can get involved in a free four-week program about native plants and food.

The hands-on journey into gardening, including a bush tucker introduction, garden bed preparation and maintenance of a native garden, is suitable for newcomers through to seasoned gardeners, with all equipment provided. Bookings essential, visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au or contact youth@mosman.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Archibald Hugh Mosman exhibition

Wednesday 19 April–Sunday 14 May, Barry O’Keefe Library

This Australian Heritage Festival Exhibition tells the fascinating story of Mosman’s namesake, Archibald Hugh Mosman who left Scotland for Sydney in 1828.

The merchant, whaler and pastoralist made a name for himself in the colony and left his name for posterity.

Mosman Art Gallery exhibitions

Local artists will have centre-stage at Mosman Art Gallery over coming weeks as part of the Artists of Mosman 2088 exhibition.

The exhibition will be on show until 23 April in the gallery’s main exhibition space.

On the ground floor, in the In Profile exhibition space for local artists, Terhi Hakola uses symbolism, Scandinavian mythology and narratives across installation, video, animation and painting, to examine universal human experiences.

Car seat checks

Mosman residents can apply for a free professional installation or inspection of their child car restraints by an authorised restraint fitter at their home.

To learn more about Council’s local road safety initiatives or apply for a car seat inspection and fitting voucher visit mosman.nsw.gov.au/safety and fill in an application form.

Festival of Mosman

Community groups are invited to start planning their own festival events and there will be sponsorship opportunities for local businesses for this year’s Festival of Mosman which will run from Friday 20 October to Sunday 29 October.

Plans are already underway for a comprehensive program of community events including an opening concert featuring local community groups, a night market and outdoor cinemas.

To find out more about staging a community event or festival sponsorship opportunities email events@mosman.nsw.gov.au or call 99784050. events.mosman.nsw.gov.au

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Defibrillator locations

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are located around Mosman for use in emergencies involving cardiac arrest.

Each year, about 3800 people in New South Wales experience an outof-hospital cardiac arrest, and sadly around 90% are unable to be revived. Studies have shown that the combination of CPR and defibrillation can increase survival rates by up to 70%.

Defibrillators are located in Mosman Civic Centre reception and Mosman Square Seniors Centre, Barry O’Keefe Library, Mosman Art Gallery, Marie Bashir Mosman Sports Centre, Balmoral Baths amenities and Tramshed amenities blocks and Balmoral, Middle Head, Rawson and Allan Border ovals as well as other locations.

Visit Council’s dedicated webpage, mosman.nsw.gov.au/defib, to see where debrillators are located at Council owned or managed facilities or search for Mosman on the NSW Government’s site, aed.nsw.gov.au.

Responsible pet owners

Council encourages responsible pet ownership in Mosman. Please pick up after your dog and also keep your companion under effective control as required in Mosman’s on and off-leash areas so they don’t negatively impact others.

When using streets and public places dogs must be kept on leash except during designated hours in off-leash areas, such as Rawson Park and Sirius Cove Reserve, which are clearly signposted.

When using off-leash areas, owners should stay near their dog, keep a watchful eye on its behaviour and be ready to intervene at any time. For a full listing of all dog exercise areas in Mosman visit mosman.nsw.gov.au/pets

Art Collection fundraisers

Help preserve Mosman Art Collection’s important artworks by participating in Mosman Art Gallery's fundraising raffle. Enter in the draw to win generously donated prizes including a luxurious night at The Albert Hotel, a case of wine from Godfrey Wines, a Fourth Village hamper or a Mosman Art Gallery shop voucher. To purchase raffle tickets visit trybooking.com/CFROT.

The raffle coincides with another gallery fundraiser, the Valuation Conservation Day, sponsored by NS Audiology, which enables residents to learn more about their treasures from specialists in the field. Visit trybooking.com/CFAUN to book a place for the valuation event which will run from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 1 April in Mosman Art Gallery’s Grand Hall.