Mar 23, 2025 | , A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital under police guard after allegedly attacking homes at Allambie Heights NSW Police responded to multiple calls for assistance from residents at Roosevelt Avenue attempting to break-in and had also assaulted a resident and are understood to have been on scene within a few minutes The man had allegedly broken the window of one home and was hitting the window of a second home The man had sustained two deep lacerations to his right arm as a result of breaking the window and was bleeding profusely When officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command arrived but was tackled at the intersection with Allambie Road Police called for the urgent assistance of NSW Ambulance who arrived at Allambie Road to treat the man shortly after 10.30pm Allambie Road was blocked while the allegedly drug affected man was being treated He allegedly assaulted police and paramedics while he was being restrained A NSW Ambulance Intensive Care crew was called to help stem the bleeding from his deep wounds and sedate the man so he could be safely taken to Northern Beaches Hospital with a police escort just after 11.00pm It is believed the man was not known to the residents whose homes were allegedly attacked and he may have come up Churchill Crescent from nearby bushland residents were seen hosing down blood from their homes and yards were observed conducting inquiries with the shaken residents of the affected properties A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed the incident and that an investigation is underway “About 10.15pm yesterday (Saturday 22 March 2025) emergency services were called to Roosevelt Avenue following reports a man had smashed the window of a home and was banging on the window of a second address officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command located a 19-year-old man with a severe laceration to his arm The man allegedly assaulted police and NSW Ambulance paramedics when he was arrested and given treatment “Police have been told the man also allegedly assaulted a resident prior to their arrival “He was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition Inquiries are ongoing,” said the NSW Police spokesperson NSW Police have advised the 19-year-old man remains in hospital and the matter remains under investigation Editorial note: A previous statement from police that the man had been charged with assault and malicious damage was an error they are investigating these matters and no charges have yet been laid There is an updated version of this article with more up to date information NSW Police are seeking public assistance in relation to this matter. 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View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders Contribute to support the Manly Observer's independent local journalism Become a MO supporter hyperlocal news service covering the Northern Beaches in Sydney with a hyperfocus from Manly to Dee Why We have a fair and non-sensationalist approach to reporting It is run by locals for locals and we depend on your news tips and support to keep going We are a member of the Local Independent News Association News tips: editor@manlyobserver.com.au or text 0435741777 Advertising queries: advertising@manlyobserver.com.au General queries: editor@manlyobserver.com.au  © Manly Observer | All Rights Reserved Sep 10, 2024 | , A bushfire that broke out at Allambie Heights is suspected to have been deliberately lit Just before 1.30pm yesterday afternoon (Monday Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Forestville Station responded to a report of smoke coming from bushland near Madison Way Speaking to the resident who called Triple Zero (000) to report the smoke they were able to determine the fire was a few hundred metres into the Manly Dam catchment south of the pipeline trail and midway between the Wakehurst Parkway and Allambie Road Additional FRNSW crews were called from Dee Why and Manly and the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) was also called Forestville firefighters relocated along the pipeline trail closer to the fire in an area initially estimated to be around 50m x 50m Direct access to the fire was made very difficult by thick vegetation and as additional firefighters responded to the scene a FRNSW aerial reconnaissance unit was called access to a water supply in the immediate vicinity of the pipeline trail was restricted compounding the difficulty accessing the fire As firefighters gained a better understanding of the location and size of the fire they set up containment lines along the pipeline trail to protect homes at Madison Way and sent crews to set up fire protection lines to defend an aged care facility at Martin Luther Place Firefighters also made their way down a walking track from the pipeline trail into the Manly Dam making the alarming discovery that the fire was in fact multiple fires apparently started in multiple locations along the trail FRNSW Inspector Charles Begley confirmed that the nature of the fire was suspicious and an investigation into how it started would be required responding to the pipeline trail just after 3.00pm canvassing with walkers and riders in the area as they commenced an investigation They also observed video footage relayed directly from the FRNSW aerial unit With a full contingent of firefighters at the fireground including three FRNSW and five NSW RFS crews They were able to establish containment of the fire which by 4.00pm had merged into a single fire around two hectares (2ha) in size The fire was mostly extinguished by 5.00pm with property protection lines being withdrawn and FRNSW crews departing RFS crews remained until just before 5.45pm with Beacon Hill Rural Fire Brigade assigned fire patrol duty overnight in case there was a reignition A spokesperson for NSW RFS confirmed that RFS fire investigators would be attending the scene of the fire to investigate the cause A spokesperson for NSW Police also confirmed the suspicious nature of the fire saying once the fireground was deemed safe NSW Police would also undertake an investigation Bushfire at Narrabeen Lagoon Fire contained at Ingleside House fire at Cottage Point Bushfire at Hungry Beach Suspicious fires at Ingleside Bushfire at Coasters Retreat Campfire causes bushfire Night fire at Newport Fire and arrest at dunes camp Dee Why Lagoon fire West Head bushfire Lagoon fires spark engagement The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media Mar 22, 2025 | Public safety incidents are organised by suburb Less than two months since Forest High construction company ADCO Construction was fined for polluting Manly Dam another contamination event appears to have occurred today Friday 10 January We do not yet know the extent or risk associated with the visible sediment in the waterway We will update the public as soon as possible once further information is available A post shared by Manly Observer (@manlyobserver) The EPA confirmed it had “received a report today alleging turbid water had been discharged from the Forest High School construction site and into the local waterway We are in the process of investigating this report and we are also liaising with the local council.”  You can read more about that here:  Battleground Galaxias: Join our hunt for a prehistoric fish at Manly Dam Mar 28, 2025 | , A man who allegedly attacked homes and assaulted a resident at Allambie Heights last weekend has been charged for assaulting paramedics and police The 19-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attacking homes at Roosevelt Avenue NSW Police had responded to multiple calls for assistance from residents at Roosevelt Avenue and were told a man was screaming the man allegedly assaulted police and paramedics who were attempting to treat his injuries and stem the severe bleeding The man was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital with a police escort just after 11.00pm where he was treated for his injuries and it is understood he underwent a mental health assessment officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command continued their inquiries The 19-year-old man remained in hospital until Tuesday (25 March) he was taken in police custody to Chatswood Police Station where he was charged with a number of offences as a result of his alleged drug-fuelled rampage He was then released on conditional bail to appear before Manly Local Court on Wednesday Man terrorises residents Two arrested after machete attack Hunt for intruders at Terrey Hills Police seek firebombers Woman burned in petrol attack Disorder at Dee Why Brookvale home invasion Cromer home invasion Killarney Heights home invasion firefighters were back for a planned burn at Allambie Heights Eleven hectares (11ha) of bush at Allenby Park 10 September) in a controlled hazard reduction burn The controlled burn was under the supervision of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) with the assistance of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) and Northern Beaches Council While preparing for today’s planned activity, FRNSW Bush Fire Officer Mathew Mildwater (image below), who is an Allambie Heights local, was called in unexpectedly for yesterday’s surprise bushfire in the Manly Dam catchment near the pipeline trail Senior Firefighter Mildwater said that the area burned in yesterday’s bushfire had been scheduled for a future hazard reduction and while the fire had occurred in the middle of the planned area Today’s hazard reduction went ahead as planned however with around 40 firefighters from FRNSW and NSW RFS patrolling the fireground They burned down the hill between Sanananda Avenue Then they lit up at the bottom and burned back into the already burned area to reduce fuel loads built up over a number of wet years that had promoted undergrowth While the primary intention of the hazard reduction was to establish a protective buffer zone for nearby properties Senior Firefighter Mildwater said the secondary aim was to achieve an ecological benefit with bush regeneration As the events of the previous day demonstrated the risk of an uncontrolled fire in bush near homes could result in direct threat to wildlife Officer Mildwater said that hazard reduction burns allow firefighters to choose favourable conditions which is usually not the case when bushfires happen Watch the Northern Beaches Advocate’s interview with FRNSW Bush Fire Officer Mathew Mildwater Images & video: Northern Beaches Advocate Suspicious fire at Allambie Heights Nov 26, 2024 | , , The builder of the new Forest High School at Allambie Heights has been fined by the EPA The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) yesterday (Monday 25 November) announced it had fined the Forest High School contractor ADCO Constructions the maximum penalty of $30,000 for failing to control sediment flows into a creek feeding the Manly Dam catchment Following heavy rains in June this year, community members raised concerns about sediment-laden stormwater flowing from the construction site for the new Forest High School at Allambie Road concerns were raised about sediment flows into creeks feeding into Manly Dam and the impact on a prehistoric species of fish EPA officers inspected the construction site on Saturday sediment-laden water running from the premises NSW EPA Executive Director of Operations Jason Gordon said sediment discharge could cause considerable harm to aquatic life and that ADCO Constructions had previously been warned of the need to improve sediment management at the site “Curl Curl Creek is a highly diverse aquatic ecosystem that hosts a population of the 90-million-year-old climbing galaxias freshwater fish species Water pollution incidents of this nature have the potential to jeopardise their delicate natural habitat “Strict regulations around water pollution exist to safeguard the surrounding area adequate onsite pollution controls were not in place at the construction site We acknowledge concerns raised by the local community and are committed to ensuring the contractor and its employees are taking all appropriate actions to minimise the impact of their work in the unique Manly Dam region “We have been inspecting the site since early 2024 and will maintain strong regulatory oversight to ensure all environment protection measures are being complied with and implemented as required,” said Mr Gordon Wakehurst MP Michael Regan (image above) said the fine was an appropriate response to an ‘alarming’ breach by the builder and called for the $30,000 fine to be reinvested into Manly Dam “This type of fine is always bittersweet It is good to see the EPA come down on a contractor for doing the wrong thing Manly Dam is a jewel of the Northern Beaches and I take any threat to its environmental values extremely seriously “I have written to the NSW Environment Minister advocating for the fined $30,000 to be reinvested into environmental protections and restoration projects at Manly Dam It is only fair that the community affected by this pollution sees some tangible benefit from this penalty “I welcome this fine because it sends a strong message to any contractors that there will be consequences for polluting and action will be taken to ensure conditions are met “The new school will be a construction site for at least another six months ADCO must step up and implement measures to prevent further sediment run-off,” said Mr Regan Co-Chair of the Manly Dam Advisory Committee and Northern Beaches Councillor Kristyn Glanville (image above) also welcomed the decision by the EPA to fine the contractor “It’s a pleasing outcome for the local community and environment that the EPA has taken enforcement action in relation to this incident “Too often environmental crimes take place with impunity which does not reflect the potential seriousness of environmental harm caused by pollution incidents “Enforcement action assists in impressing upon the need for building sites to ensure they are complying with stormwater management controls and foster a strong compliance culture “The Council has called upon DPI Fisheries and the EPA to now look further at strategies to assist the recovery of the climbing galaxias given its special significance to the area as the last known population of this prehistoric fish in the Sydney area,” said Cr Glanville ADCO Constructions is contracted to build the new Forest High School at 189 Allambie Road for School Infrastructure NSW (artist impression above) The Northern Beaches Advocate attended the official sod turning ceremony of the $160m project on 06 December 2023 and ADCO Constructions said the company expected the new school to be complete by mid-2025 ADCO Constructions was issued an advisory letter from the EPA and asked to take action to improve sediment management at the site after the EPA received community reports of turbid water being discharged from the premises during heavy rainfall in January 2024 Potential water pollution incidents can be reported directly to the EPA’s Environment Line on 131 555 Editorial note: Founded in 1961, The Forest High School is a coeducational government secondary school at 135 Frenchs Forest Road which is a 4.5ha site at the corner of Aquatic Drive Jan 1, 2025 | , Volunteer firefighters had New Year’s ruined by deliberately lit fires at Manly Dam Reserve Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Dee Why Station and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews from Beacon Hill responded to a report of a red glow in bushland a few hundred metres from the Wakehurst Parkway The fire had initially been spotted from the air by the PolAir helicopter which had been conducting an aerial patrol for New Year’s Eve firefighters from Dee Why Fire Station were unable to access the bushland area via a fire trail in their truck but confirmed there was an active and apparently uncontrolled fire in the bush the FRNSW crew stood down in favour of RFS crews better equipped to tackle a fire in the bush Firefighters made their way into the reserve locating a few hundred square metres of bush alight Crews set to work putting in containment lines around the fire becoming suspicious at what seemed to be multiple points of ignition Their suspicions were confirmed when another fire located several hundred metres from the first was started some time shortly before 6.00am close to the pipeline trail Fire conditions overnight were relatively benign but flame heights were reaching up to 3m and firefighting conditions were difficult with some areas of inaccessible terrain and water only available from their fire trucks and a water tanker Additional relief RFS crews were brought in through the morning from Terrey Hills and the second outbreak was brought under control and extinguished by 8.00am after burning up to an estimated 2ha of bush The original fire was contained shortly before 7.30am crews worked for several more hours until it was extinguished around 12.30pm A fire investigator arrived on scene shortly after to look into the cause of the fires NSW Rural Fire Service Inspector Ben Shepherd confirmed the cause of the fires was being investigated “We have responded to a number of incidents recently in this location and we are treating the cause of the fires as suspicious,” said Inspector Shepherd A spokesperson for NSW Police confirmed the first sighting of the fire had come from the air via the PolAir helicopter and although officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command had initially attended the scene they would await the results of the RFS inquiry before a criminal investigation was opened The area at the northern end of Manly Dam Reserve, in the vicinity of the pipeline trail between Allambie Road and the Wakehurst Parkway, has seen a spate of recent suspicious firelighting activity. The most serious incident was in September 2024 when another large fire was caused by multiple sources of ignition along bush tracks There have been at least half a dozen fire calls to the area in only the last few months, with most fires being extinguished while relatively small. It is now almost certain a persistent firebug is targeting the area and local residents are urged to protect their property by reporting anyone suspicious in the area to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Bushfire at Belrose Bushfire breaks containment lines Feb 17, 2024 | , , , Allambie Heights Public School is confirmed to have asbestos found in mulch in the school playground The asbestos mulch crisis has deepened with Allambie Heights Public School this morning (Saturday 17 February) confirmed to be one of four new locations contaminated with asbestos mulch workers in hazmat suits and breathing gear were seen working in the central garden bed of a playground near the Roosevelt Avenue entrance of the public primary school Since the discovery of asbestos found in mulch used in Sydney’s inner west for the new Rozelle Parklands last month the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) launched a supply chain investigation into how the asbestos came to be in the mulch The EPA identified that several schools had received deliveries of mulch from the same supplier one of those schools being Allambie Heights Public School at Allambie Road Following examination of mulch at the school this morning confirmed a positive test result for asbestos Allambie Heights Public School is now one of 32 locations the EPA has confirmed that asbestos contaminated mulch has been found Allambie Heights is the second school to have been found with contaminated mulch the other being Liverpool West Public School Ten other NSW schools have been identified for asbestos testing with only North Sydney Public School given the all-clear so far None of the other ten schools are on the Northern Beaches The Department of Education has also confirmed that a single piece of bonded asbestos has been found in a garden bed at Allambie Heights Public School They said the garden bed had been cordoned off since yesterday morning (Friday 16 February) and that remediation work would begin as soon as possible Hazmat workers observed at the primary school this morning were focused on the central garden bed but other garden beds containing mulch also appeared to be cordoned off with tape within the school as a precaution A specialist team from Fire and Rescue NSW were observed arriving at Allambie Heights Public School just before 11.30am this morning to consult with the hazmat team on remediation of the site which is what has been found at the school is low-risk and presents less danger to the public than friable asbestos which can be inhaled and cause the deadly disease mesothelioma Wakehurst MP Michael Regan (image above) has received a briefing from NSW Minister for Environment Penny Sharpe on the finding and spoken with Allambie Heights Public School He says that work over the weekend should remove the threat “The Minister hosted a forum with all MPs and MLCs yesterday afternoon The NSW Government to their credit is acting responsibly and quickly as the criminal investigation continues “We must find out how this has happened across the State And hats off to the local school community for the ‘no fuss’ and caring way they have dealt with this unfortunate incident it will be removed by the end of the weekend,” said Mr Regan NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar confirmed that work should be completed over the weekend and Allambie Heights Public School will be open on Monday (19 February) Visit the EPA website for more information about the ongoing investigation into asbestos in mulch and specific sites with confirmed detections The NSW Government has an asbestos website with more information about identifying CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Nov 23, 2022 | , , Eighteen fire crews and more than 50 firefighters battled an intense factory blaze at Allambie Heights Just before 4.00am this morning (Wednesday Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Forestville Station responded to an automated fire alarm that had triggered at a factory building at Rodborough Road With the commercial building set back a considerable distance from the street entrance which is on the border with Frenchs Forest the smoke issuing from the three-level factory building was not immediately visible from the roadway On making their way to the industrial building they could see large amounts of smoke coming from one of the ground floor factory units which was occupied by a furniture and electronics manufacturing business FRNSW Forestville Station Officer (SO) Rory Fegan said the intensity of the fire forced firefighters in breathing apparatus back when they made initial entry to the building SO Fegan immediately called in a ‘third alarm’ fire requesting multiple additional fire crews to the scene “I called a third alarm fire because of the amount of smoke that was there There was heavy fire conditions and because it was such a tightly packed premise we had to dismantle all the equipment in there to get crews in to extinguish it “It was a very difficult decision to attack the fire and create a cut off point for the fire to spread to the rest of the building It’s basically a concrete bunker we go into “It wasn’t until we opened the door we realised how hot it was When we got there the fire had been burning for some time We initially went through a door and were beaten back by the fire “That’s when we made entry through the steel roller doors by cutting through (main image and below) to be able to get more crews in to attack the fire We had four crews in breathing apparatus with lines of hose working in there for some time to bring it under control We didn’t confirm extinguishment until about 8.00am and even then we were working for another hour and a half,” said SO Fegan Multiple additional FRNSW crews arrived on scene to support the fire attack Three fire commanders also arrived on scene along with a NSW Ambulance crew and NSW Ambulance Inspector to standby for firefighter protection With the factory unit densely packed with flammable and potentially explosive materials Station Officer Fegan was faced with a literal heat of the moment decision whether to risk the safety of firefighters in the confined space or abandon the rest of the factory complex and adjoining businesses to the fire That can be a bit frightening because if one of them goes “We had to quickly pull them out and make the decision if we were going to go in We just had to open it up and go in hard with four crews to get it under control “I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and I’m quite confident that if we didn’t go in hard it would have broken through to the next fire compartment and gone upstairs “That could have been quite catastrophic because you go from the contents of one fire compartment being destroyed to an entire building being destroyed but it was the right one to make as it turned out,” said SO Fegan Although the decision to attack the fire no doubt saved the rest of the factory complex the interior of the ground floor factory unit affected was completely gutted and the collapse of a mezzanine floor made extinguishing the fire more complicated and hazardous for firefighters Active firefighting duties continued at the scene until just before 9.00am after which attention turned to ensuring there was no risk of reignition and further water damage to the premises was minimised FRNSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry said the small margin by which the factory building had been saved was a stark demonstration of the importance of automated fire alarms “I know businesses sometimes wonder why those things are really important This is why these systems are put in buildings and why they need to be maintained “Without that early notification from the automatic fire alarm The installed fire protection measures that businesses are required to have make a difference “This is a good example of how it’s worked because it was right down the back and out of the way You wouldn’t have seen it from the street if it wasn’t for the alarm activating “This is an example of those inbuilt systems working the automatic detection and fire suppression systems in commercial premises There is an ongoing cost and ongoing maintenance That notification can assist with minimising damage and saving lives,” warned Supt Dewberry NSW Ambulance reported no injuries in the incident FRNSW crews remained at the scene until just before 2.45pm to monitor for reignition The Fire Investigation and Research Unit and NSW Police attended to conduct inquiries into the cause of the fire Little more than two weeks after Allambie Heights had its house sale price broken The sale of 62 Churchill Cres for $3.36 million was settled today, smashing the previous record of $3.05 million, set on January 12 with the sale of 30 Lyly Rd It is only the third $3 million-plus sale for the northern beaches suburb which was named the most popular in NSW for buyers last year Realestate.com.au’s review of online real estate searches during 2020 showed Allambie Heights ranked NSW’s most in-demand suburb for buyers The suburb is about 5km from two major beaches and has a median house price of about $1,777,500 – well above the Greater Sydney median of $1,015,000 but well below neighbouring suburbs like Manly ($3.11 million) Curl Curl ($2,617,500) and North Balgowlah ($2.25 million) The Churchill Cres sale was negotiated by Allambie Heights specialist Tim Cullen He said there had been a lot of interest in the architect-designed which has views over Manly Dam to South Head and Freshwater In the end it was a north shore family who were looking for a large home where they could raise their family and have the room to run their small family business He said when considered in the context of the surrounding suburbs Allambie Heights represented excellent value especially the inner west and the lower north shore “It offers the beaches lifestyle without the price tag,” he said “Over time more and more people are seeing this a suburb that is great for raising a family “The blocks are large and many back onto Manly Dam Reserve or have big easterly or south-easterly views.” House stock remains tight in Allambie Heights According to realestate.com.au there are currently just five houses for sale third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Lachlan and Sarah Kirwan outside their new home at Allambie Heights Allambie Heights is traditionally a regular in the national top 10 list of most in-demand suburbs Those suburbs featured on the list are the most heavily searched suburbs in the country on the realestate.com.au site the northern beaches is even more dominant The group’s chief economist Nerida Conisbee said the entire northern beaches was highly sought after “We are seeing a shift to premium suburbs as buyers really take advantage of cheaper prices in many locations,” she said “What we’re seeing on the northern beaches is exactly that Suburbs are seeing very high views per listing which has helped support prices through the crash.” Realestate.com.au chief economist Nerida Conisbee she said the northern beaches was still very expensive compared to other parts of Sydney as more affordable northern beaches locations Allambie Heights and Narraweena are really seeing huge buyer demand,” Ms Conisbee said who were married last year and are expecting their first child next month have just bought their first house in Allambie Heights The couple had no doubt about where they wanted to buy It wasn’t hard to choose the suburb to settle in in the same home she has occupied for some 60 years “Allambie Heights was always top of our list,” Mr Kirwan said the large blocks and the family atmosphere.” The couple have bought the home with Mrs White and plan to create a self-contained section of the house “It works for her and it works for us and it was a no-brainer,” he said Mr Kirwan said the suburb was definitely changing as more young couples and families moved in to the older homes while others are being knocked down to make way for new homes It’s a change Mrs Hansen McLean has been watching for many years Her home — which she and her late husband moved into in 1959 — is one of the few remaining original homes in Maroa Cres it normally comes down and a new one is built,” she said “I don’t take much notice of it — it is nice to see the families and the children around though.” Mrs Hansen McLean is still leading a very active and busy life it’s nice and quiet and easy to get to places,” she said said he wasn’t surprised to see Allambie Heights top the list “There is a great community atmosphere,” he said “Older residents have been enjoying the tranquillity of the suburb for ages and now the young families have tuned in to what is on offer.” Exceptional value for money and the availability of larger blocks from 550sqm to 1000sqm that people could add value to “Being just back from the beach also has its advantage of a slightly lower house median price hovering around $1.6 million,” he said “Young families are the main buyers we see Locals don’t seem to move very far or trade up or down in the same suburb.” Mr Cullen said demand had started to increase recently in line with the return to buyer confidence “I think we had around 7000 views of one property in one month on one website,” he said which lead to strong bidding on auction day It reminds me of the peak times when I had 104 families inspect one property in 30 minutes Lower stock levels are probably also fuelling the big numbers.” Oct 31, 2022 | , A fire at a derelict site at Allambie Heights has started under suspicious circumstances Just before 4.30pm yesterday afternoon (Sunday emergency services responded to a report of smoke coming from the former Cerebral Palsy Alliance buildings on the corner of Allambie Road and Aquatic Drive The abandoned buildings sit on the site that will be used to relocate The Forest High School from its current location at Frenchs Forest The disused buildings have become derelict When firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Dee Why Station arrived they noticed smoke coming from a two-storey building saw that fires had been lit in multiple locations Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command closed Allambie Road between Aquatic Drive and Sunlea Place and established an exclusion zone around the property Although the fires had not firmly taken hold firefighters declared a ‘second alarm’ fire to bring additional firefighting resources to the incident scene They held concerns over potential asbestos contamination of the site and needed additional trucks to act as relay pumps for street hydrants a long distance from the building fire Mosman and Lane Cove Stations attended the fire along with the Duty Commander for Northern Sydney Three crews of firefighters in breathing apparatus quickly located a total of five ignition points on the ground and first level of the structure Using three hose lines relayed through multiple pumpers they quickly put out the fires on the two levels which had not caused any structural damage to the building at that point Additional checks for fire spread were then conducted in the ceilings to ensure complete extinguishment by 5.30pm Given the risk of asbestos contamination checking in ceilings a decontamination zone was established for all crews exiting the building A NSW Ambulance Special Operations Paramedic was on stand-by for firefighter safety but not required At the conclusion of firefighting activity all crews packaged their gear for further decontamination at their respective stations and the site was handed over to NSW Police just after 6.15pm who will be conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire the circumstances around the cause of the fire are highly suspicious and arson is a strong possibility Images: Northern Beaches AdvocateVideo: Luke Gavahan Nov 3, 2022 | , A mountain bike rider at Allambie Heights had to be resuscitated after a cardiac arrest Just before 10.45am this morning (Thursday emergency services received Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a mountain bike rider injured at the 19th Hole Trail Emergency services responded to Cootamundra Drive with the first crew of NSW Ambulance Intensive Care Paramedics at the head of the trail within three minutes With the assistance of a member of the public they immediately made their way approximately 400m along the trail to reach the injured rider by 10.50am It is reported the man had been riding alone and was discovered by passers-by They found a man in his 40s had fallen off his mountain bike on what a local rider described as a difficult section of the trail coming off over the handlebars and landing heavily The man is understood to have been wearing a helmet and protective gear The man appeared to have suffered a traumatic arrest as a result of the fall and at the time of arrival of the first paramedics it is understood bystanders had been performing CPR on him for approximately 15 minutes Additional emergency services teams arrived including officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Dee Why and Narrabeen Stations along with an additional crew of Intensive Care Paramedics a NSW Ambulance Special Operations Paramedic and NSW Ambulance Inspector Alex Lim A CareFlight Rescue Helicopter was also tasked to the scene were escorted to the incident location by NSW Police Thanks to the initial CPR efforts of the bystanders when the medical and rescue teams reached the man the man was carried from the trail with the assistance of firefighters and a FRNSW all-terrain stretcher NSW Ambulance Inspector Alex Lim said the man was extremely fortunate to have been found by bystanders who were able to perform CPR until the arrival of emergency services “Bystanders came across a man who had fallen off his mountain bike and was in cardiac arrest They called Triple Zero and commenced CPR until paramedics arrived “Paramedics and an aeromedical team that attended via the CareFlight Helicopter continued CPR and administered medications resulting in a return of spontaneous circulation “This case was made difficult by the fact the man was located on a mountain bike trail Paramedics worked alongside Fire and Rescue NSW to safely extricate the patient before taking him to Royal North Shore Hospital via a green light corridor “We commend the bystanders who found this patient called Triple Zero and began performing CPR Early and effective chest compressions are key to increasing the chances of survival from a cardiac arrest,” said Inspector Lim the man was loaded into a NSW Ambulance Intensive Care vehicle with the CareFlight medical team on board NSW Police Highway Patrol vehicles then escorted the ambulance to Royal North Shore Hospital with the man in a serious condition Update 10 November 2022: Since the original publication of this article (03 November) we have been informed the mountain bike rider has passed away in hospital due to the extent of their injuries CareFlight is an aeromedical charity with a mission to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community. They are funded by the generosity of the community and local businesses. If you can support their life-saving work, please donate now Former Dancing With The Stars winner and Better Homes and Garden DIY guy Rob Palmer is selling his Allambie Heights home Former Dancing With The Stars winner and Better Homes and Garden DIY guy Rob Palmer is about to tread the boards in Hairspray: The Musical but not before he sells his family house The carpenter builder was a regular host on the Channel 7 show and six episodes centred on the renovation of his northern beaches family home Viewers watched him crane a concrete benchtop over the house to be installed in the open-plan kitchen he showed how to repurpose Oregon timber from an old garage and use it on a feature wall in the main bedroom and he demonstrated how to create a practical and inexpensive guest retreat MORE: Shock reveal: Inside Beckhams’ $60m home was on the popular lifestyle program between 2004 and 2015 and in 2010 was invited to take part in the dance-off Dancing with the Stars “I was practising 40 hours a week trying to get up to speed and I got so nervous and the show was all live Once I stepped out it was all muscle memory the crowd was vocal and it was such a rush … The home features wide blackbutt floorboards MORE: Is Elton John moving to Sydney? The family man with three children can still cha-cha and dance the salsa but he has waved goodbye to the foxtrot Both his dancing and singing skills will be needed for his next gig appearing as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray: The Musical opening in Perth in September MORE: Daniel Johns’ shock $2.5m Silverchair payday His Allambie Heights house that backs onto Manly Dam Reserve will be familiar to viewers of Better Homes and Garden It was renovated on the show in 2011 but since then it has a new swimming pool carved out of the sandstone secret nailed and sealed top and bottom and a mosaic tiled bathroom with tiles picked by his wife Gwenllian The five bedroom, four bathroom home on a large level block at 32 Maroa Cres, Allambie Heights goes to auction on April 6 through McGrath Manly and has a guide of $3.5m According to PropTrack, the median house price in Allambie Heights is $2,462,500 That’s up 7.1 per cent over the past 12 months MORE: ‘Climate change resistant’ island for sale MasterChef star makes $20m ‘in just hours’ NRL’s big buy in bid for $250m bounty Nov 3, 2023 | , An astonishing lucky streak has continued with an Allambie Heights man winning the lottery The Allambie Heights man won first prize in Wednesday night’s (01 November) Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw In addition to the guaranteed first prize of $100k he won two additional $1k prizes bringing the total win to $102k The man said the win will enable him to pursue a dream of exploring the world with his family I usually always buy a ticket when I pass a newsagency I’ve won small prizes but nothing ever like this “I’ll be able to finally travel to Asia and celebrate the Chinese New Year with friends and family I’ll also give some of the money to my beloved daughter,” said the Allambie Heights man The winning entry of five consecutive numbers was purchased from Strike It Lucky Corner Old Pittwater Road and Condamine Street The Strike It Lucky team said they were elated to have sold a first prize winning entry and wished their winner all the best Dec 12, 2022 | , A boy has been seriously burned and at least three other children injured in a fireworks incident at Allambie Heights chaos erupted at the outdoor Christmas Carols event at Allambie Heights Oval some of the fireworks hit the playground in the oval and one rocket went into an aged care facility next to the oval Multiple witnesses described the scene as ‘total chaos’ as the crowd realised what was happening and ran who was at the event with her 14-year-old son and an adult girlfriend said the fireworks display was a few minutes in when things went terribly wrong “I had just finished videoing some of the fireworks with my phone and as I was putting it away I looked up and couldn’t process what I was seeing at first There were fireworks coming into the crowd and a boy sitting right near me was hit he was screaming and then everyone was screaming and running for their lives The crowd was running away but the fireworks were kind of chasing them as they ran He has a disability and I was scared if I moved he would not be able to find me and he would panic it went pitch black because the lights were off on the oval “Somebody got the park lights on and I could see a boy next to me who was badly injured His parent were frantic and trying to get help It was like a movie,” said Ms Jackson Beacon Hill Rural Fire Brigade were immediately on scene Finding the injured boy with a penetrating chest wound from a wayward firework they provided first aid and called for the urgent attendance of NSW Ambulance and also requested NSW Police for crowd control Multiple units from Northern Beaches Police Area Command (PAC) quickly arrived at the scene along with Fire and Rescue NSW Forestville Station and two crews of NSW Ambulance Intensive Care Paramedics the first of which was assessing and treating the injured 11-year-old boy within ten minutes He was found to have sustained a full-thickness burn to the upper left side of his chest He also had two other superficial burns to his left arm and leg He was given intravenous pain relief and the NSW Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter was launched from Bankstown in case he needed urgent transfer to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead With NSW Ambulance Inspector David Lambert arriving on scene an assessment of the boy’s injuries was undertaken with a consultant doctor called at Royal North Shore Hospital who said the boy could immediately be accepted there the decision was taken to depart by road for Royal North Shore Hospital and the helicopter was called off At least three other children were also injured at the event An 8-year-old girl was treated for a fractured wrist that is thought to have been sustained during the pandemonium and crowd crush as people fled from the fireworks She was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition A 12-year-old child assessed and treated by NSW Ambulance for a minor injury was released into their parent’s care and taken home It is understood another 12-year-old child suffering minor burns to their face was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital directly from Allambie Heights Oval by a family member Beacon Hill Rural Fire Brigade provided fire protection while the remaining fireworks were rendered safe Northern Beaches PAC Inspector Maree Keim was seen in command at the incident ensuring the scene was guarded overnight for a SafeWork NSW investigation today (Monday except for police officers who remained at the oval through the night to ensure the scene was preserved An annual community event at Allambie Heights Oval the carols attract many families who wish to enjoy an evening picnic and celebrate Christmas together It is sponsored by local businesses and is not a Northern Beaches Council organised event The fireworks display was conducted by a professional pyrotechnics company Allambie Heights was very popular with families over the weekend ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS is a popular suburb with families There is a large well-regarded primary school lots of opportunity to get into bush and house blocks are big When this renovated house at 14 Maroa Cres was opened for public viewing over the weekend no fewer than 49 families turned up to inspect it said prospective buyers loved the quiet location district views and the fact that the property backs onto a reserve “There is no traffic noise with this house as the road does a loop and it is in the quieter side In fact this home on 645sqm of land backs onto Manly Dam Reserve with all that the reserve offers There’s plenty of space for the family to dine in the modern kitchen The living zones flow out to the outdoor area A secure gate opens to a grassy verge and bush trails and it is just a short stroll to Manly Dam This large green lung is popular with bushwalkers Even swimmers take advantage of the water and its easy access This large architect-designed home is expected to take the street record when it auctions next month It will be nipping at the heels of the suburb record too According to CoreLogic the suburb record for a residential house is $2.5 million for 16 Orara Rd Allambie Heights which was set in 2015 but for a much larger block of 1005sqm The median house price for Allambie Heights is $1.69 million based on 80 house sales in the last 12 months A fire pit in the backyard provides a cosy atmosphere in winter This two-storey house has bedrooms on each level a swimming pool within a tropical garden and sweeping views over the reserve and district An outdoor fire pit surrounded by sandstone seating has been a well-used spot for entertaining and there are also terraces and a sundeck for relaxing and having company The kitchen has an induction cooktop and integrated Liebherr fridg and this room opens to an L-shaped deck SIGN UP TO THE LATEST REAL ESTATE NEWS The lounge room with fireplace also opens to a deck And upstairs a 9.8m long family room with wet bar opens to a large terrace with views The rear sundeck has a lovely view of the landscaped garden and pool As well as the four bedrooms there is also a home office and generous storage A tandem garage accommodates the family cars This secluded home is handy to the suburb’s primary school The home has a guide of $2.4 million and goes to auction on May 5 through Rowe Partners Real Estate Manly But the suburb of Allambie Heights retains a secluded feel Some locals call the place the “best-kept secret on the Beaches” “It’s close to the surf and it’s close to main roads that take you north and south but it’s also tucked away,” says Lee Hilton a retiree who moved to Allambie Heights 32 years ago Significant green space encloses the suburb on all sides creating a sort of “moat” of bushland that keeps the big city at bay that ‘allambie’ is an Aboriginal word for ‘peaceful place’ Allambie Heights was one of countless ‘war veteran suburbs’ that were developed after World War II as a result of crown land releases its residents felt loyalty to the suburb that had sprung up in the bush “When my husband and I moved in 32 years ago it was very much a place with multiple generations of the same family,” says Hilton: “You’d have mums and dads who’d attended the public school themselves now sending their own kids there.” Hilton says Allambie Heights Public School and the local shops are also clustered nearby The public school’s growth in recent decades helps illustrate the changing demographics in Allambie Heights “When my kids started at the school in the 1980s there were about 290 pupils – there are over 500 now,” says Hilton According to Brian Mills, who built the Allambie Veterinary Clinic in Allambie Heights in 1984 with his wife the suburb has become a robust favourite for young families searching for value on the Northern Beaches “These days we have a lot of new families,” he says “I think because the suburb a bit more affordable than other areas Not stop adventure here in Man-Town! Mountain bike #manlydam ????‍♀️ swim with sharks at @manlysealife_sdx ????go parasailing with @manlykayakcentre ???? Super ???? @eponek Sydney Australia (@manlyaustralia) on Oct 9 Clarke & Humel agent Casey Faets concurs. “It’s definitely a value-for-money area that’s family friendly,” he says. “The typical block size is almost double what you get closer to the beach.” He adds: “It’s also a tightly held suburb. Once people arrive, they don’t want to leave. People will say to me, ‘I’m never selling’.” The combination of seclusion and geographical convenience has also begun to attract more-affluent buyers. “Allambie Heights used to be very public-service and trades-oriented but now it’s attracting new faces,” Hilton says. “We have executive types living here now – there are a lot more four-wheel-drives.” Interest from multiple demographics means properties are selling briskly, despite a broader market downturn across the Northern Beaches region. “It’s very rare that a property will go past the auction date,” says Faets. “They’re generally sold beforehand or at the auction, which indicates there is plenty of buyer interest in the area.” Some residents are concerned that the forthcoming Northern Beaches Hospital, which is due to open next year, will increase traffic from Manly through Allambie Heights. The hospital sits north-west of Allambie Heights, in Frenchs Forest. But others say the tight-knit community feel of the place will endure even if through-traffic increases. “Allambie Heights is a suburb where a lot of people know a lot of other people,” says Mills, the vet. “That’s not always easy to find in Sydney.” The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Jul 28, 2023 | , A police car and a van were involved in a collision last night at Allambie Heights a NSW Police vehicle being driven by two officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command was travelling at Allambie Road when it was involved in a collision with a van near Monserra Road were confirmed not to have sustained any injuries as a result of the collision by a NSW Police spokesperson The male driver and sole occupant of the white 2007 Mitsubishi Express van was not as fortunate trapped in his vehicle by the force of the collision against the steering wheel Allambie Heights resident Paul McDonald rushed from his home to offer assistance to the drivers of both vehicles telling Nine News and the Northern Beaches Advocate what he saw (video below) Mr McDonald said that the van driver’s mobile phone had dialled Triple Zero (000) automatically as a result of the collision and he spoke with the emergency services operator to confirm the man’s condition Mr McDonald then called the man’s wife to inform her of the collision and she quickly made her way to the incident scene It is understood the man was on his way to the shops to buy medicine for his sick children Mr McDonald also offered praise for the professional conduct of the two badly shaken police officers he said they had got out of their damaged vehicle and began assisting with the incident scene Specialist rescue firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why and Narrabeen Stations responded to the scene assisting to cut the male driver free of the van He was released from the van just before 8.15pm and taken to a waiting NSW Ambulance where he was assessed by three crews including Intensive Care Paramedics and NSW Ambulance Inspector Carolyn Parish They treated the driver for injuries to his head given the force of the impact and his confinement in the van they took him under trauma protocols to Royal North Shore Hospital just after 8.30pm Allambie Road was blocked in both directions for around 90 minutes as a result of the collision Both vehicles were towed and a minor oil spill and debris on the roadway was cleaned up by 9.00pm senior officers were observed at the incident scene and a NSW Police spokesperson confirmed that inquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the collision Demand has been cooling in hinterland suburbs of the northern beaches They’re the suburbs where Sydney’s housing boom has begun to fizzle out and once rampant growth in prices has been replaced by sluggish sales and growing hesitation from buyers Analysis of recent sales data showed the housing market as a whole was still relatively strong but there were growing spots of weakness – especially in markets with runaway growth in prices last year Suburbs where the slowdown was most apparent were spread mostly across the northern beaches the realestate.com.au price movements data showed MORE: IT guy nets $7m with credit card trick Pete Evans offloads home for big bucks They included the inland suburbs of Balgowlah where once meteoric growth has petered out over the last three months Other suburbs where buyer demand was falling measured by the number of views listings were generating on realestate.com.au Many of these suburbs had led the explosion in prices last year but buyers’ eagerness to snap up homes has since given way to a fear of overpaying and mounting concern about rising rates Massive price rises last year also appeared to have priced many buyers out of the market and some were seeing more value in buying elsewhere or simply renting Experts said this growing weakness meant these markets would be more susceptible to minor price drops later this year but they cautioned any drop in the market would likely be gradual Auction clearance rates remain higher but bidder numbers are dropping Realestate.com.au director of economic research Cameron Kusher said part of the slowdown was because many of the most eager home seekers “A lot of the people who were going to make a move have probably already done that Interest rates rises and rising living costs were also creating a climate of increased caution “Fewer people will want to be borrowing up to their max like they were last year,” Mr Kusher said “We may also see more people spending their money on things they couldn’t over the past two years because of (the pandemic) Last year people could afford to dedicate more income to housing.” Analyst Cameron Kusher said the market was still strong Former Real Estate Institute of NSW president and Cunninghams Real Estate founder John Cunningham said it was clear the northern beaches market was starting to “plateau” “Prices are not falling but there is not the same urgency as last year,” he said “Bidder numbers at auction are dropping and the number of buyers inspecting homes is lower.” He added that these conditions varied by property category are still selling very well,” Mr Cunningham said “It’s the B-grade and C-grade houses that are staying on the market much longer and no longer getting those big prices … last year Mortgage Choice Dee Why principal James Algar said fewer buyers were rushing to get their pre-approval for a loan because they had more homes to choose from “Last year they would need pre-approval in a hurry There’d be one property up for sale in the area and it would be going to auction soon Most buyers will have a few properties they’re interested in,” Mr Algar said are selling their Newtown house and moving to Castle Hill Home seekers Alyce and Nick Perkins, who are selling up their Newtown house on Leamington St while they look for a new place in Castle Hill said they were finding buyer competition varied by home “The renovated properties are getting a lot of interest Their two-bedroom house goes to auction March 11 with Ray White Surry Hills agent Bianca Field Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time primary school principal Angela Helsloot was always given homework and she has marked homework sheets nearly every day Mrs Helsloot has made the decision to stop the practice at Allambie Heights Public School She said she had never thought too much about homework until last year when a parent asked about its purpose at a P&C meeting parents and teachers on whether they thought it was valuable Only a quarter of students surveyed at Allambie Heights Public School said they liked doing homework which partly led to the school's decision to get rid of it.Credit: James Brickwood Parents overwhelmingly had most doubts about the value of homework with 70 per cent saying it was only somewhat important to their child's learning When the results of the survey were combined with a growing body of research that has found homework makes little difference in learning outcomes for primary-aged students the school has stopped sending students home with daily spelling and maths tasks and instead gives years 3 and 4 students a project every semester and years 5 and 6 students a project every term we say it's highly recommended," Mrs Helsloot said Allambie Heights Public School principal Angela Helsloot led a decision to stop giving students daily homework tasks.Credit: James Brickwood The NSW Department of Education describes homework as "a valuable part of schooling .. but allows schools to develop their own homework policy "in consultation with their communities" Mrs Helsloot said nearly 100 per cent of Allambie Heights students do the project compared to low rates of homework completion and it has opened up a topic of discussion between students A recent project required students to research a man-made feature of Australia and Mrs Helsloot said the tasks were better linked to the skills students will need throughout their lives "They have to be able to research collaboratively and communicate well," she said "What they're doing now is more aligned with history science and technology than maths and English." She said principals from three nearby schools have contacted her to ask about the success of the new policy even though teaching methods have undergone a major shift "Homework is exactly like it was in the 1980s and '90s," she said going straight to rugby and swimming." who was in kindergarten last year when the school changed its policy said she liked to go swimming and watch television after school "Homework is what you do at home but I've never gotten it do it," Freya said Mrs Helsloot said: "Homework is always related to what they're doing in the classroom but if a child hasn't grasped it it just becomes a source of stress and the parent takes on the role of teacher "But how we teach maths now is different to how parents learnt it so kids get confused between what they're told at school and at home." Removing homework has also led to a better use of class time "You lost two hours a week setting and marking homework with the kids that's my own experience," Mrs Helsloot said "Now you've got that time back in the classroom." with 70 per cent saying it was only somewhat important to their child's learning When the results of the survey were combined with a growing body of research that has found we say it's highly recommended,\\\" Mrs Helsloot said The NSW Department of Education describes homework as \\\"a valuable part of schooling .. but allows schools to develop their own homework policy \\\"in consultation with their communities\\\" \\\"They have to be able to research collaboratively and communicate well,\\\" she said \\\"What they're doing now is more aligned with history science and technology than maths and English.\\\" \\\"Homework is exactly like it was in the 1980s and '90s,\\\" she said \\\"Homework is what you do at home but I've never gotten it do it,\\\" Freya said Mrs Helsloot said: \\\"Homework is always related to what they're doing in the classroom but if a child hasn't grasped it \\\"But how we teach maths now is different to how parents learnt it so kids get confused between what they're told at school and at home.\\\" \\\"You lost two hours a week setting and marking homework with the kids that's my own experience,\\\" Mrs Helsloot said \\\"Now you've got that time back in the classroom.\\\" FIVE of the 10 most in demand suburbs — including number one — in NSW are on the northern beaches The result hasn’t come as a huge surprise to agents who are still seeing strong sales in these suburbs despite reports the northern beaches’ property market has slowed SIGN UP FOR THE NSW REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER HERE Allambie Heights leads the state as the most in demand suburb according to the average number of clicks that listings got online in the six months to October North Narrabeen eighth and Narraweena 10th There is no doubt Allambie Heights is a hot suburb right now A low stock level is also driving that demand though with only 11 properties currently available for sale Last week he sold a five-bedroom home on 777sq m with a pool for $2.35 million was well over the $2 million price guide and is a street record It is also just $150,000 shy of the suburb’s residential sale record of $2.5 million set in August 2015 TASMANIAN SUBURBS ARE HOTTEST PROPERTY IN AUSTRALIA “We were expecting plenty of interest in it in because it is one of the nicer homes in the suburb but we weren’t expecting it to end up at that level,” Mr Faets said He said there was strong demand in Allambie Heights and the surrounding suburbs like North Manly due to their proximity to beaches schools and shops and their relative affordability to other suburbs like Manly and Freshwater “Allambie is one of the more affordable suburbs it has bigger blocks and you’re still close to everything but out of the way of the traffic,” he said Allambie Heights is well connected to major hubs is marketing another property in Churchill Cres which goes to auction on December 9 with a price guide of $1.7 million to $1.8 million He said there was already strong interest in the five-bedroom home at No “Allambie Heights has been a sleepy hollow for a long time,” he said “People are discovering just now well connected it is to three major hubs.” These include the new Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest which is undergoing a major transformation with new apartment towers and a town centre a perennial favourite for its beaches and restaurants and access to the city “It (Allambie Heights) gives people a choice to have a that access and the lifestyle it offers,” Mr Lutze said “There is huge generational change happening in the suburb — Allambie Heights is going through what North Balgowlah went through three to four years ago.” meaning higher prices and less opportunities to buy Mr Lutze has one Allambie Heights property on his books at the moment with the next one not due to come on until next year “It’s getting harder to get in there because it’s got such a low supply,” he said The full list of most in demand NSW suburbs in the six months to October 2017: With humidity and rain in the air this summer it’s the perfect time to explore waterfalls hidden away on the Northern Beaches Here’s 4 of our favourites that promise stunning views and soothing sounds of cascading water Please be careful when visiting these trails Irrawong Reserve  A short walk to the waterfall through rainforest you might be lucky to spot local wildlife and maybe even a lyrebird along the way The waterfall clearing is a popular picnic spot but the waterfall flow can depend on recent rainfall.  Manly Dam  you’ll likely spot eastern water dragons basking in the sun a huge display of Aussie native flowers and a few waterfalls too It’s a relatively easy 7.4km walk that the whole family can do Allenby Park Discover one of the Northern Beaches’ best-kept secrets: Allenby Park is tucked between Beacon Hill Allambie Heights and Brookvale and covers 42 hectares mossy boulders and panoramic views of the coast await Elvina trail  Inside Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and starting from Elvina carpark on West Head Road this 6km return walk heads downhill to the coast at Elvina Bay where you can enjoy the waterfall.  We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Country By these words we show our respect to all Aboriginal people present and emerging and the spirits and ancestors of the Clans that lived in this area Nov 24, 2023 | , , The $112m relocation of The Forest High School has been given the final green light to proceed The final decision to approve the relocation of The Forest High School (main image) from its current location next to Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest to a site at Allambie Road was made yesterday (23 November) by NSW Department of Planning Executive Director Erica van den Honert under delegation of the NSW Minister for Planning Paul Scully The decision brings to an end a years’ long process that will see the current site of the co-educational secondary school (image above) at 135 Frenchs Forest Road, Frenchs Forest, vacated for a new Frenchs Forest town centre next to the Northern Beaches Hospital the new town centre will be rezoned to accommodate a mix of uses with building heights of up to twelve storeys The new location of The Forest High School will be at the corner of Aquatic Drive and Allambie Road, Allambie Heights. The 4.5ha site formerly housed the remnants of the Country Children’s Hostel, known as McLeod House. The structure was abandoned, repeatedly vandalised and damaged by multiple fires over a number of years (image below) Construction hoarding has been erected at the new site it is expected work on the new school will commence The cost of the development of the new school is slated at $112.5m supporting an estimated 163 jobs during the construction period the new school will take approximately 20 months to build it will accommodate almost double the number of students to 1,500 enrolments There will also be a fifty percent increase in staff from 80 to 120 A number of objections were raised to the relocation which were largely dismissed as a result of the decision “The project is permissible with development consent and is consistent with NSW Government policies including: “The impacts on the community and the environment can be appropriately minimised in accordance with applicable NSW Government policies and standards Conditions of consent are recommended to address key impacts associated with traffic “Engagement on the project is considered to be in line with Undertaking Engagement Guidelines for State Significant Projects including the community participation objectives outlined in these guidelines; and weighing all relevant considerations the project is in the public interest,” wrote NSW Department of Planning Executive Director Erica van den Honert in giving reasons for the approval The plans for the new school are laid out in the supporting documentation The majority of the school buildings will be at the eastern end of the site with a playing field in the centre and games courts at the western end In a concession to tree canopy concerns of objectors such as the Save Manly Dam Catchment Committee efforts will be made to retain some of the vegetation currently at the western end of the site Six significant trees in the rest of the site have been identified for removal by the plans Parking for 121 vehicles will be available in an underground car park that will go beneath the playing fields with no availability for any student parking on site Construction has been permitted between 7.00am — 6.00pm Monday to Friday No building works will be permitted on Sunday the school will operate normal school hours of 8.30am — 3.00pm weekdays with after hours and weekend community use of sporting facilities permitted Member for Wakehurst Michael Regan has expressed his satisfaction that the planning process has now concluded and that construction of the new school will commence “I’m glad to see the relocation project move to the next stage It ends the uncertainty and unlocks the opportunity for a new town centre at Frenchs Forest “It will also deliver new and improved facilities for students in The Forest area bringing the school up to a 21st century standard,” said Mr Regan $49.1m has been allocated towards the expected $112.5m cost in this year’s NSW Budget Preparatory work at the site appears to be underway and the Department of Education anticipates ‘full operation’ of the new site in 2025 it seems unlikely the school will be ready for the commencement of the 2025 school year Founded in 1961, The Forest High School at 135 Frenchs Forest Road An 11-year-old boy who was struck by an out of control firework at a Christmas Carol event in Sydney has been left with an 'open crater in his chest'. Emma Carrera's son Elias Carrera was among nine people injured at Allambie Heights Oval on the Northern Beaches on Sunday night when a fireworks display went wrong. The boy was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital before being transferred to The Children's Hospital at Westmead to undergo surgery for severe burns and a chest injury. In a post shared to social media on Monday, Ms Carrera updated the local community after the 'traumatic' night, saying her son had a 'large open crater in his chest'. 'We are out [of surgery] and recovering,' she said. 'Not as straightforward as they'd hoped with the firework going in further than first thought.' The firework pierced Elias' skin at a downwards angle, reaching his spleen and tearing his abdominal muscles.  The 11-year-old has been left with a partially open wound with plans to close it once it is safe to undergo a second surgery. 'Looks like the burns unit will be home for this week and just so grateful it wasn't worse – thank you all again for the incredible support – we are truly humbled,' she said. 'Hug those loved ones a wee bit tighter tonight.' Ms Carrera said she was still in shock from the horrifying experience, which terrified her son. 'It's all a massive blur and it's going to take some time to get the images of terror on his little face from my memory,' she said. 'It was traumatic.' 'He was amazingly brave. We are beyond proud of him. The paramedics were outstanding.' The young boy had reportedly expressed concern for the other people injured during the event. 'He hopes the other children injured are OK – if anyone can let us know if they are all OK below that would be great,' Ms Carrera said. Horrifying footage taken at the scene shows the glittering display light up the sky as the crowds watched on from below before an out-of-control firework fell from the sky. Hundreds gathered in Allambie Heights Oval to watch the family-friendly event before the fireworks display capped off the evening around 9pm on Sunday night. Emergency services were called to Allambie Heights Oval about 9.30pm and upon arrival were told a firework had 'shot into a crowd' during the event. An eight-year-old girl was also taken to Northern Beaches Hospital for treatment of burns and a wrist injury. She has since been released. A 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital by his parents for minor burns and has since been released. Six others people were treated on scene by NSW Rural Fire Service for minor injuries, and left before paramedics and police arrived. A crime scene was established and SafeWork NSW attended the scene on Monday. Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... 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Husband of British mother, 65, who was knifed to death in French village says her affair is a... left with 'open crater' in his chest after firework mishapCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} SafeWork NSW is investigating after nine people were injured at a family Christmas carol event on Sydney’s northern beaches when a firework ricocheted into the crowd Emergency services were called to Allambie Heights Oval at 9.30pm on Sunday after the fireworks display went horribly wrong Three children were taken to hospital after fireworks fell on the crowd at Allambie Heights Oval.Credit: Nine News Police say one of the fireworks shot into the crowd and struck some of the revellers including three children who were taken to hospital with burns said it was frightening and “kids were running everywhere” “It was pretty scary stuff,” he told ABC TV on Monday An 11-year-old boy was taken to the Royal North Shore Hospital then transferred to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead for treatment of burns and a chest injury An eight-year-old girl was taken to the Northern Beaches Hospital with a burnt wrist and has since been released while a 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital for treatment to minor burns and has since been released Six other people were treated at the scene by NSW Rural Fire Service for minor injuries and left before paramedics and police arrived Howard & Sons, which describes itself on its website as a “global leader in pyrotechnic effects” Christian Howard said initial investigations indicated there was a manufacturing problem with the firework “We haven’t had a problem with this product in the past but there have been Roman candles in the past that have malfunctioned,” he told ABC TV Police have established a crime scene at the oval and SafeWork NSW inspectors are investigating The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here SafeWork NSW is investigating after nine people were injured at a family Christmas carol event on Sydney\\u2019s northern beaches when a firework ricocheted into the crowd said it was frightening and \\u201Ckids were running everywhere\\u201D \\u201CIt was pretty scary stuff,\\u201D he told ABC TV on Monday then transferred to The Children\\u2019s Hospital at Westmead for treatment of burns and a chest injury as a \\u201Cglobal leader in pyrotechnic effects\\u201D \\u201CWe haven\\u2019t had a problem with this product in the past but there have been Roman candles in the past that have malfunctioned,\\u201D he told ABC TV The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories