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Facility opening and closure have been reported for high performing brand
Plus Fitness with Belrose set to become home to Australia’s largest Plus Fitness facility when it opens in May and Plus Fitness Enfield 24/7 having been shut down
equipment stripped as debt pileup triggers liquidation
located on Sydney’s northern beaches
will feature a state-of-the-art 1,400 square metre gym designed to cater to all fitness levels
The new flagship facility is expected to open in May 2025 will offer a wide range of amenities
It will be open 24/7 and provide round-the-clock access for members to train
Plus Fitness is an official Hammer Strength Certified Training Centre
The new Belrose gym will have state-of-the-art strength and conditioning equipment and will set a new standard for fitness enthusiasts in the area
Plus Fitness Belrose aims to create a welcoming and dynamic environment for everyone from athletes to beginners with the new facility strategically positioned to serve surrounding suburbs
the Belrose Plus Fitness is set to become a major hub for the local fitness community
The opening of the Belrose location highlights the growing demand for premium fitness facilities in the region
cementing Plus Fitness as a key player in the Australian gym landscape
While Plus Fitness is regularly recognised as a high performing brand
Plus Fitness Enfield 24/7 located in the north-western suburbs of Adelaide
has been shut down and equipment stripped as debt pileup triggered liquidation
Plus Fitness 24/7 Enfield closed on 31st March the same day the business owned by Shubhkarman Singh entered liquidation because of unpaid debts
The gym’s front signage and its equipment – valued at $25,000 according to a declaration signed by Singh – were promptly removed
Liquidator Tarquin Koch said he instructed Pickles Auctions to secure and remove the company’s plant and equipment
which will be sold in a public auction at a date still to be determined
Viva Leisure Chief Operating Officer Sean Hodges confirmed the gym had permanently closed noting “all affected members have been contacted directly and provided options to continue their fitness journey at nearby Plus Fitness locations
“Plus Fitness remains committed to expanding our footprint across South Australia and continuing to deliver high-quality fitness experiences to our members nationwide.”
The Advertiser reported a declaration signed by Singh advised he owed $11,000 in personal loans
utilities bills and money to suppliers of goods or services
The Enfield gym’s Facebook page has been disabled
For more information on Plus Fitness Belrose
Credit: Plus Fitness Belrose/Instagram; Image below. Plus Fitness 24/7 Enfield
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20th August 2022 - 200 franchisees attend Plus Fitness’ annual conference at Sydney’s Accor Stadium
9th August 2022 - Plus Fitness partners with Keepme to accelerate innovation
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Mar 30, 2025 | Government, Public Safety
Belrose Rural Fire Brigade has new bathrooms thanks to a NSW Government community grant
The Rural Fire Brigade Station at Belrose was built in 1985 by NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) members
and while the building itself remains functional
the bathrooms were showing all of their 40-years of service
The cost of bringing the bathrooms up to a modern standard
and making them more unisex friendly for the increased number of female RFS members
was beyond the capacity of the brigade to fund by itself
Through the NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA), an organisation dedicated to the welfare of RFS volunteers, Belrose Rural Fire Brigade applied for grant funding under the NSW Government Community Building Partnership (CBP) programme in the 2023 round
A grant of $64,636 was approved last June and awarded in October to renovate the bathroom facilities
In a ceremony held at Belrose Station yesterday evening (Saturday
the grant was formally recognised and two new bathrooms were officially opened (image above)
Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins and Wakehurst MP Michael Regan were in attendance to symbolically hand over the ‘grant cheque’ to Belrose Rural Fire Brigade Captain Martin Rolfe and Deputy Captain Malcolm Dawes (main image
to recognise the funding that had gone towards the newly renovated amenities
Northern Beaches RFS Superintendent Guy Baddock (image above) thanked Mr Regan and Mayor Heins for their ongoing support of RFS Brigades in the district
“The Council has been very supportive of the NSW RFS for a long time
It was well past time for a facelift and these new bathrooms help give the building a new lease of life
“From the time Michael Regan was Mayor of Council
he has demonstrated unwavering commitment to us and the welfare of our members
He was strongly supportive of this grant being awarded and we very much appreciate that in a tight fiscal environment,” said Mr Baddock
Belrose Rural Fire Brigade is located at the Belrose RFS Fire Station at 207A Forest Way, Belrose. General meetings are held the first Monday of each month and new members are welcome
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Nov 24, 2024 | Forest ward, Public Safety
Over 20 firefighters worked to extinguish a fire started in bush at Belrose
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Forestville Station and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) crews from Davidson
Ingleside and Northern Beaches Headquarters
responded to a report of flames in bush near Ralston Avenue
Calls to Triple Zero (000) came from up to a kilometre away
reporting visible flames and a large column of smoke
Firefighters from Forestville Station were first on scene
finding a bushfire running along the northern side of Ralston Avenue
The fire was in bush immediately adjacent to major power infrastructure for the Northern Beaches
converge in a substation at the end of Ralston Avenue
which acts as a key distribution point for the entire Northern Beaches power system
With backup arriving in the form of multiple NSW RFS crews
FRNSW firefighters from Forestville set about suppressing the fire and establishing protection for a home located to the west of the electricity substation
The ground fuel was dry after a warm day however
the intensity of the fire had been reduced through firefighters efforts and RFS crews established containment
The fire was fully extinguished shortly before 10.00pm
One bystander told the Northern Beaches Advocate they had seen youths leaving the area
and it is understood the cause of the fire may have been a ‘campfire’ that got out of control
possibly from aerosol cans being thrown into the fire
Firefighters are also understood to have discovered a bag in the vicinity containing suspicious objects
Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command were observed attending the location just after 10.00pm and departing shortly after with evidence bags
A NSW Police spokesperson said the cause of the fire was not being treated as suspicious
but made no further comment on evidence gathered at the scene or whether an investigation was underway
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Sep 19, 2024 | Forest ward, Public Safety
A woman was trapped under her car as it rolled off a steep driveway at Belrose
Just before 11.00am this morning (Thursday
emergency services were called to a report of a car rolling down an embankment and landing on its side at Windrush Avenue
Reports indicated that the car had come off a residential driveway before rolling down a 3m embankment and coming to rest on its side against a liquid amber tree on the grass verge
had come partially out of the driver side window and was trapped under the overturned vehicle
The CareFlight Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the incident
landing at the County Road Field on Forest Way
next to the Belrose Ambulance Station just before 11.15am
including Intensive Care Paramedics and NSW Ambulance Inspector Christine Ashman
The first paramedic crew arrived on scene shortly after 11.00am
along with officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command
They found the overturned white 2000 Mazda MPV with the 73-year-old female driver’s upper body partially out of the driver side window and trapped under the car
Although the woman did not appear to be bearing the weight of the vehicle
it was unstable and rescuers were concerned that any shift in weight could seriously injure her
Firefighters from Forestville and Gordon Stations arrived on scene and stabilised the overturned vehicle
using wooden blocks under the car and a Tirfor winch attached from the top of the embankment to restrain the vehicle from rolling over onto the woman
The driver was then removed from her precarious position under the vehicle and assessed by paramedics
Although suffering some shock as a result of the ordeal
the woman did not appear to be seriously harmed
and was overheard having a feisty debate with paramedics over whether her vehicle was salvageable
Despite apparently having escaped any serious injury
she was taken by NSW Ambulance to Royal North Shore Hospital for further tests and observation just after midday
Firefighters removed the restraints from the overturned car and a tow truck driver was left with the tricky job of removing it from where it had come to rest against the tree at the bottom of the embankment
Carefully using a series of winches and small movements
righted it onto all four wheels and loaded it onto the back of his truck for removal by 12.15pm
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Dec 14, 2024 | Forest ward, Public Safety
A boy who was injured after falling from his mountain bike at Belrose was rescued with the help of his friends
Just after 1.30pm this afternoon (Saturday
NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a teenage boy injured after falling from his mountain bike while riding with seven mates in bushland near Lizard Rock at Morgan Road
including NSW Ambulance Inspector Mark Whittaker and two Special Operations Paramedics
near the Slippery Dip Fire Trail and Lizard Rock
They were met at the road by teenage friends of the injured 14-year-old boy
who had been riding with him on informal bike trails in the bushland
and were able to give a precise GPS location of the incident
The boy’s friends told paramedics the boy had gone over a large jump (image above) and landed heavily
One of the teens who had been filming was able to show them a video of the fall on his phone
Paramedics were guided to the boy’s location
He was assessed for obvious injuries to both of his wrists
Thanks to clear video footage of the incident itself
paramedics were also able to assess the boy for other potential injuries
They determined he should be treated with spinal precautions and the boy was immobilised rather than walked out
A stokes litter was brought in to carry the boy from the bush
with his mates once again coming to the fore
volunteering to help paramedics carry their friend back to the road
Inspector Whittaker (image above) said the boy’s riding companions were proactive in getting help for their friend
“The friends of the injured boy were very helpful
They rapidly identified the need for their friend to seek medical attention and they were able to identify their exact location when they called Triple Zero (000)
they met us at the road and guided us directly to their friend
and were able to show us video footage of the incident
“Then they helped paramedics to carry their friend back to the ambulance to be taken to hospital
They did everything we could ask of them,” praised Inspector Whittaker
before being taken to Sydney Children’s Hospital
Randwick in a stable condition just after 2.30pm
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Nov 3, 2024 | Education, Government
Belrose Public School emerged as champions of the ‘Bear Pit Speaking Competition’ for Year 5 students
Schools from the Davidson electorate were recently hosted for the Bear Pit Speaking Competition in the NSW Parliament by local MP Matt Cross
Having personally witnessed the popularity and engagement with school children from his colleague James Griffin’s electorate of Manly
right) brought the competition to 13 primary schools in the Davidson electorate for its inaugural year
The concept began with former NSW Premier and Manly MP Mike Baird, who hosted the first Bear Pit Speaking Competition in 2009. The competition, which sees primary aged students in the electorate of Manly take over the floor of the NSW Legislative Assembly Chamber, has been continued by current Manly MP James Griffin for the past seven years
“The Bear Pit is the colloquial term used for the NSW Legislative Assembly Chamber
The name is reflective of the sometimes-verbal mayhem
stemming from vigorous debate by our NSW politicians
“Each year I host the best speakers from Manly Electorate Public and Catholic Schools to pit their skills against each other in the very same forum that passes our NSW laws,” said Mr Griffin
Following in the footsteps of the successful debating event started by former NSW Premier Mike Baird
and continued by current Manly MP James Griffin
Mr Cross said it gave students in his electorate an opportunity to showcase their skills
“I’m so proud of our local students
It takes courage to stand up and speak in public
especially in the exact place the Premier and Ministers speak from
“Each and every student gave a speech that was well researched
They all told me they were nervous — yet they all spoke with confidence
“The 2024 topic was about the importance of friendship
Each student’s perspective of friendship was mature
thoughtful and inspiring,” praised Mr Cross
Each of the students was given an opportunity to talk about the topic friendship
specifically ‘how to be a good friend’
The speeches were judged by Ms Gisele Kapterian
who each have extensive speech writing experience (image below
Mr Cross congratulated Beau on winning the inaugural Davidson Bear Pit Speaking Competition
“The judges awarded Beau from Belrose Public School first place for 2024
“I’m delighted to organise this competition in Australia’s oldest parliament
so students know they too can be a part of history,” encouraged Mr Cross
The Bear Pit Speaking Competition seeks to develop the public speaking skills of students through a series of class
and school level events that culminate in finals held in the NSW Legislative Assembly Chamber at NSW Parliament
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Feb 13, 2025 | Forest ward, Public Safety
A man has been rescued after he flipped his Tesla at Belrose
Just before 3.00pm this afternoon (Thursday
emergency services responded to Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a car had flipped at Morgan Road
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Narrabeen Station and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews from Belrose and Terrey Hills responded to the scene
finding a silver Tesla model Y on its side with the male driver trapped inside
was heading westbound on Morgan Road when it appears to have failed to negotiate a 90 degree left-hand turn at the corner of Hilversum Crescent
The force of the impact suggested the Tesla was travelling at relatively high speed
with wooden pole road barriers ripped from the ground
The Tesla appears to have become airborne and sent tumbling
including officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command
They were unable to access the driver as the car was balanced precariously against another road barrier
at danger of rolling onto its roof into a ditch by the side of the road
Rescue trained firefighters stabilised the vehicle
including parking one of their fire trucks near the car and tying it to the undercarriage of the car to prevent it from rolling into the ditch
The car’s battery was also inspected for damage and checked with a thermal imaging camera to ensure there was no fire risk
With access to the overturned vehicle made safe
paramedics were able to assess the male driver in his mid-40s
The man did not appear to have any obvious injuries
Empty tequila bottles were observed in the vicinity of the overturned vehicle
but his condition suggested he may have suffered a medical episode
paramedics removed the man from the car as NSW RFS firefighters maintained fire protection with a hose line
and was observed to struggle with paramedics in an apparent attempt to get up
The man was sedated and put into an Intensive Care ambulance where he was given further assessment for potential internal injuries
Beyond his confused state and cuts and abrasions to his arms and legs from the shattered glass
he did not appear to have any life-threatening injuries
He was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition shortly after 3.45pm
where he will be further assessed and treated
It is expected he will also undergo mandatory testing
The heavily damaged Tesla was pulled back onto its tyres by a tow truck and once the road was clear
RFS firefighters cleaned the roadway of fluid and debris
Morgan Road was reopened just after 4.00pm
The driver was the sole occupant of the car
and no other injuries were reported in the single vehicle collision
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An Aboriginal land council’s contentious proposal to rezone bushland for 450 new homes on Sydney’s northern beaches has been criticised as a firetrap
a possible legal minefield and a disaster waiting to happen by protesting residents during an impassioned public meeting
The Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council has sought to develop the 71-hectare site off Morgan Road, locally known as Lizard Rock, in Belrose since 2006. The plan, dubbed the Patyegarang proposal
was lodged in 2022 amid strong opposition from Northern Beaches Council and residents groups concerned about bushfire risk
threats to native species and infrastructure strain
Residents are continuing to oppose the development of bushland at Belrose.Credit: Wolter Peeters
More than 150 people watched a Sydney North Planning Panel meeting about the plan on Monday
said the proposal did not recognise the compounding risks of climate change
“The climate-related physical compounding risks are too extreme and insurmountable regardless of any redesign or restructuring of the proposal,” she said
the proponent would not only be at risk of future class actions
it would also unreasonably expose people and properties to insurance risk
NSW Aboriginal Land Council chief executive Heidi Hardy said the Aboriginal Land Rights Act represented a “significant milestone” in the “long journey towards justice and recognition” for Aboriginal people
and it acknowledged their rights to reclaim their land
“The intention of this act is insufficient if it is not accompanied by the ability to activate and meaningfully use the land … Its true strength lies in activation of land and the empowerment of Aboriginal communities.”
“While we need many more homes on the northern beaches
poorly serviced and unsuitable for a project of this scale
“Adding hundreds of homes into this area would create a firetrap with limited access for evacuation and emergency service.”
Environmental scientist Edwina Laginestra said the proposal was “a disaster waiting to happen for future residents
our community and the already overworked emergency responders”
“I urge the land council and the local and state governments to explore safer
like a land swap or a better-located site with the necessary infrastructure.”
Morgan Foster Morris told the meeting that her young family was renting in Forestville while they searched for a house to buy in Belrose
She cried as she labelled the proposal a “disgusting
shameful and lazy effort to provide crap housing to the future generation who
“We are presumably the target market for this development
and we think it is a gross and plunderous misuse of our limited natural bushland spaces.”
The Planning Department will later make a recommendation to Planning Minister Paul Scully to make a decision
Scully said that given he was the potential consent authority on the proposal
he would allow the panel to complete its independent assessment and await their referral
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An Aboriginal land council\\u2019s contentious proposal to rezone bushland for 450 new homes on Sydney\\u2019s northern beaches has been criticised as a firetrap
The Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council has sought to develop the 71-hectare site off Morgan Road
\\u201CThe climate-related physical compounding risks are too extreme and insurmountable regardless of any redesign or restructuring of the proposal,\\u201D she said
NSW Aboriginal Land Council chief executive Heidi Hardy said the Aboriginal Land Rights Act represented a \\u201Csignificant milestone\\u201D in the \\u201Clong journey towards justice and recognition\\u201D for Aboriginal people
\\u201CThe intention of this act is insufficient if it is not accompanied by the ability to activate and meaningfully use the land \\u2026 Its true strength lies in activation of land and the empowerment of Aboriginal communities.\\u201D
said the bushfire risk was \\u201Cundeniable\\u201D
\\u201CWhile we need many more homes on the northern beaches
\\u201CAdding hundreds of homes into this area would create a firetrap with limited access for evacuation and emergency service.\\u201D
Environmental scientist Edwina Laginestra said the proposal was \\u201Ca disaster waiting to happen for future residents
our community and the already overworked emergency responders\\u201D
\\u201CI urge the land council and the local and state governments to explore safer
like a land swap or a better-located site with the necessary infrastructure.\\u201D
She cried as she labelled the proposal a \\u201Cdisgusting
\\u201CWe are presumably the target market for this development
and we think it is a gross and plunderous misuse of our limited natural bushland spaces.\\u201D
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Jun 5, 2024 | Forest ward, Public Safety
Two cyclists have been seriously injured after they were hit by a car at Belrose
Just before 6.15am yesterday morning (Tuesday
emergency services responded to a report of a car colliding with two cyclists at Forest Way
Among those first on scene were an off duty doctor and nurse
reporting that a car had ploughed into two cyclists at high speed
one of them unconscious with a serious head injury
Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attended along with four NSW Ambulance crews
including Intensive Care Paramedics and NSW Ambulance Inspector Carloyn Parish
Ambulance crews arriving on scene found the two cyclists lying approximately 100m apart on Forest Way
a 47-year-old man who had heavily impacted with the Subaru wagon
was unconscious and assessed for a traumatic head injury
Intensive Care Paramedics loaded the man into their ambulance and departed for Wyatt Reserve at Wyatt Avenue
shortly after 6.30am to meet a Toll NSW Ambulance Rescue Helicopter
The helicopter landed shortly before 6.45am
with a critical care team on board including a Trauma Doctor and Critical Care Paramedic
The critically injured man was placed into an induced coma and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital by road
He was accompanied by the medical team under a green-light corridor with a police escort shortly before 7.15am
was conscious and able to speak with paramedics
He was treated for a dislocated shoulder and possible internal injuries
He was taken by road to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition shortly after 6.45am
Nine News (video report below) reported the silver Subaru wagon that hit the two cyclists was driven by a P-plate driver
A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed that the driver
was not injured but had been taken to hospital for mandatory testing
The vehicle had significant damage to the windshield
A crime scene was established and NSW Police have confirmed that an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced. Anyone with information in relation to the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
NSW Police have issued the following statement in relation to this incident:
“A man has been charged after two cyclists were seriously injured in Sydney’s Northern Beaches yesterday morning
“About 6.10am yesterday (Tuesday 4 June 2024)
emergency services were called to Forest Way
after reports of a crash involving two cyclists and a car
“Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics
“One cyclist — a 47-year-old man — was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition
“The other cyclist — a 56-year-old man — was taken to the same hospital with serious injuries
which was forensically examined by police from the Crash Investigation Unit
“The driver — a 24-year-old man — was uninjured
and underwent mandatory testing at a hospital before he was taken to Manly Police Station
“The man has since been charged with negligent driving (occasions grievous bodily harm) and cause bodily harm by misconduct in charge of motor vehicle
“He was granted conditional bail to appear before Manly Local Court on Wednesday 24 July 2024,” said the NSW Police statement
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. If you have any information that may assist them with their inquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
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A morning ride ended in a desperate fight for life after two avid cyclists were injured in a crash on the northern beaches
47-year-old Nick Sky and 56-year-old Michael Collings were riding on Forest Way in Belrose when they were struck by a station wagon
The crumpled bikes were left a mangled mess at the crime scene and the windscreen of the car was smashed
was rushed to Royal North Shore Hospital in a helicopter in a critical condition
Michael Collings was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital with serious injuries
Collings was taken to the same hospital with serious injuries
The keen cyclist has significant experience on the bike
just a few years ago conquering a multiday ride through the Pyrenees mountain range in Europe
After an investigation by the police crash investigation unit the 24-year-old male driver of the car was taken to Manly police station and charged with negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and causing bodily harm by misconduct in a motor vehicle
He was granted conditional bail and will face Manly Local Court on July 24
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Jun 6, 2024 | Forest ward, Public Safety
The cyclist who was critically injured after being hit by a car at Belrose has died
Just before 6.15am Tuesday, 04 June, emergency services rushed to Forest Way, Belrose, near Morgan Road, following reports that two male cyclists had been hit by a car
the two cyclists — a 47-year-old man and a 56-year-old man — were found lying injured on the road approximately 100m apart following the collision
The 47-year-old man had sustained a serious traumatic head injury and was unconscious when NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived
The Toll NSW Ambulance Rescue Helicopter arrived on scene with a critical care medical team
The 47-year-old critically injured man was placed into an induced coma before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital by a NSW Ambulance Intensive Care vehicle under a NSW Police escort
It is understood the man underwent emergency surgery
but the nature of his injuries were too severe
and he died in hospital yesterday (Wednesday
NSW Police advised the 24-year-old male driver of the silver Subaru Liberty station wagon that hit the two cyclists was charged over the incident
“He was granted conditional bail to appear before Manly Local Court on Wednesday 24 July 2024,” said the NSW Police spokesperson
News of the man’s death has been circulating in the cycling community since yesterday
NSW Health were approached for comment regarding the man’s death but declined to issue any statement
“A cyclist has died following a crash in Sydney’s Northern Beaches earlier this week
“About 6.10am on Tuesday (4 June 2024)
“Earlier today (Thursday 6 June 2024)
police were informed the man had since died
“He was charged with negligent driving (occasions grievous bodily harm) and cause bodily harm by misconduct in charge of motor vehicle
“The 24-year-old man has since been charged with an additional offence of negligent driving occasioning death
Cyclists hit by car at Belrose
Belrose couple Lara Falco and Peter Bird have revealed themselves on Facebook to be Dream Home contestants in the new Channel 7 renovation show to be hosted by Dr Chris Brown
The now renovated home (spoiler alert) cost $2.1m in mid-2022
Their purchase was a single-level Wingara Grove home marketed as being in the golden triangle of Belrose
with a family-friendly floorplan including four carpeted double bedrooms
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Lara Falco and Peter Bird’s Belrose home before the renovation
The home after the renovations carried out on Dream Home
Seven’s script will have its viewers believe rising interest rates and building costs thwarted the couple’s plans of renovating their dilapidated home
The couple did buy when the median four-bedroom prices in Belrose was peaking at $2.5m
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The couple’s first public appearance was in 2015 when they appeared in the Sunday Telegraph’s weddings of the week
but met in London while travelling through Europe in 2010
with their 2011 engagement coming with a ring from Cerrone
walking down the aisle with a sign saying “Daddy
Peter established a company called Bird Electrical Marine
while Lara has had businesses including The Faux Fernery and a sign-making business
promises to take the home renovation genre to new heights
in transforming their suburban family homes
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Aug 16, 2024 | Forest ward, Lifestyle
Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ at Glen Street Theatre challenges audiences to figure out whodunnit
The Mousetrap is a renowned play by Agatha Christie
the best-selling mystery novelist of all time
The eagerly anticipated production opened yesterday evening (Thursday
15 August) in front of a full house of over 300 patrons at Glen Street Theatre
In attendance and trying to solve the mystery with the audience were invited guests from Northern Beaches Council
which has entertained theatregoers since it opened in London in 1952
is directed by Australian theatre icon Robyn Nevin and features a strong cast who effectively transport the audience to the Monkswell Manor guesthouse in post-war England (image above)
the arrival of a policeman on skis connects a faraway murder in London to those trapped in the remote countryside guesthouse
The audience are left discovering what secrets each of the characters have that may connect them to the unfolding mystery (video trailer below)
Recently refurbished with an upgraded stage and lighting system (main image)
Glen Street Theatre offers an excellent venue to enjoy this enthralling murder mystery
in association with Shake & Stir Theatre Co
deliver a first-class production with top tier staging and each of the actors voices amplified for absolute clarity for all seats in the 395-capacity theatre
The production of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is a great opportunity to be enjoyed by the whole family, suitable for children from seven-years-old to grandparents. Running time is 2 hours and 20 minutes, with an interval. Tickets can be purchased online and from the Glen Street Theatre box office (corner Glen Street and Blackbutts Road
with prices ranging from $60 for under 20s to $110 for adults
Shake and Stir Theatre CoVideo: provided by Glen Street Theatre
Editorial note: A complimentary ticket was provided by Glen Street Theatre for the purpose of this review
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'Lizard Rock’ along Morgan Road in Belrose
Council strongly opposes the planning proposal to rezone land along Morgan Road in Belrose to permit development for 450 dwellings for its destruction of natural bushland among a range of other concerns
The Sydney North Planning Strategic Planning Panel and the NSW Department of Planning and Environment recently approved the public exhibition of the planning proposal
The proposal and associated documentation is available to view on the Department’s website
The proposal would allow the destruction of around 45 football size fields of bushland to build 450 homes surplus to any housing targets
The new homes would be built in precious bushland and residents would face extreme bushfire risk
Council has warned that the planning proposal should be reconsidered in view of significant planning
Council has repeatedly advised the Department that the planning proposal by Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council (MLALC) does not demonstrate strategic or site-specific merit and should be rejected
Council wrote to federal and state MPs and relevant ministers to negotiate an alternate solution and financial model so that the MLALC can benefit financially from its land and that the land is preserved as is – in perpetuity
Whilst Council supports the intent of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act and appreciates the importance of enabling Aboriginal people to achieve economic self-determination through developing land
this proposal however lacks merit due to the significant planning
It is this lack of merit that underpins Council’s position
The consequences of the proposal are simply unacceptable and do not reflect the community’s aspirations for this site
This matter has been of significant community interest and will continue to be so
The community is encouraged to give feedback by making a submission directly to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment
The proposal is open for public comment from 26 September to Tuesday 7 November 2023
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
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Sep 1, 2023 | Forest ward, Public Safety
A vehicle has crashed and rolled onto the footpath at Forest Way
Shortly before 11.45am this morning (Friday
NSW Ambulance paramedics at Belrose Ambulance Station heard the sound of a collision
and went outside to find a silver tray-top utility had crashed through the metal fence of the station at Forest Way
Paramedics found the 66-year-old male driver
They commenced treatment and called for immediate assistance
with a Belrose-based NSW Ambulance that was nearby retasked off a lower priority job and returning to station
who is a highly qualified Intensive Care Paramedic
was called to the incident location and the CareFlight Rescue Helicopter was tasked from Westmead
NSW Police conveyed the CareFlight specialist medical team to the incident location at Forest Way
Fire and Rescue NSW Forestville and Narrabeen Stations responded to the incident scene
setting up a hose line for fire protection in case leaking oil and fuel caught alight with the man trapped in the vehicle
With the assistance of rescue firefighters
the semiconscious man was removed from the vehicle and loaded into a NSW Ambulance
Unsure of whether the man may have experienced a medical episode prior to the incident
he was treated for a head injury and possible internal and spinal injuries
The man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital by road in a serious but stable condition just before 12.30pm
with the CareFlight medical team aboard the ambulance to assist with his treatment en route
Firefighters neutralised the fluid spills with absorbent material and ensured there was no further risk of ignition from the vehicle
It appears the utility may have had some kind of collision or near miss with another vehicle at the end of a southbound merging lane to the north of Wearden Road
partially tearing the tray from the utility
Ausgrid was called to repair a low hanging live wire and assess the damage to the splintered pole
The vehicle reportedly became airborne briefly as it left the road
careering along the footpath for approximately 30m and through the dark-green metal fence of the Belrose Ambulance Station before coming to rest on its driver’s side
no pedestrians were on the footpath at the time
The incident caused extensive traffic delays for southbound traffic along Forest Way
with two lanes initially closed by officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command
A Transport Management Centre traffic commander remained on scene to manage the incident until the vehicle could be removed by a tow truck
Southbound traffic remained heavy as of 3.00pm
The incident comes just over a week after another vehicle rolled onto the footpath following a three-car collision
only metres away at the intersection of Forest Way and Glen Street
That incident also saw the driver taken to hospital and extensive traffic delays (image above)
Jun 30, 2022 | Forest ward, Public Safety
A fire broke out at a waste recycling facility at Belrose early this morning
30 June) firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Forestville Station responded to a report of smoke in the vicinity of the Bare Creek Bike Park at Crozier Road
they forced entry through a gate at the bike park and confirmed a significant amount of smoke
calling for additional crews from Gordon and Dee Why Stations
They commenced searching bushland for the source of the fire and redirected responding firefighters to nearby Challenger Drive
Dee Why firefighters located the source of the smoke was an active
large fire at the Benedict Recycling Centre
with a waste pile approximately 30m x 30m well alight
The distance of the fire from a source of water resulted in FRNSW Gordon and Forestville crews setting up a relay system to supply their water to the Dee Why pump’s Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS)
While FRNSW crews were first on scene to establish initial fire control
the location of the fire was within the response area of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) which also responded with several pumpers and two water tankers from brigades
With the fire contained but not controlled
FRNSW brigades were relieved by NSW RFS crews and left the scene shortly before 5.45am
The fire was deep-seated within a large refuse pile
With the assistance of heavy machinery and plant operators already at the site
firefighters set about breaking down the pile
spreading it out and systematically extinguishing the fire
The process of fully extinguishing the fire took several hours
not being completed until just after 11.00am
One RFS firefighter received a minor injury that required first aid treatment but did not require an ambulance
According to the Benedict Recycling Centre website
alleviating some concern from local residents about possible hazardous materials
The centre was closed today as a result of the fire
but is expected to reopen tomorrow (Friday 01 July)
Jan 30, 2023 | Forest ward, Lifestyle
An exciting new bike park has been officially opened this morning (Monday
Following on from the success of the world-class Bare Creek Bike Park at nearby Crozier Road
is designed to give beginner-intermediate riders a place to have fun and improve their skills
Northern Beaches Council CEO Ray Brownlee said the response to Bare Creek Bike Park
along with the intense demand on other mountain biking facilities
meant Council was looking at supporting mountain biking activity as an increasing priority
Keen to continue a winning formula from Bare Creek, Council continued to partner with Northern Beaches mountain bike advocacy and advisory group Trail Care
Instead of engaging an external contractor to construct the bike park design
Council’s own landscape team did the construction work
signalling an intention to create the skills and capacity for trail building in-house
Davidson MP Jonathan O’Dea said the NSW Government handed the land over to Council for $1.00 for the sole purpose it be used for recreation
Mr O’Dea was also instrumental in the development of the nearby Bare Creek Bike Park
working with Northern Beaches Council to overcome a number of obstacles that almost derailed its construction
“This project and the other bike park [Bare Creek]
which I worked hard on for well over a decade
are a real sense of satisfaction as I retire from politics in March as a local member
to see both of these facilities delivered for the benefit of the community
“These things don’t happen easily
There was quite a process of consultation and discussion
and I pay tribute to John Colet School for being an active part of that discussion and dialogue
I got a phone call from a lady who lived here 33 years ago
The state government compulsorily acquired the property
because they were going to build a TAFE here
having gone through a bit of pain 33 years ago
to know that this facility was being returned to the public as a recreational bike park
seeing an extra community facility,” said Mr O’Dea
With Mr O’Dea standing down at the upcoming election, his hopeful successor, Liberal candidate for Davidson Matt Cross
was also in attendance to signal ongoing support for community recreation initiatives such as bike parks
Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan, who last week confirmed he would be running for the neighbouring seat of Wakehurst
said that after considering possible uses for the land
a beginner-intermediate bike park as a skills precursor to Bare Creek was the ideal use
“This land was let go by the Department of Education
and Jonathan lobbied for Council to take it over for $1.00 for recreation purposes
It started off as maybe being a park or basketball courts
“I bought the CEO and others up here and said
Jonathan’s done something quite special with Council and other agencies with the Bare Creek Bike Park
It’s an extraordinary asset to our community
“This is a great lead-in, we need somewhere for the kids at other levels to come and safely learn and not destroy bushland
“Staff, to their credit, got on board and said, it was a really good idea. What I found out today is something pretty cool, we have used leftover materials from other projects such as the new Narrabeen Lagoon bridge
“950 tonnes of excavated material from local building sites has come onto the site here
Thank you to Council staff for that idea and using those materials
“We need more bike facilities around the area
and we’re working on that,” promised Mayor Regan
Matt Ward from Trail Care said he was thrilled Council is supporting and investing in the growing sport of mountain bike riding
“The new park provides awesome opportunities for kids and new riders to progress
Perhaps they’ve never ridden a bike on dirt before; here they can build confidence on corners
It’s the ideal stepping stone towards other Council facilities like Bare Creek and Manly Dam
“Working in collaboration with Council on this project has led to great outcomes
bringing together amazing landscaping work with local trail design knowledge
The end result is one of the best looking skills parks I’ve seen,” said Mr Ward
Council workers who helped build the bike park were at this morning’s opening
justifiably proud of their achievement as they observed eager children take to the track
Council staff said they were pleased the bike park would offer a ‘challenging opportunity’ for beginner riders
but stressed it was not designed as a completely risk-free track and proper safety equipment must be worn by riders at all times
A staff member said that while they obviously hoped nobody would be hurt on the track
the park would offer little enjoyment to riders
Acknowledgement of the need for good track design for inherent safety
balanced with enjoyment and the need for riders to make their own assessment of skill and risk
is a sign that Council may be heading in the direction of making the Northern Beaches a tourism magnet for mountain bike riders
The Wyatt Avenue Bike Park is located at 4 Wyatt Avenue
Dec 29, 2023 | Forest ward, Public Safety
A body found at Belrose is believed to be that of a man reported missing from Wheeler Heights
NSW Police issued a public appeal just before midday today (Friday
who was last seen at his home at Windermere Place
around 5.00pm yesterday afternoon (Thursday
When Mr Shaw did not return home, he was reported missing to officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command
who commenced enquiries into his whereabouts
Police and family held serious concerns for his welfare
releasing a detailed description of his physical appearance as well as a full-length photo
Police believed he may have been in the Oxford Falls area
The PolAir helicopter was seen searching the area between Frenchs Forest
A geo-targeted SMS message was issued by NSW Police just after midday to Wheeler Heights and the surrounding suburbs
involving NSW Police and NSW State Emergency Service (SES)
As SES crews began arriving in the search zone just after 1.30pm
A Triple Zero (000) call was received from a concerned bystander at Morgan Road
stating an unresponsive man had been found lying face down by the side of the road
Multiple NSW Police units and three NSW Ambulance crews rushed to Morgan Road
where they found the man was not breathing and did not have a pulse
closing Oxford Falls Road near the intersection with the Wakehurst Parkway
commencing an investigation into the man’s death (image below)
The location of the man’s body is under 5km from his home at Wheeler Heights
Having been last seen at 5.00pm yesterday afternoon
it is presumed he had walked to the location he was found
but it is not clear if he had been making his way through bush
A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed a body
which matches the description of the missing man from Wheeler Heights but is yet to be formally identified
believed to be that of a man reported missing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches
“The 22-year-old Wheeler Heights man was last seen about 5.00pm on Thursday 28 December 2023
“When he could not be located or contacted
officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts
police located the body of a man on Morgan Road
“Whilst the body is yet to be formally identified
it is believed to be that of the 22-year-old man
“A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner,” said the NSW Police spokesperson
Apr 5, 2024 | Forest ward, Public Safety
Two people have been injured after being mauled by a dog at Belrose
Just before 9.45am Tuesday morning (02 April)
NSW Police and NSW Ambulance responded to a report of a person injured following an animal attack at a property at Elm Avenue
Responding from nearby Belrose Ambulance Station
NSW Ambulance Inspector Christian Holmes arrived within five minutes of the call
He immediately called for an Intensive Care ambulance crew to be added to the call
With NSW Police from Frenchs Forest Station also arriving on scene
it was explained that the woman had been attacked by a neighbour’s dog
Two neighbours had intervened to assist the woman as she was being mauled by the dog
The dog had been secured back in the neighbour’s property
The owner of the dog is understood to have been at work at the time it escaped from their property
although a family member is understood to have been at home to take care of the animal
As three additional NSW Ambulance crews arrived on scene
including a Special Operations Paramedic and Intensive Care Paramedics
the 33-year-old woman’s injuries were assessed and treated
She had sustained serious lacerations as a result of the canine attack to her left forearm
One of the neighbours who rushed to assist the woman was also assessed for bite injuries to one of his hands
The woman was placed into a NSW Ambulance and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition just before 10.15am
accompanied by the Intensive Care and Special Operations Paramedics
The injured man declined ambulance transport
Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident
Following inquiries by the Northern Beaches Advocate
a NSW Police spokesperson issued the following statement
emergency services were called to a property on Elm Avenue
“Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended alongside NSW Ambulance paramedics
who treated a 33-year-old woman for injuries
She was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for treatment
“The dog was seized by Council rangers
who have commenced an investigation into the incident,” said the NSW Police spokesperson
Northern Beaches Council confirmed that rangers were called to the incident by police on Tuesday morning
Rangers seized the dog and took it to a vet where it was then euthanised
the rangers are in contact with the injured woman and their investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing
if the dog is found to have bitten the woman ‘as a result of a reckless act or omission by the dog’s owner or another person in charge of the dog at the time of the attack’ they may be subject to two years imprisonment and/or up to a $22,000 penalty
The woman’s injuries were described as ‘deep lacerations’ and ‘severe’
meaning the owner of the now euthanised dog may also face significant civil damages for rehabilitation and medical costs
The issue of responsible dog ownership is set to be raised at Northern Beaches Council by The Greens Councillor Kristyn Glanville (image above)
Cr Glanville plans to introduce a motion that will seek to reward responsible pet owners who invest in measures such as obedience classes
“The purpose of this motion is to encourage responsible dog ownership and identify any further opportunities to set local residents up for success at raising their dog
“Councillors are frequently contacted by residents via email and social media regarding issues concerning off-leash dogs in areas which are not designated off-leash areas
or incidents concerning dogs with behavioural issues
“These complaints raise concerns about the safety
or environmental impacts of those dogs on other walkers
The next meeting of Northern Beaches Council the motion is likely to be considered is 28 May 2024
passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday
Claire was the cherished daughter of the late James E
She graduated from Dorchester High School and attended the Boston College Business School
Known for her strong work ethic and warm spirit
Claire held various roles throughout her life
including working as a waitress at the Riverside Restaurant in Middleborough and later retiring from the IBEW Local 2322 Union Office
Claire shared 37 years of love and devotion with her husband
She is survived by her loving children: son Joseph Campisi
& his girlfriend Wendy; daughter Gina Campisi; son Thom Jones; adored granddaughter
Madison Jones; daughter-in-law and devoted caregiver Jenn Payette; and stepdaughter Sara Mann & her husband Eric
Claire was a woman of great heart and humor
She was predeceased by her parents; her sister
and the unconditional love she gave her family and friends
Her memory will live on in the lives she touched and the stories shared by those who loved her
Family and friends are welcome to the visiting hours at the Ashley Funeral Home
followed by a funeral service starting at 11:00 AM
donations may be made in Claire’s name to the Colon and Rectal Cancer Program at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
For online condolences and directions, please visit our website: www.ashleydrolettefuneralhome.com
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This Federation-style estate in Belrose is expected to smash the suburb record by millions
The grand parkland estate of the former head of Coca-Cola Amatil is expected to set a new record for the northern beaches suburb of Belrose
but the marketing agent has quipped it might be the 12-car garage rather than the home that draws the buyer
Part of the 12-car garage which is showroom standard
The Federation-style home on Forest Way on almost one hectare of land has an imposing six-bedroom house
expansive grounds and a 12-car designer garage with vintage cars in it
Dean Wills has a passion for high performance cars and was one of only 64 owners worldwide with a McLaren F1 vehicle
The hidden gated estate with views to the national park and the ocean
The timeless design of the Federation era home with space inside and out for large-scale entertaining
said he wouldn’t be surprised if someone took one look at the pristine showroom quality garage and agreed to buy the property without even looking at the house
“I think someone will just look at that 12-car garage and say ‘that’s it’,” he said
There are still some cars in the garage and they can be included in the sale but the price will go up accordingly
The property itself is destined to break the Belrose record which currently sits at $7.5 million for a house in Morgan Rd
The double-height entry foyer and two staircases
Hidden from the road and with views of the ocean and Garigal National Park
the Forest Way estate is expected to come to market in March with expectations north of $10 million
a banquet-sized dining room for large scale parties and a country-style kitchen
There is a large billiard room with wet bar
a cellar and double-height rooms including the foyer with its pair of sweeping staircases
Mr Wills’ late wife Margaret was an acclaimed artist who worked in portraiture and abstract art and who was commissioned by the Duke of Edinburgh to paint two works on the Australian bush
The French provincial kitchen is full of light
The billiard room spilling out to deep verandas
Margaret worked from her self-contained studio at the property
taught art and was a member of several art societies including the prestigious Royal Art Society of NSW
She was an exhibiting member of the RAS and was made a Fellow of the RAS – a lifetime honour – in 1989
The self-contained studio of the late Margaret Wills
The bedrooms have been cleverly created in wings and include a lower level master wing with two sitting areas
walk-in wardrobe and dressing room adjoined by a second bedroom suite with ensuite
both identical with two bedrooms in each plus a sitting/study area and ensuite bathrooms
this Belrose gated estate is going to be offered for sale by expressions of interest
Oct 25, 2021 | Forest ward, Public Safety
It was a busy weekend at Belrose with emergency services responding to a number of incidents
NSW Ambulance paramedics and NSW Rural Fire Service brigades from Warringah Headquarters
Belrose and Davidson were called to a report of a boy fallen from his bike on a trail near the Bare Creek Bike Park
The 11-year-old boy had fallen from a height of approximately 1m going over a jump
He was located several hundred metres into the bush on a trail by special operations paramedics
He was assessed and stabilised at the scene suffering a suspected broken collarbone
With a difficult location to carry him out by stretcher
it was determined he was able to walk out when administered pain relief and assisted by rescuers
They reached a waiting NSW Ambulance around 5.30pm which took him to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Ambulance
were called to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Forest Way and Wyatt Avenue
It was reported that one car allegedly failed to observe a red light
Although feared to be quite serious based on initial reports
nobody was trapped in the vehicles and following assessment by NSW Ambulance paramedics
no occupants of the vehicles were taken to hospital
FRNSW firefighters from Forestville Station assisted with cleaning up an oil spill and debris from the accident
Traffic in both directions was impacted for an hour until the vehicles were towed
NSW Ambulance paramedics were called to Ralston Avenue
where a 17-year-old boy had fallen from a mountain bike on a bush trail
He was able to make his way to the road where he met paramedics who assessed injuries to his head and arm
He was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition
NSW Ambulance paramedics were called to a report of a 13-year-old boy who had fallen from his mountain bike at Bare Creek Bike Park
they were flagged down and advised of another injury
to a 40-year-old man who had lost consciousness
NSW Police and further NSW Ambulance resources were called to the bike park
including special operations paramedics and an inspector
With difficulty accessing the locations of the patients by vehicle due to rough terrain
they requested FRNSW specialist rescue crews be called to the scene with an all-terrain mule stretcher
The 13-year-old boy had fallen from his bike
hitting his head and suffering a dislocated shoulder
He was stabilised at the scene and taken with the mule stretcher to a waiting ambulance which took him to Sydney Children’s Hospital
The 40-year-old man had fallen over the handlebars of his bike while negotiating a jump
According to bystanders he suffered repeated loss of consciousness
and was unable to recall the fall when assessed by paramedics who took spinal precautions before moving him by stretcher to a waiting NSW Ambulance using the FRNSW mule that was already on scene
The man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition
As emergency service crews were packing up to leave
they were called to another 13-year-old boy who had fallen from his bike and was lying on his back on the ground
After initial assessment by NSW Ambulance paramedics
this boy was able to make his way on foot to another NSW Ambulance that was at the scene
He was treated for abrasions and taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition
Bare Creek Bike Park had one more over-enthusiastic rider to claim for the weekend however
NSW Ambulance paramedics were called back to the facility following a report a 17-year-old boy had fallen from his mountain bike
he had made his own way up to the parking area
where paramedics assessed him for facial injuries
He was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition
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If you live around the Northern Beaches and you’re after some glorious fresh produce
the custodians of a handful of Sydney’s most popular markets including the produce markets at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park
is bringing the goods (and produce) to Belrose
The new Covid-Safe market will be held outdoors on the rooftop carpark at the Belrose Super Centre with views overlooking Garigal National Park
The market will specialise in offering a wide range of high-quality fresh food and produce
and you’ll also be able to appease your grumbling tummy with a gourmet hot food section of breakfast
Beyond fresh fruit and vegetables you can also stock up on bread
pastry and preserves at Belrose Produce Market
Roma at Home’s organic pasta and wine
A market run is never complete without a treat
Hot food options include wood-fired pizzas from Sun of Naples
You can take away or take a seat under the umbrellas with your meal
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has listed its Frenchs Forest head office site
10,170 square metre site is located at 49 Blackbutts Road and 21A Warili Road
in New South Wales’ Northern Beaches
Expecting to fetch in excess of $20 million
the property features R2 Low Density Residential zoning with an 8.5 metre height limit and has dual street frontages
extensive boundaries and a gentle slope from north to south with the opportunity to unlock extensive district and Sydney CBD views
“Placed on an incredibly rare, large and expansive residential land holding, this site sits in a peaceful residential suburban setting on Sydney’s renowned Northern Beaches, and provides a fantastic opportunity to create a development that fits in with the unique Frenchs Forest landscape and the local community,” said Colliers‘ Henry Burke
“Located opposite the recently upgraded Frenchs Forest Showground in an area that is serviced by an abundance of retail
we expect interest from a range of development groups to be strong
given the demand for residential housing and aged care living on the Northern Beaches,” Colliers’ Eugene White added
when founder of disability service provider House with No Steps
lobbied the New South Wales Government in 1965 for a land grant in the Belrose area to grow his organisation
House with No Steps came together with another provider
Aruma now supports over 5,000 people with a disability in Queensland
Aruma’s acting Chief Operating Officer
Tiffany Roxburgh said the organisation is focused on creating purpose-designed spaces that meet the diverse needs of the company’s customers and staff
“It is not surprising that after almost 60 years at Belrose
and the buildings are no longer fit for purpose,” said Ms Roxburgh
“We want to ensure we’re investing the funds from the sale back into options that best support our customers and staff.”
“Our investment will be supporting people with a disability in New South Wales
modern and tech-enabled spaces for our customers
We’re fully committed to creating more inclusive and accessible places to work
Mrs Roxburgh said the site will be listed for sale from 19 September 2022
and local residents are being kept informed of the changes
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Nov 14, 2020 | Forest ward, Public Safety
13 November) emergency services responded to calls of a building alight at Lockwood Avenue
Fire and Rescue NSW crews observed visible flames and a developing fire at the vacated Belrose Library building
Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Forestville
Narrabeen and Dee Why Stations responded to the scene
Fire crews quickly brought the fire under control
with Dee Why brigade employing their new compressed air foam system (CAFS) capabilities
which is close to Glenrose Village Shopping Centre
was partially damaged by the fire and the scene was handed over to NSW Police for investigation as the source of the fire has been deemed suspicious