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JY Group has bought a 50 per cent stake in Warriewood Square on Sydney’s Northern Beaches for $135.5m as the sector’s recovery picks up pace Asian-backed property player JY Group has continued its retail buying spree around Australia snapping up a half stake in Warriewood Square on Sydney’s Northern Beaches for $135.5m as the sector’s recovery picks up pace The 50 per cent interest in the shopping centres was sold by superannuation fund-backed manager ISPT which is one of the large institutions that have been selling down assets as they rebalance their portfolios and meet investor redemptions JY has been capitalising on the desire of major institutions to sell off unwanted retail assets and has being buying ahead of the return of larger players to the sector It has built up an empire of close to $3bn worth of retail property assets around Australia by buying both passive investment stakes and full interests in shopping centres ISPT Core Fund put its 50 per cent stake in Warriewood Square, a dominant subregional shopping centre, after a strategic portfolio review and it has also been selling other commercial assets CBRE’s Simon Rooney handled the on-market sale process for the 30,344sq m centre which is co-owned and managed by the listed Vicinity Centres The centre is anchored by national retailers Woolworths and has a leading major tenant weighted average lease by income of 11 with the centre’s annual sales running at more than $135m Mr Rooney said the ISPT offering had attracted competitive interest given the centre’s prime metropolitan Sydney location recent capital investment works of $85m completed in 2016 together with the robust performance of the major tenants “This strong transaction result reinforces increasing investor demand and liquidity for well-located high quality metropolitan subregional assets demonstrating outstanding trading performance underpinned by exceptional investment fundamentals and a secure tenancy profile such as that offered at Warriewood Square,” Mr Rooney said He said the Warriewood transaction completed a series of about $1.3bn worth of partial 50 per cent mall stakes changing hands since June The deals include stakes in Westfield West Lakes and Westfield Tea Tree Investors have also swooped on WA assets with interests in Claremont Quarter Lakeside Joondalup and Westfield Whitford City changing hands The centre sits 29km northeast of the Sydney CBD and the 2016 redevelopment introduced the Aldi supermarket additional mini-majors and a new multistorey car park It serves an established and affluent trade area of 177,918 residents realcommercial.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. ISPT Core Fund put its 50 per cent stake in Warriewood Square, a dominant subregional shopping centre, after a strategic portfolio review and it has also been selling other commercial assets Jan 5, 2025 | , Lifesavers rescued a teenage boy who hurt his back jumping into the water at the Warriewood blowhole Just before 4.00pm yesterday afternoon (Saturday Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) Warriewood patrol was alerted to an injured 17-year-old boy with a possible spinal injury in the water at the Warriewood blowhole The boy had been jumping into the blowhole with a group of friends hitting his back on rocks as he descended the 10-12m into the water His friends went into the water to assist him and also ran to raise the alarm with lifesavers at Warriewood Beach Lifesavers launched their Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) but because of the possible nature of the injury one of them also paddled around to the blowhole on a rescue board They quickly located the 17-year-old boy in the water and confirming the nature of his injury a NSW Ambulance was immediately requested with two crews dispatched from Mona Vale Ambulance Station and NSW Ambulance Inspector Mark Hayes also tasked to Warriewood Beach The boy was carefully slid onto the rescue board rather than risking further injury to his back by attempting to pull him out of the water and into the IRB He was taken back to Warriewood Beach just before 4.15pm He was brought onto the sand and given first aid treatment until the arrival of paramedics who assessed the extent of his back injury The boy was able to move his arms and legs and had no apparent injuries to his head or neck He was treated for a potential spinal cord injury and paramedics also took precautions for possible internal injuries given the way the boy had struck rocks on the cliff face on his descent into the water They took him to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition just after 4.45pm SLSNSW Duty Officer Rod McGibbon praised the swift actions of the Warriewood patrol members and said that lifesavers were constantly warning youths against jumping into the blowhole “It’s a thrill-seeking activity that can lead to a tragic outcome Jumping at the blowhole is always dangerous when this boy has been injured,” said Mr McGibbon Join us as we go 100% electric and be part of the future of green driving Teen rescued at blowhole Jet-ski rescue at blowhole Cliff rescue at blowhole Blowhole evening escape Family cliff-hanger Local hero recognised Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress JY Group has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Sydney-based Warriewood Square from ISPT for $135.5 million The acquisition takes the value of JY Group’s Australian shopping centres portfolio to $2.8 billion the group completed the acquisition of Roxburgh Village in Melbourne and a 50 per cent stake in Westfield Whitford City in Perth “This strong transaction result reinforces increasing investor demand and liquidity for well-located high-quality metropolitan sub-regional assets demonstrating outstanding trading performance underpinned by exceptional investment fundamentals and a secure tenancy profile such as that offered at Warriewood Square,” said Simon Rooney CBRE’s head of retail capital markets – Pacific JY Group now co-owns and co-manages the asset with Vicinity Centres Warriewood Square’s major tenants include Woolworths which have weighted average lease expiry of 11.1 years and combined annual sales of over $135 million The shopping centre also serves as home to Rebel By continuing, you agree to Octomedia Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy 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 Mayor Sue Heins with Warriewood Resident Association members Julia and Chris Hornsby turning the first soil  The site of the new Warriewood Community Centre  Mayor Heins with the construction crew and architects   Today marks a step closer to the construction of a new $17 million purpose-built community centre for Warriewood councillors and representatives of Warriewood Residents’ Association and several long-term hirers were present to turn the first soil at the site The project site will include the building of a future-ready centre with five multi-purpose halls a large ‘community living room’ entry foyer (complete with seating kitchenette facilities and covered outdoor spaces which overlook landscaped native gardens multiple kitchenette facilities and increased parking The design of the building has been based on passive solar design principles and includes the use of sustainably sourced cross laminated timber as the main structural element Solar panels will provide power for daytime use while there is capacity for storage of 24,000 litres of rainwater for irrigation and LED lighting throughout The new site will support community users such as Peninsula Bridge Club Narrabeen Senior Citizens Club and Northern Beaches Creative Leisure and Learning who have been long term hirers as well as being a family-friendly facility for the growing community of Warriewood The Community Centre can also be used as a Evacuation and Recovery Centre for times of natural disaster complete with a filtered ventilation system to cope with bushfire and pollen storm events The centre has been designed to be fully accessible for persons with a mobility impairment The building is expected to be completed in late 2025 Find out more about the project and register to 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Read our policy By 2024-10-09T09:51:00+01:00 an asset manager owned by industry super funds has sold its 50% interest in a shopping centre asset in the east coast of Australia to Hong Kong-based JY Group for A$135.5m (€83m) The investor bought the stake in Warriewood Square which was held in the ISPT Core Fund since acquisition in 2013 The purchase lifts the value of JY Group’s Australian shopping centre assets to more than A$2.8bn following the acquisition of Melbourne’s Roxburgh Village which settled earlier this year and the recent acquisition of a 50% stake in Perth’s Westfield Whitford City.  CBRE’s head of retail capital markets – Pacific who handled the on-market sale on behalf of ISPT said the ISPT offering had attracted competitive interest He said these sub-regional centres demonstrated “outstanding trading performance” underpinned by exceptional investment fundamentals and a secure tenancy profile such as that offered at Warriewood Square “The Warriewood transaction completes approximately A$1.3bn in partial 50% stakes changing hands since June 2024,” said Rooney To read the latest IPE Real Assets magazine click here Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited Site powered by Webvision Cloud Mar 2, 2025 | , A paraglider has ditched into the ocean off Warriewood in the second incident in a week Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) Warriewood patrol reported a paraglider seen descending into the water at the base of the headland south of Warriewood Beach The paraglider had taken off from Robert Dunn Reserve on the headland at the southern end of Mona Vale Beach a few minutes prior He was able to take off from the headland at Mona Vale but was unable to achieve sufficient lift due to inconsistent wind instead making for land at the headland between Warriewood Beach and Turimetta Beach The male paraglider in his 20s (main image) landed in the water near the Warriewood blowhole He managed to swim to the rocks and scramble ashore before his canopy filled with water and became too heavy to pull in by himself The man was met by the SLSNSW Duty Officer who had made his way directly to the blowhole as soon as lifesavers reported the man going into the water An Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) had been launched from Warriewood Beach but was not required as the man was assisted up the cliff with his gear Speaking with the Northern Beaches Advocate when he reached the lookout above the blowhole the man confirmed he had launched from Mona Vale but lost sufficient uplift to remain airborne He said he was an experienced swimmer and pool lifeguard He declined to provide any personal details to the SLSNSW Duty Officer but confirmed he was uninjured and did not require any medical attention He was offered a lift back to Mona Vale but declined saying his brother was on his way to collect him He believed his paragliding canopy had not been badly damaged as a result of ditching in the water Images: Northern Beaches Advocate (incl file) Paraglider rescued from water Boy hurts back at blowhole Lifeguards save paraglider Paraglider crashes at Long Reef Paraglider falls at Long Reef Paraglider injured at Long Reef Sunset plunge for paraglider Woman hurt in parachute fall Drama by air, land and sea This is not a drill Paraglider’s perilous plummet Paraglider down at Mona Vale Paraglider rescue at Long Reef 91yo paraglider rescued Long Reef paraglider rescue Oct 20, 2024 | , A motorcycle rider has been left in a critical condition after his bike hit a pole at Warriewood emergency services responded to a report of a motorcycle split in half after it left the road and collided with a metal power pole at Pittwater Road Multiple units from Northern Beaches Police Area Command and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command responded to the incident scene including two Intensive Care vehicles and NSW Ambulance Inspector Karen Nichols The Toll NSW Ambulance Rescue Helicopter was also tasked from Bankstown with a medical team landing around 100m from the incident scene at Pittwater Rugby Park (aka Rat Park) Intensive Care Paramedics had been mobile in the area and were on scene within minutes of the crash Paramedics were told that two motorcycle riders had been riding south on Pittwater Road when some kind of collision had occurred between them The force of the impact caused both riders to lose control of their bikes sliding into the kerb and injuring his left knee He was able to move off the road but was agitated and had to be restrained by bystanders The 28-year-old male rider of the other bike was seriously injured as his motorcycle flew into a metal power pole splitting apart as a result of the collision The man also reportedly collided with the pole and was thrown a further 30m along the footpath Paramedics set about giving him pain relief cutting away his clothing to assess his injuries He was found to have multiple compound limb fractures There was concern the seriously injured man may also have significant internal injuries and his condition was conveyed as critical to the arriving medical team in the rescue helicopter The man was loaded into an Intensive Care ambulance and taken directly to the medical team which had now landed at Rat Park a hundred metres away The critical care medical team joined two crews of Intensive Care Paramedics to transport the critically injured man by road to Royal North Shore Hospital just after 2.15pm They were given a police escort with a green-light corridor Family members of the Kawasaki rider arrived at the scene of the crash as paramedics treated him for an injury to his left leg He was found to be in stable condition and was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital for further assessment and treatment just after 2.00pm A crime scene was immediately established at the crash scene with police seeking assistance from a speed safety camera operator parked to the north of the location diverting pedestrians and vehicles around the crash The NSW Police Crash Investigation Unit (CIU) was called Southbound traffic on Pittwater Road was stopped temporarily to allow them to investigate and document the scene It is expected that the outcome of the police investigation will determine if any charges may be laid over the incident Editorial note: The age of the rider of the Kawasaki was initially reported as a man in his 20s but has since been confirmed by NSW Police to be a 17-year-old male Motorbike rider critical (Narrabeen) Bilgola Bends bike crash Motorbike rider charged Man in motorbike crash Motorbike rider dies at Belrose Motorbike rider critical (Seaforth) Motorbike fatality at Cromer Motorcycle fall in National Park Child motorbike injury Oct 29, 2024 | , A fresh charge has been laid against the man alleged to have filmed a girl at Warriewood The new charge, of possessing child abuse material, was revealed when the man appeared this afternoon (Tuesday, 29 October) at Manly Local Court. The man was originally apprehended by the mother of a 12-year-old girl shopping in Kmart at Warriewood Square in July 2024 who was browsing in a shopping aisle with her daughter said she noticed the man was behaving strangely and ‘hovering’ around her child “He slid his foot out away from his body towards my daughter’s body It was a split second of me thinking it was weird to looking down and seeing a little cube size camera attached to his shoe,” recalled the mother at the time of the man’s arrest The man allegedly tried to leave the scene but the mother said she was not letting him leave while potentially in possession of video of her under-age daughter “I knew if I didn’t act quickly that he could easily run with the footage of my daughter so my first objective was to get the camera I don’t fully know how new technology works I didn’t know if he was streaming it to the internet,” said the mother She called for security and the 55-year-old man was detained until the arrival of officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command The man was arrested at the shopping centre and following a search of his Frenchs Forest home including produce child abuse material for the incident at Warriewood and 16 charges of film persons private parts without consent which were alleged to have occurred at Warriewood and Chatswood between 01 May 2024 and 22 July 2024 he also faced a further three charges of possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit as a result of a search of his home the new charge of possess child abuse material relates to two videos and eight images that are alleged to have been found on a device in his possession The man’s bail was continued pending a further hearing at Manly Local Court that was adjourned to Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 | , An out of control car that reversed into a café at Warriewood narrowly missed patrons and staff Just before 10.00am yesterday morning (Monday patrons at the ‘Sunrise Cafe’ at Narrabeen Park Parade watched in shock as a silver 2011 Nissan Pathfinder reversed at speed into the front of the café The vehicle had reversed from where it had been parked on the other side of the road after the elderly male driver had visited the café The Nissan crossed both lanes of traffic and went through a disabled parking space and a motor bikes only parking space which is directly in front of the café’s bakery and gelateria flattening a street parking sign and metal tables and chairs laid out for outdoor dining that fortunately were unoccupied at the time It then slammed into the front of the café pushing the glass windows and brick wall back into the shop who was standing in front of the commercial coffee machine in the service area fortunately looked up in time to scurry out of the way and as the vehicle pushed counters back into the store Shocked bystanders called Triple Zero (000) and went to the assistance of the male driver in his 80s Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command firefighters from Narrabeen Station and two NSW Ambulance crews attended the scene The driver of the vehicle was assessed by paramedics but had no obvious injury and insisted he did not require further treatment Paramedics insisted on driving him home to a local address to ensure he got back safely Paramedics also assessed one of the café staff who was left shaken by the ordeal but they did not require further treatment patrons at the café continued to enjoy their morning coffee and the café continued to do a brisk business firefighters maintained fire protection with a hose line at the ready just in case of any unforeseen danger As the immediate area around the car was cleared for a tow truck driver to remove the vehicle from the front of the café one male bystander in his 60s decided the inconvenience was too great walking behind the car and through the damaged café to get around the obstruction as firefighters and police tried unsuccessfully to tell him not to walk through the scene No other injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed just after 10.30am which includes footage of the moment the Nissan hit the front of the café Images: Northern Beaches AdvocateVideo: Nine News Elderly driver’s car plunge Car crashes into bus stop Car crash into creek at Dee Why Car launches into lagoon Jan 2, 2025 | , , A Warriewood distillery has shocked connoisseurs with its first whisky Hang 10 Distillery at Warriewood opened its doors to the public in May 2024 Run by husband and wife team Deon Rowe and Marine Raynard (main image the distillery has rapidly become a favourite with locals for their popular gin Mr Rowe said that crafting high-quality spirits from sustainable sources was the aim and that includes a whisky that has been maturing in an oak barrel for three years “We found a sustainable way to make alcohol with leftover bread from a bakery so it was very easy to play with recipes and make a product that’s ready to go “I enjoy whisky myself and it was a personal choice to make whisky Most distillery’s sell white spirits while they’re waiting for their brown spirits to age “The whisky was actually the first product we made I put that in a barrel because I knew it would have to age a long time We actually use the bread for the carbohydrates in the fermentation “It was a very specific loaf that we used it’s a dark-brown one that they [Berkelo] had with Khorasan which is an ancient grain I believe “The whisky has been aging for three years in an ex-bourbon barrel I was aiming to extract a lot of the vanilla and the sugars from the barrel the sweetness from the bourbon and the American oak I believe that’s definitely what’s come out in the last couple of years,” said Mr Rowe The resulting small batch whisky has been named ‘The Goofy Barrel’ after Hang 10 Distillery’s surfing theme Only one barrel was made because of limitations on time and resources when the couple first started the business there are only 180 bottles of The Goofy Barrel in existence The Northern Beaches Advocate has some experience in whisky tasting with a fondness for Tasmanian whiskies such as Hellyers Road Our taste tends to avoid Laphroaig as being overly peaty and favour whiskies with Speyside characteristics The Goofy Barrel sits well within our favourite profile We tried it neat and found it had a pleasant sweetness with solid earthy tones on the rocks or with a traditional mixer such as dry ginger ale we also brought in a secret shopper to sample The Goofy Barrel on a separate visit Our taster’s experience includes an extensive global whisky collection which reportedly cost ‘a small mortgage’ “I have drunk very fine whisky from around the world out of an industrial unit on the Northern Beaches They could take this whisky to Scotland and the Scots would say it’s a good whisky,” said the taster Mr Rowe said he will be reserving some cases for his private collection and fewer than 150 bottles remained at the launch of the whisky Mr Rowe plans to increase production of whisky as the economics of the distillery allow “I’d love to do one barrel each month but to be able to do that is really expensive and it’s a lot of time and effort to actually make that on our system “I’ve been very busy trying to get the permissions for this place and open up and manage the build So I haven’t been able to do a lot of production at the same time which is why there’s a fairly large gap between the first release and the next one but it took two and a half years of fighting to get the permissions and all the right things in place to open It was just two and a half years of massive struggle and we’re paying full rent the entire time with no income So it was a massive struggle and a massive relief to be able to open this place up in May and the products will speak for themselves,” said Mr Rowe Hang 10 Distillery is located at Unit 48 5 Ponderosa Parade (upper level of the complex) and is open to the public from 5.00pm to 9.00pm Thursday Editorial note: No inducements were sought or given for this review There is no relationship between the Northern Beaches Advocate and Hang 10 Distillery Northern Beaches Advocate purchased one bottle of The Goofy Barrel whisky at full price for the purpose of this review New distillery makes waves Chocolate done right No sandwich for you Under new management Jul 25, 2024 | , A vigilant mother has apprehended a man who was allegedly filming up her daughter’s skirt in a shopping centre A Northern Beaches mother and her 12-year-old daughter were shopping together at Warriewood Square Shopping Centre (main image) at Jacksons Road when the mother noticed a man loitering nearby The mother and daughter were browsing the book section at Kmart Warriewood on the last day of school holidays for the girl “He blatantly hovered around my daughter and I in an area that didn’t have a lot of traffic at the time I had noticed him and he just seemed to hover a little bit too long ‘What is this guy doing next to my daughter?’ and that’s the moment that I saw him slide his foot forward He slid his foot out away from his body towards my daughter’s body It was a split second of me thinking it was weird to looking down and seeing a little cube size camera attached to his shoe “I saw the camera and I very quickly said something along the lines of what do you think you’re doing?'” recounted the mother the man apparently attempted to apologise and leave the scene Aware he was potentially in possession of video of her under-age daughter I didn’t know if he was streaming it to the internet “There was no way this guy was walking away with footage of my daughter Then he started to walk away and I followed him but I was very firm that he wasn’t going anywhere,” said the mother With the mother raising the alarm and attracting the attention of bystanders “I alerted someone to get security and stayed next to him so he couldn’t go anywhere until security came I knew that I had to stand next to him until some authority figure came The police were really quick in responding and they obviously took it very seriously,” said the mother Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command arrived at Warriewood Square within 15 minutes of the mother’s call and after speaking with those involved and looking at evidence they took the 55-year-old man into custody He was taken to Manly Police Station where he was held while detectives commenced an investigation It is understood that the man’s wife and teenage child were in the shopping centre but were not with him at the time of the alleged incident The man’s Frenchs Forest home was searched where police allegedly found additional filmed material Returning to Manly Police Station where the man was being held officers charged him with 20 offences shortly before midnight on Monday (22 July) to face Manly Local Court the following day (Tuesday A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed the man had been arrested and charged to appear in court “Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command arrested a 55-year-old man at a shopping centre in Warriewood about 2.00pm Monday Police were called to the centre after concerns were raised about the man allegedly filming a child in a store The man was bail refused and appeared in Manly Local Court Tuesday 23 July 2024,” said the NSW Police spokesperson the man appeared before Magistrate Lisa Stapleton charged with one count of produce child abuse material with respect to the previous day’s incident at Warriewood The man also faced 16 charges of film persons private parts without consent He also faced a further three charges of possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit He was remanded in custody to appear before court again on Tuesday It is understood the matter is being further considered by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and further charges may yet be laid against the man The mother’s swift reaction has resulted in the apprehension of an alleged child predator but she played down the bravery of her actions “I think a lot of mums would have done the same thing,” she said The 55-year-old Frenchs Forest man has since been released on strict conditional bail He must not enter any place where children may be nor may he possess a dashcam or other device for the purpose of recording He must report daily to police and submit his devices for inspection Child abuse arrest at Newport Historical sexual assault charges Alleged paedophile arrested Charged with obscene exposure Child sex arrest at Mona Vale Child predators charged Attempted child abduction Child predator arrest Sex offender charged Police pursue pervert Teacher charged with sex offences Mona Vale child sex charges Tom (centre) & Jake (right) Trbojevic are locked in a bitter court battle are in a NSW Supreme Court skirmish with a developer over their thwarted off-the-plan purchases They had bought off-the-plan into the Mimosa project at Warriewood on the northern beaches MORE: Inside the slickest homes of the NRL’s biggest stars Manly NRL players Jake and Tom Trbojevic are in a NSW Supreme Court skirmish with a developer over their thwarted off-the-plan purchases The sales marketing by the Knowles Group began in 2020 for the residential development of the 43-lot three-storey Warriewood Rd site The Trbojevics and their fellow purchasers claim the Knowles Group has acted unreasonably in not proceeding to completion after its builder exited the project in 2022 The project’s completion sunset clause occurred in June 2023 with the NSW 2015 Conveyancing Act providing some remedy for purchasers after its expiry MORE: NRL legend’s ‘perfect’ home for sale The case in the civil court against the Melbourne-based J & G Knowles and Associates Pty Ltd as trustee for the Knowles Investment Unit Trust goes before Justice Elisabeth Peden for directions on September 6 Some 23 purchasers participated in failed mediation last year The Trbojevics’ parents were intent on buying a $1.795m townhouse “It has definitely 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Jul 11, 2024 | , North Narrabeen is at the centre of a youth crime spree gripping the Northern Beaches Local residents and businesses in North Narrabeen are dealing with a spate of criminal activities conducted by youths who are well-known to authorities Police are finding themselves powerless as they arrest the teens only to find them straight back out on the streets Concerns have been mounting over increasingly antisocial and criminal behaviour from local teens Recently a paramedic who was called to assist intoxicated teens at Cromer High School was assaulted A student at North Narrabeen High reportedly requires a daily escort to and from school after being seriously assaulted by other teens The teens have also become increasingly brazen in their criminal activities, with one recently arrested armed with a knife following a robbery attempt at Warriewood Square has reportedly been dealing with the youths’ antisocial behaviour for some time Some elderly residents have told the Northern Beaches Advocate they only shop at Warriewood Square before 3.00pm A few local parents have expressed concern for the safety of their children who visit Warriewood Square after school due to the possibility of encountering unruly youths The teens are reportedly using the bus service in an attempt to keep on the move and evade police, travelling between Warringah Mall, Dee Why, Narrabeen, Warriewood and even Mona Vale. Bus passengers have reported getting off as soon as the disorderly teens get on board ‘to avoid the drama’. Violence has also been reported at bus stops, with brawls breaking out and youths have been accused of stealing e-bikes and running a ‘chop shop’ A report on social media indicated the group of teens had been terrorising the local neighbourhood in the early hours of Tuesday morning (09 July) with one North Narrabeen resident confronted in his home after the teens had broken in around 2.15am The teens then moved on to the bike shop at Powderworks Road (image above) and attempted to break-in A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed they were apprehended by police who were already patrolling the area after reports of break-ins police were called to a home at The Crescent “Officers attached to the Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended the scene and were told two people had been seen inside the home but left empty-handed before police arrived police were called to a shop on Powderworks Road Attending police found the front door of the shop had been smashed “A 15-year-old boy was arrested nearby and taken to Manly Police Station He has been charged with two counts of aggravated break and enter with intent company — not steal “The boy faced a Children’s Court on Tuesday where he was refused bail to appear before a Children’s Court on Tuesday Despite one of the youths being remanded in custody disturbances were reported again yesterday (Wednesday 10 July) when police were called to a break-in at Rickard Road Teens were seen running along Garden Street soon afterwards Police are acting on incidents as they are reported but privately some officers have expressed dismay at the ‘light touch’ the youths get when dealt with by the justice system One of the teens involved in Tuesday’s break-ins was reportedly offered ‘rehab’ as an option instead of detention for a previous run in with the law and walked out of counselling without completing it A parent of a teen affiliated with the troublemakers said that although her son was not a ‘core member’ of the group She said that having spent many nights driving the streets looking for her son she despaired for some of the teens and wanted to help them the group of now 15-16 year old boys who were considered the worst offenders had little to no parental supervision She said their behavioural issues could at least partly be attributed to the impact of the COVID pandemic on their transition from primary school to high school when they were kept away from school at a critical time the antisocial and criminal behaviour of the group appears to be escalating causing fear among residents and increasing costs and insurance premiums for local businesses who are already struggling with the impact of the economic downturn If you witness any antisocial or criminal behaviour, please inform NSW Police by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Triple Zero (000) if it is an emergency If you have thoughts about this issue you would like to share with the Northern Beaches Advocate Fill in the form below and tell us about your experience Armed teen arrested at Aldi Delivery driver attacked Teen brawl at Narrabeen Unruly youths at Forestville Arrests after brawl at Manly Shop owner’s crime plea Mayhem at Mona Vale Arrest for Brookvale break-ins Teen crime spree Teen robbed at Collaroy Teen robbed at Warriewood Teens arrested for assault Police swoop on servo suspect Troublesome teen arrested Police nab teen vandals Teen assault at Mona Vale Arrest over Newport brawl Teens released on bail May 21, 2024 | , , has been dubbed ‘the other half’ of ‘rocket ship park’ more formally known previously as Warriewood Valley Playground is the hugely popular playground for young children at Callistemon Way The park, on both sides of Fern Creek, has now been named in honour of former Pittwater Mayor Lynne Czinner The new area of parkland has now been opened on the southern side of Fern Creek Narrabeen ward Councillor Ruth Robins (main image and above) visited the new park as it was opened mid last week. Working closely with the Warriewood Residents Association, Cr Robins has advocated for the improvement of facilities in the Warriewood Valley and it’s probably one of the last major open space areas happening in Warriewood For me it’s really special because it is named after Lynne Czinner the first President of the Warriewood Residents Association and she lived just up on the hill behind the park She was very passionate about this area,” said Cr Robins with connectivity to the bike paths within the Warriewood area For people living around the Warriewood Valley area the Plan of Management was about connecting it with bike tracks and this is a really big part of it,” said Cr Robins “The two halves complement each other beautifully ‘Rocket ship park’ is a huge favourite to so many families in this area The new side has more open space and will be used more by older kids and adults with plenty of flat open space,” said Cr Robins Accessed via a new footbridge over the creek the new park more than doubles the recreation space available at the site Construction works on the park began in December last year (image above) He told the Northern Beaches Advocate in December ‘we will do a top job’ and it appears they delivered Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins also attended the park last week with members of Lynne Czinner’s family (image below) to officially open the new area “By naming this green space after Lynne we honour her legacy May this space forever stand as a testament to her dedication “This project was fully funded by developer contributions providing a wonderful new open space for the community to enjoy now and into the future,” said Mayor Heins described his mother as being incredibly generous and doing anything for others “We are so proud and thankful to the Council for choosing to honour mum in this way Mum loved plants and nature and advocated for shared outdoor spaces We grew up in this area and it holds a special place in our hearts “Mum became a Councillor only to make a difference but I know she would be chuffed to be recognised for her years of tireless work on the Council I think she would cry with joy and be lost for words with the naming I want to say how humbled and honoured we are that this absolutely wonderful park carries her name and I hope it will be a place that creates special moments and memories for all of the lucky people who live here or come to visit,” said Mr Czinner Lynne Czinner (image below) was elected to the first Pittwater Council in 1992 She spent four consecutive terms as Deputy Mayor from 1998 to 2002 The park was officially opened last Wednesday and two of Ms Czinner’s three children — daughter Antonella Jun 24, 2024 | , An armed teen has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal from a supermarket at Warriewood Shortly before 7.30pm yesterday evening (Sunday NSW Police responded to a report of a person detained while allegedly attempting to steal from the Aldi supermarket at Warriewood Square at Jacksons Road Aldi staff had become suspicious at the behaviour of youths who had entered the store The youths are known to police and would presumably also be known to retail staff and was allegedly attempting to steal alcohol when caught by staff It was reported the boy was allegedly armed with a knife and staff had retreated and locked him inside the room Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command responded to Warriewood Square making their way inside to the Aldi supermarket Two other youths were seen leaving the shopping centre before police emerged with the 16-year-old boy in custody He was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station where he was charged with offences including possession of a knife in a public place He was released on conditional bail to appear at a Children’s Court in August A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed the boy had been arrested at the supermarket and subsequently charged officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command responded to reports of a male being detained at a supermarket on Jacksons Road “Upon arrival officers were informed that a 16-year-old boy had been located in the loading dock of the supermarket and was held by staff until the arrival of police There were no reports of any person being injured “The boy was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station where he was charged with custody of knife in public place and enter inclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse “He was granted conditional bail to appear at a children’s court on Tuesday 06 August 2024,” said the NSW Police spokesperson 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 Shop owner’s crime plea Dee Why servo robbery May 24, 2024 | , The Federal Government have delivered an election commitment for a community battery at Warriewood The new community battery was opened in the reserve at the corner of Honeyeater Grove and Blue Wren Way 24 May) by network energy provider Ausgrid With over half a megawatt (mW) of capacity the battery is directly connected to 156 homes in the immediate vicinity and can discharge at full capacity of 250 kilowatt (kW) for two hours The battery has been fully wrapped with a beautiful artwork called ‘Skylight’ by hearing impaired Indigenous Wonnarua Artist Daniel McDonald (main image who was present for the commissioning of the battery with Member for Mackellar Dr Sophie Scamps Labor candidate for Mackellar Paula Goodman and Ausgrid Group Executive for Distributed Services Rob Amphlett Lewis (main image right) was attending the launch of the battery representing Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen “I am delighted to be representing the Honourable Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Today, Labor is delivering on the promise we made during the Federal election “With the combined initiative of the Narrabeen and Dee Why Labor Branches we concluded that Warriewood was perfectly suited as the recipient of this battery and we worked out that more than 760 homes in this area have solar panels installed That’s a massive reduction of the carbon footprint from this community alone “The average solar home is saving around $1,660 per year and this community battery is only one of hundreds being delivered across Australia by the Albanese government Our beautiful home here on the Northern Beaches is going to be ahead of the game I’m so happy to be delivering a community battery and not a nuclear facility I want to personally thank the Minister for us to be including this on the Northern Beaches it was his initiative,” said Ms Goodman Member for Mackellar Dr Sophie Scamps (image above centre) welcomed the impact the battery would have in driving forward the transition to renewable energy “The opening of Warriewood community battery is a fantastic step forward in the solar power journey for the Mackellar community and will help deliver lower energy bills for nearby households Having solar panels reduces your electricity bill by hundreds of dollars each year “The installation of the battery will mean that households who already have solar will be able to use more of the power they generate and avoid the cost of installing their own battery “Excess electricity generated during the day will be stored locally instead of being fed back to the grid Local households can then draw upon this cheap energy store in the evening and other times of high electricity demand “These benefits flow not just to those with solar panels It means more solar panels and electric car chargers can be connected to the network without stressing the existing infrastructure “It also means a stronger grid and fewer solar exports and less investment in poles and wires because the solar power that is produced is used right here “It’s a win for the environment and a win for households battling cost of living increases Growing a network of community batteries will have a positive impact on wholesale solar electricity prices and this could eventually flow through to reduced retail prices “I welcome Ausgrid’s investment in this important infrastructure and congratulate the artist who has made a big box a really lovely feature in Honeyeater Reserve “If you need help navigating the process of putting solar on your house a group of my volunteers have set up an organisation Ausgrid Group Executive for Distributed Services Rob Amphlett Lewis (image above) said the large capacity battery was an important addition for the local energy network “This battery will soak up extra solar generated by the community with solar on their roof and store that energy for later in the day It really helps us manage some of the challenges that the changing energy system has those sorts of things can really be helped by the battery being here in the local community It’s effectively a shock absorber for some of the swift changes that are happening to the energy system and allows us to better manage the energy system in the local area “When combined with other batteries across the system system security and a greater opportunity for variable renewable energy to be included in our system at low-cost These really are a very efficient way of doing that,” said Mr Amphlett Lewis An Ausgrid spokesperson said the new battery would begin supplying benefits to the local community immediately but further direct benefits to households would be unlocked over time as energy retailers began to offer ‘storage as a service’ to the customers connected to the battery This is the second community battery to be installed on the Northern Beaches. The first on Australia’s east coast was installed by Ausgrid at Princess Mary Street Reserve For more information about community batteries visit the Ausgrid website Nov 16, 2024 | Public safety incidents are organised by suburb May 30, 2024 | , , , Construction of a new community centre at Warriewood has begun A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the new Warriewood Valley Community Centre was held yesterday morning (Wednesday attended by Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins (main image She was joined by representatives from the construction company Belmadar architect firm Terroir and the Warriewood Residents Association Located at 5 Jacksons Road, Warriewood, the previous community centre on the site, the Nelson Heather Centre, has been demolished. The area is the site of an old rubbish tip and subject to subsidence. Only recently a teenage boy fell into a sinkhole that opened up on an adjacent field Speaking to the Northern Beaches Advocate last November when construction was given the go ahead Warriewood Residents Association (WRA) President Chris Hornsby (image above) said the existing building could no longer be maintained without major remediation works “The [current] building is sinking because it’s built partly on a tip it had a tiled roof and they took that off when it started to sink and put a tin roof on to lighten the load In one room the floor is cracked right across the middle and it’s dangerous,” said Mr Hornsby joined Mayor Heins to turn the first sod of soil (image above R-L) marking the official commencement of construction of the new building Mayor Heins said the new community centre would better serve the Warriewood community’s future needs and would be more environmentally friendly am delighted the construction phase has finally begun for what will be a truly wonderful facility that will cater for a wide range of community recreational and educational activities in the area “There has been a growing need for a multi-purpose centre like this to accommodate the expanding local community I look forward to seeing this beautiful and sustainable new space come to fruition,” said Mayor Heins Sydney-based construction company Belmadar Pty Ltd was awarded the contract to build the new community centre Completion of the Warriewood Valley Community Centre (image above, artist impression) is expected in late 2025, weather permitting. For further details, visit the Northern Beaches Council website Images: Northern Beaches Council (Karen Watson) Community Centre moves forward Warriewood community centre Sinkhole swallows teen we are exploring the history of Warriewood Wetlands Warriewood Wetlands is the largest remaining low-lying freshwater sand plain ecosystem in the northern Sydney area The wetlands contain several rare and endangered ecological communities and plays a vital role in flood mitigation nutrient recycling and filtering sediments It is likely that First Nations people would have occupied the margins of the Warriewood Wetlands on ground that was sufficiently elevated above the wetlands to provide a dry campsite The wetlands may have provided many food resources such as waterbirds any occupation middens are unlikely to have survived the impact of very intensive rural development in the Warriewood Valley was granted 350 acres at Warriewood and by 1829 had established Cabbage Tree Hill farm named after the Cabbage-Tree Palms (Livistona Australia) growing on the property The earliest map of Warriewood Wetlands is shown as “Narrabeen Swamp” which runs from the northern shore of Narrabeen Lagoon to the north-west marked with a sedge symbol on the map No land was granted in the swamp area at the time of the creation of the map however there are land grants to the west Edward Augustus Macpherson named his farm “Wharriewood” He was of Scottish descent and “Wharrie” is a family Gaelic middle name meaning “Noble” His father was Joseph Wharrie MacPherson Snr and his younger brothers were Joseph Wharrie Macpherson Jnr. and Septimus Wharrie MacPherson new settlers came to Warriewood including several families from former Yugoslavia The area expanded as a farming district and was known as Glass City because the valley was covered with approximately 3,500 glasshouses Production reached its peak between 1947 and 1954 but as the 1960s came market gardening declined and some land was redeployed for nursery production was zoned as a rural area until 1991 when the State Government permitted subdivision the rural character of Warriewood began to change as the valley became a residential suburb the New South Wales Government agreed to let developers build a shopping centre on part of the site under the condition that Warringah Council would purchase the remainder of the site for retention as a natural area Dispute over what constituted a fair price for the area continued until 1996 when following an 18 year-long battle by conservationists the matter was resolved in an out of court settlement which resulted in the purchase of the land by Pittwater Council for $4.5 million Warriewood Wetlands is now a popular family walk about 2.4 kilometres long It is a fantastic public green space as well as a rare example of a wetland ecological community in the middle of a large city with long boardwalks over the wetland areas there are over 80 species of birds and other animals such as lizards and frogs to experience Connect with nature and discover the plants, animals and history of Warriewood Wetlands on our new self-guided walk Scan the nine QR codes along the 2.4km walkway to learn about the distinct vegetation and habitat types that make up the largest remaining sand plain wetland in northern Sydney Warriewood Wetlands covers 26 hectares and supports several endangered ecological plant communities and critically endangered animal species Bird watchers will delight in the chance to see over 150 bird types including the endangered Regent Honeyeater Explore the natural beauty in a non-invasive way along the boardwalk and look for ducks and swamp hens amongst the reeds Listen for the chorus of the wetlands in this important frog habitat which is the only bat species in Australia to capture fish for food Notice distinct changes in vegetation including casuarina and swamp mahogany forests check out water-sensitive urban designs which mimic the wetland’s natural capacity to filter and cleanse water Northern Beaches Council owns and manages this freshwater wetland system the wetlands have been transformed from a weed-infested swamp to the beautiful and functional wetland you see today The wetlands form part of an important wildlife corridor running from Ku-ring-gai National Park via Ingleside Escarpment natural setting to cultivate feelings of connection to and respect for nature The Warriewood Wetlands self-guided walk can be accessed from Katoa Close May 25, 2024 | , A couple have been taken to hospital after their car hit a tree and rolled at Warriewood emergency services received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls reporting that a car had rolled over with two occupants inside at Macpherson Street A bystander told the Northern Beaches Advocate the white 2016 Mazda 6 had crossed onto the wrong side of the road before hitting a large tree The car was reportedly travelling at moderate speed with the force of the impact gouging the tree deploying the airbags and ripping the front driver side tyre off the vehicle (image above) before the vehicle then rolled onto its roof pulling the 70-year-old male driver and 70-year-old female front seat passenger from the upturned car Both occupants complained of chest pain from seat belt restraints as a result of the significant impact to the driver side of the vehicle Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command closed Macpherson Street to traffic just after midday Police and firefighters from Narrabeen Station provided first aid treatment to the couple before paramedics arrived on scene The driver said he could not recall the incident NSW Ambulance Intensive Care Paramedics arrived just after midday and assessed the pair The woman said she had soreness in her chest The man was treated while sitting kerbside for abrasions to his head and mouth They were taken together to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition just after 12.45pm Firefighters remained in attendance to assist a tow truck right the vehicle and clear up debris and a minor fluid spill with absorbent material (image below) The car was then removed and NSW Police reopened Macpherson Street just before 1.30pm Police were observed conducting inquiries at the scene into the cause of the incident but it is thought the man may have experienced a medical episode Car rollover at Warriewood Dangerous driveway descent Rollover at Warriewood Car rollover at Cromer Car flip at Kimbriki tip Rollover at Bilgola Plateau Car rollover at Belrose Car rolls down embankment Car plunge at Forestville Lucky escape at Newport Car rolls at Church Point Matt Pecar with a delivery of tomatoes for the markets 1950s The Market Gardeners of Warriewood Valley were part of a cosmopolitan community which not only enriched the area economically but also culturally and socially From the late 1920s migrants from Italy and former Yugoslavia began arriving in the Warriewood Valley to become part of the developing tomato farming industry The area expanded as a farming district and was known as ‘Glass City’ due to the valley being covered with approximately 3,500 glasshouses during the peak of production between 1947 and 1954 From the 1960s market gardening declined as produce shipped from other states became cheaper Today some of the street names in the Warriewood Valley are tributes to the varieties of tomatoes which once grew on the same land To hear more about this fascinating era, join the Local History team on Harmony Day (Tuesday 21 March) for a special talk at Mona Vale Library from 10-11am. 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Upgraded outdoor facilities at Warriewood Surf Life Saving Club In partnership with the NSW Government and Warriewood Surf Life Saving Club Council has upgraded the outdoor facilities at the club improving the area for both the club and community to use which took place over five months include: a new outdoor shower platform and wash down area for club rescue equipment realigned external stairs on the western façade new recessed bin storage enclosure under the stairs improved accessibility to the lifeguards room and boat storage  improvements to the adjoining access road and retaining wall The works for the almost 900 strong club were essential to make the facility’s outdoor area more functional and fit for purpose whilst improving safety and accessibility in and around the building.  The project will complement the building upgrade works planned for the club’s interior which will also be funded by the NSW Government in partnership with Warriewood Surf Club and Northern Beaches Council President John Dulieu of the club said the much-needed works will ensure the longevity of the club to provide emergency services to the community “This project has not only benefitted the members of our club but members of the public regional groups and the entire community.  Ensuring our Clubhouse surrounds are safe and accessible is vital to community inclusion and increasing participation opportunities for all.” Warriewood Beach is patrolled from September to April every year by both Council and volunteer life savers Last season club volunteers conducted over 5,750 patrol hours alone.  This project was proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Warriewood Surf Club and Northern Beaches Council Nov 3, 2023 | , , , The Warriewood Valley Community Centre has moved one step closer to construction The new Warriewood Valley Community Centre will replace the ageing Nelson Heather Centre at 5 Jacksons Road Although the original plan was to build a new and separate community centre in addition to the Nelson Heather Centre Warriewood Residents Association (WRA) President Chris Hornsby (image below) said the existing building could no longer be maintained without major remediation works “The [current] building is sinking because it’s built partly on a tip and it’s dangerous,” said Mr Hornsby The existing Nelson Heather Centre is currently being decommissioned and will be demolished in preparation for the new community centre to be built in its place Plans for the new Warriewood Valley Community Centre (image above) were first put on public display in September 2020 Construction of the building was expected to begin this month Narrabeen ward Councillor Ruth Robins (image above) said the project had been endangered by recent cost escalations in the construction industry “They’ve had to take the ‘gold plating’ out over the last 12 months but it’s obviously still going to be fully functional “One of the features it has is a resilience centre and the evacuation control committee can work from here too to think ahead and the importance of those inclusions,” said Cr Robins Vice President and Secretary of the WRA Kay Millar (image above) said the residents association had contributed to the final design of the new building “Our suggestions have largely been taken on board some of them were left hanging but the good news is that a lot of those contributions we made were resolved [into the final design] “There’s $10.5m set aside in the current budget with Northern Beaches Council to build this facility but Ruth has been labouring as a Councillor to get some resolution to a long delay that’s gone on for more than 20 years,” said Ms Millar WRA Treasurer Julia Hornsby (image above) said that moving into the construction phase of the process was the result of a lot of work and consultation with Council over a long period “The WRA have persevered in a non-confrontational way to work with various General Managers and Councillors The WRA just plugs away in the background and writes letters responds to feedback and has kept up the communication “This is a very good news story because we have a document now that is signed off Ruth has taken up the mantle and the Council has been good Rory Amon [Pittwater MP] has done a lot too,” said Ms Hornsby Last week’s meeting (Tuesday, 24 October) of Northern Beaches Council ratified a decision on a preferred bidder for the construction. The decision on awarding the contract to Sydney-based construction firm Belmadar Pty Ltd was made in a closed door session of Council for consideration of commercially sensitive information Construction of the new Warriewood Valley Community Centre is expected to commence from April 2024 A deadline for completion has not yet been set Feb 28, 2022 | , Note: 8.00pm article update with corrections and new information A man has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after a stabbing at Warriewood NSW Police were called to a report of a domestic argument at a home at Warriewood Road Seven police vehicles were dispatched to the incident they found a 78-year-old man suffering serious stab wounds They also found a woman in her 60s suffering minor stab wounds and a woman in her 30s with a self-inflicted stab wound Four NSW Ambulance crews responded to the scene including Intensive Care Paramedics and a NSW Ambulance Inspector The CareFlight Rescue Helicopter was tasked from Westmead landing at Kitchener Park at Pittwater Road The elderly man was found staggering from his home covered in blood by neighbours understood to be the man’s grand-daughter then emerged from the home and attacked the man at the neighbours house in what was described as a ‘rampage’ At this point the neighbours managed to wrestle the woman to the ground and disarm her The woman in her 30s was treated at the scene for what a NSW Ambulance spokesperson reported to be self-inflicted injuries NSW Police confirmed the woman was known to the injured man with paper bags covering her hands to preserve forensic evidence to a waiting NSW Ambulance and taken to Northern Beaches Hospital under police escort in a stable condition for further assessment and treatment The seriously injured man was taken by NSW Ambulance Intensive Care Paramedics to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition The ambulance met the CareFlight helicopter a short distance away at Kitchener Park where the specialist trauma team joined the ambulance for a medical escort to hospital by road the injured woman in her 60s suffered ‘minor and superficial’ stab wounds to her limbs She was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition NSW Police have established a crime scene and are conducting further inquiries into the incident. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Dec 12, 2023 | , , The popular ‘rocket ship park’ at Warriewood is getting a major upgrade and expansion Officially known as Lynne Czinner Park after the former Pittwater Mayor, who passed away in September 2020 is popular with families of young children and is known locally by the name ‘rocket ship park’ based on the play equipment after the acquisition of additional land on the other side of Fern Creek (image above) by Northern Beaches Council along with the existing park north of the creek was renamed in consultation with the community from Fern Creek Reserve to Lynne Czinner Park after the environmental trailblazer and former Mayor of Pittwater Lynne Czinner was elected to the first Pittwater Council in 1992 Cr Czinner resided in the area near Fern Creek The pedestrian bridge connecting the northern and southern side of the park was recently completed but will remain closed while the other works are undertaken Construction of the new section of park is fully funded by developer contributions from housing developments in the surrounding area A Plan of Management for Lynne Czinner Park which sets out how the land is intended to be used was adopted by Northern Beaches Council in March 2022 Council announced that work on the new area of park commenced last week and is expected to be completed in April 2024 Images: Northern Beaches Council (artist impressions) 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) Jul 3, 2023 | , CareFlight was called for a man who was injured in a fall at Warriewood Just after 10.30am yesterday morning (Sunday the CareFlight Rescue Helicopter and four NSW Ambulance crews including Intensive Care Paramedics and NSW Ambulance Inspector Christine Ashman responded to a report of a 73-year-old man injured as a result of a serious fall at a residential property at Warriewood The first NSW Ambulance crews arrived at the home at Waterside Grove landing on a hard surface and receiving numerous injuries It is not clear if the man had been climbing a ladder when he fell but it is understood he may have struck his head and paramedics found him in an unconscious state The CareFlight Rescue Helicopter arrived overhead just after 10.45am with a critical care team on board assessing a park at nearby Parkland Way as a landing site before determining it was not safe to put down in the tight space The CareFlight helicopter set down instead at Pittwater Rugby Park playing fields at Walsh Street and officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command conveyed the medical team to the incident location The CareFlight specialist doctor and critical care paramedic assessed the man’s condition and decided he needed to be placed into an induced coma With the man’s wife anxiously watching on the CareFlight doctor and paramedics stabilised the man’s condition which in addition to placing him in an induced coma included precautions for potential pelvic and spinal injuries The man was transferred into an Intensive Care ambulance with the CareFlight medical team on board he was taken by road to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition just before 11.30am CareFlight is an aeromedical charity with a mission to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community. 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If you can support their life-saving work, please donate now Mar 9, 2024 | , A man has crawled out of his overturned ute at Warriewood emergency services responded to a report of a Toyota Hilux rolled over at Macpherson Street Nearby residents came out of their homes after hearing a loud crash and found a white 1995 Toyota Hilux utility on its roof One resident said the male driver still had his foot on the accelerator immediately after the incident and another said that they could see smoke coming from the overturned vehicle The badly shaken man was assisted from the overturned vehicle which in turn was pushed into a parked LDV utility damaging the rear tray of the late model vehicle that is currently for sale (image below) including NSW Ambulance Inspector Christian Holmes Firefighters assisted the shaken driver and sole occupant of the utility and ensured he was not in immediate need of first aid assistance who was disoriented after the collision but did not appear to have any physical injuries He was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition for further tests and observation just after 7.00pm Macpherson Street was closed by NSW Police until the overturned vehicle was righted by a tow truck and removed from the scene shortly before 7.30pm who was celebrating his birthday in the city was contacted as a courtesy by the Northern Beaches Advocate via the for sale sign on the window and given the bad news of the damage to his vehicle Jun 10, 2023 | , Police are hunting for four assailants who allegedly robbed a teen at Warriewood Square officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command responded to a report two teenage boys had allegedly been robbed in a car park at Warriewood Square Shopping Centre at Jacksons Road A NSW Police spokesperson said the officers were told two boys were approached by four male youths who allegedly threatened the boys before assaulting the younger boy and stealing his clothing Police allege the 14-year-old boy was assaulted punched in the face several times suffering minor facial injuries before his sports shoes and hoodie were forcibly taken from him by the four males A large section of the shopping centre’s undercover car park was observed cordoned off with police barrier tape (image above) Police have released descriptions of four males who may be able to assist with inquiries One of the four is believed to have long brown curly hair Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Dee Why Police Station on 02 9971 3399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 from born-and-bred surfers to thrill-seeking backpackers and bikini-clad glam-squads It’s impossible to escape the tourists at some of the area’s most famous destinations But in between the tourist traps are the quiet achievers; suburbs loved by locals that fly under the radar compared to their star-studded neighbours Warriewood is one such neighbourhood About 25 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD between North Narrabeen and Mona Vale Warriewood has been quietly going about its business building a reputation as a family-friendly place with parks a beautiful beach and newly renovated Warriewood Square shopping centre More affordable real estate than its fancier beach buddies The Dictionary of Sydney records that the northern beaches was once dotted with lagoons and swamps including Narrabeen Creek flowing through the middle of Warriewood and Mullet Creek at the suburb’s southern boundary there were so many glasshouses that the suburb was known as Glass City Nurseries slowly replaced fruit and vegetable growing until the 1990s “When I went to school, all along Warriewood Road was farmland,” says Marco Cimino, an agent at LJ Hooker Mona Vale “It’s only in the past 18 years that it’s really started to change.” Properties range from chic new builds along the coastline to established homes new apartments and contemporary townhouses or homes in master-planned estates A typical two-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms and two car spaces costs about $750,000,” he says “Townhouses range fromabout $1 million to $1.1 million Houses can go from $1.35 million to $1.6 million Cimino says investors and young families are the main buyer groups He has also noticed house hunters from the north shore and West Pennant Hills joining local upgraders “Some like the leafy aspect; it reminds them of the area they’ve come from.” Anthony Marchese moved to Warriewood in 2007 after North Manly became too hectic for his young family “That was before a lot of the construction,” he says running tracks and easy access to shopping and schools which ticks all the boxes for young families.” He has already upgraded once within the suburb and wouldn’t mind moving even closer to the beach “It’s pretty hard to find another suburb we’d want to move to.” 26 Shearwater Drive This two-storey home on 312 square metres has bright multiple decks and a nature reserve across the road Expressions of interest close May 3, with LJ Hooker Mona Vale seeking offers of about $1.5 million 109/5 Mallard Lane This north-facing apartment in the Oceanvale complex will appeal to downsizers and young families Stone Real Estate Mona Vale have set a price guide of $950,000 to $1 million. 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Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience The deployment of community batteries rolls on in New South Wales with network operators Endeavour Energy and Ausgrid both launching new energy storage systems on their networks Two new community battery installations with a combined total of 980 kWh capacity have been launched in the New South Wales (NSW) coastal towns of Kiama and Warriewood including rental properties and apartments without solar a place to source renewable energy generated by local rooftop solar systems The Kiama Community Battery is the third and largest community battery on Endeavour’s network offering 445 kWh of storage capacity to residents who can access clean energy stored from neighbourhood rooftop solar Endeavour General Manager Colin Crisafulli said the Kiama Downs community battery will provide both financial and sustainability wins for their customers “Customers with household solar are expected to see energy costs reductions of up to $270 per year, while customers without solar will see reduced energy costs of up to $180 per year, and by improving the efficiency of the network customers across our entire region will see lower costs,” he said Origin Energy will provide the platform for customers to access the community battery and will also orchestrate the energy stored in the battery including dispatch to the wholesale market Ausgrid has powered up its fourth community battery to be deployed as part of the federal government’s $200 million Community Batteries for Household Solar program The launch of the 535 kWh community battery comes just days after Ausgrid unveiled a 250 kW / 535 kWh battery energy storage system in the Sydney suburb of North Epping In addition to the Warriewood Community Battery Ausgrid is working with Northern Beaches Council to install a 100 kW rooftop solar system on the new Warriewood Community Centre Member for Mackellar Sophie Scamps said the community battery means more solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) chargers can be connected to the network without stressing the existing infrastructure “It also means a stronger grid and fewer solar exports Ausgrid Group Executive Distributed Services Rob Amphlett Lewis said community batteries are visible signs of the energy transition “We know around 280,000 of our 1.8 million customers already have solar panels on their rooftops with another 180,000 more expected to be installed by 2030,” he said we could deliver more than 1.2 GW of storage across our network leading to increased electricity system security and reliability for our customers.” More articles from Ev Foley Please be mindful of our community standards and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy By subscribing to our newsletter you’ll be eligible for a 10% discount on magazine subscriptions Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" pv magazine Australia offers bi-weekly updates of the latest photovoltaics news We also offer comprehensive global coverage of the most important solar markets worldwide up to date information delivered straight to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. 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