258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge - Update on Development of Rear Portion of the building

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Consultation has concluded

Council invites local residents to 'have your say' on concept plans for the next stage of development of the Northbridge Community Library building, located at 258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge.

The plans relate to the conversion of the rear portion of the building for commercial after school activities including tutoring, recreation, arts and craft with retention of the current art studio. The current use of the front portion of the building as a community library and meeting room are unaffected.

The site is located within a residential neighborhood with limited on street parking and narrow side streets. It is important that any future use of the site preserves the residential character and amenity of the area.

Northbridge is serviced by a number of Council provided multipurpose community facilities that are not presently being utilised to their full capacity. Please refer to the "Map of Community Facilities and Schools" for a full list nearby Community facilities.

We invite you to Have Your Say by:

  • Have Your Say - please fill in the survey form below
  • Site visit and information session

Find out more

  • Download the Council Report and draft concept plans (Document Library)
  • View the street view using google maps (information links)
  • View the photos of street parking
  • View the map of Council Community facilities and schools within a 2.5km radius of Northbridge

To find out more, we encourage you to attend this drop-in community information session. There is no need to RSVP; just turn up.

Northbridge Library (258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge)
DATE: 21 February 2017
TIME: 11am - 12pm

This session provides you with an opportunity to raise any questions you may have about the concept plans with Council staff.

Residents and property owners can provide feedback to Council up until Friday 10 March 2017.

Background

In 2007 Council took possession of the 258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge building for the relocation of the Northbridge Library. The Northbridge Library has been operating since 2010.

The mezzanine area of the rear section of the building has been utilised as an artist’s studio, and has been made available on a short-term hire arrangement since early 2014. The lower portion of the rear section of the building has remained vacant since it was purchased in 2007.

A Development Application was submitted in December 2007 for use of the rear section of the building as a medical practice. The application was later withdrawn in response to a number of submissions highlighting concerns regarding parking issues that the proposal would create.

Council considered a report in August 2016 in relation to the Northbridge Property Plan and resolved to develop designs and seek feedback from the community in regard to use of the property with a particular focus on after school activities.

What happens next?

Your feedback is important and will be incorporated into a report to Council, forming the basis of decision making on the future development of 258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge.

Residents affected by the changes will receive a letter with information about the changes.

Submissions close on 10 March 2017. The final outcomes of the will be documented here. This will include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.

Council invites local residents to 'have your say' on concept plans for the next stage of development of the Northbridge Community Library building, located at 258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge.

The plans relate to the conversion of the rear portion of the building for commercial after school activities including tutoring, recreation, arts and craft with retention of the current art studio. The current use of the front portion of the building as a community library and meeting room are unaffected.

The site is located within a residential neighborhood with limited on street parking and narrow side streets. It is important that any future use of the site preserves the residential character and amenity of the area.

Northbridge is serviced by a number of Council provided multipurpose community facilities that are not presently being utilised to their full capacity. Please refer to the "Map of Community Facilities and Schools" for a full list nearby Community facilities.

We invite you to Have Your Say by:

  • Have Your Say - please fill in the survey form below
  • Site visit and information session

Find out more

  • Download the Council Report and draft concept plans (Document Library)
  • View the street view using google maps (information links)
  • View the photos of street parking
  • View the map of Council Community facilities and schools within a 2.5km radius of Northbridge

To find out more, we encourage you to attend this drop-in community information session. There is no need to RSVP; just turn up.

Northbridge Library (258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge)
DATE: 21 February 2017
TIME: 11am - 12pm

This session provides you with an opportunity to raise any questions you may have about the concept plans with Council staff.

Residents and property owners can provide feedback to Council up until Friday 10 March 2017.

Background

In 2007 Council took possession of the 258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge building for the relocation of the Northbridge Library. The Northbridge Library has been operating since 2010.

The mezzanine area of the rear section of the building has been utilised as an artist’s studio, and has been made available on a short-term hire arrangement since early 2014. The lower portion of the rear section of the building has remained vacant since it was purchased in 2007.

A Development Application was submitted in December 2007 for use of the rear section of the building as a medical practice. The application was later withdrawn in response to a number of submissions highlighting concerns regarding parking issues that the proposal would create.

Council considered a report in August 2016 in relation to the Northbridge Property Plan and resolved to develop designs and seek feedback from the community in regard to use of the property with a particular focus on after school activities.

What happens next?

Your feedback is important and will be incorporated into a report to Council, forming the basis of decision making on the future development of 258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge.

Residents affected by the changes will receive a letter with information about the changes.

Submissions close on 10 March 2017. The final outcomes of the will be documented here. This will include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.

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Council Community Building Facilities surrounding the Northbridge area

about 7 years

The map below shows a list of Council facilities including library's and community centres within a 2.5 km radius of the 258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge building.

Willoughby City Council providers a number of community facilities surrounding the Northbridge area which provide a range of community services:

  • Northbridge Library - community library, meeting rooms, community groups meeting space
  • Artist Studio - residental artist studio
  • Warners Park Centre - general community hire, before and after child care, bush care
  • Artarmon Library - community library, meeting rooms, community groups meeting space
  • 139 Artarmon Hall - Exercise classes and community general hire
  • Bales Park Pavilion - general community hire 
  • Willoughby Park Art & Recreation Centre - offering a variety of art and recreational activities for adults and children
  • Willoughby Men’s Shed
  • Naremburn Library - community library, meeting rooms, community groups meeting space
  • Former Northbridge Bowling Club - 
  • Artarmon Bowling Club

Use the mapping tool below to view the community facilities surrounding Northbridge.

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Schools and Childcare Centre's close to Northbridge

about 7 years

The map below shows a list of Schools and Childcare Centre's within a 2.5km radius of Northbridge. This list does not include private child care centres. 

  • 258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge
  • Northbridge Public School
  • Shore Preparatory School's Early Learning Centre
  • Artarmon Public School
  • Naremburn School
  • Willoughby Public School
  • Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School

Use the mapping tool below to view the schools surrounding Northbridge.


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