Artarmon Bowling Clubhouse - telling its stories
Our renovated site is opening
Originally built in 1957, the site served for decades as a vibrant hub of post-war social life. Following Council’s acquisition of the site in 2016 and its subsequent local heritage listing, the building has undergone a meticulous adaptive reuse refurbishment, breathing new life into the historic structure while retaining its unique character.
We're holding an opening event on Saturday 21 March from 10am -1pm and you're invited to bring the whole family for a BBQ, coffee and games.
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| Come and view this panel example onsite at the opening event, drop-in session or anytime until 12 April. |
Showcasing heritage and history
Council commissioned a Heritage Interpretation Strategy to comprehensively research the site's stories and suggest ways of displaying them within the building and surrounding parklands. The strategy proposes:
Consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders
We'll be working with the Aboriginal Heritage Office to plan this. If you'd like us to talk with you, please contact Lindy Riese, Engagement Team Leader on 9777 1000 or lindy.riese@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
Your stories and onsite display ideas
We'd like to know what information is important to you, hear your local stories and help decide the best ways to display the heritage and history onsite.
The heritage panel below describes the colourful history of the Artarmon Bowling Club. Come and see the panel at the opening event, drop-in session or anytime throughout the engagement period, until 12 April, and share your thoughts.
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How to get involved
Provide your feedback either:
- Online: Fill in the online form below, add a display idea, provide a story
- Email: email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au Attn Christine Waygood, Facility and Program Team Leader
- Post: Writing to Willoughby City Council, PO Box 57, Chatswood 2067, Attn Christine Waygood: Facility and Program Team Leader
Comments close Monday 13 April 2026.
Or drop-in:
Opening event on Saturday 21 March 10am - 1pm
Enjoy the BBQ, have a coffee or treat yourself at the local school cake stall. Children can dive into a range of outdoor games while adults explore the heritage features of the reimagined space.
Community session on Saturday 28 March 10am - 1pm
Come and talk with staff about this project onsite at the new community facility. Take a look at some display ideas.
What happens next
Once this engagement has closed, all input will be reviewed, collated into an engagement outcome report which will posted on this page. Everyone who provided comment will receive an email letting them know when the report has been posted.
Your privacy
Willoughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants completing this form very seriously. By making a comment or submission, you are consenting to that information being used or reproduced anonymously in Council's strategic documents and reports. All personal details and identifiers will be redacted. For further information regarding your privacy and how we will use your information, please refer to Council's Privacy Management Plan.
