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• 560m of road resheeting in Church Point
• 1,121m of road resheeting in Mona Vale
• Kerb and gutter renewal projects in Mona Vale
• Footpath renewal at Pittwater Road Mona Vale
• New kerb and gutter on McCarrs Creek Road, Church Point
• Pedestrian access improvements on Coronation Street, Mona Vale
• Raised pedestrian crossing at Park and Keenan Streets, Mona Vale
• A new performance space at Mona Vale Public School
• Resurfacing Church Point Reserve car park and improving the parking layout
• Artist panel in the new Mona Vale Surf Club
• Public art installation at Robert Dunn Reserve, Mona Vale (planning)
• Planning for new footpaths in Annam Road and Pittwater Roads in Bayview
• Landscape upgrades at Mona Vale Beach
• Seawall works at Bayview
• Planning for renewal of Mona Vale rockpool(planning)
• Landscape and paving improvements at Church Point commercial centre

The resurfacing of Church Point Reserve car park has not taken place as of July 22nd, 2023, and has not appeared in the list for 2023/24 projects. 

The Landscape and paving improvements at Church Point commercial centre have been relisted in the 2023/24 projects.

The Draft Operational Plan and Budget 2023/24 - specific projects listed for this area are:

Bayview, Church Point, Scotland Island, Mona Vale and western foreshores:

• 514m of road resheeting in Mona Vale
• Kerb and gutter renewal works in Mona Vale
• New roundabout at Mona Street, Mona Vale
• New raised pedestrian crossing at Darley Street, Mona Vale
• Road and drainage improvements at Scotland Island
• Design for expansion of Church Point Commuter Wharf
• Improve drainage and seal car park at McCarrs Creek Road, Church Point
• Upgrade of Mona Vale rockpool
• Basketball half court at Flying Fox Park
• Bayview seawall works and widening of path
• Boat ramp and dingy/kayak storage upgrades at Church Point Reserve
• McCarrs Creek seawall renewal, Church Point
• Seawall renewal at Thomas Stephens Reserve
• Landscape and paving improvements at Church Point commercial centre
• Commencement of public amenities works at Rowland Reserve, Bayview
• Mona Vale Stormwater Outlet Upgrade Drainage Design
• Minkara Road Catchment Analysis and Feasibility Investigation, Bayview.

The Seawall renewal at Thomas Stephens Reserve was also listed in the Budget for 2020-2021. 

The Church Point Commuter Wharf Feasibility Study was commissioned and sought feedback in September 2022. The design then on display stated;

Aerial view of the assessed options. Image: NBC

The 2a Option was estimate costed at $816,250.00 in the Study. The Study also gave some estimates for additional car parking that would be required to support adding additional berths.

It's also worth noting that at the Council Meeting held on August 23rd 2022 the scope of the proposed review of the Church Point Parking Demand Strategy and the broader area that is required to ensure that the review covers all points raised in the original Resolution 322/21 from the Notice of Motion No 42/2021 - Church Point Parking Demand Management Strategy Review.

And:

• That local stakeholders are invited to participate in the development of the Terms of Reference for the review.
• That the proposed review would require funding of approximately $200,000. A budget bid for the funds will be prepared for the 2023/24 Financial Year.
• That the review process would likely take approximately 12 months to allow a thorough review of the parking occupancy and peak demand requirements given the various seasonal variations in demand.

However the Review, costed at 200k, has not been included in any official documentation for that Budget.

Other recent changes in the Church Point Commercial Precinct include some changes to the western facing side of the Pasadena building:

Photos taken July 22, 2023 

In February 2020 the owners of the Pasadena at Church Point submitted plans to extend the footprint of the building into Thomas Stephens Reserve. These plans were modified.

Council recommended approval to the Northern Beaches Planning Panel of the changes. which passed the same in May 2021. Council's assessment stated; 

'The application seeks consent for a modification of the original development consent A212/63 to allow for the consolidation of the three (3) retail tenancies into (2) two. An ancillary outdoor seating area with awning above is also proposed to the west of the building associated with the general store/deli and the existing keg store / bin area located to the east is proposed to be enclosed.

The application is being referred to the NBLPP as a total of 75 unique submissions have been received (65 in objection 10 in support). The issues raised in the objections relate to concerns about the intensification of use, existing use rights, parking, operational issues and impacts on the public domain [of] the Thomas Stephen Reserve and access to the foreshore. The comments raised in support refer to the general improvement of the area and the enhanced service to the community.

There is no additional floor space proposed and subject to conditions to ensure that the tenancies operate in accordance with the definition of a Neighbourhood Shop there is no intensification of use and the proposal is substantially the same as the original consent. Conditions are also included in the recommendation to ensure that there is no commercial kitchen, no cooking (only food preparation and heating) a restriction in the hours of operation of the retail tenancies and outdoor seating area and standard noise conditions.

The external alterations are minor and there is no impact on the heritage significance of the area.

The proposal will help activate the adjoining reserve and will not unreasonably impact on access to the reserve or the foreshore. As there is no additional floor space or change of use there is no need for additional parking.

In summary, the Panel can be satisfied that the proposal generally complies with the relevant controls contained with the Pittwater LEP and DCP. No objections have been raised from internal experts, subject to conditions. On balance, the proposal is recommended for approval having considered the relevant issues as part the assessment of the plans submitted.''

NBPP - 

Condition 18 OUTDOOR SEATING TO THE SHOP to read as follows

(a) Seating shall be limited to fifteen (15) persons.

(b) There shall be no table service.

(c) The outdoor seating area shall not be licensed.

(c) The operating hours of the ancillary outdoor seating area shall be limited to between 6.30am and 8.30pm Sunday to Thursday, 6.30am to 9.30pm Friday to Saturday.

Condition 24 FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT to read as follows

No food preparation equipment may be used within the retail tenancies that has:

(i) a total maximum electrical power input exceeding 8 kW; or

(ii) a total gas power input exceeding 29 MJ/h; or

The total maximum power input to more than one apparatus must not exceed—

(i) 0.5 kW electrical power; or

(ii) 1.8 MJ gas,

Reason: To restrict equipment used on the premises that would facilitate cooking.

September 2020

June 23, 2018

September 16, 2015 + below taken same date:

August 8, 2014 - The  Gone Fishing Gallery was housed in the former Pasadena restaurant since December 4th 2010. Visit: Artist's Spring; The Gone Fishing Art Gallery - September 2011

December 2012

CHURCH   POINT   IN   1904.  

Church Point, c. 31/12/1908, from State Records NSW pictures, Item No.: FL13009

Geoffrey Myers. Church Point [Boatshed, Pittwater, NSW] 1945. Watercolour, titled, dated “10.11.45” and signed lower left to right, 26.7 x 36.7cm. Slight tears to right edge.  Item #CL183-125 Price (AUD): $880.00   from: https://www.joseflebovicgallery.com/pages/books/CL183-125/geoffrey-myers/church-point-boatshed-pittwater-nsw 

Jack Moran: ''Some of my Grandfathers Images of Pittwater, Bayview, Scotland Island and Church Point. Mid 1940s I think. Our family now runs a charter company operating out of Palm Beach. I might post some more images I find on our Instagram. So if you're interested feel free to give it a follow!'' at:  https://www.instagram.com/taylormadeescapes/ - Taylor Made Escapes Yacht Charters & Accommodation

Other changes to the Church Point environs are those that have been constructed on Scotland Island with Bell and Carols wharves upgrades

GPM Marine Constructions was tasked with the upgrade of Bell and Carols Wharves on behalf of the Northern Beaches Council.

The proposed works were to provide approximately thirty-two (32) additional commuter berths at both Bell Wharf and Carols Wharf as well as upgrades to the ferry berthing facilities. Repairs and accessibility upgrades to the existing fixed wharves were also completed.

The wharf upgrade works commenced on the 23rd November 2020 and were scheduled to be completed mid-2021. The works started with wharf remediation at both wharves with works in the new floating pontoons to commence the following year. More in: Scotland Island Wharf Upgrades For Bells and Carols Wharves - September 2021 - A total of 3,800sqm of additional Crown waterway was reserved to facilitate this $2.5 million project jointly funded by the NSW Government and Council.

Carols Wharf in July 2023 - See Scotland Island Wharf Upgrades For Bells And Carols Wharves, August 2021

Carols Wharf on September 16, 2015:

Bells Wharf in July 2023 - the design for here was reduced by 20m in final planning; -

Bells Wharf on September 16, 2015:

The 2021 Census lists 423 dwellings at Church Point, 358 dwellings for Scotland Island, 81 dwellings for Lovett Bay, 51 dwellings for Elvina Bay, and 1,174 dwellings for Bayview, which extends into the Church Point heights above Church Point Cemetery and the opposite the Church Point wharf. For the Church Point and offshore that's 913 rates notices that get paid annually, or $1, 826,000.00 - for Bayview that becomes $2, 348,000.00 annually, or approximately 16 million dollars since the joining of Pittwater Council with Manly and Warringah councils for Bayview, and over 12 million for the immediate Church Point and offshore residents through the years 2017 to 2023, although the Pittwater Council Budget for 2016/17 was subsumed as well, as stated by that new Council in June 2016.

The NSW Government proclaimed Northern Beaches Council on 12 May 2016 and the first annual report covered that period up until June 2017. The Operational Plan was adopted by Council on 7 July 2016 and brought together the existing operational plans from each of the three former Council’s – Manly, Pittwater and Warringah. The Proclamation required Council to adopt an Operational Plan for 2016/17 by 1 August 2016. The Plan comprised a consolidated budget and separate appendices detailing the programs and projects by former Councils, as well as Fees and Charges applying from 1 August 2016 to 30 June 2017. 

Hopefully residents of this part of Pittwater see more completed Church Point Precinct projects this financial year as the Council moves to progress Capital Works it had to put on hold during the Covid adjustments.

Despite these delays, Church Point upgrades and Scotland Island wharves upgrades have been completed since Pittwater Council went ahead with a commuter pontoon in 2012 and set aside 7. 6 million for improvements in its budget for 2016/17. 

This special place in Pittwater still attracts vast numbers of visitors and residents out enjoying the brilliant sunshine and views, even during Winter.

Some photos of the new boardwalk completed in December, and surrounds, run below. There is also more of today's Church Point, and some snippets from the past along with images, in this week's Pictorial;   'Church Point, Pittwater: Winter 2023 + Some Photos From The Past' - because who can get enough of Church Point and the views west and north from here?!!

Background

In 2009 Pittwater Council adopted a comprehensive Plan of Management and associated Masterplan for Church Point. The main concern identified was the lack of car parking at Church Point. A number of options were considered and extensive community consultation carried out to ensure the best use of the space was achieved. At the Council meeting on 16 December 2013 Council resolved that (Option 2) a single deck car park with 120 spaces is to be adopted as the car park design for Precinct 1 at Church Point.

The upgrades at Church Point are a part of a suite of changes with Pittwater Council announcing on April 22nd 2016 it would generate revenues and spend approximately $119Million in the 2016-17 financial year with an increased focus on a wide range of capital works programs. One of the Highlights included $7.6Million for Church Point precinct improvements, which included the long needed parking for residents.

“There is much to achieve and much to be proud of in terms of what we can deliver for Pittwater. We have continued our commitment to be responsive to the needs and expectations of our community and we believe this program delivers on our commitment,” Mayor Townsend said then.

Pittwater Council's then General Manager, Mark Ferguson, stated all of Pittwater Council’s financial indicators demonstrate that it exceeds the Local Government industry benchmarks.

“Council’s budget forecast for the period 2016-2017 is projecting an operating profit of $1.8M for the coming financial year, excluding any capital investments.

“This demonstrates Council’s ability to undertake major infrastructure programs within a financially sustainable budget framework,” Mr Ferguson said.

The proposed budget for the 2016-17 year involved a major works program of $43.848M with $31.588M on capital works and $12.260M on recurrent maintenance programs - the, by then, average of how funds generated were allocated by Pittwater Council. This Council's SRV (Special Rate Variation) for capital works also generated millions, much of which was allocated towards the new Mona Vale SLSC  clubhouse build, along with those reallocations of funds generated via a grant when the NBC Administrator proposal to take the Pasadena site at Church Point site failed.

The first part of this was car parking at Church Point being expanded, a process that had been undertaken for years with a design like that now in place attracting criticism and protest in 2013. 

In early May 2016 geotechnical studies commenced at Church Point for Pittwater Council on the site and waters adjacent to the now completed carpark. The construction commenced in October of that year.

That carpark opened in late March 2018. The stated, by then, $10 million project cost delivered the following improvements to the area:

the completed extra car park at Church Point in 2018

Boardwalk to Thomas Stephens Reserve - July 2023. Photos: AJG

• What’s the Point?; CP stands for Church Point, not Car Point – Save CHURCH POINT! - 2013
• Pittwater Community News - April 2016
• Church Point Carpark Reserved Parking Space Scheme Now Open - Feb 2018
  
• Pasadena At Church Point, Pittwater: Update - January 2018
• Northern Beaches Council Draft Budget 2020-2021
• Boating Now Program To Deliver Upgraded Boat Ramps And Jetties From Manly To Pittwater - August 2020
  
• Church Point Commercial Centre Upgrades - May 2021
  
• Incoming Rate Rises Of 26 - 44% May Change Our Village Retail Centres, Exacerbate Anti-Council Sentiment (Rates 'harmonisation') - May 2021
  
• Operational Plan & Budget 2022/2023 Draft Open For Feedback - May 2022
  
• Council To Revitalise Bayview Church Point Foreshore - June 2022
  
• Church Point Commuter Wharf Feasibility Study On Public Exhibition: Feedback Closes September 26 - September 2022
  
• Draft Operational Plan and Budget 2023/24 - May 2023
  

Stormwater Management Service Charge funds additional investigations and activities towards improving stormwater quality, managing stormwater flows and flooding, and harvesting and reusing stormwater. The charge is levied on rateable urban land that is categorised as residential or business (excludes vacant land). During the period 2016/17 the stormwater management service charge was levied on rateable urban land that is categorised as residential or business in the former Pittwater and Manly Council local government areas.

Detailed below is the income and expenditure of the Stormwater Management Service Charge for

Income former Manly - Total income 2016/17 349,863

• Expenditure former Manly - Total stormwater management service charge expenditure 254,950

Income former Pittwater - Total income 2016/17 $533,910 

Expenditure former Pittwater

• Infrastructure Improvements Minor Catchments 22,990
• Wandeen Rd Clareville Drainage Improvements 11,522
• Norma Rd Drainage Improvements 770
• Asset Management - CCTV condition assessment inspection 13,025
• Capital Works & Emergency Program 74,509
• Weeroona Ave Clareville Drainage Improvements 71,450
• Kevin Avenue Drainage Emergency Program 18,273
• Woorarra Drainage Emergency Program 28,604
• Community & Industry Pollution Education 25,050
• Quality Treatment Device Improvements 144,587
• Kalang Rd Elanora Heights Drainage 35,000
• Warriewood Headland Drainage 8,694
• 25 The Outlook Bilgola Plateau Drainage 13,586
• Wiltshire Park Palm Beach Open Channel Improvements 8,825
• McKay Reserve Drainage 13,533
• Crystal Street Newport Drainage Outlet 4,727
• North Narrabeen Lagoon Overland Flow Flood Study (includes Warriewood Valley Flood Addendum) 28,882
• Newport Beach Flood Study 35,395
• Total stormwater management service charge expenditure 559,422

2016/17 SUMMARY RESULTS

• • Total Income from Continuing Operations $404.286m
• • Total Expenses from Continuing Operations $355.340m
• • Operating Result for the period $48.946m
• • Operating Result for the period before Capital Grants and Contributions $7.460m
• • Gain on local government amalgamation1 $4.718b
• • Net Result for the period $4.767b
• • New Capital Works $53.652m
• • Capital Renewal Works $44.179m
• • Total Capital Expenditure $97.831m

Income Item 13 May 2016 - 30 June 2017

Actual ($'000)

• Rates & Annual Charges 208,075m
• User Charges & Fees 85,891m
• Interest & Investment Revenue 6,737m
• Other Revenues 25,266m
• Grants & Contributions provided for Operating Purposes 34,206m
• Grants & Contributions provided for Capital Purposes 41,486m
• Net gains from the disposal of assets 2,622m
• Net share of interests in joint ventures & associates using the equity method 3m

Total Income from Continuing Operations 404,286m

NB: The Office of Local Government advised in Update No.24 (b) to the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting which was issued on 29 September 2016 that the Rates earned for the period from 13 May 2016 to 30 June 2016 were to be accounted for in the books of the former Manly, Pittwater and Warringah Councils for the financial period 1 July 2015 to12 May 2016. Accordingly, while the financial statements are for the period 13 May 2016 to 30 June 2017 they only include Rates for the year from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017. The Rates for the period from 13 May 2016 to 30 June 2016 were $19.854m

User Charges & Fees total $85.891m for the financial period. Of this $24.528m relates to tipping fees at the Kimbriki Waste & Recycling Centre and $61.363m in fees charged by Council for the services it provides. Major items within Council’s $61.363m are Child Care Fees of $12.449m, Parking Fees of $11.363m, $7.575m from the Lakeside Caravan Park, $6.935m from the Manly Boy Charlton and the Warringah Aquatic Centre swimming centres and $6.497m in Planning & Building Regulation fees.

Other Revenues total $25.266m for the financial period. Of this $2.580m relates to other revenues at the Kimbriki Waste & Recycling Centre and $22.688m relates to Council. Major items within Council’s $22.668m are $4.242m in Parking Fines, $3.508m from Leases & Licences, $3.393m from the rental of Council’s properties and $2.982m in Health & Compliance Fines.

Grants & Contributions provided for Operating Purposes includes $1m received from the NSW Government under their Stronger Communities Fund program for Community grants up to $50,000 to incorporated not-for-profit community groups, for projects that build more vibrant, sustainable and inclusive local communities as well as $10m received from the NSW Government to assist council to cover the up-front costs of implementing the new council. The NSW State Government committed $15 million for community benefit projects when the new Northern Beaches Council was proclaimed on 12 May 2016.

Net gains from the disposal of assets include the gain on disposal of $5.222m for land at Frenchs Forest to the Roads and Maritime Services under a compulsory acquisition, $3.115m from the sale of the Belrose library site, $0.450m from the sale of Road Reserve at Howard Avenue Dee Why, $0.368m from the sale of Road Reserve at The Crescent Dee Why and $0.368m from the sale of Council’s fleet offset by a loss on the disposal of renewed assets of $1.131m and the disposal of the intangible related to the Alternate Waste Technology facility at the Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre of $5.166m.

Employee Benefits & On-Costs represent 42% of Council’s Total Expenses from Continuing Operations. This is in line with approved forecast for the period of $149.931m and includes termination costs of $4.807m as a result of restructuring associated with the implementation of the new Council.

Materials & Contracts were $124.658m for the financial period. Of this $13.485m relates to expenses at the Kimbriki Waste & Recycling Centre and $111.173m relates to Council’s operations. The major items within Council were $33.691m in raw materials & consumables, $16.182m in waste disposal costs and $13.514m in garbage collection costs.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments totalled $188.444m at 30 June 2017 a decrease of $8.709m from the balance transferred on amalgamation. This decrease takes account of the early repayment of loans totalling $35.348m

Capital Works Program 2017-18 

(NB: not all works are listed - just Capital Works Projects/systems supports - nor were all of those proceeded with; Warriewood Community Centre for example)

• IT - $1,666,200.00
• Library Services 1,230,179
• Scotland Island roads and drainage improvements 120,000 
• Warriewood Valley - new bridge MacPherson Street 7,466,716 
• Warriewood Valley - traffic and transport infrastructure 1,155,280 
• Parking station and meters infrastructure 1,400,000 
• Bike plan implementation - new works 150,000 
• Church Point new seawall, road realignment and carpark 5,714,411
• Church Point wharf boardwalk extension 900,000
• Collaroy Beach accessible toilet and accessibility upgrades 1,400,000
• Berry Reserve, Narrabeen inclusive playground upgrade 126,000
• Allambie Oval upgrades - new playground, multi-use court, pathway  40,000
• Warriewood Valley - pedestrian and cycleway network 295,748
• Warriewood Valley - Public Space and Recreation 100,000
• Narrabeen Lagoon Trail - aquatic boardwalk 797,988
• Lionel Watts, Frenchs Forest synthetic sportsfield 105,000
• Little Manly boardwalk 55,000
• Forestville War Memorial Playing Fields - Netball Court Upgrade 270,000
• Cromer Park Field 2 - synthetic sportsfield 1,600,000
• Collaroy-Narrabeen Coastal Protection Works 7,500,000
• Warriewood Valley Creekline works 1,346,472
• Fairy Bower sea wall 500,000
• New Community Nursery - North Curl Curl Community Centre 200,000
• Narrabeen Beach viewing tower 200,000
• Warriewood Valley community centre 930,000 
• Manly Dam public amenities works 620,000
• Nolans Reserve sports amenities works 1,597,906 
• Beacon Hill Community Centre and Youth Club 875,000
• Avalon Community Centre 378,000
• Mona Vale Library - upgrades 105,000
• Warriewood Rugby Park clubhouse 500,000
• Currawong wharf 300,000 
• Mackerel Beach wharf 400,000
• Council Chambers renewal program 455,000
• Rowland Reserve boating facilities renewal 700,000
• Long Reef Surf Lifesaving Club upgrade and renewal 171,000
• Warringah Aquatic Centre renewals 75,000 
• Manly Aquatic Centre renewals 120,000
• New creative art space - northern end of the local government area 1,000,000
• Dee Why Town Centre - Redman Road Plaza East - Stage 1  1,918,466
• Dee Why Town Centre - Design 900,000
• Dee Why Town Centre - construction - Phase 1 5,750,000
• Kimbriki Road, Terrey Hills - new access road 4,000,000
• Balgowlah Plaza 638,000 
• Manly Laneways 1,500,000

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Have A Say On Delivery Plan And Budget 

- Community News April 2016

22 April 2016: from Pittwater Council

Pittwater’s Draft Delivery Program and Budget 2016-17 outlining a proposed $44M program of works is now on exhibition until 22 May.

Mayor of Pittwater, Jacqueline Townsend said the 12-month delivery program has been built around a number of priority areas as identified by the community including a focus on youth and family services, activating public space, improving access to public transport and traffic infrastructure and preserving and sustaining its environment.

“The program outlines Council’s key priorities, capital improvement projects and fees and charges and I am proud of the way Pittwater continues to strengthen its position as a council that embodies the needs of its community.”

Council will generate revenues and spend approximately $119M in the 2016-17 financial year with an increased focus on a wide range of capital works programs. Highlights include:

• $7.6M for Church Point precinct improvements

• $9M for roadworks and bridge at Macpherson Street

• $4.3M for reserves

• $2.6M for streetscape improvements

• $4.5M for building improvements

• $1.7M for active travel footpaths and walkways

• $1.3M for bushland protection and additional funding for coastal and flood protection

• Plans to seek $1M funding from the NSW Government for construction of an iconic Palm Beach Walkway from the Ferry Wharf to Governor Phillip Park

In addition, the proposed budget for the 2016-17 year involves a major works program of $43.848M with $31.588M on capital works and $12.260M on recurrent maintenance programs.

“There is much to achieve and much to be proud of in terms of what we can deliver for Pittwater. We have continued our commitment to be responsive to the needs and expectations of our community and we believe this program delivers on our commitment,” Mayor Townsend said.

Pittwater Council General Manager, Mark Ferguson said all of Council’s financial indicators demonstrate that it exceeds the Local Government industry benchmarks.

“Council’s budget forecast for the period 2016-2017 is projecting an operating profit of $1.8M for the coming financial year, excluding any capital investments.

“This demonstrates Council’s ability to undertake major infrastructure programs within a financially sustainable budget framework,” said Mr Ferguson.              

The Draft Delivery Program and Budget outlines Council’s key priorities, capital improvement projects and fees and charges and is on exhibition for comment until 22 May.

The document is available on the Council’s website atwww.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/yoursay or at Council offices and libraries at Avalon and Mona Vale.

NB: The $9Million allocated by Pittwater Council in its 2016/17 Budget for roadworks and a new bridge at Macpherson Street Warriewood were completed in December 2017. They were announced as having cost $10.2Million and included:

- the widening of Macpherson Street, which was raised by 2.2m, and the construction of a bridge over Narrabeen Creek to reduce the impacts of flooding

- the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Macpherson Street and Warriewood Road to manage and improve traffic flow

- the construction of shared pathways between Boondah Road and Warriewood Road to improve pedestrian safety and link to Pittwater Road

- service works for electricity, water and gas

- additional kerb, gutter, footpath and drainage works in Warriewood Road from Macpherson Street to Vuko Place.

Construction At Church Point To Start

20 April, 2016: from Pittwater Council - From Community News- April 2016

Pittwater Council will begin works to realign McCarrs Creek Road and build a new car park at Church Point within the coming weeks, with the appointment of a civil engineering contractor and new project manager earlier this week. 

General Manager Mark Ferguson said the $10 million project was expected to take approximately 18 months to complete, with completion expected in November 2017.

“With the green light to start works, we are thrilled to be starting construction at Church Point,” Mr Ferguson said.

“The new parking and amenity solutions will be well-used and highly valued by Pittwater’s onshore and offshore residents, as well as those visiting Pittwater,” Mr Ferguson said.

The new car park will deliver 120 new parking spots—providing both spaces for general access via pay and display and premium (guaranteed) spaces.

In addition to the increased parking, other major improvements to the area will offer significant improvements to the safety and amenity for pedestrians and road users; including a new piered seawall with suspended timber pedestrian boardwalk; the realignment of McCarrs Creek Road between the Commuter Wharf and Rosstrevor Reserve and landscaping around the area. 

“Having carried out a thorough assessment of tender applicants, we are delighted to have appointed Ward Civil and Environmental Engineering, specialist civil engineers, to carry out the various stages of works at Church Point,” he said. 

Council has also appointed an expert project manager to oversee the project from Council’s perspective, commencing in May 2016.

Mr Ferguson says during the construction period, Council will work closely with the contractor and all involved will do their best to minimise disruptions to local residents and users of the wharf.

“We have worked closely with both the onshore and offshore community to get to this point, and we remain committed to keeping our residents and other stakeholders well informed on the project’s progress,” he said.

Mr Ferguson said that Council appreciated the support and patience from the community around the project’s construction.

Geotechnical ground investigation will take place during the week of 2 May 2016, ahead of construction commencing. A barge containing necessary equipment will be located by the commuter wharf for approximately seven days and commuter boats will be temporarily displaced during this time. The works will be staged to minimise disruption as much as possible.

For more information and regular updates please visit: www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/majorprojects

Church Point Upgrades

Project Updates May-November 2016

15 November 2016

The shipment of materials for the seawall works has been delayed due to unforeseen severe weather conditions.

As a result, the seawall piling is now projected to begin on Monday 28 November 2016. No work will be conducted during the Christmas shut down period between 23 December 2016 and 3 January 2017.

A rig, which will be used to enable the seawall works, will be onsite this week.

20 October 2016

Works have commenced on site with the contractor undertaking initial embankment preparation and works required for the scheduled seawall piling in early November 2016. The work associated with the seawall piling, may cause some noise and low level vibration to residents in the immediate area. This component of the project is expected to be completed prior to Christmas.

Access to the existing commuter wharf has been relocated next to Cargo Wharf so reclamation works can proceed.

Short-term parking drop-off bays are available next to Cargo wharf to service both commuter wharfs in operation during the works.

We thank local residents and visitors for their patience and support.

12 August 2016

Construction to revitalise Church Point is about to start, with the first stage (1A) scheduled to commence on Monday 22 August.

We are very conscious of the impact the construction may have on residents and wharf users and will do everything we can to minimise disruption during the construction period. We ask that during this time, where possible, you use the facility only when absolutely necessary and that the ferry may be a good option in some cases.

21 July 2016

Council’s contractor will be investigating the location of existing underground services at Church Point on the evenings of 25 and 26 July between 9:30pm to 5am, in preparation for the first stage of construction.

Investigations will involve the excavation of the existing road pavement on McCarrs Creek Road and the access way that services properties above McCarrs Creek Road.

Unfortunately these works may involve short periods of unavoidable noise. We will make every endeavour to minimise disruption to local residents and apologise in advance for this inconvenience.

Residents in nearby streets have been notified by mail and our contractor’s representatives will personally visit nearby homes to advise of the works prior to testing.

27 June 2016

Work is underway on the final aesthetics design, which is being done collaboratively with key community representatives through an Aesthetics Advisory Committee.

Site establishment is expected to commence mid-July, subject to final authority approvals.

Works will be split into two stages:

Stage 1 (July 2016 – April 2017): Land reclamation, new piered seawall and realignment of McCarrs Creek Road

Stage 2 (May – Dec 2017): Car park construction and final landscaping and aesthetics

Temporary Wharf: 8 June 2016

In preparation for the upcoming works at Church Point, a temporary wharf is being installed at Rostrevor Reserve. Construction began on 27 May and is expected to take three weeks to build. Fencing will be put in place and access to the reserve will be limited during construction. We don’t envisage any interruptions or inconvenience to boat parking or access.

Geotechnical Investigations Complete: 6 May 2016

Geotechnical ground investigation at Church Point were completed this morning and full access to boat tie ups is now restored.

We anticipate that the construction site will be established at the end of May/early June.

Expressions of interest for Church Point Upgrade Aesthetics Advisory Group

2 May 2016

The Church Point Upgrade Aesthetics Advisory Group will represent key stakeholder and community views and provide input on the final aesthetics of the car park and boardwalk project. This includes elements such as landscape treatments, walkways, lighting and facades.

Items that are out of scope for the group include any changes to the structural design of the car park, access road or sea wall. This process closed 8 May

Geotechnical Investigations: 1-6 May 2016

Geotechnical ground investigation will take place during the week of 2 May 2016, ahead of construction commencing:

Sunday 1 May, 6pm–Tuesday 3 May, 6pm:

• During this period, no tie ups permitted on the inner-west section of commuter wharf

Tuesday 3 May, 6pm–Friday 6 May, 6pm:

• During this period no tie ups permitted on the inner east side of the commuter wharf

A barge containing necessary equipment will be located by the commuter wharf for approximately seven days and commuter boats will be temporarily displaced during this time.

The works will be staged to minimise disruption as much as possible.

To minimise inconvenience, we have arranged temporary tie up locations whilst this work takes place

Old wharf (wharf in front of Waterfront Café)

Boat ramp and beach at the north-western end of Church Point car park

Geotechnical investigations will generate some noise however works will be kept within regulatory levels and will be conducted within the permitted hours of 7am to 5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience during this time.

Rangers will use discretion for boats with current permits during this period. Council may remove boats moored in the investigation area and tie them up to the sea wall at Rostrevor Reserve or double stack them at open areas of the facility if necessary.

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• 560m of road resheeting in Church Point
• 1,121m of road resheeting in Mona Vale
• Kerb and gutter renewal projects in Mona Vale
• Footpath renewal at Pittwater Road Mona Vale
• New kerb and gutter on McCarrs Creek Road, Church Point
• Pedestrian access improvements on Coronation Street, Mona Vale
• Raised pedestrian crossing at Park and Keenan Streets, Mona Vale
• A new performance space at Mona Vale Public School
• Resurfacing Church Point Reserve car park and improving the parking layout
• Artist panel in the new Mona Vale Surf Club
• Public art installation at Robert Dunn Reserve, Mona Vale (planning)
• Planning for new footpaths in Annam Road and Pittwater Roads in Bayview
• Landscape upgrades at Mona Vale Beach
• Seawall works at Bayview
• Planning for renewal of Mona Vale rockpool(planning)
• Landscape and paving improvements at Church Point commercial centre
• Replacing the Marine Rescue Building at Bayview
• Commencement work on a new public amenities at Rowland Reserve, Bayview
• New drainage works at Catherine Park Road, Scotland Island
• Drainage improvement investigations at Minkara/Bakers Roads in Bayview
• Drainage improvements at Park Street in Mona Vale
• Mona Vale Beach outlet renewal

• Church Point Commuter Wharf Expansion (271,900); Project delayed with detailed design postponed due to COVID impact on the progress of feasibility study, 
• Jacka Park Playground Upgrade (100,000); Project delayed due to new flood investigation information indicating the Playground will need to moved from its current location, a new concept plan will be prepared and exhibited in the first half of 2022, 
• Griffith Park Playground Upgrade (100,000); Project delayed to allow for additional community engagement to further inform the design, 
• Fern Creek Bridge and Shared Paths (388,621); Project construction will commence in 2022/23 with the Plan of Management expected to be adopted by Council in February 2022, 
• Lynne Czinner Park (268,660); Project construction will commence in 2022/23 with the Plan of Management expected to be adopted by Council in February 2022, 
• Currawong Cottages New Cottages, Games Room and Amenities (1,148,815); Project rephased for construction to proceed in off‐season across two financial years, 
• Duffys Forest Rural Fire Station (1,000,000); Project rephased pending outcome of grant application, 
• Marine Rescue Broken Bay Building (150,000); Project rephased for construction to proceed across two financial years - N
• Manly Cemetery Columbarium (300,000); Project delayed due to heritage related planning application, 
• Porters Reserve Clubhouse Changespace (400,000); Project rephased for construction to proceed across two financial years, 
• Connecting Communities ‐ Footpaths Programs (1,112,889); Project rephased pending decision on Newport to Avalon footpaths in March 2022, 
• Connecting Communities ‐ Cycleways Program (5,247,464); Project rephased pending decision on Newport to Avalon cycleways in February 2022, 
• Narrabeen Lagoon Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge (1,000,000); Project rephased due to COVID impacts on contractor availability and supply chain delays- it should be noted this project has commenced and is delayed due to sourcing materials at present.

• Library Books Replacement (370,000); Funding transferred to operating project 34411005 eCollection Library Items.
• Budget funding reallocation between projects / funding sources were;
• Bridge Renewal Works 203,244 with Car Park Renewal Works (150,000) and the Road Resheeting Program (53,244) budgets reallocated - Funding was transferred to cover the contingency and staff costs of the Ocean Street Narrabeen Abutment Replacement project, 
• Carol's Wharf Renewal 437,860 and the Bells Wharf Renewal 62,140 taken from the Wharves Works Program (500,000) - Funding transferred for additional variations to the project scope, 
• Connecting all Through Play ‐ Active Play 50,000 taken from the Headland Fencing and Other Measures (50,000) - Funding transferred for lighting tender that came in 10% exceeding budget, 
• Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club; Swap working capital funds for Pittwater SRV funds. 25,941 (25,941), 
• Manly Art Gallery 44,426 from PCYC Renewal Works (44,426) - Funding transferred for Manly Art Gallery air conditioner chiller replacement, 
• Building Code of Australia Compliance Works (BCA) 30,400 and Clontarf Reserve Amenities Renewal 29,177 from Multi Storey Car Park Renewal Works (59,577) - Funding transferred for Avalon Bowling Club fire order works and Clontarf Reserve Amenities re‐roofing works.
• Creative Arts Space Avalon Golf Course 11,910 from Creative Arts Space ‐ Mona Vale Design Works (11,910) - Funding transferred for Avalon Golf Course Creative Space acoustic panel installation, and
• Dee Why Town Centre Construction Phase 1 100,000 taken from Dee Why Town Centre Design (100,000) - Funding transferred for construction of Dee Why Town Centre.

Delivery Program 2021-2025 Operational Plan And Budget 2021-2022:

Bayview, Church Point, Mona Vale

• Road realignment and safety improvement, McCarrs Creek Road, Church Point
• Thomas Stephens Reserve paved area renewal and boardwalk extension Church Point
• Renew the seawall at Pittwater Road, Bayview 

Budget 2020-2021