Annual Spring Walk - 22nd August We are holding our annual Spring Walk on Sunday 22nd, August 2010. The walk will commence at Day Road at 2pm, proceeding along Lane Cove River and deviate around the STEP track loop. We will return along Devlin's Creek to Day Road for an afternoon tea at 4pm. Click here and here to view photos from our last walk. BCCT Objects to M2 Upgrade Project The BCCT has been very active in informing the 2119 residents about the forthcoming M2 upgrade. We have informed people via our newsletter and also we targetted a letter to all residents living adjacent to the M2. The BCCT formally objected to the project due to a number of issues. Please follow this link to view of full submission. Hornsby Council Draft Housing Strategy Late last year, Hornsby Council debated and voted on draft rezoning proposals for Hornsby Shire. These include 5 storey shop-top housing at the Beecroft Shopping Centre - in the area bounded by Wongola Crescent, Chapman Avenue and Beecroft Road. The full draft Hornsby Housing Strategy can be viewed by clicking here or at the HSC website at https://businesspapers.hornsby.councilsonline.com.au/Open/2009/PL_02122009_AGN_WEB.HTM Please use this index to locate the pages relevant to Beecroft. To assist and educate the residents of 2119 with their submissions the Trust held a number of forums for the people of Beecroft and Cheltenham. We held the following:
We encouraged all interested residents to make a formal submission supporting their views to Council prior to Friday, 23rd April 2010. The Trust's submission is attached here. We were very mindful that there was a wide range of views on this subject and we believe that our submission accurate representation of the views of the reside |
The Civic Trust will attend the Hornsby Shire Council Meeting on Wednesday July 7th to reinforce the people of Beecroft's views on the rejection of the draft housing strategy. We will report back to all residents on any developments. |
May 2010 Bulletin out now To view the bulletin please click here. |
The Gap Problem at Beecroft Railway Station Following complaints from some of our elderly residents, your Trust has written to our State MP, Greg Smith to highlight the problem of the gap that exists at various points along Beecroft Station. The issue of the gap and also the step height varies between the models of trains. Mr Smith wrote to David Campell, Minister For Transport on 7th February and we will keep our residents informed of any progress of this issue. Tree lined streets for Beecroft and Cheltenham Most residents will be aware of the initiative proposed by Councillor Bruce Mills of Hornsby Shire Council to transform more of the streets in Hornsby Shire into tree-lined boulevards. The Trust supported this initiative and is pleased to announce that Council recently approved a three year trial. The selected trees will be species that are suitable in terms of height, traffic line of sight, presence of overhead power cables etc. The ultimate protection for concerned residents who do not want the trees is that the initiative is predicated as only to plant in streets where residents have communicated a desire to have the trees. The Trust notes studies in Canberra carried out last year, when the ACT Government commissioned a detailed study by the Australian National University on the value of trees in Canberra's streets, parks and reserves. The ANU researchers estimated the 2008 value of ecosystem services provided by Canberra's 26 million square metres of street canopy to be $23.5 million - $6 million saved annually in energy and air conditioning costs, $12 million in pollution reduction, and $5 million in stormwater mitigation and reduced infrastructure costs. The Trust is requesting that interested residents speak to their neighbours about the initiative and if the street reaches a consensus, then nominate your street to be part of the program once the motion is passed. If you would like further details or if you would like to nominate your street please email Stuart Pittendrigh on pittendrigh@ozemail.com.au |
