The precarious operation to demolish Willoughby’s TV transmission tower
Sydney Morning HeraldApril 22, 2021By Megan Gorrey The spindly television tower that has spiked the skyline of Sydney’s lower north shore for nearly six decades is not long for this world, with an intricate operation to dismantle it to begin within days. The demolition of Willoughby’s 233-metre TX Tower is
Council budget delivers despite pandemic
Despite the $14 million impact of COVID-19 on revenue, Willoughby City Council has presented a well-balanced budget, continuing its commitment to serve the community. Council unanimously adopted the Operational Plan and Budget 2021-22 at last night’s Council Meeting (Monday 12 April). Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney said she is proud of the
Councils voice concerns about new harbour tunnel
Sydney Morning HeraldMarch 14, 2021By Andrew Taylor Councils in Sydney’s north have raised the alarm about the impact of a multibillion-dollar tunnel under Middle Harbour, as the NSW government insists it will be built to strict conditions of approval. Willoughby City Council last week stated its opposition to the Beaches
New play space at Devonshire Street Children’s Centre
Mirage News March 4, 2021 The new $165,000 play space at Devonshire Street Children’s Centre was officially opened by Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney and Trent Zimmerman MP, Federal Member for North Sydney on Tuesday 2 March. The Council-funded upgrade, completed in January 2021, features an in-ground trampoline, mud kitchen and new
Lunar New Year Celebrations 2021
Mirage News January 14, 2021 Willoughby City Council’s Lunar New Year celebrations will return in 2021 to dazzle and delight with the Chatswood Year of the Ox Festival (3 February – 28 February). Visit Festival Website Named after the lunar zodiac sign, the festival program will, for the first time,
Western Harbour Tunnel, Beaches Link to add 2495 truck movements to local roads
North Shore Times 13 January 2021 Concerns have been raised over the combined impacts of construction works for the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link projects on the north shore, with figures showing up to 2500 truck movements would be added to local roads. Willoughby Council Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney used
Thomson Oval Pavilion Opens
Mirage News November 30, 2020 A much-anticipated new pavilion at Thomson Oval, Artarmon, was formally opened on Saturday by Willoughby City Council Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney and federal member Trent Zimmerman. Funded $515,000 from the Australian Government and $500,000 from council, the existing brick building was demolished and replaced with the
What is an affordable housing rental property and why are experts calling for more?
Domain July 7, 2020 The policy required 4 per cent of select new developments to be contributed to council for affordable housing, said mayor Gail Giles-Gidney, which resulted in 34 affordable housing units and a $12 million housing fund from developer contributions. This zoning will increase to 7 per cent by 2023
Hear about Willoughby’s green future at community information seminar
Mirage News 17 September 2019 Following the success of Willoughby City Council’s first community information seminar, the series continues Monday 23 September in the Council Chambers. Willoughby locals can hear firsthand about Council’s plans to protect the environment. https://www.miragenews.com/hear-about-willoughby-s-green-future-at-community-information-seminar/