The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is inviting the public to comment on two planning matters relating to the Mosman Drill Hall Precinct: a Draft Amendment to the Management Plan for the Mosman Drill Hall Precinct, and a Planning Application from Mosman Council for the installation of twelve 8-metre tall light poles (four light poles at each of the three outdoor courts) at the Mosman Drill Hall Precinct, and for the outdoor courts to be used until 8.30pm for sports training for up to four evenings a week.

Visit the Harbour Trust website for more information.

Residents and businesses are being invited to get involved in a new program to help reduce the impact of single-use take-away cups in the community.

HuskeeSwap, an initiative in which Mosman Council has partnered with the EPA, enables people to exchange their existing HuskeeCup and lid for a clean one when ordering their next coffee or hot drink at participating Mosman cafes from Monday 23 September.

The program reduces single-use cups which are typically used for a short time before being discarded and added to landfill because most are not recyclable due to their plastic content.

To join the program, participants purchase their first cup and make an order. Upon ordering the second and subsequent hot drinks, the returned cup and lid will be exchanged for a new clean HuskeeCup, which may be a different colour or, if a different-sized drink is ordered, size, adding to the sense of fun.

The Good Design Award-winning cup is made from coffee husk, a waste material produced in the milling of coffee, which has good thermal properties to keep drinks warmer for longer and is dishwasher safe. Once the cup has reached the end of its life it is recyclable making the whole process highly sustainable.

The program builds on previous programs run by Council to reduce single-use products, including items associated with food outlets and general shopping such as single–use plastic bags and plastic straws as well as the single-use take-away coffee cup.

Participating cafes include Berkelo, Don Adan Coffee House, Don Adan Coffee Tree, Montmatre, The Mews, Penny Royal, Three Beans, The Source, Avenue Cafe and Bloom. To learn more about the program visit Huskee.co.

The 2019 Mosman Art Prize has been awarded to NSW artist Paul Kelleher for his oil and mixed media painting of Australian bush and farm life superimposed over a large Australian $100 banknote.

The Illawarra-based artist, who recently returned to painting, was presented with the first prize of $50,000 by 2019 judge, artist and former Prize winner, Guan Wei, for The party is over, 2019, on Tuesday 10 September at Mosman Art Gallery.

Further awards presented included the Margaret Olley Commendation Award ($6,000) given to Karlee Rawkins (Glennifer, NSW), the Allan Gamble Award (for built environment) valued at $3,000 won by Zengping Lai (Sydney), and the Guy Warren Emerging Artists’ Award ($2,000) presented to Lachlan Gromek (Shellharbour, NSW).

The 2019 Mosman Art Prize attracted 670 entries from across Australia with 88 paintings selected for the finalist exhibition which is on show until Sunday 27 October 2019.

Mosman’s Access and Mobility Committee has secured funding for new accessible toilets at Mosman Junction under the NSW Government’s ‘My Community Project’ program.

The 2019 program invited residents to apply for funding for projects that would benefit their local community in one or more of six categories: accessibility, culture, health, liveability, revitalisation and safety.

Projects that met the selection criteria were put up online for a public vote, and the ones from each NSW electorate that received the most support from local residents received funding.

The new accessible facility will replace the old inaccessible toilets adjacent to the Raglan Street West carpark. The committee will receive $200,000 in funding from the program and Mosman Council, as sponsor, will deliver the project.

Member of the Access and Mobility Committee and Mosman resident Pip Friedrich, who organised the submission, said the committee was thrilled and the proposal’s success was the result of overwhelming support from Council, community organisations and residents.

“This result shows the best of community engagement at work. There was so much goodwill and support generated around this proposal. It was heartening to see how active and engaged so many residents are in their community,” she said.

Mosman Mayor Carolyn Corrigan, who also Chairs the Committee, said the new facility would be a hugely valuable addition to the area. “This will be a fantastic addition to Mosman’s accessible infrastructure. Accessible facilities are so important, especially for residents who are older and less mobile, and for our young families with small children and prams.

“Council is excited about delivering this project, and the benefits it will bring to the Mosman community.”

The project was one of 12 submitted from the North Shore electorate, and is one of 238 in NSW to receive funding under the ‘My Community Project’ program this year.

Work on the project is due to commence soon and the new facility is expected to be completed within 12 months.

Image: (l-r) Mosman Mayor Carolyn Corrigan with Access and Mobility Committee members Pip Friedrich and Nell Rickard, Cr Jacqui Willoughby and Member for North Shore Felicity Wilson.

Councillor Libby Moline was unanimously elected to the position of Deputy Mayor at Council’s meeting on 3 September.

This is the first time Cr Moline has held the position since being elected to Council in 2008. Cr Moline succeeds Cr Tom Sherlock as Deputy Mayor and will retain the position until the next Council elections, scheduled for September 2020.

Mayor Carolyn Corrigan has welcomed Cr Moline to the role and thanked Cr Sherlock for his contribution over the past year.

Mosman Council has awarded grants totalling $70,000 to 25 community organisations through its 2019/20 Community Grants program.

The program assists non-profit community groups to deliver projects that make a positive impact to address social, recreational and cultural needs in the community.

The grants were awarded to recipients by Mosman Mayor Carolyn Corrigan at a special morning tea at Mosman Council on Tuesday 3 September 2019.

At the presentation Mayor Corrigan thanked recipients and noted Council’s appreciation for the invaluable work they do. “Community groups are the social fabric of our society, and these projects are all worthy in providing a diverse range of community services, sport and recreation, and culture to enrich our community life.

“By working together, we can continue to strengthen our community through programs, services and activities that meet social outcomes and facilitate wellbeing. Your projects will contribute significantly to meeting these desired outcomes,” she said.

Last year Council’s community grants funded a range of projects including domestic violence workshops, a social program for people with Parkinson’s disease, inclusion programs for people with disability, and sustainability initiatives.

The diverse range of projects that will benefit from funding through the 2019/20 program include mentoring for young people, animal assisted therapy for people in residential aged care, a website for multicultural information and resources, a sustainable garden for a local school, and upgrading equipment and facilities for various groups.

Full list of recipients for Mosman Council’s 2019/20 Community Grants:

• Raise Foundation (Mentoring program for young people)
• Mosman Croquet Club (Clubhouse awning)
• Animals for All Care (Animal assisted therapy in residential aged care)
• Bard on the Beach (Shakespearean performances at Balmoral)
• Northside Community Forum/Yourside (Transport for people with disability)
• Balmoral Sailing Club (Repairs to starter boat)
• Mosman Symphony Orchestra (Mosman Symphony Orchestra 2019-20)
• St Lukes Mosman Music Association (Youth concert)
• Mosman RSL Sub Branch (Operational manuals for commemorative events)
• Taldumande Youth Services (Recreation & Social Engagement)
• Mosman Historical Society (Digitisation of newspapers and resources)
• 1st Balmoral Sea Scouts (Trailer)
• Fighting Chance Australia (Inclusion Program at Mosman Markets)
• Mosman Community Gardeners (Wicking Beds)
• Lower North Shore Multicultural Network (Website development)
• Lower North Shore Domestic Violence Network (Women and Law booklet)
• St Clements Church (Carols at the Rotunda 2019)
• Spit Swimming Club (Plaque restoration)
• Mosman Music Club (Classical Concert Series)
• 1st Clifton Gardens Sea Scouts (Kayaks)
• Mosman Musical Society (Concert Program)
• Mosman Netball Club (Netballs)
• StreetWork (Youth early intervention program)
• Middle Harbour Primary School P & C (Sustainable garden)
• Oneland (Indigenous Cultural Exchange program)

Extensive works to Mosman’s The Spit are complete. Carried out over two years, in three stages and at a cost of approximately $2.5 Million, the work will protect the beach from erosion, ameliorate flooding, and improves the recreational amenity and safety for users of the area.

The many elements of the comprehensive upgrade included installation of a seawall, stormwater improvements, erosion protection works, and a major streetscape upgrade including a bus stop and shelter, pedestrian paths, cyclist links, improved signage, pavements, traffic calming devices, seating and landscaping.

Mosman Council has released its program for the 2019 Festival of Mosman, the 10-day biennial festival celebrating all things Mosman that kicks off on 18 October.

This year’s festival encompasses an extensive range of activities organised by the Council and local community organisations, with highlights including open-air concerts and cinemas, major new events such as the Italian-themed outdoor ‘Dinner on the Green’ and Traditional Sunset Ceremony at Balmoral Beach, day-by-day public art installations, the ever popular Pet’s Day Out, Children’s Fair and Mosman Art Prize, fun and educational talks and tours, open days at several local clubs and community enterprises, workshops, electric bike trials and the Octoberfeast Nightmarket.

The full Festival program is available at www.festivalofmosman.net

Council has begun upgrade works to improve the public restroom amenities located in the Balmoral Baths building, the Balmoral Tramshed opposite Hunter Park and the southern end of the Bathers’ Pavilion. The scope includes maintenance works in addition to upgrades of fixtures and finishes.

While works are being carried out, alternative facilities are available and directional signage to each is available at all sites. The works have been staged to minimise disruption and are scheduled to be completed in October 2019, weather permitting.

Balmoral Baths

Male – Open

Female – Open

DDA – Currently open. Will close 25-27 September

Balmoral Tramshed (opposite Hunter Park)

Male and DDA – Open from 23 September

Female – Closed until early October

Bathers’ Pavilion (southern end)

Male – Closed until early October

Female – Open from 23 September

DDA – Open

Signage for pedestrian traffic management has been erected and some parking spaces will be used as work zone/supplies storage at selected areas along The Esplanade during the works as required.

For questions or concerns please contact 9978 4268 or email balmoralwinterworks@mosman.nsw.gov.au

As part of its annual weed control program, Council will be undertaking broad scale spraying of selective herbicides on its Sporting Ovals and Parks & Reserves to control broad leaf weeds in turf areas during the following periods:

• Parks & Reserves – 12-16 August and 19-23 August 2019
• Sporting Ovals – 16-20 September 2019

• Parks & Reserves – 16-20 September 2019

Council’s Pesticide Use Notification Plan requires Council advertise broad scale spraying of herbicide to allow members of the public the opportunity to avoid contact with herbicide application. Council will ensure the herbicides are applied to public places in a safe, responsible manner, minimising harm to the community and the environment. Council will also ensure that all legislative requirements are met and followed. Council will have relevant safety data sheets on hand to respond to enquiries.

For more information contact Mosman Council on 9978 4000 or view Pesticide Use Notification Plan on Council’s website