NORTH TURRAMURRA
ACTION GROUP
ATTENTION NTAG RESIDENTS
WORKING TO STOP THE NTRA GRANDSTAND
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WE ARE ALL AWARE OF THE REASONS FOR OPPOSING THIS DEVELOPMENT:
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OUR COMMUNITY HAS A VERY HIGH BUSH FIRE RISK
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THE GRANDSTAND WILL BRING INCREASED TRAFFIC TO BOBBIN HEAD ROAD
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RESIDENTS ARE ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY NOISE FROM A PA SYSTEM
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FIELD LIGHTING CAUSES DISTURBANCE TO WILDLIFE AND TO NEIGHBOURS
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$3.64 MILLION TAXPAYER FUNDED GRANT WAS OBTAINED BY THE NSFA WITHOUT THE REQUIRED CRITERIA
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THE D.A. IS BEING MODIFIED TO ALLOW IT TO BE FENCED AND GATED OFF TO THE COMMUNITY
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THE COST TO TAXPAYERS IS IN EXCESS OF $14 MILLION WITH MORE TO BE SPENT
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NTRA UPDATE
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NTAG secured a meeting with the NSW Office of Sport to review the $3.64 million sports grant awarded to the Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA).
Following a request from NTAG, the NSW Office of Sport agreed to conduct a review of the $3.64 million Multi Sports Grant awarded to the NSFA.
This grant is for the construction of a huge grandstand, offices for the NSFA and other facilities at the NTRA on Bobbin Head Road. It was awarded despite multiple irregularities in their funding application.
The President of NTAG and a group of local residents met with the Office of Sport Reviewer.
We will keep residents updated on the outcome.
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ABOUT US
NTAG - North Turramurra Action Group - is one of the largest and most successful community action groups in the Ku-ring-gai LGA. The group represents the concerns of local residents in balancing environment with development. We encourage all local residents to join NTAG - just complete the membership form on the "Get Involved" page of this site.
Our role is to represent the views of local residents on issues relevant to them. Our success has been made possible because of the support we receive from our close-knit community.
North Turramurra is a lovely peninsula suburb on Sydney's upper north shore, bound by the leafy suburbs of Turramurra, St Ives and Wahroonga. It offers a semi rural feel and adjoins the Ku-ring-gai National Park and beautiful Bobbin Head waterway .
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OUR NEXT NTAG MEETING IS ON THURSDAY 14 MARCH AT 7.30PM
WE ARE MEETING AT THE NEW 2074 BAR.
HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US.
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ACTIVITIES
NTAG aims to help shape our community and to have a positive impact on the lives of those of us who live here. We are always keen to hear from residents and to see if we can help bring about change for the good. We hope you'll join NTAG if you aren't already a member!
North Turramurra is so fortunate to have been bushfire free last summer. Hopefully there will be ongoing assessment and oversight of the national park to help ensure ongoing safety of residents. We are in touch with the relevant groups about this.
NEW FOOTPATH AT THE NORTH TURRAMURRA REC AREA
Safe pedestrian access to the NTRA has now been provided, including a gateway in the new fencing. NTAG lobbied Council for this and is delighted it has been completed.
NTAG RESIDENTS' MEETING
NTAG held its Residents' Meeting and AGM on Sunday 19th November at 1.45 pm. This was held at the Turramurra Bowling Club on Bobbin Head Road.
Troy Terzian of Nirodha Yoga demonstrated chair yoga which almost everyone joined in with.
Ward Councillor Cedric Spencer spoke about the NTRA and issues facing North Turramurra and Ku-Ring-Gai Council's Mark Schuster, Strategic Bushfire Officer, spoke on bush fire risk, bushfire awareness and preparation in our area.
We had a Q&A with Matt Cross, Member for Davidson. Troy Terzian of Nirodha Yoga demonstrated chair yoga.
SANDAKAN MEMORIAL
We hope you have the opportunity to visit the Sandakan Memorial in Kirkpatrick Street from time to time. If you would like to leave flowers at the memorial at any time please do so. The new plantings have become well established and the memorial stone and bench and new overhead sign are great improvements. A storyboard, that explains the significance of Sandakan, has been installed. Thank you to the Dept of Veterans Affairs for the grant that funded this.
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Do you want to make new friends, have fun and learn? If so, welcome to Sydney u3a Upper North - a friendly and energetic group (more information at sydneyu3a.org).
We meet in the Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby areas and all are welcome to come along and try our courses and events before deciding whether to join. Course subjects include languages, history and science, movies, the arts, ukelele, dance and tai chi.
u3a Sydney is primarily aimed at retired and the part time employed, but there are no upper or lower age limits. Events include walking tours and visits to places of interest. Membership is just $85 a year, with no additional charges.
All course presenters are volunteers, sharing their professional expertise and interests with the u3a community.
NTAG ACHIEVEMENTS AND WORKS IN PROGRESS
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Secured a meeting with the NSW Office of Sport to discuss concerns about the grants of a $3.64 million Multi Facility sports grant to the NSFA despite multiple irregularities in their funding application.
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Raised concerns with the Office of Sport about a $500,000 second grant awarded to the NSFA. This has now been rescinded.
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Attended Council Meetings and Public Forums throughout the year to address issues of importance to local residents.
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Contacted Council to find out why the NTRA has been reclassified from Community land to Operational land without notifying residents or any public debate.
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Raised awareness of the desire by local football clubs to ban all dogs, including on leash, from sports fields.
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Received funding from Dept of Veterans Affairs to to upgrade the Sandakan Memorial site in Kirkpatrick Street. New plantings and an overhead sign have been installed and the Memorial stone and surrounding area have been cleaned. The installation of a storyboard has now been completed.
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Successfully lobbied Council for safe pedestrian access to the NTRA. This work has now been completed.
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Prevented any further Sepp 5’s, medium & high density developments.
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Lobbied and achieved a new footpath outside the Southern Cross Care development.
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Protected North Turramurra residents by having the area declared an E4 environmental protection zone (in this case bushfire prone).
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Lobbied for the right hand turn signal at Bobbin Head traffic lights.
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Lobbied and obtained raised pedestrian crossing at the shops.
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Lobbied Council for signage to address left turn for cars exiting onto Normurra Avenue from the car park behind shops.
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Lobbied and obtained lights over pedestrian crossing at the shops.
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Successfully lobbied for consistent speed limit along Bobbin Head Road.
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Stood up for local businesses.
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Assisted IGA in obtaining approval for its store.
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Successfully lobbied against mountain bike competitions being held in bushland from North Turramurra to Wahroonga.
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Awaiting response from the NPWS regarding local hazard reduction.
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Following up on planned upgrade of Samuel King Park that has been very delayed due to rain. The amenities block has been demolished and a new turf field will be laid as soon as possible.
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Lobbying to get white road markings repainted where worn.