News & Events
Current Issues
Residential Development
The Waverton Precinct and residents acknowledge the housing crisis in New South Wales and the significant need for affordable housing in the state.
However, the Precinct believes that this should not be at the expense of open areas, parklands, public amenity and should be required to respect heritage and community.
Residents are closely following the developments that were announced in December 2023 to address the imbalance by focusing development close to transport hubs, jobs and existing infrastructure in a “transport orientated development program” that plans to provide up to 47,000 new homes over the next 15 years, and speed up the approval process.
The Precinct remains in close contact with North Sydney Council on these developments.
Berrys Bay Park and Masterplan
At our April 2024 meeting, we heard that Transport NSW are again delaying the commencement of the Berrys Bay park. Residents will be active in ensuring this Park, which is not controversial, will be delivered in a more timely fashion.
Attend our meetings for updates, and view Transport NSW’s website on this project: https://caportal.com.au/tfnsw/berrys-bay
Waverton Bowling Club
The site of the former Waverton Bowling Club is owned by the Metropolitan Aboriginal Land Council. There are currently no plans by the owners for this site, and no application to re-zone the site.
Residents, the Precinct Committee and North Sydney Council are watching this situation very closely.
Most residents have expressed a desire for the land to remain for recreational use.
Western Harbour Tunnel
At the time of writing, the Western Harbour Tunnel has commenced subterranean construction at Cammeray on the north side and at Birchgrove on the western side, and will meet around Waverton, forming one long tunnel for future traffic requirements.
As at 2024 the tunnel is some way off from directly affecting Waverton residents. However, the Waverton Precinct has hosted speakers from the Tunnel project who have responded to Community questions. We will continue to maintain interest in this matter. Please see the Minutes from April 2024 for an update, and also refer to the Western Harbour Tunnel website tools and information portals for developments.
https://caportal.com.au/rms/wht
Active Sub-Committees & Working Parties
The following sub-committees comprise of a small number of local residents who work on delivering, exploring and improving aspects of Waverton that are prioritised by local residents, and bring solutions and initiatives to all residents via the Waverton Precinct meetings. Sub-committees are always happy to welcome new members. Please email the Waverton Precinct at [email protected] should you wish to become active in this way.
Ideas for additional sub-committees are welcome.
Youth and Teen sub-committee
Aims to identify and create activities for younger residents.
