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Page Updated: May 16, 2012

Healthy Ageing Strategy

Warringah Council is preparing a Healthy Ageing Strategy to help it meet the needs of our ageing population. The Strategy will consider the policies, projects, facilities and services that Council needs to have in place to enhance the quality of life and well-being of older people and support them to lead active, healthy and independent lives as they age.

The community is invited to have their say about seniors' independent living, meaningful participation in the community, healthy lifestyles, care and support services, at:

  • Forestville RSL, Wednesday 16 May, 9.30am - 12pm OR
  • Dee Why RSL, Friday 18 May, 9.30am - 12pm
  • Engagement with carers: Cromer Community Centre, Monday 21 May, 10am - 12pm

Morning tea provided. RSVP at council@warringah.nsw.gov.au or 9942 2111

If you are unable to attend the above community engagements, please assist us by filling in our Healthy Ageing Strategy online survey by Friday 25 May.

Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas

Warringah Council is seeking public comment from 1 May to 1 June 2012 on its proposal for new Alcohol Prohibited Areas (APA) and Alcohol Free Zones (AFZ). Council proposes to create APAs in all public parks, reserves and beaches in Warringah from 10pm until 8am, with the exception of Walter Gors Park in Dee Why and Queenscliff Headland where, due to a history of daytime anti-social behaviour, the APA would be in place 24 hours per day.

By having all parks and reserves in Warringah with a similar restriction it will allow Police to have some consistency across the area in dealing with issues.

A number of Alcohol Free Zones are also proposed for renewal as well as a small number of new ones proposed for creation. These AFZ’s would be in place for 4 years.


Comments should be in writing and addressed to: Projects Coordinator, Warringah Council, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099 or by email to council@warringah.nsw.gov.au by close of business Friday 1 June.

Forestville Park - draft Plan of Management

Warringah Council is seeking comment on the draft Forestville Park Plan of Management. This Plan of Management covers several parcels of land making up Forestville Park. The draft Plan has been developed through community consultation and identifies community values associated with the reserve. Council’s primary management intention for the reserve is to conserve and restore bushland, protect significant biodiversity, environmental features and cultural heritage items, while maintaining low impact recreational access. The draft Plan may be of interest to residents and those who use the Park for recreation.

The main issues are:

  • Weeds
  • Tracks and access
  • Private encroachments into bushland
  • Bushland condition
  • Feral animals
  • Stormwater
  • Dumping
  • Habitat values
  • Heritage values
  • Use of the reserve

Management actions in the plan include bush regeneration, pest control, track consolidation, boundary delineation and improved signage.

The draft ‘Mountain Biking in Warringah: Research and Directions’ paper and the draft Forestville Park POM (prepared by Warringah Council) allow for the retention of two mountain bike trails within Forestville Park – one being a fire trail and the other being an informal track. The draft Plan is not allowing for any further creation of mountain bike tracks.

The draft Plan of Management will be on public exhibition from 30 April to 10 June 2012 and can be viewed at the following locations:

  • Download PDF
  • Download FAQs
  • Civic Centre, Civic Drive, Dee Why
  • Council libraries at Dee Why, Forestville, Belrose and Warringah Mall

Comments can be in writing, addressed to the General Manager, marked ‘Submission – draft Forestville Park Plan of Management’ or emailed to council@warringah.nsw.gov.au.

Information Session

  • An on-site information session will be held at Forestville Park – end of Currie Road, Forestville, 10am – 1pm, on Saturday, 12 May 2012.
  • Members of the public can discuss issues and views on recreation activities and Council’s proposed management actions within the reserve.

Online Survey (apx 5 minutes)

Public Hearing

7pm – 8:30pm, Thursday 17 May 2012

Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Dee Why

The hearing will provide an opportunity for public comment on the categorisation of lands as per the draft Plan of Management. Community members are invited to address the hearing, written submissions will also be welcomed. Community members wishing to address the hearing must register by COB, 16 May 2012. The hearing will be held by an independent chairperson.

To register your interest in attending the public hearing or for any other enquiries relating to the draft Plan, please email Council to council@warringah.nsw.gov.au or contact Council’s Natural Environment Unit – 9942 2111.

All submissions must be received COB, 11 June 2012.

Draft Budget and Fees & Charges 2012-2013 (Strategic Community Plan)

The Strategic Community Plan is Council's primary planning document, aligning our community's vision with a clear strategic direction for Warringah's long term future. The period for public submissions is now over. Read all the Budget documents by going to yoursaywarringah.com.au.

Key Dates

Saturday 31 March - Public Exhibition begins
Tuesday 8 May – Community Meeting, Civic Centre, Dee Why
Friday 11 May – Closing date for submissions
Monday 21 May – Community Plan Public Hearing, Civic Centre, Dee Why

Tuesday 26 June - Council meeting to adopt Budget

Narrabeen Lagoon Recreational Dredging

We'd like to know what you think about dredging parts of Narrabeen Lagoon to increase the water depth for recreational purposes. For more information and to find out how you can get involved visit Your Say Warringah

Warringah Aquatic Centre Site Development Strategy

Warringah Council is asking for community views to help it build a better range of facilities at the Warringah Aquatic Centre Site. 

The study will determine a long-term development strategy for improvements at the Warringah Aquatic Centre site, both aquatic and non-aquatic, that are financially sustainable and best meet current and future community needs.

Click here to find out more  and join the online discussion forum.

Warringah Biodiversity Conservation Study

The public exhibition for the Warringah Biodiversity Conservation Study is now closed. Council will undertake additional briefing sessions with dates to be advised. The study ranks the conservation significance of Warringah's native vegetation. The document and maps can be viewed below. For more information call 9942 2574.

Regional Waste Solution

The four SHOROC councils have agreed to change the way waste is collected across their council areas. More on Regional Waste Solution and join the online discussion forum (open till early May).