14th June 2025. Edition One. In this edition:
President's Report, Civic Trust AGM, New Trust Members, Kate Palethorpe OAM,
Brush Turkeys, Byles Creek Planning,
Membership Subscriptions, Beecroft Orchestra,
Construction at Wongala Crescent Continues,
Local Justice of the Peace, Monica Tudehope's Newsletter,
Julian Leeser's Newsletter, Hornsby Shire Council's June News Bulletin,
City of Parramatta's June News Bulletin,
Recent Development Applications
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Sunday June 292.30PM Beecroft Orchestra Cheltenham Girls High School.
Message from the President Dear fellow residents,
Welcome to another edition of the Trust’s eNews. Our recent AGM was a
memorable event. The excellent guest speaker, Professor Sebastian
Pfautsch, reminded us how quality of living is influenced by retention
of the tree canopy. The AGM was also a good opportunity to talk with
Hornsby Councillors and our Member for Epping Monica Tudehope MP.
I wish to welcome our new committee members, Neil Maniar and Ray Gerke,
and also to acknowledge the contribution of Janet Hayes and Rod Best who
have resigned from Trust duties after many years of service. We are
fortunate to have a person of the calibre of Carol Liston AO on the
committee; she has replaced Rod Best as Chair of the History
group.
We have had recent discussions with Monica Tudehope MP, regarding the impact which excessive M2 noise levels are having on nearby residents.
Monica met a number of residents at their properties and witnessed
firsthand the intrusiveness of the constant, unrelenting noise the
residents have been living with for years. CLICK HERE to access recent correspondence from the Trust to Monica.
Many of the residents have been complaining to the State Government (the
lessor of the road) and Transurban (the lessee) for many years and have
received nothing but cursory replies.
The latest correspondence from Stephen Bali MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and Public Spaces, is a typical example. CLICK HERE to view the correspondence.
Addressing the noise levels is expected to be a lengthy process. In the
meantime I have created a group email for affected residents. So if you
or your neighbours believe you are affected by M2 noise, email me and
I’ll include you in the group correspondence.
I intend to raise the issue with both Parramatta and Hornsby Councillors.
As we see it, the constant 24 hour noise levels are creating long term health issues.
Ross Walker OAM President president@bcct2119.com.au
Civic Trust AGM and Public Meeting The Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust held their AGM last month. Professor Sebastian Pfautsch PhD GAICD We were pleased to welcome to the meeting:
State MP Monica Tudehope,
Hornsby Councillor Mayor Warren Waddell,
Councillor Verity Greenwood,
President of the Epping Civic Trust Judith Dawes.
Guest speaker Professor Sebastian Pfautsch PhD GAICD.
The meeting elected two new members to join the Trust’s executive committee, namely,
Neil Maniar and Ray Gerke.
A very informative presentation was given to the meeting by Professor
Sebastian Pfautsch, whose presentation focused on the importance of tree
canopy in our suburbs. He made the point that Beecroft and Cheltenham
were in a very good position with over 50% canopy coverage but he
stressed that we need to remain vigilant about preserving the canopy.
The consequences of losing the canopy are: much higher ambient
temperatures and increased energy consumption. He demonstrated that
suburbs close to Beecroft with minimal tree canopy had temperatures on
average 4 or 5 degrees higher than our suburb.
More on Australasian Green Infrastructure Network can be found at CLICK HERE and HERE.
State MP Monica Tudehope presented the Trust with a NSW parliamentary
certificate of recognition for 60 years of service to the community. CLICK HERE to view the certificate.
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust. The
Civic Trust at its last meeting on June 5 appointed committee office
bearers for 2025 and welcomed two new members to the executive
committee:
Neil Maniar
and
Ray Gerke.
The entire committee and their biographies can be viewed on the Trust's web site CLICK HERE. to view all the committee members.
Kate Palethorpe OAM Kate Palethorpe and Her Excellency, NSW Governor Margaret Beazley One of our well known Beecroft residents was recently awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her services to music.
Kate was until recently, Vice President of the Northern Sydney Youth Orchestra,
Since 1983 she has served in a range of other Northern Sydney Youth
Orchestra roles including conductor, manager, piano accompanist,
librarian, and arranger.
In 2017 Kate was recognised at the NSW Volunteer Of The Year awards for
her 30 years of service to the Northern Sydney Youth Orchestra.
Brush Turkeys
A few months back the eNews shared a video of a newly hatched Brush Turkey that had emerged from a nest in our back yard. https://youtu.be/FFitgv_erRI
After dismantling the now long abandoned nest Chapman Ave residents found a still intact but non viable egg. Shown above, next to a hen's egg for comparison.
Beecroft and Cheltenham History Group
The history group is investigating the subdivisions of Beecroft and
Cheltenham, following the initial government sale of the land.
An overview map of these changes can be viewed CLICK HERE:
Byles Creek Planning Proposal
Hornsby Shire Council has replied to the Civic Trust's submission
regarding the Byles Creek Planning Study. Council's reply can be
viewed CLICK HERE
Civic Trust Membership Subscriptions If
you have lived in Beecroft Cheltenham for any length of time, you would
have seen many changes. While change is inevitable the Trust will
continue to be the professional voice of our local community. Please,
join the Trust so you can vote and let your voice be heard!
To join the trust.CLICK HERE.
Or if by paying by EFT:
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust
BSB: 062 113
Account Number: 1006 8238
For our membership records, please email a copy of your payment receipt to membership@bcct2119.com.au
with your full name and address.
The Beecroft Orchestra Sunday June 29 at 2.30PM .
Booking is easy CLICK HERE.
Construction for the New Residential and Commercial Development at Wongala Crescent Continues.
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust eNews The
Trust publishes this monthly eNews newsletter. If you would like
to receive this newsletter on a regular basis, please CLICK HERE to subscribe to the eNews.
Local Justice of the Peace Timothy
Abrams, a Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust committee member, has
generously offered his services as a Justice of the Peace for any
residents requiring this service.
Tim can be contacted on Mob 0417 662 405
Dr. Penelope Crossley has also generously offered her services.
Penelope is a practising solicitor and is happy to witness documents pro
bono for 2119 residents. Penelope can be contacted on 0449 232 474.
Civic Trust Facebook page
Every now and then the Trust’s Facebook Page includes interviews with interesting people whose postcode is 2119.
The latest of these is an interview with Bindi Shah, newly OAM and Dennis Hale a long term resident who turned 80 recently. CLICK HERE for the Civic Trust's Facebook page.
Monica Tudehope MP. June Newsletter. The Trust's policy is that we will publish submitted newsletters from any of our elected representatives. CLICK HERE
Julian Leeser MP. Latest Newsletter. The Trust's policy is that we will publish submitted newsletters from any of our elected representatives. CLICK HERE Our Federal member Julian Leeser is now the Shadow Attorney-General and Shadow Minister for the Arts.
Hornsby Shire Council's June News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
City of Parramatta's June News Bulletin
Can be viewed CLICK HERE
Recent Development Applications The
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust's web site now has links to recently
submitted Development Applications in the 2119 postcode area for both
Hornsby and Parramatta Shire Councils. This page will be updated
with every eNews publication. CLICK HERE To access them.
Other objections and correspondence with council can be viewed CLICK HERE
Keep our two suburbs strong and informed by being a member!
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