MOTORISTS are reminded Lawrence Hargrave Drive at Stanwell Park will be closed next week for almost three months to carry out slope repairs. The work requires Lawrence Hargrave Drive to be closed in both directions between Otford Road/Lady Wakehurst Drive and Chellow Dene Avenue. Lawrence Hargrave Drive will be closed from 9am Monday June 15 … Continue reading
AFTER a request from NSW Police, Wollongong City Council will close access to a number of popular northern Illawarra tourist sites over the Easter long weekend. The recreational sites have been targeted as they are areas people often meet to socialise. NSW Police are reminding the community that, while travelling for holidays or recreation is … Continue reading
UPDATED 2.50pm MARCH 17 2020: THE state has recorded 37 new positive tests for coronavirus cases in a single day. It takes the total number of cases in NSW to 171, almost double the number on Friday, and includes six cases after a wedding reception at Stanwell Tops. At a media conference today, NSW chief … Continue reading
A MAN will appear in court today after police seized a rifle, ammunition, steroids and cannabis plants from a Helensburgh home. The 27-year-old Helensburgh man was stopped on Longview Crescent, Stanwell Tops yesterday (Wednesday) about 12.30pm before being arrested by Officers from Strike Force Raptor. A search of the vehicle allegedly found an amount of … Continue reading
THERE will be further road closures next week in Stanwell Tops to allow for the Roads and Maritime Service to undertake maintenance work. Motorists are advised Lady Wakehurst Drive will be closed in both directions for three days between McKell Avenue and Otford Road for maintenance work from 8am to 3pm on Wednesday 16, Thursday … Continue reading
MOTORISTS are advised by Transport for NSW that Lawrence Hargrave Drive will be closed for two days next week for routine maintenance work. Work will be carried out between Lady Wakehurst Drive and Stonehaven Road at Stanwell Tops from 9am to 3pm on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 October, weather permitting. This includes trimming vegetation, … Continue reading
CONCRETE retaining walls will be built along sections of the scenic escarpment drive at Stanwell Park to the famed Bald Hill in an effort to prevent erosion and landslides. The work will be carried out by the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) on Lawrence Hargrave Drive in two stages next year and will require full … Continue reading
CRITICAL communications for emergency services has been boosted with the instalment of a new government radio network site to improve coverage in rugged bushland between Stanwell Tops and Waterfall. NSW Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the site at the Garrawarra Centre, Waterfall was critical to community safety by in-filling coverage spots in the … Continue reading
A MAN has died following a paragliding crash at Stanwell Tops. Just before 3pm today (Saturday), emergency services were called to Bald Hill following reports a glider had crashed into the side of the cliff. The crash site was found and emergency services began rescue operations. State Emergency Service personnel reached the site and confirmed … Continue reading
WORK on renewing Bald Hill reserve has reached another milestone with the completion of a new roundabout, parking for buses, refurbishment of one car park, changes to services, and an improved walkway. Work on this stage was designed to be completed prior to the popular Sydney to ‘Gong Bike ride on Sunday November 1. Following … Continue reading
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