By NF1 convenor Warwick Erwin

Neighbourhood Forum 1 (NF1) meetings are held in the Helensburgh Community Rooms in front of the old Community Centre on the second Wednesday of the month, from Feb to Nov. Next meeting: 8 October 2025. All welcome.

Helensburgh Pool closed until January 2026

Concern over the whole building being rendered was addressed by Council staff who said only the new wall work in the breezeway will be rendered. It was suggested that murals be painted on the rendered walls, one being a War Memorial theme.

New Library and Community Centre

The tender for the Architectural and Subconsultant Services to Sherson Architecture Pty Ltd of Austinmer in the sum of $1,382,295 has been accepted by Council. Council staff at the NF1 meeting stated that the community would have the chance to comment on the plans once staff are satisfied that the plans meet the council’s requirements. No full engagement with the community over the new Helensburgh Community Centre and Library – just tick the boxes.

It was suggested that we change the name to Northern Suburbs Community Complex to reflect the suburbs this complex has to support.

Report issues to Council

Potholes, drainage problems, blocked drains? The easiest way is via the Snap Send Solve app.

Frustration over Council not listening

Community frustration with Council not listening to the community is evident with the outcry over the pool works, the new community centre and library, and the planters and seats in the plaza area opposite Short St (designed in the Town Centre plan for outdoor dining, pop-up stalls, music and food trucks to revitalise the area). Many comments from residents about Council’s ‘tick to box’ or ‘place the dot’ excuses for engagement.

Next meeting: 7pm, Wednesday, 8 October at Helensburgh Community Rooms