FEATURE STORY
A vision for a new Gladesville
WORDS NICOLA RICHES
It’s a village and a main artery to the CBD that requires a 21st century injection to update it, revitalise it, and bring it in line with the needs and desires of a growing, diverse population. Local community members are being urged to contribute to a new vision for Gladesville.
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n a recent interview with comedian Carolyn Swindell, she explained why she has spent the last 15 years living in Gladesville. “I love my neighbourhood,” she told us. “I hardly use my car; everything is so close. There’s always someone to say hello to and everyone is looking out for everyone else’s kids. It’s more than a neighbourhood, it’s a community and I really value being part of that.” As Carolyn says, there is a lot to love about Gladesville; its proximity to the CBD, its tree-lined streets and beautiful mix of architecture and its access to bushland and Parramatta River. Steps have already been taken to revitalise the area, as Hunter’s Hill Council Acting General Manager Nick Tobin explains, “We have been working with the local residents and businesses, the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Ryde, with whom we share the suburb of Gladesville, on
