At last, development of the Totem Centre has begun. The site has been a tip for too long. There is nothing nostalgic about the old centre: it was a very sad place. The old Totem Centre did nothing to enhance the affluent suburbs of the Balgowlah, Seaforth, Clontarf, Balgowlah Heights area. Well done Stockland for their persistence with Manly Council and bringing some class into the almost derelict Balgowlah centre. We all look forward to the eventual opening of Stockland Balgowlah Village.
We are pleased to publish comments from anyone residing or working in the Balgowlah area. Please contact us at comments on totem centre
"STOP" sign end of Balgowlah Road
What road planning genius decided on the STOP sign at the end of Balgowlah Road (by Manly Swimming pool). So many cars are rear-ended when they stop (as is legally required) at this ridiculous sign. Is it simply revenue raising? Or just incompetence? Let us know your views. Views
"The STOP sign in question is ridiculous! Why don't they put in a roundabout like every similar intersection has - this would help traffic coming both ways along Balgowlah Road as well as traffic coming down Kenneth St." ....Clinton Balgowlah ( ed..But think of the lost revenue in fines for 'not stopping for about 3 seconds' )
Flood Lights Middle Head Oval (Mosman)
Floodlights on Middle Head oval are often left-on all night Residents of Manly, Fairlight and Clontarf have these bright lights beaming into their bedrooms all night. Mosman council really has too much money and obviously no regard for the environmental impact of these lights. You would thing they would be on a timer. Fine, keep them on for helicopter landings during military emergencies, but not just because no-one shuts them off after a footy training session.
"They shine directly into our bedroom - all night".... Belinda Clontarf
Bareena Park Tennis Club, Balgowlah Heights, are looking to attract new members of all playing standards. Bareena Park Tennis
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting the local community:
Removalists Man and His Van are pleased to support to local community
Real Estate Manly
Boxes The Box Man provides boxes and packing materials for storage and moving.
This web site is for community information.
Balgowlah Community
Thank-you to our sponsors for supporting us and to all non- paid contributors
Save us to your favorites
![]() |
Artists Impression of new Totem Centre or rather Balgowlah Village |
![]() |
Balgowlah Village under construction |
![]() |
Changing skyline of Balgowlah. Balgowlah Village from Condamine Street February 09 |
![]() |
Changing skyline of Balgowlah. Balgowlah Village from Condamine Street March 09 |
![]() |
Condamine Street view of the new Totem Centre |
![]() |
Balgowlah Village development April 2009 |
![]() |
Balgowlah Village view from condamine Street April 2009 |