Old Barrenjoey Road Archives

Pedestrian Shared Space Trial in Avalon Receives $500-K Funding

A pedestrian shared space trial in Avalon has recently received $500,000 in funding. The trial will provide expanded footpaths, more seating, and landscape, as well as a chance for the locals to connect.

The trial covers a shared pedestrian and vehicle zone between Avalon Parade and the car park at Woolworths.

This pedestrian shared space has been in the plans for decades but had previously met with funding issues. With the announced allocation, however, the concept can finally be launched as the Northern Beaches also recover from the lockdowns.

As a result of this plan, northbound vehicles between Avalon Parade and the Woolworth car park will only be limited to one lane during the trial. The travel speed for this section is 10 km/h.

“This area of the village can be particularly busy with people moving between the shops, Dunbar Park, community facilities and the beach,” Mr Rob Stokes, Member for Pittwater and Minister for Active Transport said.

“The opportunity to create additional open space for people to relax, dine and move around the village is really exciting.

“Throughout COVID-19 we’ve seen a resurgence of people wanting to shop local, sit outdoors and explore the community. This project supports all of these elements and will provide a great case study for how the concept could be expanded elsewhere,” he added.

Bus routes impacting this area will be adjusted to accommodate the changes. Traffic arrangements will also be coordinated and simplified as the Council works on a seamless integration of the project with the community.

This project is part of the Avalon Beach Place Plan.

Pizzico Italiano: Grab a Slice of Southern Italy in Avalon for the Summer

Summertime in the southern regions of Italy can be unforgettable with an abundance of tomatoes, fresh seafood, and gelato that you can enjoy al fresco. In Avalon, you can still relish a slice of Italy from the homestyle Italian dishes served at Pizzico Italiano.

This family-run restaurant has been around for more than five years in Avalon but it has recently moved to a new location a few steps away from its former site. In early 2021, Pizzico Italiano opened at 48 Old Barrenjoey Road and has been equipped with a new woodfire oven to allow them to serve more of those fantastic and tasty pizza choices that locals perpetually crave.

Pizzico Italiano is famous for its “slow dough” method, a carefully and meticulously prepared pizza crust with blends of imported Italian flours, which is then fermented and proofed for two days so it comes out crusty but light and easy to digest.

Pizza flavours range from Margherita, Marinara, Napoli, Siciliana, Capricciosa, Bianca, Diavola, Quattro Salumi, or Quattro Formaggi, using cured, fermented, and ethically grown Australian pork ingredients. Customers who order online can un-tick or add on the ingredients to customise their pizza orders.

Every dish from this restaurant is inspired by their grandmother’s cooking, who is originally from southern Italy, which may currently be picked up in-store or delivered. Nonna’s kitchen usually prepares on-site and changes seasonally, depending on the availability of the ingredients.

Whilst the lockdowns are still in place, Pizzico Italiano is also offering picnic boxes filled with antipasto and your choice of meals to take during your adventures around the beautiful green and breezy spaces of the Northern Beaches.

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“Fabulous food, highly recommend. We ordered a variety of pizzas and pasta for takeaway, service was friendly and efficient. Tried to snap a photo before the family dived in. We’ll be back.”
Xyz Abc

“Pizzico!! Lucky enough to enjoy with the people closest to me. Amazing authentic pizza I can’t rate high enough! Will defiantly be going back regularly!”
Luca Simec

“Magical atmosphere, excellent food, amazing authentic pizza, great italian wine and friendly staff. Love, love love a little bit of Italy always makes for a great night out. Perfect takeaway service as well. What more could you want!!”
Cate Hagan

Avalon Workshop: New Creative Space Sets March 2021 Opening

Do you need a venue for your creative workshops, crafts classes, dance rehearsals, talks and other activities? For groups with less than 14 people, the Avalon Workshop might just be the space for you! Early bird bookings are already underway before the site officially opens.

The Avalon Workshop will hold the Open Day on Saturday and Sunday, 6 to 7 March 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for its two workshop spaces and studio.

Located at the lower level of the Avalon Golf Clubhouse, the rooms are up for lease for six to 18 months. The spaces also have access to lockable storage cupboards, sinks, a kitchenette, tables, chairs and high-speed Wi-Fi.

*Photo Credit: Northern Beaches Council*

Following extensive 18-month consultations with residents, more than 80 percent of the Avalon Beach community agreed that the function space at the golf course could become a creative hub, where people could meet up, practice, or develop their skills, as well as engage in people with similar interests and inspiration.

The Avalon Workshop is an addition to the range of creative spaces around the Northern Beaches, including North Curl Curl Creative Space and the Manly Art Gallery and Museum.

Interested to rent the space? Avalon Workshop bookings are done online or you may also email creative@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or call 02 8495 5123 for expression of interest and enquiries.

PURPOSE	RATES
Workshop hire	$25 per hour
Studio hire	$60 per week (open for 12-18 month hire agreement)
Creative Program Concession	$20
Creative Program	$30 (up to 3 hours) $40 (3-4 hours) $50 (4-6 hours)