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County Road Reserve Transfer Clears Way For Future Sports Upgrades

County Road Reserve in Belrose is set to be transferred to Northern Beaches authorities, removing a key land ownership barrier and clearing the way for future planning and investment at one of the area’s important sporting spaces.

Read: Upgrades at County Road Reserve Left in Limbo

The 1.72-hectare reserve on Forest Way is the home ground of Wakehurst Football Club, which has around 2,000 players, and forms part of the Northern Beaches’ wider open space network. The transfer is intended to place the reserve under local ownership, opening the door to upgrading and expanding its recreational use as demand for quality sporting infrastructure grows across the Northern Beaches.

A Key Sporting Space For Belrose

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County Road Reserve has long been identified as an important sporting asset and an opportunity to help meet growing demand for quality sporting infrastructure. The reserve is used by Wakehurst Football Club, while local sporting organisations have identified the site as a key opportunity as participation in community sport continues to rise.

The NSW announcement also highlighted increasing participation among women and girls across the Northern Beaches. Local ownership is expected to provide greater scope for the reserve’s recreational use to be upgraded and expanded.

The announcement does not specify that individual upgrades at the reserve have already been approved or funded. Instead, the transfer is intended to remove an ownership barrier that has affected plans for improved sports facilities at the site. The immediate change is the proposed transfer of ownership, while the scope and timing of future improvements have yet to be detailed.

Transfer Clears A Barrier To Future Investment

Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully described County Road Reserve as the type of community asset that could thrive under local ownership, pointing to its use by local families, players, and volunteers. He said putting the reserve into local hands would allow the site to grow alongside the needs of the Northern Beaches community.

Member for Wakehurst Michael Regan described the transfer as an important step, saying State ownership had been a key barrier to progressing better sports facilities at County Road. According to Mr Regan, the change removes that barrier and clears the way for further planning and investment.

The NSW announcement also linked the transfer to wider open-space initiatives across Sydney, including $40 million through the Better Open Spaces Program and $520 million for open space and active transport in Transport Oriented Development precincts. For Belrose, the transfer puts the focus on what comes next for County Road Reserve.

Read: Belrose Bushland Sites Cleared for Private Market

The change would give local authorities ownership of the Forest Way sporting site, while future planning and investment will shape any changes to its recreational use and sporting facilities.

With State ownership identified as a key barrier to improved sports facilities, the transfer marks a change in how the reserve will be managed. The NSW announcement says it clears the way for planning and investment at the site.

Published 20-September-2026

Belrose Ambulance Station Becomes Base For New Command Vehicle

Belrose Ambulance Station is now home to a new 4WD command vehicle designed to give NSW Ambulance inspectors a dedicated mobile base for coordinating major incidents across northern Sydney.

Command Capability Based At Belrose

The vehicle has been positioned at the Wearden Road station, which is located roughly in the middle of the Northern Sydney zone for NSW Ambulance.

Rather than transporting patients, its primary role is to support scene management when an incident requires multiple crews, communications channels and resources to be coordinated from one location.

The vehicle will operate daily and will generally be driven by an NSW Ambulance Inspector.

Belrose is also one of the ambulance stations serving the wider Northern Beaches, alongside Balgowlah, Mona Vale and Avalon. NSW Ambulance resources can be moved across the area according to operational requirements.

Communications At The Centre Of The Fit-Out

The command vehicle was developed with input from paramedics and managers, with its internal layout built around the practical requirements of incident coordination.

Several radio channels can be monitored at the same time. These can include the main ambulance channel, communications dedicated to a particular incident and contact involving aeromedical helicopters.

Portable radios can also be charged simultaneously inside the vehicle, allowing communications equipment to remain available while an operation is underway.

A workspace and whiteboard provide room for organising information at the scene, while the vehicle is also equipped with lighting and power. A small fridge forms part of the fit-out, with equipment assigned its own space inside the command area.

4WD Access Extends Where It Can Operate

The vehicle’s four-wheel-drive capability allows it to reach difficult-to-access locations, giving NSW Ambulance another option when a command point needs to be established away from easier road access.

That capability is relevant to an area where emergency responses can extend beyond suburban streets into bushland and trail environments. The vehicle itself is intended as a command resource rather than a dedicated patient-transport ambulance.

From its Belrose base, it can be deployed across Sydney’s north when a larger response requires an inspector to oversee communications and coordinate resources from a single location.

Its permanent placement at Belrose Ambulance Station means the vehicle will be available for daily operations within the Northern Sydney zone.

Published 10-September-2026

7 of the Best Restaurants In or Around Belrose

Belrose isn’t the suburb people usually think of first when it comes to eating out on the northern beaches — but spend a bit of time around Glenrose Village and Forest Way and you’ll find a surprisingly solid spread of options, from a cafe locals rank as the best restaurant in the suburb to a pub with the area’s biggest indoor playground.

We’ve pulled together seven of the best restaurants in and around Belrose, including a couple of near-neighbours in Terrey Hills and Forestville worth the short drive. As always, this isn’t a definitive ranking, just a solid list based on what locals keep coming back for.

1. Acacia Eatery

⭐ 4.4/5 (146 Google reviews)

Ranked the number one restaurant in Belrose on Tripadvisor, Acacia Eatery has built its reputation on restaurant-quality food at genuinely suburban prices. It’s a fully licensed all-day dining spot doing brunch, dinner and drinks well, with reviewers regularly praising the warm service and the thoughtful handling of dietary requirements, including solid gluten-free options.

Try: Eggs Benedict, Salted Caramel Tart, Latte

📍 Address: 58 Glen St, Belrose NSW 2085

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Price guide: $20–40 per person · Bookings via nowbookit.com or (02) 8283 0749

2. Belrose Hotel

⭐ 4.1/5 (1,462 Google reviews)

The local pub and then some, Belrose Hotel is a genuine family destination thanks to Sydney’s biggest indoor playground alongside a full bistro menu, live music and a solid drinks list. Reviews are mixed on consistency, as you’d expect from a busy all-rounder, but the winter menu and classics like the nachos and chicken wings get regular praise.

Try: Nachos, Chicken Wings, Chicken Parmi, Sunday Roast, Fish Tacos

📍 Address: 5 Hews Parade, Belrose NSW 2085

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Price guide: $20–40 per person · Bookings via belrosehotel.com.au or (02) 9451 8585

3. Urban Tadka (Terrey Hills)

⭐ 4.5/5 (1,610 Google reviews)

Worth the short drive over to Terrey Hills, Urban Tadka is upscale Indian dining done properly, with a menu that stretches well beyond the usual curry-house staples into lobster, lamb chops and Bollywood-style function dining. Reviewers consistently rate the food, ambience and service as exceptional, making it a genuine special-occasion pick for the wider area.

Try: Lamb Chops, Tandoori Chicken, Taco Chaat, Scallops Lychee Lasana, Mango & Pistachio Kulfi Falooda

📍 Address: 321 Mona Vale Rd, Terrey Hills NSW 2084

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Price guide: $40–140 per person · Bookings via urbantadka.com.au or (02) 9986 1040

4. Inakaya Japanese Restaurant

⭐ 4.2/5 (226 Google reviews)

A modern Japanese spot in Glenrose Village offering a broad menu spanning tempura, sushi and sizzling wagyu beef. Reviewers appreciate the variety on offer and the clean, comfortable dining space, making it a solid pick for a casual Japanese dinner without needing to head further afield.

Try: Tempura, Premium Wagyu Beef, Sushi & Sashimi Bento, Salt & Pepper King Prawn

📍 Address: 31/56-58 Glen St, Belrose NSW 2085

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Price guide: $20–40 per person · 0448 203 526

5. Ember Sourdough Pizza (Forestville)

⭐ 4.8/5 (189 Google reviews)

A short drive into Forestville, this cosy sourdough pizza spot has developed a loyal following in a short space of time. Reviewers consistently highlight the warm, personal service and the quality of the wood-fired sourdough base, whether you’re dining in or grabbing takeaway — with the classic tiramisu getting a regular mention as the dessert to order.

Try: Wood-Fired Sourdough Pizza, Beef Arancini, Classic Tiramisu

📍 Address: 6/51 Arthur St, Forestville NSW 2087

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Price guide: $20–40 per person · Bookings via OpenTable or 0466 670 555

6. Club Belrose

⭐ 4.2/5 (335 Google reviews)

The local bowling club is also a reliable spot for an affordable feed, with its Cascade Dining room turning out everything from schnitzel nights to seafood specials and Sunday roasts. Reviewers rate the food, service and value highly, and it’s a genuinely social option with regular live music and members’ events alongside the dining room.

Try: Chicken Schnitzel, Sunday Roast, Seafood Specials

📍 Address: 146 Forest Way, Belrose NSW 2085

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Price guide: Budget-friendly club dining · (02) 9451 5803

7. Fish Delish

⭐ 4.0/5 (62 Google reviews)

A modern seafood restaurant in Glenrose Village bringing coastal-style dining inland. Reviewers praise the friendly, fast service and reasonable pricing, with the grilled barramundi singled out as cooked to perfection — though it’s worth checking ahead if you’re after cocktails or dessert, as a couple of reviews flag inconsistency there.

Try: Grilled Barramundi, Calamari, Fish and Chips

📍 Address: Shop 33, 56/58 Glen St, Belrose NSW 2085

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Price guide: $20–40 per person · (02) 8387 8958

That’s our pick of seven standout spots in and around Belrose — proof there’s more going on around Glenrose Village than most people realise. Got a favourite we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments, or drop us a line — we’re always keen to hear where locals are eating.

Belrose Targeted for Housing Diversity Rules

Belrose residents are being urged to review proposed planning changes that could reshape dual-occupancy developments, housing diversity, and local zoning. The draft Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP)—on public exhibition until Sunday, 30 August 2026—aim to replace legacy controls from the former Manly, Pittwater, and Warringah councils with a unified framework for the Northern Beaches.

While Northern Beaches Council maintains that most areas will experience limited change, Belrose could see a more noticeable impact due to overlapping proposals within the suburb.

Dual-Occupancy Standards on R2 Land

To consolidate local standards within the broader NSW planning framework, the draft sets new minimum lot sizes for R2 Low Density Residential land:

Attached dual occupancies (e.g., duplexes): Minimum 800 m²
Detached dual occupancies: Minimum 900 m²

Development applications will still require consent and assessment against standard requirements, including landscaping, setbacks, parking, tree retention, and bushfire risk.

Housing Diversity Around Belrose Centre

Belrose is one of five identified centres—alongside Avalon, Newport, North Narrabeen, and Freshwater—proposed for a ‘Housing Diversity Area’.

Under the draft, mapped low-density residential properties within 400 metres of the Belrose local centre could accommodate boarding houses and hostels. Council selected these locations to improve access to services and transport, though any development remains subject to consent and strict design controls covering privacy, scale, and neighbourhood amenity.

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Major Zoning Shifts for Belrose North

Distinct from the local centre proposals, Belrose North and Oxford Falls Valley (the ‘Deferred Lands’) are transitioning out of the Warringah LEP 2000 framework.

Driven largely by Council’s Conservation Zones Review, these areas will adopt standard NSW planning zones, including Primary Production Small Lots (RU4), Environmental Conservation (C2), Environmental Management (C3), and Large Lot Residential (R5).

Many of the proposed zoning changes follow Council’s Conservation Zones Review and its analysis of existing land uses, environmental values and local character.

An earlier version included a two-year provision that would have retained some currently permitted uses after the new LEP commenced. However, the NSW Department’s Gateway conditions required Council to remove that provision before the proposal went on formal public exhibition.

Broader Controls and Next Steps

Beyond land use, the unified framework introduces broader controls, such as floor-space ratios for low-density areas, alongside updated DCP guidance for overshadowing, stormwater, and environmental hazards.

Because impacts vary considerably by site, Council strongly advises residents to inspect the NSW Planning Portal to check their specific property dimensions, zoning maps, and hazard overlays.

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Submissions Close: 11:59 pm, Sunday 30 August 2026.

Published 29-July-2026

Belrose Drone Operations Enter AI Shark Warning Discussion

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Belrose has entered Sydney’s shark safety discussion as attention turns to whether artificial intelligence can help drone surveillance detect sharks faster and support earlier warnings at busy beaches.

Belrose Operations Behind The Drone Network

Belrose sits away from the shoreline, but it has become part of the wider discussion about how artificial intelligence could strengthen shark surveillance across Sydney beaches.

Surf Life Saving NSW runs some autonomous drone operations from its head office in Belrose for remote areas. That work has drawn attention as beach safety teams consider how drone surveillance could become faster, more automated and more closely connected to public warning systems.

The discussion has sharpened after a serious shark bite at Coogee Beach involving Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old mother and teacher who was attacked by a great white shark while swimming between the flags. She has undergone multiple surgeries and had her left arm amputated.

The incident has placed fresh focus on the time between a shark being detected and swimmers being told to leave the water.

Belrose AI drones — *Photo Credit: Photo Credit: NSW SharkSmart/Instagram*

AI Detection Moves Into The Shark Safety Debate

Macquarie University Professor Culum Brown has said an early warning system could use autonomous drones with onboard sensors and artificial intelligence to detect sharks from the air.

Under that type of system, a drone could identify a shark, follow its movement and send information back to a base. Beach safety teams could then use that information to support warnings, closures or further surveillance.

Emeritus Professor Rob Harcourt, also from Macquarie University, has said autonomous drones and AI shark recognition technology are either available or close to available.

The proposed technology would sit beside existing patrols rather than replace them. Lifesavers, drone pilots and beach operators would still remain central to decisions made on the sand and in the water.

Belrose-Based Operations Add To Existing Capability

Surf Life Saving NSW chief executive Steven Pearce has said the organisation already runs autonomous drones from its Belrose head office for remote areas, while still prioritising visible drone pilots on beaches where possible.

That visible presence remains part of beach safety operations, with drone pilots identifiable to beachgoers during patrols. At the same time, autonomous operations from Belrose show how some monitoring can also be supported away from the beachfront.

The wider shark safety network already includes drone patrols, SMART drumlines, tagged shark listening stations, beach alerts, the SharkSmart app, shark nets, education campaigns and shark bite kits.

Drone coverage across NSW changes with the season, location and operating conditions. Patrols peak in summer, when beach use is higher, before dropping back in winter.

Accuracy Will Decide How Far AI Can Go

Any AI shark warning system would need to perform reliably in changing coastal conditions.

Beach safety teams are mainly concerned with white, tiger and bull sharks. False alarms could lead to unnecessary evacuations if dolphins, grey nurse sharks or wobbegongs are mistaken for dangerous sharks.

Surf Life Saving NSW has been working on an AI solution with acceptable accuracy, while researchers have said recognition systems can be trained to identify different species from drone footage.

The challenge is to make the system fast enough to support early warnings while reliable enough to avoid repeated false alarms.

Belrose Role Stays Behind The Scenes

Belrose’s role in the shark safety discussion remains operational rather than beachfront.

Its drone operations show that autonomous aerial surveillance already forms part of the system now under review. The next step being discussed is whether artificial intelligence can make that system quicker and more useful when sharks are detected near swimmers.

As Sydney beaches look towards the next summer season, Belrose sits behind the drone capability now being considered for a more advanced shark warning network.

Published 16-June-2026

Terrey Hills Warehouse Robbery Under Investigation After Workers Threatened

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A warehouse robbery at Terrey Hills has prompted a police investigation after workers at a commercial premises on Tepko Road were allegedly threatened by two masked men before several items were taken.

Workers Threatened During Terrey Hills Warehouse Robbery

Detectives are investigating a warehouse robbery at Terrey Hills after staff at an industrial unit reported being confronted by two men wearing black balaclavas.

Police were called shortly after 6:30 am on Wednesday, 10 June, following reports of a robbery at a commercial premises on Tepko Road. Staff told police the men had allegedly entered the property around 6:00 am, made demands and threatened them.

The men allegedly took several items before leaving the scene a short time later. No injuries were reported.

The incident has drawn attention because of the early-morning timing, the alleged use of face coverings, and the direct threats made towards workers inside the premises. Police have not disclosed what items were taken.

Terrey Hills warehouse — *Photo Credit: NSW Police Force/Facebook*

Crime Scene Established on Tepko Road

Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended the site and established a crime scene at the industrial unit.

Detectives were observed carrying out inquiries shortly after 9.00am as the response continued at the Terrey Hills location. The exact circumstances surrounding the alleged robbery remain under investigation, including how the men entered the property and where they went after leaving.

Police have not released any details about vehicles being sought in connection with the incident. The nature of the goods allegedly stolen has also not been revealed.

The warehouse sits within an industrial area on Tepko Road, where several commercial units operate. Warehouses in the area appear to have a high vacancy rate, though it remains unclear whether the targeted unit was occupied under a short-term arrangement.

Goods Taken Have Not Been Revealed

The investigation remains focused on the alleged entry, threats made to staff, and the removal of items from the premises.

No confirmed information has been released about whether weapons were involved, what was taken, or whether the incident was connected to any broader criminal activity. Unverified claims circulating online have not been confirmed by police and have not formed part of the established facts of the case.

The confirmed details remain limited to the report of two men wearing black balaclavas, the alleged threats and demands made towards workers, and the removal of several items from the commercial premises.

Separate Frenchs Forest Incident Forms Local Context

The Terrey Hills warehouse robbery comes after a separate incident last month, when police detained three men who had allegedly broken into a storage facility at Frenchs Forest.

In that matter, the truck allegedly linked to the men was reported to have contained contraband vapes and cigarettes. That incident has not been linked to the Terrey Hills robbery.

Both matters have involved commercial or storage-style premises on the Northern Beaches, but no connection has been established between them.

Investigations into the Terrey Hills warehouse robbery are continuing.

Published 11-June-2026

Belrose Rider Taken To Hospital After Bare Creek Bike Park Crash

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A mountain bike rider has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition after crashing at Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose, prompting a response from ambulance crews, firefighters, police and CareFlight.

Rider Injured On Bare Creek Course

Emergency crews were called to Bare Creek Bike Park on Crozier Road shortly before 12:45 pm on Monday, 8 June, after a man was seriously injured while riding on the course.

The man, aged in his 20s, had been riding at the park during a busy period, with the public holiday and good weather bringing a large number of riders to the area.

The crash happened on the eastern side of the course after the rider had travelled through a series of jumps and continued from a stone wall drop into a left turn. As he came through the bend, he appeared to lose enough momentum to clear the next jump cleanly before going over the handlebars, landing heavily and rolling down a steep embankment.

People nearby, including friends of the rider, went to his aid and kept him in position on the embankment while emergency services made their way to the location.

mountain bike crash — *Photo Credit: CareFlight/Facebook*

Emergency Crews Respond In Belrose

The first ambulance crews reached the rider just after 12:45 pm. He was conscious and in significant pain when crews found him in a difficult position on the embankment.

A larger emergency response followed, involving NSW Ambulance crews, firefighters, police and CareFlight. Intensive care paramedics, a special operations paramedic, an ambulance supervisor and a four-wheel drive transport ambulance were also sent to the bike park.

CareFlight’s helicopter was tasked from Westmead at around 1:00 pm and landed at the Bare Creek helipad shortly before 1:15 pm. A specialist doctor and critical care paramedic were then taken to the rider’s location on the track.

Rider Treated For Suspected Spinal Injuries

The man was treated at the scene for suspected spinal injuries before being carefully moved from the steep embankment by firefighters and paramedics.

He was loaded into a four-wheel drive transport ambulance and taken from the course to the car park, where he was transferred to an intensive care ambulance for further assessment.

The rider was taken by road ambulance to Royal North Shore Hospital shortly before 2:00 pm, accompanied by CareFlight’s specialist doctor. He was transported in a serious but stable condition.

The response also showed the importance of accurate location details in outdoor areas without a simple street address. Callers to Triple Zero were able to provide the rider’s exact position on the course using the Emergency Plus app, helping crews reach him within the bike park.

Published 8-June-2026

Belrose Service Station Plan Revives Former Fuel Site On Pringle Avenue

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A proposal to reintroduce petrol sales at a Pringle Avenue site in Belrose has brought renewed attention to a property with decades of service station history, as residents raise concerns about traffic, parking, noise and school safety.

The development application, listed as DA2025/1638, applies to 8 / 0 Pringle Avenue. It seeks approval to use the existing premises as a service station, with alterations and additions to the building, new petrol tanks and pumps, business identification signage, and regularisation of an existing vehicle repair workshop.

The proposed works are valued at $1,109,210. The application was submitted on 10 November 2025 and was exhibited from 19 November 2025 to 3 December 2025. Its listed status remains under assessment.

Pringle Avenue Site Has Long Fuel Station History

The proposal would mark a return of fuel sales to a site that has previously operated as a service station. Planning permission for fuel use was first granted in 1965, and petrol was sold there until 2009.

After fuel sales ended, the underground tanks were decommissioned. The site later continued with a carwash and vehicle repair use. Earlier records linked to the property include DA2008/1482, which covered alterations and additions to an existing service station to provide a carwash facility, along with related records from 2009.

Speedway, an independent petrol chain with more than 40 outlets across NSW and Victoria, is seeking to operate the Belrose site with four bowsers. The plan would remove the existing carwash, replace underground fuel tanks and alter the existing building.

The proposed operating hours are 7 am to 10 pm.

Residents Raise Concerns Near Belrose Public School

The proposal has drawn concern from nearby residents, particularly because of the site’s proximity to Belrose Public School.

Issues raised include traffic, pedestrian safety for pupils travelling to and from school, petrol fumes, operating hours, noise linked to fuel deliveries and waste collection, and whether the proposed parking would be enough for the site.

The plan includes 13 parking spaces. One resident raised concern that local planning controls would require 20 spaces, arguing that any shortfall could place pressure on surrounding streets.

Residents also questioned whether discounted fuel could draw drivers away from nearby routes and into local streets close to the school.

Applicant Says Fuel Deliveries Would Avoid School Hours

The applicant’s planning consultant said fuel deliveries by tankers would not take place during school hours.

The applicant’s position is that the service station would operate as a local fuel option rather than a major draw for vehicles from Forest Way. The consultant also said the proposal was not intended to increase the scale of the existing vehicle repair workshop.

The application is now awaiting a decision. The proposal has become a local test of how a former fuel site could operate again in a neighbourhood setting, with discounted petrol access weighed against concerns about traffic, parking, noise and school safety.

Published 27-May-2026

Second Rescue In Days At Belrose Bike Park After Teen Crash

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A teenage boy has been rescued at night from Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose after crashing his mountain bike over a large jump, prompting a coordinated emergency response in difficult conditions.–

Crash On Belrose Trail Triggers Emergency Call

Emergency crews were called to Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 15 April after reports a teenage rider had been injured during a crash on the trails.

The 15-year-old boy had gone over a large jump, descending from a height estimated between five and ten metres before landing heavily on the front wheel. He was thrown over the handlebars and was found on the ground with a suspected broken left leg and possible spinal injuries.

Paramedics from Belrose Ambulance Station reached the location after being guided by the boy’s friends along the bike trails. The exact position had been identified using a mobile emergency application, allowing crews to navigate several hundred metres into the park.

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Treated In Darkness As Light Fades

By the time responders arrived, daylight had already faded, leaving paramedics to assess the injured rider in darkness.

The boy was treated at the scene for a suspected broken left leg and possible spinal injuries. Additional specialist support was requested, including a special operations paramedic and a four-wheel-drive ambulance capable of accessing the terrain.

Fire crews also attended to provide lighting and assist with moving the patient safely from the track.

Extraction From Remote Belrose Terrain

Rescue efforts focused on transporting the injured rider from the trail to a point accessible by vehicle. He was placed into an all-terrain stretcher and carefully moved through the park before reaching the four-wheel-drive ambulance.

From there, he was taken back up to the car park and transferred into a standard ambulance. The boy was then transported to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, arriving in a stable condition shortly before 7:30 p.m.

Bare Creek Bike Park — *Photo Credit: Pexels*

Second Belrose Incident Within The Week

The rescue was the second at the Belrose bike park that week. Earlier, another 15-year-old rider was injured after falling on a jump on Sunday, 12 April and required assistance to be transported from the trails.

On that occasion, the same four-wheel-drive ambulance was used to retrieve the rider, who was later taken to Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick in a stable condition just after 4:00 p.m.

Increased Activity During School Holidays

Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose features downhill tracks, jumps and skills areas that attract riders, particularly during school holiday periods.

Emergency crews are familiar with the terrain, having attended a number of incidents at the site. Riders, particularly younger users, are reminded to consider conditions and observe signage when using the facility.

Published 17-Apr-2026

Belrose Crash Leaves Driver Trapped After Car Hits Power Pole

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A woman was freed from her vehicle and taken to hospital after a car crashed into a power pole at speed along Forest Way in Belrose, prompting a multi-agency emergency response.

Crash Unfolds Along Forest Way

Emergency services were called shortly before 4:00pm on Thursday, 2 April, after multiple reports of a car leaving the roadway and colliding with a power pole near Perentie Road in Belrose.

The vehicle, a gold 2003 Nissan Pulsar sedan, struck the pole at an estimated speed of 80km/h. The impact left the sole occupant, a 67-year-old local woman, trapped inside the vehicle.

Multiple Triple Zero calls reported that the driver was unable to exit due to her injuries.

Belrose car crash — *Photo Credit: Pexels*

Rapid Response From Nearby Crews

Paramedics and emergency crews responded quickly, with several ambulance units dispatched to the scene. An ambulance inspector who was nearby arrived within minutes, followed by additional paramedics and firefighters from surrounding stations.

Firefighters worked alongside paramedics to assess the situation as the woman’s condition appeared to deteriorate while she remained trapped. A specialist aeromedical team was requested to assist with her care.

A rescue helicopter was deployed and landed at a nearby oval, allowing critical care personnel to be transported to the scene.

Careful Rescue Amid Safety Risks

With the vehicle badly damaged, crews carried out a controlled extrication through the passenger side. Fire protection measures were established in case the vehicle caught alight, while fallen wires near the pole were assessed and confirmed to be non-live communication cables.

The woman remained conscious but was experiencing chest pain and difficulty breathing. She was also found to have a fractured ankle and possible internal injuries.

Emergency teams worked to free her from the vehicle, with the extraction completed just after 4:45pm.

CareFlight emergency response — *Photo Credit: CareFlight*

Transport To Hospital And Road Impact

After being placed into an intensive care ambulance, the woman was transported to Royal North Shore Hospital with the aeromedical team on board shortly before 5:00pm.

The crash occurred off Forest Way, though one southbound lane was temporarily closed while recovery operations were carried out. Crews also assessed the integrity of the impacted power pole following the collision.

Cause Remains Unclear

The circumstances leading up to the crash remain unclear. It is not known whether a medical episode may have contributed to the vehicle leaving the road.

Local online discussion has reflected interest in the reported speed and conditions at the time, though no confirmed cause has been identified.

Published 5-Apr-2026