Location
Balmain is a suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 5kms west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Municipality of Leichhardt.Landmarks

 

  • Balmain Power Station – A private power station which once serviced the electricity needs of the local area. Demolished in 1994 to make way for apartments.
  • Balmain Reservoir – An underground reservoir located beneath Gladstone Park.
  • Lever Brothers Factory – A large soap factory that was much a part of the Balmain landscape from 1895 until it was demolished for apartments in 1996.
  • Balmain Sailing Club – Located in nearby Birchgrove and home to the annual Balmain Regatta.
  • Balmain Pubs – Balmain is home to many famous drinking establishments.
  • Balmain Parks and Reserves – List of parks and reserves located on the Balmain peninsula.

Public Transport
Trains
1. Increase the staffing at Citylink train stations, so that people requiring staff assistance entering and exiting trains can access trains at all times of the day.
2. Update the “Network Map’ on the CityLink website every 6 months with access improvements.
3. Increase the number of accessible Countrylink train stations and interchanges, particularly on the Southern Line.
Buses
1. Private bus operators to comply with requirements of the NSW Ministry of Transport.
2. Ensure that Sydney Buses comply with bus timetables.
Taxis
1. Replace the existing regular fleet of 6,000 vehicles with universal accessible taxis, at the rate of 600 per year over 10 years, similarly to the ‘Londoncab’ already available in the United Kingdom.
2. Encourage taxi networks in country NSW to increase the number of taxis that provide wheelchair access,
Ferries
1. Implement access improvements to wharves on the following ferry routes:
Wharves along the Balmain route including Balmain, Birchgrove, Balmain, Balmain East McMahons Point and Milsons Point.

Attractions
Balmain Contemporary Art Gallery
88 Darling Street, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
Punch Park Tennis Centre
Wortely St Balmain NSW 2041
Dawn Fraser Swimming Pool
Fitzroy Ave Balmain NSW 2041
Studio Evolution Fitness
128/ 85 Reynolds St Balmain NSW 2041

Schools
Balmain Public School
Eaton St, Balmain NSW 2041
Balmain Public School is a small inner city school situated within Gladstone Park. It hosts a warm and positive sense of community and aims to achieve high self esteem, a happy and safe environment and the best outcomes for all students.

Nicholson Street Public School
Nicholson St, Balmain East NSW 2041
Nicholson Street School is situated on the eastern tip of the Balmain peninsula facing Sydney Harbour, and has been an integral part of this area since its foundation in 1883. The school’s aim is to provide a challenging and creative education within a secure learning environment which will develop each child’s intellectual, emotional, physical and social needs to their fullest potential.

 
 

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