Wahroonga Adventist Church will continue worshipping in its current building acknowledging its heritage, community and mission.
The Division Property Trust Board has confirmed that it has withdrawn the Wahroonga church precinct from the master plan process for the Wahroonga Estate. The withdrawal is effective immediately.
Church members were advised of the withdrawal at a business meeting held on Thursday, December 11. At the meeting, the members formally resolved that they do not wish to see any potential changes to the current church building and church precinct. That decision has been accepted, and the current status quo will be maintained.
Division Property Trust chairman Francois Keet expressed appreciation to church members and leaders who took the time to share their feedback, perspectives and concerns.
“We are grateful to those who spoke up and engaged respectfully,” Mr Keet said. “We recognise that the way the proposal was brought forward caused unnecessary concern, and we are sorry for the impact this had on the Wahroonga church community.”
While the church-related component of the proposal has been withdrawn, planning conversations will continue separately with the Sydney Adventist Hospital, where broader master planning discussions originally commenced. These discussions relate solely to the hospital’s current and future operational needs and do not involve the Wahroonga church precinct.
Mr Keet also noted that discussions relating to the Avondale Estate are continuing, with engagement underway involving key stakeholders. He emphasised that these conversations are separate from the Wahroonga church matter and are being progressed through appropriate consultation processes.
“We welcome engagement and questions relating to property matters,” Mr Keet said. “To help avoid confusion and ensure accurate information is shared, we encourage enquiries to be directed to us via the email spdpropertydevt@adventist.org.au rather than through public forums.”
