FOKE is concerned for the future of ‘Tulkiyan’, 707 Pacific Highway, Gordon, owned by Ku-ring-gai Council.

Tulkiyan is State Heritage listed, designed by architect B.J. Waterhouse in 1914 and is one of the most significant Arts and Crafts designed houses in NSW. ‘Tulkiyan’ also has intact interior and contents dating back to pre WWI.Read more HERE

Roseville Ward Cr Alec Taylor is moving a Notice of Motion – at the Council meeting on Tuesday 16 June 2026, that if approved, would investigate options, including an independent market valuation to determine to retain, outsource or sell the property.

FOKE asks that you:

• Speak, in person or online, at the Public Forum on Tuesday 9 June. You need to register HERE by 5pm Monday 8 June
• Email councillors@krg.nsw.gov.au before Council meets on Tuesday 16 June 2026
• Attend to watch Public Forum or Council meeting at Ku-ring-gai Council Chambers (or online)

Ku-ring-gai Council Agenda for Tuesday 16 June 2026 7pm HERE

Date	Meeting name	Agenda
16 Jun 2026 7:00 PM	Ordinary Meeting of Council	Agenda (web) Agenda (PDF 211.3MB)

NM.1 Tulkiyan House – Future Ownership and Long-Term Financial Sustainability

Notice of Motion from Roseville Ward Cr Alec Taylor, dated 29 May 2026

What we want:

• Object to minimal maintenance costs, don’t let the property run down (destruction by neglect).
• Reopen the site to the public as a house museum.
• Preserve Ku-ring-gai’s heritage.