suburb / beach precinct · 9 meetings
Bondi Beach
Mentions
- Flickerfest support and Bondi Beach Cottage funding advocacy linked to community recovery.
- Possible location for a memorial or renamed place linked to the petition.
- Six Ways intersection design options to be publicly exhibited; ANZAC event location referenced as Bondi.
- Event licence extensions and beach accessibility update.
- Council donated to the Bondi attack appeal.
- Referenced in relation to the terror attack and its impact on the area.
Decisions
Bondi Junction Master Plan exhibition extended
Council extended the exhibition period for the Bondi Junction Master Plan to 10 July 2026 so 3D modelling and shadow diagrams can be produced and the community is properly informed.
Gives residents more time to review and respond to planning changes affecting Bondi Junction.
Bondi Junction public land governance report carried on casting vote
Council requested a report on public land valuation, governance and transparency for the Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan. The motion was initially lost but then carried on the Chair’s casting vote.
Could influence future decisions about council-owned or public land, valuations and redevelopment negotiations in Bondi Junction.
Wairoa Community Centre lease to Playgroup NSW
Council granted a five-year lease for part of Wairoa Community Centre, 2B Brighton Boulevard, North Bondi, to Playgroup NSW and authorised the General Manager to finalise documentation.
Supports ongoing early childhood and community services at a local community centre.
Wairoa Community Centre lease to South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Council granted a five-year lease for part of Wairoa Community Centre, 2B Brighton Boulevard, North Bondi, to South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and authorised the General Manager to complete negotiations and execute documents.
Maintains health service use at a community facility in North Bondi.
Petition on Boris and Sofia Gurman Memorial
Council agreed to consider the petition seeking to rename a street or place in North Bondi or Bondi Beach in honour of Boris and Sofia Gurman as part of the commemoration process for victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
May lead to a public memorial or place-naming proposal affecting local residents and visitors.
Draft 2026–27 budget, fees and long-term financial plan exhibited
Council agreed to publicly exhibit the draft Pricing Policy, Fees and Charges 2026–27, draft Budget 2026–27 and draft Long Term Financial Plan for 28 days. It also brought forward $200,000 for the Bondi Road Streetscape Master Plan.
Residents and businesses can review and comment on proposed fees, budget priorities and long-term spending plans.
Council Chambers borrowing decision deferred
Council deferred consideration of borrowing $17.45 million for redevelopment of the Council Chambers site until August 2026, pending a report on the future of the site in the context of the Bondi Junction Master Plan.
This delays a major borrowing decision and links the site’s future to broader Bondi Junction planning.
Landslip remediation priorities approved
Council approved a prioritised program for coastal landslip remediation including North Bronte Park, Rodney Reserve and South Bondi, and allocated $420,000 in a 2025–26 budget adjustment to begin the North Bronte Park cliff collapse works.
This affects public safety, access and infrastructure protection in coastal and cliff areas.
North Bondi village and bus terminus concept design approved
Council approved the concept design for the North Bondi Shops and Bus Terminus Upgrade and authorised progression to detailed design, including footpath treatments, slab renewal, landscaping and line marking.
Residents, bus users and traders in North Bondi can expect staged streetscape and access improvements.
ANZAC Day 2026 event funding approved
Council approved an ANZAC Day 2026 event in Bondi with attendance by invitation and open to the public, with ticket costs structured as donations to the Unite for Bondi – Bondi Terror Attack Appeal, and allocated up to $160,000 for delivery.
This funds a significant public commemorative event and links participation to a local appeal.
Major event licences extended for one year
Council noted impacts from the 14 December 2025 terror attack and positive feedback on Golden Hour and Mighty Hoopla, and authorised the General Manager to amend licence agreements with Fuzzy Operations Pty Ltd for a one-year extension covering Elrow XXL, Locals Lawn, Golden Hour and Mighty Hoopla.
Affects major events at Bondi Beach, with implications for local activity, tourism, business trade, noise and crowd management.
Wairoa Community Centre lease proposal to be exhibited
Council approved 28-day public notification and exhibition of a proposed lease of up to five years to Playgroup NSW for part of the Wairoa Community Centre at 2B Brighton Boulevard, North Bondi.
Residents can comment on the future use of space in a community facility.
Donation to Bondi attack appeal
Council approved a $15,000 donation from the emergency relief fund to the NSW Government & Rotary NSW Unite for Bondi appeal following the Bondi Beach attack.
Shows how council emergency relief funds were allocated in response to a major NSW tragedy.
$20,000 donation to Bondi recovery appeal
Council supported a $20,000 donation to the Unite for Bondi Appeal, with funding to be identified in the next quarterly budget review.
This is a public spending decision in response to the Bondi Beach terrorist attack and its community impacts.
Support for Surf Life Saving Australia Red and Yellow Day
Council was asked to write to Surf Life Saving Australia confirming support for the inaugural Red and Yellow Day and to work with the organisation on temporarily painting the pedestrian crossing on Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach, in red and yellow.
Affects Bondi Beach public space and recognises local surf life saving volunteers, with visible site activation in a popular visitor area.
Wairoa Community Centre lease exhibition
Council agreed to publicly notify and exhibit for 28 days a proposed lease of part of Wairoa Community Centre to South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, and authorised negotiation of lease terms pending submissions.
Could affect community centre use in North Bondi and future local health service access.
Topics
Flickerfest granted extra financial assistance
Council granted Flickerfest Pty Ltd an additional one-off $4,610 from the operational budget in response to the impact of the Bondi terror attack on the 2026 festival.
Small direct funding decision for a local cultural event.
Bondi Beach Cottage support motion passed
Council recognised Bondi Beach Cottage’s role and advocated for Federal and State funding to support its ongoing caseload management and resilience work following the 14 December 2025 tragedy.
Could affect community recovery services and future funding advocacy.
Six Ways Bondi Beach streetscape options
Council approved public exhibition of design options for the O’Brien Street, Hall Street and Glenayr Avenue intersection, including trees, garden beds, upgraded crossings and outdoor dining opportunities.
Residents and businesses can comment on possible safety and public domain changes in a busy Bondi Beach area.
Beach accessibility update
Council noted an update report on beach accessibility at Bondi Beach.
Signals continued attention to access improvements for beach users.
Impact of the Bondi Beach terror attack
Council noted the significant impact of the attack on the Waverley local government area, including increased operational demands and disruption to community events and services.
Signals ongoing service and community impacts being considered in council budgeting and operations.
Volunteering and community recognition
The committee considered support for Surf Life Saving Australia’s Red and Yellow Day, including a temporary colour-based crossing treatment at Bondi Beach and recognition of surf life saving volunteers.
Highlights a community-facing activation at Bondi Beach and acknowledgement of volunteer service.
Permanent memorial and interim commemoration at Bondi Beach
Council noted that the NSW Government will lead the permanent memorial process, while Council will provide a more immediate interim commemoration response through an expression of interest process for Bondi Beach Sea Wall access and artistic panels.
Residents can expect temporary public art and memorial activity at Bondi Beach while longer-term plans are developed.
Bondi Park heritage pedestrian bridges
Council noted a 2024 structural recommendations report saying the north and south heritage-listed pedestrian bridges across Park Drive in Bondi Park are nearing end of life and require replacement within several years. Officers were asked to report back on cost, timetable and approvals for replacement and/or restoration.
Future access, safety and construction activity may affect Bondi Park and surrounding pedestrians.
Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery exhibition
Council asked officers to curate a reflective visual arts exhibition in Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery in collaboration with Shalom Collective and local creatives.
Creates a public-facing cultural program in Bondi Junction/Bondi area connected to community healing and remembrance.
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