beach · 13 meetings
Bondi Beach
Mentions
- Location of the surf school operated by Milwac Trust trading as Lets Go Surfing.
- Identified for further review in relation to proposed 7.12 development contribution settings.
- Site of the memorial project, parking changes, the 2025 attack and planning directions in The Sydney Plan.
- Shareboard trial and market operation
- Flickerfest support and Bondi Beach Cottage funding advocacy linked to community recovery.
- Possible location for a memorial or renamed place linked to the petition.
Decisions
Microplastic pollution
Council noted that existing stormwater-network maintenance and litter-management programs help limit microplastics entering the coast and waterways.
Supports ongoing measures to protect local beaches, waterways and public amenity.
Lets Go Surfing licence amendment
In confidential session, Council amended Milwac Trust’s licence for the operation of a surf school at Bondi Beach. The decision passed with one councillor voting against it.
Changes the operating arrangements for a surf-school business at Bondi Beach, although the detailed commercial terms were confidential.
Community Improvement Districts
Council noted that the Waverley local government area has been gazetted under the Community Improvement Districts Act 2025. It also noted that a Bondi Junction CID is not widely supported by local businesses and is not feasible at this time. Information about CIDs will be published on Council’s website.
Residents and businesses in Bondi Junction will not see a CID established at this time, and Council will provide public information about the scheme.
Bondi Junction Special Entertainment Precinct Working Group
Council noted changes to the working group and appointed 13 members through July 2028. The attachment containing commercial information was treated as confidential. Cr Wy Kanak’s vote against the motion was recorded.
The working group will continue advising on the Bondi Junction Special Entertainment Precinct, which may affect local nightlife, trading and amenity issues.
Comprehensive Contributions Review
Council unanimously noted a briefing paper, subject to reviewing the proposed inclusion of Bondi Beach in a 7.12 contribution rate of 4% and reconsidering a significantly higher threshold for a proposed 7.12 rate of 3%, which would also affect the 2% bracket. An amendment concerning infrastructure funding for future extreme climate change emergencies lapsed.
The review may affect future development contributions and infrastructure funding associated with development, including in Bondi Beach.
Bondi Park Memorial Artwork Committee established
Council established a committee, including the Mayor and Deputy Mayor and representatives from government, Jewish community organisations, emergency services, surf lifesaving, families, arts and the wider community. The committee may oversee delivery of the memorial artwork up to $500,000, funded from a $2 million NSW Government grant for the artwork and Bondi Park upgrades.
The memorial will be developed in the Archer Park area of Bondi Park, where the 14 December 2025 attack occurred. The exact location, design and delivery date will follow consultation and the committee process.
Artistic response and Sharing Light initiative noted
Council noted community artistic projects responding to the Bondi Beach attack and the planned Sharing Light temporary artwork during Chanukah 2026 and around the first anniversary on 14 December 2026. Workshops are planned at Bondi Pavilion.
Residents will be invited to participate in community art workshops and related anniversary activities.
Oxford Street cycleway connection advocacy continued
Council recognised the need for a continuous separated cycleway between Waverley and the City of Sydney, noted the completed Waverley section and the NSW Government’s in-principle commitment to the Oxford Street East missing link, and resolved to seek funding and a Transport for NSW briefing.
The proposed missing link would improve cycling access between Bondi Junction, Centennial Park, Taylor Square, Paddington, Surry Hills and the Sydney CBD.
Planning proposal for Hall Street and Roscoe Street noted as proceeding to Gateway
Council noted that the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel had determined that planning proposal PP-2025-1263 should proceed to a Gateway determination. The panel is now the planning proposal authority, while Council retains the opportunity to make a submission during public exhibition.
The proposal concerns residential flat buildings at 49–59 Hall Street and shop-top housing at 69–71 Roscoe Street, Bondi Beach, with a shared basement and Roscoe Street vehicle access. Council previously opposed it over traffic, site-isolation and streetscape concerns.
North Bondi shareboard program continued
Council resolved to continue the North Bondi community shareboard program, enter a new memorandum of understanding with its provider and authorise the General Manager or delegate to finalise it.
The community surfboard-sharing service will continue under a formalised operating arrangement.
Roscoe Street Mall Market operator selected
Council accepted Bondi Beach Community Markets Inc as preferred tenderer to operate the Roscoe Street Mall Market for $315,000 excluding GST.
The decision determines the market operator for the Bondi Beach site.
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.
Topics
Bondi Junction Community Improvement District
Local business feedback indicated that a CID in Bondi Junction is not widely supported or feasible at present. Council will publish information about CIDs and the Waverley LGA gazettal.
Businesses and residents have clarity that no Bondi Junction CID is proceeding at this stage.
Special Entertainment Precinct governance
A revised working group was appointed until July 2028 to support the Bondi Junction Special Entertainment Precinct.
The group’s future work may influence how entertainment activity and local amenity are managed in Bondi Junction.
Development contributions
Council requested further consideration of proposed 7.12 contribution settings, including the possible treatment of Bondi Beach and thresholds for the 3% and 2% brackets.
Changes to contribution settings could affect development costs and the funding available for public infrastructure.
The Sydney Plan and housing growth
Council welcomed the August 2026 regional plan and noted Waverley’s five-year target of 2,400 homes to June 2029, a requirement for at least 30 years of feasible housing capacity, and directions for additional growth in Bondi Junction, Rose Bay, suburban areas, Bronte Road and Bondi Beach. Council also noted a 3,000-dwelling target in the Bondi Junction Master Plan.
Future planning controls, development capacity, housing supply, infrastructure and neighbourhood character may be affected. Officers must prepare a report on the implications and sequencing of the required work.
Bondi Beach overnight parking
Council carried a motion to introduce a 7 pm to 7 am four-hour parking limit for all vehicles in the existing Bondi Beach Parking Area, including vehicles holding beach parking permits, while retaining other signed restrictions.
The change targets overnight parking in Queen Elizabeth Drive and Park Drive and may affect beach visitors, permit holders and nearby residents.
Samantha Knight 40th anniversary memorial
Council commemorated Samantha Knight, who disappeared from Bondi on 19 August 1986, and resolved to consult her family about a possible memorial plaque on the Ivy Wall.
The proposal would create a permanent local place of remembrance, subject to consultation with Samantha’s family.
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.