coastal facility · 1 meeting
Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk
Mentions
- Coastal walk accessibility project
- The plan could shape development and infrastructure planning in Bondi Junction.
- Provides a formal pathway for a permanent public memorial.
- Creates follow-up action on a long-standing local drainage problem.
- Sets an accessibility objective for one of Waverley’s major public assets.
- The plan may influence development capacity, transport, public spaces and future planning controls in Bondi Junction.
Decisions
Bondi Junction master plan adopted
Adopted the amended Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan, noting consultation outcomes and the need for further technical studies. A rescission motion is to be considered on 27 July 2026.
The plan could shape development and infrastructure planning in Bondi Junction.
Eora Park memorial approved
Approved the concept design for a memorial garden at Eora Park for victims and survivors of the 13 April 2024 Westfield Bondi Junction tragedy.
Provides a formal pathway for a permanent public memorial.
Stormwater resolution and resident communication
Committed to resolving the Penkivil Street and Bondi Road stormwater issue with relevant authorities and requested a progress report and resident communication plan.
Creates follow-up action on a long-standing local drainage problem.
Coastal walk accessibility commitment
Committed to the long-term goal of end-to-end accessibility on the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk.
Sets an accessibility objective for one of Waverley’s major public assets.
Topics
Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan
The Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan was adopted after a tied vote. A rescission motion is scheduled for an extraordinary Council meeting on 27 July 2026, and an alternative motion to defer the plan was defeated.
The plan may influence development capacity, transport, public spaces and future planning controls in Bondi Junction.
Bondi Junction tragedy memorial
Council approved the Eora Park memorial garden concept for victims and survivors of the Westfield Bondi Junction tragedy.
This establishes the next stage for a permanent memorial in a prominent public park.
Penkivil Street stormwater drainage
Council committed to prioritising resolution of stormwater ponding at Penkivil Street and Bondi Road and to notify affected residents once works are confirmed.
Residents have experienced persistent nuisance from the drainage problem.
Coastal walk accessibility
Council committed to improving accessibility along the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk and incorporating the goal into the Coastal Parks Plan of Management.
People with disability, older residents and people with limited mobility currently cannot access all sections of the walk.