locality · 3 meetings
Bondi
Mentions
- Referenced through the Our Big Kitchen charity and local event/community matters.
- Primary focus of the Celebrating 2026 in 2026 event activities and business/cultural activation.
- Location of the local area traffic management project.
- Residents and businesses in Bondi Junction will be able to review the draft plan and give feedback on future development, streets and public spaces.
- This sets up planning work that may affect streetscape upgrades, traffic movement and public-space improvements on Bondi Road.
- Residents can expect event-related activity, closures, parking impacts and local economic benefits across the year.
Decisions
Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan to be publicly exhibited
Council resolved to publicly exhibit the draft Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan for five weeks, hold public information sessions and a precinct briefing, place the draft in the Waverley Library foyer, and receive a follow-up report after exhibition.
Residents and businesses in Bondi Junction will be able to review the draft plan and give feedback on future development, streets and public spaces.
Bondi Road public domain and placemaking study approved
Council approved the scope, methodology, timeline and estimated cost of a Bondi Road Public Domain Improvement and Placemaking Study, with an external consultant to be appointed by end of July 2026 and a final report to follow the study.
This sets up planning work that may affect streetscape upgrades, traffic movement and public-space improvements on Bondi Road.
High impact events program endorsed for 2026-27
Council approved the program of major events for 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, including Bondi Festival, City2Surf, Festival of the Winds, Sculpture by the Sea and New Year’s Eve events.
Residents can expect event-related activity, closures, parking impacts and local economic benefits across the year.
Celebrating 2026 in 2026 approved with extra Bondi activities
Council approved the Celebrating 2026 in 2026 proposal and requested a further report by April on costings, time frames and options for additional activities including a Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery exhibition, artisan retail precinct, tasting trail, live performance stage at Dolphin Court, and inclusion of local schools.
Residents may see expanded cultural events, local business promotion, school involvement, and increased activity in the Bondi precinct during 2026 celebrations.
Brisbane Street parking enforcement to increase for eight weeks
In response to a petition about non-resident parking in Brisbane Street, Bondi Junction, Council noted current patrols and agreed parking officer patrols will be increased from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm for eight weeks as a targeted compliance campaign.
Residents in Brisbane Street may see improved enforcement and potentially better access to parking during the trial period.
Bondi Local Area Traffic Management Project approved
Council approved the concept design for angled parking and a continuous footpath on Wellington Street between Francis Street and O’Brien Street, and a combined pedestrian and active transport crossing at Penkivil Street and Martins Avenue. It also approved seeking grant funding and allowed design changes if needed during detailed design.
Affects parking, pedestrian safety and local traffic conditions in Bondi.
Topics
Housing Delivery Authority changes and Bondi Junction master planning
Council noted NSW planning changes to the Housing Delivery Authority and reaffirmed that the Bondi Junction Master Plan is the preferred strategic framework for housing and employment growth, while signalling a future State-assessed pathway after exhibition.
This is important for future density, development assessment and planning certainty in Bondi Junction.
Bondi traffic and active transport works
The design package includes angled parking, a continuous footpath treatment and a combined pedestrian/active transport crossing, with grant funding to be sought for delivery.
Could improve pedestrian access, crossing safety and parking arrangements in Bondi.
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