suburb · 6 meetings
North Bondi
Mentions
- Shareboard program
- Area affected by the Blair Street and Wairoa Avenue intersection works.
- Area affected by the lease decisions and memorial petition.
- Referenced in community notification about the Rose Bay Secondary College decision.
- Concept design approved for the shops and bus terminus upgrade; surf club lease item also noted.
- Proposed lease exhibition for Wairoa Community Centre, 2B Brighton Boulevard.
Decisions
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.
Planning agreement approved for 96–104 Ebley Street, Bondi Junction
Council approved a planning agreement offering a total monetary contribution of $119,600 to be allocated to the Waverley Bike Strategy and draft Waverley Walking Strategy, and authorised the General Manager to execute it.
Brings developer funding into local walking and cycling projects and affects future development at the site.
Bondi Park Basketball Half Court concept design endorsed
Council endorsed Concept Design Option 1 for the Bondi Park Basketball Half Court and progressed it to detailed design and construction, with authority for non-significant design changes.
Advances a local recreation facility upgrade that will affect park users and nearby residents.
Blair Street and Wairoa Avenue intersection improvements approved
Council approved the refined design for intersection improvements at Blair Street and Wairoa Avenue, North Bondi, and authorised the Infrastructure Services executive manager to make design changes if needed.
Affects road safety, traffic flow and local access around the North Bondi intersection.
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.
Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan deferred for public exhibition with amendments
The committee resolved to defer the draft plan to the May Council meeting for public exhibition, subject to multiple amendments including references to a 'High Line', updated civic precinct wording, revised open space and plaza provisions, additional gateway renders, and updated infrastructure terminology. An unsuccessful amendment sought to add a statement about the Mayor significantly amending the proposals.
Shapes future redevelopment, public realm, active transport and open space outcomes in Bondi Junction.
Planning agreement approved for 100–102 Ramsgate Avenue, Bondi Beach
The committee approved a planning agreement for 100–102 Ramsgate Avenue, Bondi Beach, with a total monetary contribution of $440,752 to support delivery of outcomes at North Bondi Promenade and Bidjigal Reserve, and authorised the General Manager to execute it.
Delivers developer funding for local public domain and reserve-related works.
Rose Bay Secondary College community access supported in principle
The committee noted negotiations with the Department of Education, requested the Mayor seek an urgent meeting with the Education Minister, supported a Joint Use Agreement in principle for public access to the playing field subject to financial and resource impacts, and asked officers for a further report. Council will also write to North Bondi community groups about the resolution.
Could improve community access to a school playing field in Rose Bay if negotiations succeed.
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.
Topics
Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan public exhibition preparations
The draft plan was pushed forward with significant edits, including a proposed high line near Syd Einfeld Drive and Grafton Street, changes to civic buildings language, open space and plaza references, and additional gateway imagery.
May influence future building form, public spaces, pedestrian links and precinct character in Bondi Junction.
Rose Bay Secondary College access negotiations
The committee wants escalation to the Education Minister and further work on a joint use arrangement for public access to the school playing field.
Could affect local sporting access and availability of public open space in North Bondi/Rose Bay.
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.