park and sporting facility · 1 meeting
Woollahra Park
Mentions
- Location of the Woollahra Colleagues Rugby Union Football Club clubhouse.
- Residents will be able to comment on the proposed direction for local library services before a final plan is presented to Council.
- The plan may influence future street-tree species, planting opportunities and neighbourhood tree character.
- The outcome could determine the club’s long-term use of the Woollahra Park clubhouse and the value returned to Council.
- These arrangements affect access to community facilities, sporting operations and a public garden restaurant.
- Public submissions will be invited on the draft Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan during December 2026, January 2027 and February 2027.
Decisions
Draft Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan approved for public exhibition
The committee approved the amended draft Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan 2027–2030 for public exhibition during December 2026, January 2027 and February 2027. Amendments include a revised vision, shorter timeframes for selected actions, references to Woollahra Gallery, and exploring customer service facilities in libraries.
Residents will be able to comment on the proposed direction for local library services before a final plan is presented to Council.
Street Tree Master Plan amendments endorsed
The committee endorsed amendments to the draft Woollahra Street Tree Master Plan, including priority species for established avenues and a target of no more than two dominant or priority species per street or street section covering 75% of trees. A further report will follow public exhibition.
The plan may influence future street-tree species, planting opportunities and neighbourhood tree character.
Direct licence negotiations proposed for Woollahra Colleagues Rugby Union Football Club
The committee recommended exclusive direct negotiations for a new licence over the clubhouse premises at Woollahra Park, potentially for up to 21 years including options. Negotiations are to seek an independently assessed market fee or equivalent demonstrable value through approved capital works.
The outcome could determine the club’s long-term use of the Woollahra Park clubhouse and the value returned to Council.
Topics
Community and commercial facility licences
The committee considered future licence arrangements for Cooper Park Community Garden, Woollahra Park’s rugby clubhouse and Chiswick Restaurant at Chiswick Gardens.
These arrangements affect access to community facilities, sporting operations and a public garden restaurant.