Ordinary Council - 24 Mar 2026

Topics

• Council backs cycleway consultation for Kingsford, Anzac Parade and Todman Avenue
  Three active cycleway projects are moving into community consultation while one project, Lenthall Street, is paused over site and flooding issues.
  These projects can change local traffic conditions, active transport safety and streetscape design across several suburbs.
• Heritage and flooding issues trigger investigations at Randwick properties
  Council ordered an urgent heritage assessment for 5 Dutruc Street and a stormwater investigation for Rae Street after resident concerns.
  These decisions may shape what can be built, whether a property gains protection, and whether drainage works are prioritised.
• Greening Randwick framework consolidates tree planting and canopy actions
  Council has folded multiple urban greening actions into one framework covering planting priorities, canopy targets, maintenance and resourcing.
  The framework influences shade, heat mitigation and long-term street tree management across the city.

Decisions

• Additional donations and assistance approved
  Council approved a package of financial assistance and in-kind support including plants, venue fee waivers, event support, fundraising table purchases, and a $4,155 allocation to the Castellorizian Association NSW for a 30-year sister city exhibition.
  Supports local charities, schools, community events and cultural activities, but also involves public funds and council resources.
• Cycleway projects to proceed to consultation
  Council endorsed community consultation for the Kingsford to Centennial Park Walking and Cycling Improvements Project - Section 3, the Anzac Parade Paths Project, and the Todman Avenue Walking and Cycling Improvements Project. Lenthall Street will not proceed at this stage due to site constraints, flooding and external feedback.
  Affects transport safety, walking and cycling access, and local streetscape changes in several suburbs.
• Stormwater investigation for Rae Street, Randwick
  Council requested an investigation into stormwater management along Rae Street, including whether pipes could be extended from the Rae Street / Dutruc Street intersection and whether works could be coordinated with resurfacing.
  May lead to drainage upgrades and reduced flooding impacts for nearby homes, parked vehicles and footpaths.
• Heritage assessment ordered for 5 Dutruc Street, Randwick
  Council asked the General Manager to urgently investigate the heritage significance of 5 Dutruc Street and consider temporary protection if demolition or alteration risk is identified.
  Could affect future development rights and heritage protection for the site.
• Temporary Men’s Shed location report requested
  Council received a motion asking for a report on possible temporary Men’s Shed sites in Randwick, with options including former Inglis Stables, Randwick Literary Institute, Randwick Community Centre car park area and Popplewell Park, and to report back by the May 2026 meeting.
  Important for community workshop services and the relocation timeline for the Men’s Shed.
• Support for residents near Kingsford affordable housing development
  Council agreed to assist residents near SSD97050208 at 118-124 Botany Street and 58-60 Wallace Street, Kingsford, and asked officers to investigate the best mechanism to improve amenity outcomes and report back by May.
  Could influence construction impacts, local amenity and resident advocacy around a major development.
• Greening Randwick framework endorsed
  Council endorsed consolidating existing urban greening actions into the Greening Randwick Framework, including planting priorities, canopy targets, software procurement, resourcing plans and maintenance actions.
  Affects local tree planting, shade, climate resilience and open-space quality across the city.

Discussion

• Dog-friendly beach trial request defeated
  A notice of motion seeking a report on a suitable off-leash dog beach trial location within the LGA was lost.
  No dog beach trial will be progressed from this motion at present.
• RSPCA desexing program idea supported in principle
  Council approved investigating registration with the RSPCA desexing program to help local cat rescues access desexing services at no cost; an expanded education campaign amendment was lost.
  May improve cat welfare and reduce stray-cat pressures if the investigation leads to participation.
• Road naming for Newmarket development
  Council endorsed Bara Lane as the road name for the RL1 road in the Newmarket development and will submit the proposed name for approval.
  Relevant to local addressing, wayfinding and the Newmarket development area.

Impacts

• Possible upgrades to walking and cycling routes after consultation.
• Potential drainage works and flood mitigation on Rae Street, Randwick.
• Greater protection for a potentially heritage-significant property at 5 Dutruc Street.
• Support package for community groups, schools and festivals through donations and fee waivers.
• Improved tree planting and urban greening actions under the new framework.
• Further review of temporary accommodation options for the Men’s Shed.
• Council assistance for nearby residents affected by the Kingsford affordable housing development.

Places

• Randwick (suburb)
  Location of the heritage investigation at 5 Dutruc Street and stormwater concerns on Rae Street.
• Rae Street (road)
  Stormwater investigation area.
• Dutruc Street (road)
  Stormwater and heritage-related location in Randwick.
• Kingsford (suburb)
  Affected by cycling projects and the Botany Street / Wallace Street development motion.
• Kensington (suburb)
  Included in the motion on protecting residential and retail space along the Anzac Parade corridor.
• Anzac Parade (road/corridor)
  Subject to cycleway consultation and planning concerns about retail and residential outcomes.
• Centennial Park (park/locality)
  End point area for a proposed walking and cycling project.
• Newmarket (development area)
  Road naming decision for the RL1 road.

Next

• Begin community consultation on the Kingsford to Centennial Park, Anzac Parade and Todman Avenue cycling projects.
  Following the meeting
• Report consultation outcomes and final concept designs for the cycling projects back to Council.
  After consultation
• Investigate stormwater options for Rae Street and report findings to Council.
  Future report date not specified
• Urgently assess the heritage significance of 5 Dutruc Street and advise on any temporary protection needs.
  As soon as practicable
• Prepare a report on temporary Men’s Shed location options in Randwick.
  May 2026 Ordinary Council meeting
• Investigate the best mechanism to support residents near the Botany Street and Wallace Street development and report back.
  By May 2026
• Submit the proposed road name Bara Lane for the Newmarket RL1 road.
  Following Council endorsement

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 24 March 2026 MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 24 MARCH 2026 AT 7.24PM Present: The Mayor, Councillor D Parker (Central Ward) Central Ward - Councillors D Gordon & D Rosenfeld East Ward - Councillors M Asgari, C Martin & M Wilson North Ward - Councillors C Hamilton, A Magner & C Willington (Deputy Mayor) South Ward - Councillors B Burst & D Said West Ward - Councillors A Hay, A Luxford & P Veitch Officers Present: General Manager Mr R Brownlee Director City Planning Ms M Bishop Director City Services Mr T Clarke Director Community & Culture Ms K Anderson Director Corporate Services Mr J Frangoples Manager Gov...