Ordinary Council - 25 Aug 2026

Topics

• Randwick approves $90.9 million in project budget carryovers for 2026-27
  Council has moved $90.9 million in unspent project budgets into the new financial year.
  The decision determines how much previously delayed or incomplete capital works can continue and raises questions about project delivery and timing.
• Council backs $1.4 million extra for Coogee Surf Life Saving Club refurbishment
  A major additional allocation will take the Coogee surf club ground-floor refurbishment forward, backed by about $990,000 in grants.
  The project affects a prominent community and emergency-response facility and local project spending.
• Maroubra affordable housing sites move to feasibility investigation
  Council will investigate two Maroubra sites and possible adjoining land for affordable rental housing.
  The decision could create a future pipeline of affordable homes, but the sites remain at investigation stage.

Decisions

• Coogee Surf Life Saving Club refurbishment funding
  Council endorsed an additional budget allocation of $1.4 million for the Ground Floor Refurbishment project, including approximately $990,000 in grant funding.
  Supports an upgraded community and surf lifesaving facility at Coogee.
• Affordable housing site investigations
  Council endorsed site-selection processes for affordable rental housing and approved investigations into 127-129 Boyce Road and 18 Green Street, Maroubra, including possible acquisition of adjoining land at 133 Boyce Road and 20 Green Street.
  May create additional affordable rental housing options in Maroubra; no purchase or construction approval was made at this stage.
• 2025-26 project budget carryovers
  Council approved the carryover of $90.9 million in unspent 2025-26 project budgets and associated funding into 2026-27.
  Allows delayed or incomplete capital projects to continue in the new financial year.
• Long-Term Financial Plan exhibited
  Council endorsed public exhibition of the draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-36 for at least 28 days and amended its assessment of climate change likelihood from Possible to Almost Certain.
  Residents will have an opportunity to comment on Council’s long-term financial direction and climate-related financial risks.
• Driveway obstruction policy exhibited
  Council endorsed public exhibition of a draft policy and procedure for removing illegally parked vehicles obstructing private driveways.
  Residents and stakeholders can comment on the proposed approach to driveway obstruction offences before a final policy is considered.
• Recycling and graffiti policies updated
  Council endorsed the updated Randwick Recycling Centre Policy 2026 and the updated Graffiti Management Policy 2026, with ‘sexist’ added to the critical graffiti incidents category.
  Updates the management of recycling-centre services and broadens recognition of serious graffiti incidents.
• Burrows Park amenities concept
  Council endorsed the concept plan and funding strategy for a Burrows Park amenities building and approved progression to community consultation.
  Park users and nearby residents will be able to provide feedback before the project proceeds further.
• Little Bay bus shelter
  Council endorsed a heritage-green, non-advertising bus shelter design for the southbound Anzac Parade stop south of Pine Avenue, with further consideration of shade and green-roof planting.
  Improves shelter and shade at a Little Bay bus stop, subject to site investigations and final planning.
• Climate funding advocacy
  Council endorsed advocacy for sustainable Australian Government funding for local climate adaptation and disaster recovery, including a proposed National Climate Compensation Fund and climate pollution levy, and directed the Mayor and General Manager to write to Federal representatives.
  Seeks to reduce the need for escalating climate-related costs to be passed on to local ratepayers.
• Coogee Nights follow-up report
  Council called for a report on continuing Coogee Nights and other activation events, including event formats, business participation, resident impacts, funding options and a possible 2027 surf lifesaving and water-safety event. A request for the NSW Government to match Council’s contribution to a 2027 program was lost.
  Further events may support Coogee businesses and night-time activity, but continuation and funding are not yet final.
• Broadarrow Reserve nippers parking proposal rejected
  A motion to open Broadarrow Reserve for overflow nippers parking from 7am to 10am on selected Sunday mornings was lost.
  The reserve will not be opened under the proposed arrangement for overflow parking.
• Community donations and fee waivers
  Council approved donations, plant supplies and venue or facility fee waivers totalling at least $11,321, including support for Maroubra Saints, Coogee Public School, Polish Independence Day, a Surf Life Saving Club workshop, Randwick Petersham Cricket Club and Maroubra RSL Junior Diggers Swimming Club.
  Provides direct support for local community, sporting, cultural and water-safety activities.

Discussion

• Domestic violence phone collection program
  Council endorsed continuation of the DV Safe Phone initiative as an ongoing mobile-phone donation and community engagement program. Collection points include Lionel Bowen Library, Margaret Martin Library, Council’s Customer Service Centre and Bendigo Bank Clovelly.
  Residents can donate phones and help victim-survivors safely access support services.
• Rock fishing safety workshop
  Council supported a Surf Life Saving NSW workshop at the Prince Henry Centre in Little Bay on 12 September 2026 by waiving $3,810 in hire fees.
  Provides accessible water-safety education for rock fishers and families.
• Eruv connection investigation
  Council will engage with the Sydney Eruv Committee and Coogee Synagogue about installing a privately funded overhead cable across Coogee Bay Road at Brook Street to reconnect the Coogee-Randwick Eruv.
  Affects a specific religious community and requires further reporting before any outcome.
• Traffic investigation at Endeavour Avenue
  Council’s Local Transport Forum will investigate a left-turn lane from Endeavour Avenue into Anzac Parade, possible northbound one-way operation, and other options.
  Could affect traffic flow and access around the Endeavour Avenue and Anzac Parade intersection.
• Outdoor fitness equipment
  Council will investigate compact, inclusive outdoor fitness stations at Latham Park and Gollan Park in South Coogee, followed by community consultation and a report on costs and funding.
  May add accessible recreational facilities for residents while considering trees, playgrounds and neighbours.
• Australian Museum touring exhibition
  Council supported exploring a Randwick venue for the Australian Museum’s ‘Future Now’ touring exhibition and asked the General Manager to investigate feasibility, costs and operations.
  Could bring an educational environmental exhibition to the area.
• Social cohesion summit participation
  Council endorsed Randwick City Council as an event partner for the 2026 Local Government Summit Against Antisemitism and For Social Cohesion at Bondi on 26-27 November 2026. An alternative motion opposing partnership was lost, with Councillors Veitch and Willington recorded against the resolution.
  Represents a public position on addressing antisemitism, racism and social cohesion, with a recorded council disagreement.

Impacts

• Residents will be able to comment on the draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-36 and the proposed driveway-obstruction policy during public exhibition.
• The $90.9 million project-budget carryover enables previously unspent projects to proceed during 2026-27.
• Coogee, Maroubra, Little Bay, South Coogee and Burrows Park communities may see future changes to facilities, transport infrastructure, recreation or event programming.
• Broadarrow Reserve will not be opened for the proposed Sunday overflow nippers parking arrangement.
• Residents can use the listed DV Safe Phone collection points to donate mobile phones.
• Further reports and consultations are required before the affordable housing sites, Burrows Park amenities, Coogee Nights continuation and outdoor fitness stations proceed.

Places

• Coogee (suburb)
  Surf Life Saving Club refurbishment, Coogee Nights program and Coogee-Randwick Eruv connection.
• Maroubra (suburb)
  Affordable housing investigations, overflow nippers parking and community support activities.
• Little Bay (suburb)
  Anzac Parade bus shelter and Prince Henry Centre rock fishing workshop.
• Burrows Park (park)
  Amenities building concept plan and proposed community consultation.
• Latham Park (park)
  Potential outdoor fitness station.
• Gollan Park (park)
  Potential outdoor fitness station in South Coogee.
• Anzac Parade and Pine Avenue (road intersection/bus stop)
  Proposed southbound bus shelter south of Pine Avenue and traffic investigation near Endeavour Avenue.
• Boyce Road and Green Street, Maroubra (housing sites)
  Potential affordable rental housing investigations at 127-129 Boyce Road and 18 Green Street, with adjoining land also considered.

Next

• Exhibit the draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-36 and later report submissions back to Council.
  At least 28 days of public exhibition, followed by a future Council report.
• Exhibit the draft driveway-obstruction policy and report consultation outcomes.
  Following the public exhibition period.
• Undertake community consultation on the Burrows Park amenities concept.
  Before a further report to Council.
• Investigate affordable housing sites in Maroubra, including feasibility, design and ownership models.
  Future investigations; no final development approval stated.
• Investigate Coogee Nights continuation, funding, event design and resident impacts.
  Report to Council before decisions on the 2027 program.
• Investigate traffic options at Endeavour Avenue and Anzac Parade.
  Through the Local Transport Forum; timing not specified.
• Investigate outdoor fitness station locations, costs and funding and consult residents and park users.
  Future report to Council; timing not specified.
• Write to Federal climate ministers and local Federal MPs about sustainable climate adaptation and recovery funding.
  Following the 25 August 2026 resolution.

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 25 August 2026 MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 25 AUGUST 2026 AT 6:58PM 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, N D’Souza & 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 Acting Director Corporate Services Mr S Wo...