Public Forum - 24 Mar 2026

Topics

• Randwick council motions target dog beach, stormwater, heritage and affordable housing issues
  A cluster of councillor motions points to several live local issues, from dog access and drainage to heritage protection and development impacts.
  These motions may shape future council action and directly affect residents, nearby property owners and community groups.

Decisions

• Cycleway projects status update
  A status update was considered on Randwick cycleway projects.
  May affect local travel routes, cycling safety and delivery timing for active transport works.

Discussion

• Dog friendly beach
  A notice of motion proposed a dog friendly beach.
  Could affect beach access rules for dog owners and other beach users.
• Stormwater investigation in Rae Street, Randwick
  A notice of motion called for a stormwater investigation in Rae Street, Randwick.
  Could lead to drainage works or changes aimed at reducing local flooding and runoff issues.
• Protecting and expanding civic participation
  A notice of motion focused on protecting and expanding civic participation.
  Could affect how residents engage with council decision-making and public process.
• Interim heritage order for 5 Dutruc Street
  A notice of motion proposed an interim heritage order for 5 Dutruc Street.
  May affect redevelopment options and heritage protection for the site and surrounding area.
• Temporary location for a men’s shed in Randwick
  A notice of motion sought a temporary location for a men’s shed in Randwick.
  Could support a local community service and affect use of council-owned or available premises.
• Infill affordable housing on Botany and Wallace Street, Kingsford
  A notice of motion related to supporting residents near an infill affordable housing development at Botany and Wallace Street, Kingsford.
  Relevant to nearby residents concerned about development impacts, amenity and consultation.
• Council register with the RSPCA desexing program
  A notice of motion proposed council register with the RSPCA desexing program.
  Could expand access to desexing support for pet owners and animal welfare services.

Impacts

• Possible changes to local cycling infrastructure and active transport routes.
• Potential changes to beach access and dog rules.
• Possible drainage or flood-mitigation investigation in Rae Street, Randwick.
• Potential heritage protection affecting development at 5 Dutruc Street.
• Possible siting of a temporary men’s shed in Randwick.
• Potential impacts on residents near affordable housing development at Botany and Wallace Street, Kingsford.
• Possible council participation in pet desexing support through the RSPCA program.

Places

• Randwick (suburb)
  Cycleway projects, men’s shed proposal and general council matters.
• Rae Street (street)
  Stormwater investigation location.
• 5 Dutruc Street (property)
  Site of proposed interim heritage order.
• Kingsford (suburb)
  Area affected by proposed infill affordable housing support motion.
• Botany Street (street)
  Part of the infill affordable housing location referenced in the motion.
• Wallace Street (street)
  Part of the infill affordable housing location referenced in the motion.

Next

• Consider the notices of motion listed at the public forum in subsequent council business.
  After 24 Mar 2026 meeting
• Investigate stormwater issues at Rae Street, Randwick if the motion is progressed.
  To be determined
• Assess options for a temporary men’s shed location in Randwick if supported.
  To be determined

Extract

This is of the Report of the Public Forum meeting held on 24 March 2026 REPORT OF PUBLIC FORUM HELD ON TUESDAY, 24 MARCH 2026 AT 6.52PM 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 Governance Mr D Kelly...