Strategic Planning and Development Committee - 10/02/2026

Topics

• Bondi traffic and pedestrian upgrades approved
  Council has signed off on a Bondi road-safety package that changes parking, footpaths and crossings.
  Residents and businesses in Bondi could see changes to parking patterns, safer walking routes and a new crossing, subject to funding and design finalisation.
• Bronte Pool upgrade moves ahead after consultation
  The council backed the Bronte Pool pump house upgrade and pump replacement, following consultation that showed support for the project.
  The decision advances a key public facility upgrade and opens the door to contractor procurement and budget allocation.

Decisions

• Bondi Local Area Traffic Management Project approved
  Council approved the concept design for angled parking and a continuous footpath on Wellington Street between Francis Street and O’Brien Street, and a combined pedestrian and active transport crossing at Penkivil Street and Martins Avenue. It also approved seeking grant funding and allowed design changes if needed during detailed design.
  Affects parking, pedestrian safety and local traffic conditions in Bondi.
• Bronte Pool Pump House Upgrade and Pump Replacement proceeding
  Council noted community consultation outcomes showing support for the REF, decided to proceed with the project, to consider it within the current budget process, and directed the General Manager to procure a head contractor for construction services.
  Supports ongoing maintenance and reliability of a major community facility in Bronte.
• Previous minutes confirmed and external meeting minutes noted
  Council confirmed the previous committee minutes and noted the minutes of the Sustainability and Transport Expert Advisory Panel and the Waverley Business Forum.
  Administrative, with no direct service change, but it records advisory input on transport and local business matters.

Discussion

• Bondi traffic and active transport works
  The design package includes angled parking, a continuous footpath treatment and a combined pedestrian/active transport crossing, with grant funding to be sought for delivery.
  Could improve pedestrian access, crossing safety and parking arrangements in Bondi.
• Bronte Pool infrastructure upgrade
  Consultation on the REF indicated support for the pump house upgrade and pump replacement project, and the committee endorsed moving the project forward and procuring a head contractor.
  Important for the upkeep and continued operation of a public pool facility.
• Budget and delivery sequencing
  The Bronte Pool project is to be considered through the current budget process, indicating spending will be tied to council budgeting decisions.
  Residents may see this reflected in forthcoming budget allocations and project timing.

Impacts

• Potential changes to parking and pedestrian movement in Wellington Street, Penkivil Street and Martins Avenue, Bondi.
• Possible safer crossings and improved active transport links in Bondi.
• Bronte Pool users may benefit from infrastructure upgrades and improved plant reliability.
• Council will seek grant funding for the Bondi works, which may affect timing and delivery.

Places

• Bondi (suburb)
  Location of the local area traffic management project.
• Wellington Street (road)
  Section approved for angled parking and continuous footpath treatment.
• Francis Street (road)
  Boundary reference for the Wellington Street works.
• O’Brien Street (road)
  Boundary reference for the Wellington Street works.
• Penkivil Street (road)
  Location of the proposed pedestrian and active transport crossing.
• Martins Avenue (road)
  Location of the proposed pedestrian and active transport crossing.
• Bronte (suburb)
  Location of the Bronte Pool Pump House Upgrade and Pump Replacement project.
• Bronte Pool (facility)
  Public pool facility subject to pump house upgrade and pump replacement.

Next

• Seek grant funding for the Bondi traffic and pedestrian works.
  Next project delivery stage
• Proceed to detailed design for the Bondi project, with authority to amend designs if site conditions require.
  During detailed design
• Consider the Bronte Pool project within the current budget process.
  Current budget cycle
• Procure a head contractor for the Bronte Pool construction works.
  Before construction begins

Extract

This is of the minutes of the Strategic Planning and Development Committee meeting held on 10 February 2026 MINUTES OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE BOOT FACTORY, SPRING STREET, BONDI JUNCTION ON TUESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2026 Present: Councillor Michelle Stephenson (Chair) Bondi Ward Councillor Will Nemesh (Mayor) Hunter Ward Councillor Keri Spooner (Deputy Mayor) Waverley Ward Councillor Ludovico Fabiano Waverley Ward Councillor Dov Frazer Hunter Ward Councillor Steven Lewis Hunter Ward Councillor Paula Masselos Lawson Ward Councillor Margaret Merten Bondi Ward Councillor Joshua Spicer Waverley Ward Councillor Lauren Townsend Lawson Ward Councillor Kather...