Finance, Community & Services Committee - 13 July 2026

Topics

• Bellevue Hill intersection decision pushed to full Council amid school-traffic questions
  Council has deferred the Cranbrook Road and Victoria Road intersection investigation until 27 July while staff provide late correspondence on whether rising student numbers triggered a development application.
  The decision could affect traffic management near the school and the timing of any intersection improvements.
• Paddington flood-mitigation plan heads for 28-day public exhibition
  A draft concept design for the Cecil Street-to-Trumper Park flood-mitigation project has been recommended for public exhibition.
  The proposal could influence flood protection, public infrastructure and future disruption in Paddington, while residents will have a formal opportunity to comment.
• Woollahra rejects proposed motorbike-only parking space on Edgecliff Road
  Council will not proceed with a proposed 3.2-metre Motor Bike Only restriction near 420 Edgecliff Road.
  The decision settles a site-specific parking dispute and preserves the current arrangement for nearby residents and road users.

Decisions

• Cranbrook Road intersection improvements deferred
  The committee deferred consideration of an investigation into intersection improvements at Cranbrook Road and Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill, to the full Council meeting on 27 July 2026. Late correspondence will address whether increased student numbers at the school have triggered a development application.
  Residents will need to wait for the full Council decision; the matter may affect traffic and school-related congestion in Bellevue Hill.
• Wallis Street shared-path signs to be updated
  Council resolved to install an additional Shared Path sign east of Ocean Street and replace existing bicycle-lane signs with Shared Path signs near 98 Wallis Street and west of Woods Avenue, Woollahra.
  The signage changes are intended to bring the shared path into line with Australian and NSW transport guidance and clarify conditions for people walking and cycling.
• Motorbike-only parking restriction rejected
  Council resolved not to proceed with the proposed 3.2-metre Motor Bike Only parking restriction on the western side of Edgecliff Road near 420 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra.
  Existing parking arrangements at this location will remain rather than being changed to a motorbike-only space.
• Parking restrictions changed near Jersey Road
  Council approved replacement parking restrictions for a redundant mobility-parking space, including an extension of the existing 2P, permit-holders-excepted restriction on the western side of Jersey Road near 112 Jersey Road, Paddington.
  On-street parking controls will change near Jersey Road after a redundant mobility-parking space is removed.
• Flood-mitigation design recommended for public exhibition
  The committee recommended that the draft concept design for the Cecil Street, Paddington to Trumper Park Flood Mitigation Project be exhibited publicly for 28 days. A further report is to follow after submissions are assessed.
  Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed flood-mitigation design before a further Council decision.
• Construction traffic guideline recommended
  The committee recommended endorsement of the Guideline for Construction Traffic Management Plan (2026). If endorsed, Council's standard construction-traffic condition will be updated to list the required information in line with the guideline.
  Future construction projects may face clearer or more detailed traffic-management information requirements.

Discussion

• Woollahra Local Traffic Forum matters
  The committee considered several transport matters, including the deferred Cranbrook Road investigation, Wallis Street shared-path signage, Edgecliff Road parking restrictions and replacement of a redundant mobility-parking space in Paddington.
  These decisions affect local traffic safety, walking and cycling signage, and on-street parking.
• Cecil Street to Trumper Park flood mitigation
  A draft concept design was recommended for 28 days of public exhibition, with public submissions to inform a later committee report.
  The project concerns flood risk and potential infrastructure changes affecting Paddington residents and nearby users of Trumper Park.
• Construction traffic management
  The committee recommended a 2026 guideline setting out information required in construction traffic management plans and corresponding updates to standard development conditions.
  The guideline could affect how construction sites manage vehicle movements, safety and disruption.

Impacts

• New and replacement shared-path signage will be installed on Wallis Street, Woollahra.
• The proposed motorbike-only parking restriction near 420 Edgecliff Road will not proceed.
• Parking controls near 112 Jersey Road, Paddington, will be changed following removal of a redundant mobility-parking space.
• The Cranbrook Road and Victoria Road intersection matter will be considered by full Council on 27 July 2026.
• The Cecil Street to Trumper Park flood-mitigation design is expected to be publicly exhibited for 28 days if Council adopts the recommendation.
• Construction projects may be required to provide more specified information in traffic-management plans if the guideline is endorsed.

Places

• Cranbrook Road and Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill (intersection)
  Location of the deferred investigation into intersection improvements and possible school-related development-application issues.
• Wallis Street, Woollahra (road and shared path)
  Location of approved shared-path signage changes, including areas near Ocean Street, 98 Wallis Street and Woods Avenue.
• Edgecliff Road near 420 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra (road and parking area)
  Location where the proposed motorbike-only parking restriction was rejected.
• Jersey Road near 112 Jersey Road, Paddington (road and parking area)
  Location of approved replacement parking restrictions for a redundant mobility-parking space.
• Cecil Street to Trumper Park, Paddington (flood-mitigation project area)
  Location of the draft concept design recommended for public exhibition.

Next

• Full Council to consider the Cranbrook Road, Bellevue Hill matter and late correspondence about student numbers and a possible development application.
  27 July 2026
• Publicly exhibit the Cecil Street to Trumper Park draft flood-mitigation concept design, subject to Council endorsement.
  28-day exhibition period; dates not specified
• Prepare a further report on the flood-mitigation project after the exhibition and assessment of submissions.
  After the public exhibition period
• Update Council's standard construction-traffic condition if the 2026 guideline is endorsed.
  Following endorsement; date not specified

Extract

Finance, Community & Services Committee Monday, 13 July 2026 6:30 PM Minutes Uncomfirmed Finance, Community & Services Committee Meeting Monday, 13 July 2026 MINUTES Present: Councillors:Alexander Andruska (Chair) Mary-Lou Jarvis Harriet Price Mark Silcocks Hugh Woodgate Staff:Emilio Andari - Manager, Engineering Services Jennifer Chenhall - Manager, Governance & Risk James Dolton - Chief Financial Officer Marcia Garrido - Governance & Meeting Officer Rhys Johnson - Team Leader Governance & Meetings Sue Meekin - Director, Corporate Performance Tom O'Hanlon - Director, Infrastructure & Sustainability Patricia Occelli - Director, Community & Customer Experience Also in Attendance:Councillor S...