Waverley Council Update

Mayor's Message

Charing Cross Streetscape Upgrade

I am delighted to announce that our Charing Cross Streetscape Upgrade along Bronte Road is now in d etailed design phase In late August, the community will be able to provide further feedback about the project when the Review of Environmental Factors opens for public exhibition. Preliminary electrical works are expected to begin in October and we hope to appoint a contractor by December via a Request for Tender Construction for the civil works will then start early next year Our streetscape project will hig hlight the important heritage features of Waverley’s first village and improve safety and experience for pedestrians and all other road users. We will continue to keep the community informed at every stage of the project which includes new street furniture, trees and landscaping; footpath widening; undergrounding of overhead powerlines, improved sustainability and stormwater infrastructure and the introduction of a 40km/h area. For more details, see the Major Projects page on our website.

Club upgrade. Both sites have now been handed over to Schiavello and we will continue to provide updates on these exciting community projects as they come to hand.

Festival of the Winds

We recently celebrated the completion of our streetscape upgrade works at the intersection of Macpherson Street and St Thomas Street, Bronte Highlights of the upgrade along this beau tiful neighbourhood café strip include a new raised pedestrian crossing, kerb extensions, new garden beds and provisions for future lighting improvements Our Council is committed to ensuring local roads and other assets are operated, maintained, renewed and upgraded to meet the levels of service set by the community as per objectives in the Waverley Operational Plan 2022 2023

Macpherson Street Streetscape Upgrade Boot Factory and Tamarama Surf Club

I am delighted to announce that Sch iavello Constructions (NSW) Pty Ltd was successful in their submission to complete the restoration of the Boot Factory building in Spring St, Bondi Junction and Tamarama Surf Life Saving

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The world-famous Festival of the Winds returns to Bondi Beach on Sunday 10 September with spectacular kite-flying demonstrations, kite-making workshops and music and food from around the world from 11am to 4pm. This free event has a strong sustainab ility focus and is hosted in partnership with the Australian Kite Flyers Society Special event clearways will be place and parking will be limited, so please use public transport For traffic info, visit livetraffic.com.

City2Surf

The world’s largest fun run returns to Waverley on Sunday 13 August. Special event clearways and road closures will be in place along the 14kilometre route from Sydney’s CBD to Bondi Beach, so please check signage before parking your vehicle. Visit livetraffic.com for updates or to donate, visit city2surf.com.au.

Paula Masselos Mayor of Waverley

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Woollahra’s War on Youth

The Woollahra establishment has rejected yet another project aimed at the young and mobile. Locals are now opposing the construction of a skate park at Rushcutters Bay Park, not long after ridding the area of kayaks and rejecting a local cycle path.

Opponents object to the loss of green space, as well as graffiti and excessive noise, while claiming the amenity will attract paedophiles and drug dealers.

“Paedophiles will now haunt the park, because young people don’t go to church anymore,” warned a spokesperson for Wealthy Old Woollahrans Steadfastly Eroding Rights of Skateboarders (WOWSERS).

“Also, kids should never take drugs. They should wait until they’re working in finance - the quality is far superior.”

WOWSERS are adamant that they have no issue with skateboarding.

“We love Tony Hawk, and we all watched The Search for Animal Chin a thousand times on VHS. It’s the fine print we object to.”

Skaters will be required to register their visit via an app, and to boast a minimum number of combined followers across multiple social media platforms in order to skate. Increasing said number of followers must also be the sole intention for undertaking the session. In addition, they must wear a helmet, knee guards, elbow guards, wrist guards, a mouthguard, sunscreen, repellent and a personal locator beacon, as well as a GoPro mount.

They must also bring a signed permission note from a parent or guardian and a waiver from their lawyer absolving Council of any liability in the case of an accident which results in physical, mental or emotional harm.

Before so much as an ollie can be performed, users must also promise not to bring any snacks containing nuts, lactose, gluten or other allergens, and must instead bring their own medication.

“There’s also a rumour that the park will be an AIS satellite training facility for future Olympians, so that rules out anyone over 13.”

Woollahra Council is concerned that further delay tactics could see WOWSERS’ tombstones replace the halfpipe, and thus responded with a number of suggestions in the spirit of compromise.

During school days, safety, technology, allergy and social media regulations will be waived. Eastern Suburbs councils will provide free seniors transport to the park, as well as endless refills of coffee and softserve ice cream.

Tuesday will be Ladies Day, and ladies can drop in from the small ramps, while one suggestion will surely placate every current opponent.

Wealthy Woollahrans can buy the facility, negatively gear it against existing investment properties and charge young people to use it, thus ensuring local youth never enjoy harbourside views from atop their skateboard or from the comfort of their lounge chairs.

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