November 2016 Update

On Tuesday 15 November, Council voted to proceed with Phase 1 of the renovations of the iconic Bondi Pavilion.

Phase 1 will focus on some critical needs of the building and adjacent works. This includes:

  • Building new and larger toilet facilities
  • Environmentally sustainable design measures including improved waste facilities
  • A new gallery/exhibition/museum space
  • Pottery, kiln and music studio facilities.
  • Landscaped courtyards and outdoor seating with space for the community to relax.

Phase 1 will also include roof replacement and external façade works for the whole building.

Council agreed to defer any decision on the rest of the project until after the next Council is elected, expected to be September 2017. This includes decisions about use of the upper level, the proposed new theatre and changes to existing music studios and the High Tide Room. Those future decisions will be informed by the community consultation reports that have already been produced and new reports that will include a Business Case, Fair Use Policy, Theatre Programming and Management and Cultural and Community impact assessment.

The KJA report on the recent Further Consultation and Engagement Period has informed and will continue to inform decisions on Bondi Pavilion. We have taken on board the views expressed by community members by making changes to the previous plan and ensuring Phase 1 addresses key community concerns by:

  • Building a new pottery studio with kiln
  • Retaining the existing theatre
  • Retaining the music studios
  • Retaining all the current community rooms and community facilities in the building, and adding new community space
  • Building an exhibition space or museum celebrating Bondi’s history.

The report consists of multiple parts and can be viewed in the document library on your right:

  • Engagement Report - Part 1 (summary and analysis including most recent consultation July 2016 – September 2016)
  • Engagement Report - Part 1 Appendices (meeting notes and other information)
  • Engagement Report - Part 2 (summary and analysis of previous consultation December 2015 – March 2016)
  • Engagement Report - Part 2 Appendices (submissions received December 2015 – March 2016)

We want to make sure we get this upgrade right, to ensure Bondi Pavilion is a vibrant community and cultural hub providing important facilities and programs to locals and visitors.

What happens next?

It is expected that a Development Application for Phase 1 works will be submitted in February 2017. Plans will then be subject to a statutory exhibition process and members of the public will have a further opportunity to provide comment. Construction of Phase 1 would be expected to take about 12 months, commencing late 2017 or the early months of 2018

Decisions about the first floor and other parts of the project will take place after the next Council elections, expected to occur in September 2017.

Thank you

We are so grateful to everyone who took the time to share their views with us, whether through surveys, small group discussions, workshops or community meetings. Your feedback has allowed us to amend our plan and will be important for decisions of the future Council.

Updates

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

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What do you usually do at the Pavilion? Required
Which classes do you attend (or bring children to)? Choose all that apply. Required
What type of additional music use would you like to see at the Pavilion? Required
Thinking about the Pavilion, how important is it that the Pavilion: Required
1 - Very unimportant
2 - Unimportant
3 - Neither important nor unimportant
4 - Important
5 - Very important
Is a place for locals
Is an arts and cultural hub
Is a community hub
Provides facilities for visitors
Provides opportunities to eat/drink
Presents the history of the area
Is a national icon
Attracts visitors to Bondi
How important is it to you that these activities are located at Bondi Pavilion? Required
1 - Very unimportant
2 - Unimportant
3 - Neither important nor unimportant
4 - Important
5 - Very important
Music performances and festivals
Film programs and festivals
Theatre/performing arts
Visual arts
Dance / exercise classes
Community group meetings
Access to hiring spaces for family celebrations
Private music rehearsals
Private music recording
Access to hiring spaces for conferences
Markets
Restaurants
Cafes
Shops
Toilets and amenities
Other
Music programs
Music recording facilities
Music rehearsal rooms
Council derives an income from the commercial activities at Bondi Pavilion to support services, cultural activities, repairs and maintenance at Bondi Pavilion. How much do you agree with the following statements: Required
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Council should continue to derive an income from commercial activities at Bondi Pavilion to support the services, cultural activities, repairs and maintenance at Bondi Pavilion.
If community services, activities, repairs and maintenance at the Pavilion require a higher level of financial support, Council should increase the income derived from commercial activities at Bondi Pavilion.
• If community services, activities, repairs and maintenance at Bondi Pavilion require a higher level of financial support, Council should increase the contribution of Waverley ratepayers.
If community services, activities, repairs and maintenance at Bondi Pavilion require a higher level of financial support, an increase should be achieved through a combination of increased rate payer contribution as well as increased income from commercial activities at Bondi Pavilion.
The mix of uses for the first floor of the Pavilion is yet to be decided. To improve and maintain the programming and maintenance of the building, Council would need to consider space on the first floor for commercial purposes as an option. How much do Required
1 - Strongly oppose
2 - Oppose
3 - Neither support nor oppose
4 - Support
5 - Strongly support
Mostly or all commercial space
Mostly or all community space
A mixture of commercial and community space
How important is the following in order for you to use the theatre? Required
1 - Very unimportant
2 - Unimportant
3 - Neither important nor unimportant
4 - Important
5 - Very important
Accessibility
Comfort
Onsite access to pre-theatre dining
Access to bar
Variety of performances
Quality of programming
Entry cost
The theatre is located on the first floor
How important is it to you that theatre programming at the Pavilion features: Required
1 - Very unimportant
2 - Unimportant
3 - Neither important nor unimportant
4 - Important
5 - Very important
Local artists
Children’s programs
Touring commercial productions
Contemporary performances
Australian theatre
Indigenous theatre
Dance
Experimental works
Music
Drama
Film
Literary events
Comedy
How important is it to include exhibition programming for: Required
1 - Very unimportant
2 - Unimportant
3 - Neither important nor unimportant
4 - Important
5 - Very important
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander artists
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander heritage displays
Waverley artists
Sydney artists
Bondi heritage displays
Waverley heritage displays
How satisfied are you that the concept plan for Bondi Pavilion will: Required
1 - Very unsatisfied
2 - Unsatisfied
3 - Neither satisfied or unsatisfied
4 - Satisfied
5 - Very satisfied
Improve community amenity
Improve visitor amenity
Provide improved change facilities and toilets
Improve the location and facilities for food and beverage
Improve theatre facilities
Provide more areas for community hire
Maintain space for community recreation and classes
Provide quality gardens and public spaces
Deliver a facility that will meet the needs of the community
Deliver a facility that will continue to be a national icon
Improve music facilities
Improve gallery space
What is your age range? Required
How satisfied are you with the current condition of Bondi Pavilion? Required
Thinking about the current level of repair and maintenance, how would you like to see the Pavilion in 5 years time? Required
How important is the continuation of music recording facilities at Bondi Pavilion? Required
Have you viewed the plans? Required
Would you like to share your memories of Bondi Pavilion? Required
About You
Your experience of Bondi Pavilion
Fair Use policy
Funding
Use of the first floor
Theatre options, technology and programming
Music facilities and programs
Gallery and exhibition space programming
Concept Plans
Any other comments
Bondi Pavilion memories

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

What do you usually do at the Pavilion? Please choose up to 3 options. Required
The proposed concept design includes new facilities for music rehearsal and performance. Existing community music programs will continue. The technical music recording facility may be relocated What type of additional music use would you like to see at th Required
Which classes do you attend? Choose all that apply. Required
Council is committed to maintaining a theatre in the Bondi Pavilion, and is proposing building a new theatre on the ground level which will allow for greatly enhanced technical facilities and a flexible space. How important is it to you that theatre pro Required
1 - Not important
2 - Somewhat important
3 - Neutral
4 - Somewhat important
5 - Very important
Local artists
Children’s programs
Touring commercial productions
Contemporary performances
Australian theatre
Indigenous theatre
Dance
Experimental works
Music
Drama
Film
Literary events
Comedy
How important is it to you that these activities are located at Bondi Pavilion , on a scale of 1 to 5. Required
1 - Not important
2 - Somewhat important
3 - Neutral
4 - Somewhat important
5 - Very important
Music performances and festivals
Film programs and festivals
Theatre/performing arts
Visual arts
Dance / exercise classes
Community group meetings
Access to hiring spaces for family celebrations
Private music rehearsals
Private music recording
Access to hiring spaces for conferences
Markets
Restaurants
Cafes
Shops
Toilets and amenities
Thinking about the Pavilion, on a scale of 1 – 5 how important is it that the Pavilion: Required
1 - Not important
2 - Somewhat important
3 - Neutral
4 - Somewhat important
5 - Very important
is a place for locals
is an arts and cultural hub
is a community hub
provides facilities for visitors
provides opportunities to eat/drink
presents the history of the area
remains a national icon
attracts visitors to Bondi
How important is the following in order for you to use the theatre? Required
1 - Not important
2 - Somewhat important
3 - Neutral
4 - Somewhat important
5 - Very important
Accessibility
Comfort
Access to pre-theatre dining
Access to bar
Variety of performances
Quality of programming
Entry cost
Council is committed to maintaining and enhancing opportunities for gallery space and exhibition programming at the Pavilion. How important is it to include exhibition programming for: Required
1 - Not important
2 - Somewhat important
3 - Neutral
4 - Somewhat important
5 - Very important
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander artists
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander heritage displays
Waverley artists
Sydney artists
Bondi heritage displays
Waverley heritage displays
The mix of uses for the first floor of the Pavilion are yet to be decided. To improve and maintain the programming and maintenance of the building, Council would need to consider space on the first floor for commercial purposes as an option. How importa Required
1 - Not important
2 - Somewhat important
3 - Neutral
4 - Somewhat important
5 - Very important
All commercial space
All community space
A mixture of commercial and community space
How much do you agree with the following statement: “Council should continue to derive an income from commercial activities at Bondi Pavilion, to fund Bondi Pavilion services, cultural activities, repairs and maintenance.” Required
How much do you agree with the following statement: “Council should reduce its income from commercial activities at Bondi Pavilion, and Waverley ratepayers should increase their funding of Bondi Pavilion services, cultural activities, repairs and mainten Required
How satisfied are you with the current condition of Bondi Pavilion? Required
In 5 years’ time, what condition would you like to see the Pavilion in? Required
What is your age range? Required
Would you like to share your happiest memory of Bondi Pavilion? Required
Theatre options, technology and programming
Fair Use
Your experience of Bondi Pavilion
Gallery and Exhibition Space Programming
Use of the First Floor

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

How could the Bondi Pavilion amenity and services be improved? Required
What do you like most about the Bondi Pavilion ? Required
What do you like least about the Bondi Pavilion Required
How would you best describe the Bondi Pavilion? Required
What did you do there? Required
If so which class? Required
What do you think about the current state of repair of the Bondi Pavilion? Required
Would you like to share your happiest memory of Bondi Pavilion? Required
Section header - survey introduction and overview - Copy to be provided.

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

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