Curlewis Street is an important community hub which marks the entrance to Bondi Beach and the Waverley area. This project aims to make the area safer for pedestrians and bike riders and create a more inviting and vibrant space for the community to enjoy.

Key features of the upgrade

• Establishing a new separated two-way bike path from Campbell Pde to Wellington St
• Creating shared paths for pedestrians and bike riders at the western end of Curlewis St (from Old South Head Rd to Wellington St). These shared paths have been proposed based on the constraints and uses of the road environment.
• Converting existing pedestrian crossings at Gould St and Wellington St into raised pedestrian crossings with a designated lane for bikes to cross
• Creating an improved outdoor dining environment
• Establishing new plantings and increase tree canopy by planting an additional 25 new trees
• Installing new paving and signage
• Replacing existing light poles with multifunction poles
• Improving drainage, stormwater quality and flood mitigation
• Installing six new EV charging stations

This project is part funded by Transport for NSW.

From 18 May - 15 June 2022 we collected feedback on a draft concept design for the upgrade of Curlewis Street.

In addition to presenting a concept design for the entire street, we presented two options at both the western Old South Head Road end, and the eastern Campbell Parade end, for the community's consideration. The recommended options at the western and eastern end were based on what the community has told us in the past, as documented in the Our Liveable Places Centres Strategy.

View the concept design options at the western and eastern ends.

Western end - Old South Head Rd intersection

A new shared path will connect Old South Head Rd to the new shared path and bike path on Curlewis St. Both options include a new raised pedestrian crossing at Simpson St, and continuation of the shared path east along Curlewis St. View the concept design options here.

Option 1: recommended design

This design removes the existing left turn slip lane from Old South Head Rd into Curlewis St, with the left turn movement still permitted, but controlled by the traffic signals. This creates additional public space at the corner which can be used for a wider shared path, additional parking and a raingarden.

Option 2: alternative design

This design retains the existing slip lane, allowing for a narrower shared path and smaller new turfing and landscaped areas. Pedestrians will still need to cross onto the traffic refuge in order to cross the street.

Eastern end - Campbell Pde intersection

A new separated two-way bike path will connect Curlewis St with Campbell Pde. Both options include new pedestrian crossings on Curlewis St west of Gould St, and on Gould St on the northern side of Curlewis St. View the concept design options here.

Option 1: recommended design

This design keeps the new bike path on the northern side of Curlewis St, crossing the pedestrian crossing near Gould St for a short distance at right angles.

Option 2: alternative design

This design sees the new bike path cross Curlewis St at the raised pedestrian crossing near Gould St. The bike path then continues towards Campbell Pde on the southern side of Curlewis St.

How feedback was collected

Feedback was collected via the following methods:

• An online survey
• Email: majorprojects@waverley.nsw.gov.au(External link)
• Mail: c/o General Manager, PO Box 9, Bondi Junction NSW 1355
• An online information session on Thursday 2 June, 6-7pm
• An online information session for business owners on Monday 6 June, 4-5pm

In May/June 2022 we asked for feedback on a draft concept design for this upgrade. The design at the western end of Curlewis Street was then updated at the western end of Curlewis Street (at the intersections with Old South Head Road and Simpson Street) to address feedback received during the initial consultation with regards to connectivity of the bike path and traffic flow.

From 21 November - 16 December 2022 we collected feedback on the updated design. Take a look at the key changes of the updated design, or review the updated concept design. All other aspects of the proposed upgrade were consulted on earlier this year.

How is the updated design different?

The updated design at the western end of Curlewis Street:

• Removes the left hand turn into Simpson St (vehicles will still be able to turn left out of Simpson St)
• Improves connectivity of the shared path as bikes and pedestrians will have a more direct route along Curlewis St
• Allows room for two lanes of traffic travelling east from Old South Head Rd (one lane will continue onto Blair St and the other will continue onto Curlewis St)

There will be no net loss of parking on Simpson Street and no other vehicular movements will be impacted.