Thank you for your feedback on the North Bondi Shops and Bus Terminus Upgrade design proposal. We received a total of 207 responses, 176 completed surveys and 31 additional written submissions. Your contributions will help us achieve a better outcome for the community. We have carefully reviewed and consolidated findings which will be included in the project’s next steps.

Key findings from community feedback indicate:

• 31% of respondents support the upgrade plans as exhibited
• 46% of respondents support the current upgrade plans, with some changes
• 22% of respondents oppose the current upgrade design

Key issues that will be addressed in the next stage of the project include:

• Arrange for traffic analysis to be conducted in order to investigate and provide considerations in relation to community feedback received on the concept design.
• Review the impacts of the proposed one-way traffic flow conversion of the eastern sides of Brighton Blvd and Hastings Pde, and consider opportunities for the arrangement to remain under its current two-way arrangement.
• Investigate options to provide vehicles u-turn opportunities at the northern end of the shops before reaching Military Road, or provide alternatives.
• Review operation and safety of the proposed perpendicular parking spots and optimum location and number of proposed pedestrian crossings.
• Investigate a variety of additional parking options such as 15-minute spots, Pick Up Drop Off (PUDO) zone, and disabled parking.
• Consider the implications of a one-way direction of traffic on emergency services travelling via Military Road.
• Provide as much tree coverage and street furniture as possible to allow for gatherings in a space that is safe and accessible.
• Prevent proposed additional trees planted from impacting residents' existing views of the beach.

About the project

The North Bondi Shops and Bus Terminus area is an important transport, tourist and local hub. Council aims to improve pedestrian safety and substantially enhance the public amenity of the area for locals and visitors to enjoy.

The project aims to:

- Maximise areas for new public space

- Create a contemporary village atmosphere that encourages dining and shopping

- Retain the number of existing parking spaces

- Improve pedestrian safety throughout the village

- Increase shading and greenery without impeding beach/ocean views

- Balance bus operations with other village centre functions

- Implement sustainable elements where feasible

How to give feedback

The survey below was open from 18 March - 14 April 2024. Council officers have consolidated all the feedback into a Community Consultation Report. The report has been uploaded to this page in the document library.

Background

Roads and footpaths are key Council assets that must be maintained to high standards for the community to enjoy now and into the future. This is especially true for areas of high pedestrian, public transport and motorist traffic. The road and footpath of the North Bondi Shops and Bus Terminus area is long overdue for an upgrade. Council will combine these scheduled asset works with an overhaul to improve the traffic flow, pedestrian safety, public amenity and economic vibrancy of the area.

In addition to this, the area has been identified as a key tourism, leisure and burgeoning shopping spot with diverse eateries, hair and beauty salons and clothing retail outlets now in operation. Over the past few years, several new apartment buildings with street-level retail shops have been built on the north-western side of the strip. This has improved a small section of the street, but more needs to be done to transform the whole terminus and shops area into a thriving, aesthetically pleasing and more functional village centre. With this in mind, the concept design plans have been informed by several Council-endorsed strategies, including the:

- People, Movement and Places Strategy Report 2017
- Waverley Community Strategic Plan 2018 – 2029
- Our Liveable Places Centres Strategy 2020 – 2036
- Environmental Action Plan 2022 - 2032

The project will be funded through Council's Long Term Financial Plan. Council will also seek opportunity to apply for grant funding where available