Project Background and Update
Waverley Council is seeking community input to inform the potential redevelopment of the Council Chambers site in the Waverley Park Precinct.
After being the centre of civic life for over a century, the Council Chambers building on Bondi Road is no longer fit for purpose. The building has been closed, and Council offices and the Chamber have been relocated to Bondi Junction. Future use options have been considered by Council including redevelopment and refurbishment.
A refurbishment proposal was developed, and community consultation was held in 2022, this proposal only considered options within the existing zoning of the site, which limited the use to Council administration. Following an open tender process, the proposal proved to not be cost effective. Further investigations were undertaken, reconsidering the future use of the site.
Council resolved in September 2025 to consult with the community on the future use of the site and developed four concept options:
- Community and recreational facility including - Full multi-purpose court, flexible community rooms, ancillary spaces and amenities and cafe (with multi-purpose court on ground floor (over 3 storeys)
- Community and recreational facility including - Full multi-purpose court, flexible community rooms and café (over 4 storeys)
- Community and recreational facility including - Full multi-purpose court, flexible community rooms and café with multi-purpose court on top floor (over 3 storeys)
- Refurbishment including services upgrade and soft fit out, to retain site for Council office accommodation and Chamber, with flexible community rooms.
You are invited to provide feedback on the future use of the site, review the four concept options and complete the survey.
Concept Option 1
Option 1 - Full multi-purpose court, flexible community rooms and cafe (with multi-purpose court on ground floor)
Key Characteristics
- 3 level building
- Multi-purpose court located downstairs
- Flexible community space located upstairs
Approximate Areas
- Indoor Sports Court 700m²
- Ancillary Spaces & Amenities 600m²
- Other Spaces 200m²
- Flexible Community Space 800m²
- Total GFA 2,300m²
Total Building Height
- 13.8m
Estimated Building Cost*
- $18.4million to $23million
* Estimated Building Cost excludes cost for demolition, landscaping, professional/authority fees and contingency.
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Concept Option 2
Option 2 - Full multi-purpose court, flexible community rooms and café (with an additional storey).
Key Characteristics
- 4 level building (additional level)
- Multi-purpose court located downstairs
- Flexible community space located upstairs.
Approximate Areas
- Indoor Sports Court 700m²
- Flexible Community Space 1400m²
- Ancillary Spaces & Amenities 600m²
- Other Spaces 300m²
- Total GFA 3,000m²
Total Building Height
- 17.8m
Estimated Building Cost*
- $24million to $30million
* Estimated Building Cost excludes cost for demolition, landscaping, professional/authority fees and contingency.
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Concept Option 3
Option 3 - Full multi-purpose court, flexible community rooms and cafe (with multi-purpose court on top floor). Key Characteristics
Estimated Building Cost*
* Estimated Building Cost excludes cost for demolition, landscaping, professional/authority fees and contingency. |
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Concept Option 4
Option 4 - Services upgrade and soft fitout
Key Characteristics
- 4 level existing building
- Council Chambers and ancillary spaces on top floor
- Flexible meeting spaces for civic functions
- Office Spaces
Approximate Areas
- Total GFA - 3,000m²
Total Building Height
- 17.5m
Estimated Building Cost*
- $16million to $19.8million
* Estimated Building Cost excludes cost for demolition, landscaping, professional/authority fees and contingency.
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