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$236,000 in funding awarded through Woollahra Council’s Grants Program
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Woollahra Council has awarded individuals, schools, community organisations and businesses from across the Woollahra Local Government Area more than $236,000 in funding through its Grants Program.
Published 18 September 2023
Winners of our ‘Caring for our Environment’ Kids Truck Art Competition announced
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Thanks to all the local primary school students who entered our Kids Truck Art Competition. We received more than 160 entries and our judges were blown away by the children’s creativity and insights around the theme ‘Caring for our Environment’.
Published 28 August 2023
Pedestrian Upgrades for Bay Street, Double Bay
Planning & Building
We’re excited to share with you the design plan for a suite of pedestrian upgrades in Bay Street, Double Bay that will improve safety, accessibility, amenity and connection to the Double Bay Ferry Wharf, beach and Steyne Park.
Published 22 February 2023
Asbestos is still in 1 in 3 homes across Australia
Planning & Building
Before you begin a renovation, follow these three simple steps and Be Asbestos Ready.
Published 24 October 2022
New pedestrianised plaza for Knox Street, Double Bay
Planning & Building
We've received a $4.75 million grant from the NSW Government under the Public Spaces Legacy Program to create a new public plaza at Knox Street, Double Bay.
Published 17 June 2021
Have your say on the future of development in the Edgecliff Commercial Centre
Planning & Building
You’re invited to have your say on our Draft Edgecliff Commercial Centre Planning and Urban Design Strategy, which sets a vision for the Edgecliff Commercial Centre to help ensure future development improves the liveability and sustainability of the area.
Published 31 May 2021
Nominations open for 2021 Woollahra Design Excellence Awards
Planning & Building
Celebrating outstanding urban design. Nominations close 21 May 2021.
Published 31 March 2021
Development Application notifications are now published on our website
Planning & Building
We will continue to notify the owners of properties which may be impacted by the development application by letter and we will still require site notices to be erected on proposed development sites.
Published 29 April 2020
Wilberforce Avenue, Rose Bay car park redevelopment
Planning & Building
We've announced plans to redevelop the Wilberforce Avenue, Rose Bay car park site into a new multi-storey parking facility and community centre.
Published 12 December 2019
Outstanding design recognised at Woollahra Design Excellence Awards
Planning & Building
Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Woollahra Design Excellence Awards.
Published 29 August 2019
Cycleway to improve safety on New South Head Road
Planning & Building
Woollahra Council will improve safety along New South Head Road with plans to install a 2.4km cycleway, providing cyclists with an alternative to a busy stretch of road.
Published 14 May 2019
Local Planning Panel (LPP)
Planning & Building
The NSW State Government has introduced legislation requiring all councils in the greater Sydney region and Wollongong to have Local Planning Panels (LPPs) in place by 1 March 2018.
Published 21 February 2018
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