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‘Swim & Go’ measures for beaches
All news
New ‘swim & go’ measures introduced at Woollahra beaches and harbour pools will provide a safe way to exercise while maintaining social distancing.
Published 6 May 2020
Apply for a grant and help make Woollahra a better place
Community
Do you have an idea to connect or inspire our community or protect and enhance the environment in the local area?
Apply for a Community and Cultural or an Environmental Grant and we could help bring your idea to life.
Published 4 May 2020
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
Car park redevelopment proposal to benefit Rose Bay
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
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
Cinemas to return to Double Bay in Cross Street Car Park redevelopment
Planning & Building
Woollahra Council has released details of its proposal to redevelop Cross Street Car Park in Double Bay into a cinema complex, incorporating a new public car park, retail and community space and residential apartments.
Published 18 April 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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