Bold visions for the future of the creative arts, transport and open spaces in Randwick City have been released this week by Randwick City Council for community comment.

The 10-year strategies are the result of community consultation undertaken in 2019 and 2020 and detailed studies into each area analysing community need, service gaps and emerging trends.

Randwick Mayor Danny Said encouraged the community to view the plans and have their say.

“These strategies are important as they will form the basis of our four-year delivery programs and annual operational plans and budgets,” says the Mayor.

“The strategies are easy to read and help give the community a shared understanding of the strategic direction Council is headed.”

Each of the strategies includes objectives and detailed strategic approaches such as:

Open Space and Recreation Strategy:

• Complete the Coastal Walkway between Clovelly and La Perouse.
• Advocate for public access to all of Malabar Headland.
• Trial an off-leash dog beach.
• Identify a suitable site for a BMX bike track.
• Provide dedicated female amenities at major sporting fields.
• Activate the Anzac Parade corridor with recreation spaces such as half courts.
• Investigate dog off-leash parks at Kensington, Kingsford and South Coogee.

Arts and Culture Strategy:

• Increase the number of First Nations festivals and events.
• Implement a public arts program.
• Revitalise laneways.
• Transform the La Perouse Museum into a cultural hub.
• Create smaller, local events across Randwick City.

Integrated Transport Strategy

• Provide an additional 30km of new cycleways.
• Advocate for better public transport.
• Aim for zero fatalities and serious road injuries by 2056.
• Provide public electric vehicle charging stations.
• Provide a public transport stop within 400m of all homes.
• Develop a green grid and network of walking paths.

Webinars are being held on each of the strategy areas to give people an opportunity to learn more about the plans and ask questions:

Webinar – Arts and Culture (register here)
21 June 2021 (6.30pm – 7.30pm)

Webinar – Integrated Transport (register here)
22 June 2021 (6.30pm – 7.30pm)

Webinar – Open Space and Recreation (register here)

23 June 2021 (6.30pm – 7.30pm)

The strategies and associated studies can be viewed on Council’s Your Say Randwick website and hard copies are available for viewing at Council libraries, Customer Service Centre and Des Renford Leisure Centre.

Submissions ca be made online, via email addressed to council@randwick.nsw.gov.au or in writing addressed to Randwick City Council 30 Frances Street, Randwick NSW 2031.

The strategies are on public exhibition for community comment from 1 – 28 June 2021.