Randwick Councillors met on Tuesday 17 June 2025 for their June meeting and discussed a number of important matters including endorsing a preferred site for a BMX pump park, upgrading The Spot town centre and building a new Maroubra surf club.

The following is a summary of some of the key outcomes from the meeting:

Cromwell Park preferred site for new Malabar pump park
Councillors endorsed Cromwell Park (North), Malabar, as the site for Randwick City’s first BMX pump park after community consultation found strong support. The facility will cater to BMX riders, skateboarders, scooter users, and mountain bikers, providing a dedicated space for active recreation. Of 526 survey responses, 48% supported Cromwell Park compared to 36% for Pioneers Park. The park will be designed to blend with the natural landscape and avoid major disruption to current users. Council has allocated $1.35 million to the project, with design work now underway and further consultation planned once concept plans are developed.

Hall bookings to get easier; Council endorses major review
Booking a community hall for a birthday, event or community meeting is about to get a lot easier with Councillors endorsing a major overhaul of the hiring system for Council’s 20 community halls. A new online booking system is set to be rolled out providing the ability to view and book available halls in one place. Hirers will be able to search and compare by date, location and venue type. Council is also looking to implement keyless access technology for hall hirers, more promotion and communication and clearer and simpler pricing structures.

Council moves ahead with major upgrade to The Spot
Randwick Council has endorsed a $6.3 million plan to upgrade The Spot town centre, aimed at improving safety, boosting business and creating a more attractive streetscape. The plan includes undergrounding powerlines, installing Smartpoles, improving pedestrian crossings, planting new trees, and widening footpaths to allow more outdoor dining and public space. The upgrade will result in the loss of about 20 parking spaces, but 19 new angled parking spaces will be created on nearby Coogee Bay Road. Construction is anticipated to occur in stages with pedestrian safety improvements and powerline works to begin in 2025–26.

Council backs major upgrade for Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club
A $15 million concept plan to redevelop the Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club will be put on public exhibition for community feedback in the coming weeks. The redevelopment aims to create a modern, accessible and inclusive facility that meets the club’s current and future needs. Club members have been consulted extensively to develop the plans which will now be exhibited for community feedback. The new building will deliver new changerooms, expanded storage, a lift, improved training facilities, and a community function space.The club, founded in 1906, supports over 1,400 members and plays a vital role in beach safety, volunteer patrols, youth education, and surf sports.

Nine Randwick schools win grants to go greener
Nine local schools will receive nearly $30,000 in funding through Randwick Council’s 2024-25 Sustainable School Grants Program to support hands-on environmental projects. The schools awarded funding are OLSH Kensington, St Mary St Joseph Maroubra, St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claremont College, Malabar Public School, Maroubra Bay Public School, Randwick High School, South Coogee Public School, and La Perouse Public School. Projects include native gardens, compost systems, worm farms, sustainable outdoor learning spaces, waste reduction plans, and bush food planting. Malabar Public will install colour-coded waste stations while Claremont College will create a bush food garden with help from local First Nations educators. The grants are funded by Council’s Environmental Levy

Randwick Junction plan set to deliver more homes, jobs and open spaces
A plan to revitalise Randwick town centre will soon be put out for public comment after Councillors endorsed a planning proposal to increase heights and densities unlocking more homes, affordable housing and local jobs. The revised plan responds to conditions set by the NSW Government and provides for 800 new homes, including 62 affordable units, and will support around 750 new jobs. Heights at key sites including Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Randwick Plaza (Coles) and the Randwick Club are proposed to increase to up to 45m (13-storeys) to encourage renewal and investment in the precinct.

Plans released to deliver 300+ new affordable homes
A new strategy to boost affordable rental housing across Randwick City could deliver more than 300 new affordable homes over the next 15 years. The draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy sets out clear actions to respond to rising rents, housing stress, and the need to support local key workers and families. Council’s current affordable housing portfolio includes 33 new dwellings that are managed by community housing service providers. New housing is planned through development contributions, land purchases and partnerships. The draft strategy and guidelines will be placed on public exhibition later this year for community feedback.

Free waste collection for local charities
Local not-for-profit organisations are set to benefit from free waste collection as part of a new Council policy. Councillors formally endorsed a trade waste fee waiver policy which supports eligible groups – such as charities, surf clubs, and community centres – with free rubbish removal services. To be eligible, organisations must meet at least one of several criteria, including promoting sustainability, improving wellbeing, or fostering community support. The new policy provides a standardised and consistent approach to managing trade waste services.

Council adopts 2025-26 budget with boost for pensioners
Randwick City Council has adopted its 2025-26 Budget and Operational Plan, following community feedback. The $46.8 million capital works program will deliver upgraded parks, safer streets, more trees, and improved community facilities across the city. To help with cost of living pressures, eligible pensioners will receive an extra $100 rebate, potentially increasing their total rebate to $450. Key projects include upgrades to six playgrounds, intersection safety works, new outdoor gyms and basketball courts, and a new arts space at Blenheim House. The final plans and new fees and charges come into effect on 1 July 2025.

Tree target takes root in new policy
Randwick Council has unveiled a draft Urban Forest Policy aiming to boost tree canopy cover from 16% to 22% by 2040. The policy consolidates and replaces three previous tree management policies and sets out a clear plan to plant more trees, protect existing ones, and improve biodiversity. The draft also introduces a broader definition of the urban forest, including understory plants and habitat value. It responds to community feedback and sets realistic goals based on local conditions. The policy will go on public exhibition for community input before final adoption. Council has already allocated $200,000 for tree planting in 2025–26.

The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 29 July 2025.

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