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Arden Street Bus stop upgrade, community feedback

July 18, 2024

Randwick Council is planning to upgrade the public amenities, bus shelter and kiosk at Goldstein Reserve on Arden Street, Coogee Beach. The Randwick council has developed two design options for community feedback. OPTION 1: REFURBISHMENT The refurbishment option involves renovating the buildings and maintaining the existing visual style. Upgraded building retaining the same exterior appearance to match other buildings in the reserve dating from the 1980s and early 1990s Similar footprint Enhanced interior facilities More female toilets Retention of separate wash basin areas Bus stop seating area on Arden Street almost doubled in size Construction cost estimate $4M For more…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Parks and Beaches

Randwick’s Best Urban Walk

July 4, 2024

Nestled within the bustling precinct of Randwick lies a tranquil haven awaiting exploration. The Randwick Environment Park loop offers an immersive experience, with each step revealing a tapestry of our city’s natural wonders. Hit the trail and learn more about the local fauna and flora that await. Getting started The Randwick Environment Park loop begins and ends at the Randwick Community Centre off Munda Steet in Randwick. We started the walk on the trail next to the Community Centre, but you can always wander through the centre to begin (more on that later). The Loop is an experience for the…

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Parks and Beaches

New staircase for South Coogee rockpool

June 15, 2024

Plans for a new staircase to the Ivo Rowe Rockpool, nestled along the Coastal, at 1R Bunya Parade at South Coogee, are now under way to improve safety and accessibility to the pool. The new staircase will replace the current concrete, rocky stairs and will be constructed of fibre reinforced polymer minimesh and stainless steel to protect it from the harsh coastal elements. The project will consist of three main stages: Design: Expected to be completed by July 2024. Procurement and fabrication: Up to two months. Construction and installation: Scheduled for September 2024 For more information visit: www.randwick.nsw.gov.au

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Community, Environment, Parks & Playgrounds, Parks and Beaches

Five of Woollahra’s most splendid Significant Trees

February 15, 2024

Woollahra is home to some of Sydney’s most wonderful trees. The area’s rich heritage of private and publicly owned trees provide much of the beauty, character and history that makes the Woollahra local area such a desirable place to live. Some of the oldest and most unique trees are listed in the Woollahra councils Significant Tree Register (STR), to help them manage and protect them for future generations. Here are five stunning trees throughout the Woollahra council local area that are recorded on the Significant Tree Register. Paddington Street (between Elizabeth Street and Jersey Road), Paddington Paddington Street is an…

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