Project update - June 2025
Construction of the new Warriewood Community Centre is progressing well. Despite some recent weather delays, roofing is nearing completion, and work on external cladding, window framing and glazing is underway. Once the building is weather-tight, internal services and fitout will ramp up.
Below-ground services and landscaping preparation are continuing. The site office will soon be relocated to allow works on the western carpark to commence. We will ensure local residents and key stakeholders are informed in advance of any temporary access changes or traffic impacts associated with these works.
The project remains on track for completion in late 2025, subject to unforeseen delays.
What's happening?
We’re building a new multi-use community centre on the existing site of the Nelson Heather Centre on the corner of Jacksons Road and Pittwater Road.
The centre will be an attractive, modern, and resilient building with the capacity to switch to an Emergency and Recovery Centre during a period of community crisis.
Features of the new centre will include:
- flexible multi-purpose halls to accommodate a variety of recreational, cultural and community activities
- two versatile meeting rooms suitable for workshops, programs and small events
- a dedicated community space designed to be safe, inclusive and accessible for all
- generous covered outdoor areas overlooking landscaped gardens
- modern, fully accessible amenities
- multiple adaptable kitchen facilities to support events and group activities.
The design also incorporates best-practice sustainability principles and new infrastructure to meet the growing community.
In addition to the building works, we are progressing the design of a new shared pathway connecting the centre to the nearby B-Line bus stop. Planned upgrades to Boondah Road will further enhance safety and accessibility, making it easier for people to walk and cycle throughout the area.
Management of works
Learn how we are managing the works
Demolition of the former Nelson Heather Centre began in April 2024, with construction of the new Warriewood Community Centre commencing in May. This milestone was officially marked with a ground breaking ceremony held on 29 May 2024.
The project remains on track for completion in late 2025, subject to unforeseen delays.
Construction work hours are stipulated in the conditions of development approval and are generally allowed at the following times:
- 7am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays
- 8am to 1pm on Saturdays
No work is allowed on Sundays or Public Holidays.
On occasion it may be necessary to allow out of hours work such as oversized trucks to make deliveries to site or emergency works.
Pedestrian access will remain available through the reserve and the existing footpaths will be maintained for public use. There will be no access through the construction site itself.
The sportsfields will remain open.
There may be an unavoidable increase in traffic in the area during weekdays.
Traffic management measures will be implemented to minimise disruption to the community.
We are upgrading Boondah Road between Spine Bill Drive and Jacksons Road in Warriewood. We will notify the community prior to any works commencing, as there may be temporary impacts on traffic and parking. Further details will be provided as they become available. Learn more.
To prepare for construction and ensure public safety, the contractor installed a temporary site fence around the work area in early April 2024. This fencing will remain in place for the duration of the build, restricting public access and parking within the construction zone until project completion.
Plans
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Exhibited floor plan
Check it outArtist impressions
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Ground breaking ceremony
Ground breaking ceremony - 29 May 2024
We officially broke ground on the Warriewood Community Centre with Belmadar Pty Ltd. The milestone was celebrated with Mayor Heins, Councillors, and representatives of the Warriewood Residents’ Association, along with several long-term hirers, who were present to turn the first soil at the site.Image 1 of 7
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Aug 2021: DA approved
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Dec-Mar 2023: Call for tenders
Contract awarded to Belmadar Pty Ltd.
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Timeline item 3 - active
May 2024: Construction commenced
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Late 2025: Anticipated project completion
Have a question?
To learn more about this project, please contact:
| Name | Jude Knott, Senior Project Manager - Capital Works |
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| Phone | 1300 434 434 (during business hours) |
| council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au | |
| In writing | 'Warriewood Community Centre', Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655. |
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Project history
Learn moreLearn about the history of the project and previous consultation with our community
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