Current projects
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Path works commencing early June
We are constructing two new pathways:
The first is a new link between the popular hard-court area on Barrenjoey Road and Avalon Beach SLSC.
The other is the introduction of a formal connection between the shops and the northbound bus stop on Barrenjoey Road.
Construction is scheduled to commence from 10 June 2024, weather dependent.
Proposed steps and pathway to Avalon Beach SLSC
We are currently planning for the pathway stair link to the surf club with approval being sought from Sydney Water to build the new path over the water mains infrastructure.
Once approval has been granted from Sydney Water then funding sources will be investigated.
Completed actions
Following the adoption of the My Place Avalon – Avalon Beach Place Plan in 2022, we established a Project Steering Group (PSG) which consists of the council staff responsible for delivery of the actions of the plan.
Our PSG provides advice on place plan projects and implementation of the actions of the Avalon Place Plan.
We have coordinated a list of the Completed Actions as of 1 October 2023, please note that the completed actions have been delivered by key stakeholders including council and our community.
We will be updating the list every 12 months and will publish the updates to this page.
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Our vision for Avalon
The purpose of the Avalon Beach Place Plan is to identify public domain improvements and programs that will contribute to a shared place vision. It will highlight the ways we can enhance community spaces and streets, create active and lively places to meet, gather and relax, improve connections and provide new facilities for young people.
We have worked with the local community to find out what Avalon Beach residents value most and what features make Avalon Beach such a special and unique place.
Following the public exhibition of the draft Avalon Beach Place Plan in early 2021, we are now reviewing your submissions and hope to report the findings, with the finalised place plan, to Council later this year.
Together with community led ideas and actions, the My Place Avalon: Avalon Beach Place Plan will build on Avalon Beach's unique character, to create a place for all people to enjoy, now and in the future.
Principles and Precincts
Principles and Precincts
The five guiding principles
The place plan is guided by five principles which balance economic, environmental, and social impacts with opportunities to bring the community's vision to life.
Avalon Beach Place Plan - place precincts
We have grouped Avalon Beach into three distinct precincts in the draft place plan, each with a series of actions to meet the current and future needs and aspirations of this community. Click the tabs below to jump straight to each section of the plan.-
Village Hub
In this section we propose to revitalise and enhance the main commercial and civic hub by:
- upgrading the intersection of Old Barrenjoey Road and Avalon Parade to make it safer for pedestrians and vehicles
- upgrading the streetscape and public areas along Avalon Parade and Old Barrenjoey Road
- establishing a north-east and south-west cycleway network
- improving Dunbar Park and playground
- redesigning Patterson Lane into a lively and active laneway.
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Coastal Fringe
In this section we focus on building a stronger connection between Avalon Beach village and the beach by:
- widening the footpath with distinct pedestrian and bike paving
- incorporating new plantings along Avalon Parade
- providing new public seating
- upgrading the bus shelter
- improving the forecourt of Avalon Beach Rockpool and creatively designing safety fencing
- enhancing North Avalon Beach car park and Des Creagh Reserve
- protecting and enhancing environmental values.
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Southern Gateway
Key elements of this section include:
- exploring opportunities for additional recreational facilities
- incorporating wayfinding
- developing a local storytelling trail that links with the Coast Walk Public Art Trail
- exploring further opportunities for Avalon Creative Workshop
- creating an off-road bicycle facility aimed at young people opposite Avalon Public School.
My Place Avalon - Place Plan
Adoption of the plan
We are pleased to let you know that the My Place: Avalon - Avalon Beach Place Plan was adopted as amended by Council at the meeting on 26 July 2022.
The plan was prepared to identify public domain improvements and programs that will contribute to a shared place vision for Avalon Beach. Changes were made to the Place Plan post exhibition to reflect feedback provided.
At its meeting, Council resolved that further community consultation is undertaken with regard to Action 52 (Beach Gateway terracing) of the adopted Plan. Action 52 is considered a long-term (5-10 year) activity. Consultation will be undertaken closer to the time of planning the design and implementation of this action.
Council also recommended that further consultation be undertaken in relation to cycleways within Avalon Beach village. This item had been removed from the Plan and it is recommended that it be re-investigated. Consultation is recommended to be conducted and reported back to Council within 12 months.
Read the adopted plan here from the button below.
You can view the Council minutes, Item 12.1, page 14 here.
Report to Council
The draft plan was prepared to identify public domain improvements and programs that will contribute to a shared place vision for Avalon Beach.
The exhibition of the draft plan was conducted between 11 February and 16 May 2021. 736 submissions were received and the results and outcome have been presented to the Avalon Community Reference Group. Changes have been made to the Place Plan post exhibition to reflect feedback provided.
A report was presented to Council at the meeting held Tuesday 26 July 2022, noting the engagement outcomes and recommending adoption of the My Place: Avalon - Avalon Beach Place Plan.
View the Council Report (Item 12.1), Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report and verbatim submissions and verbatim attachments.
Please note, the link to the verbatims in the Council Attachment Booklet - Planning and Place will not work. Please use the links as provided above.
Relevant documents
Contact us
Have questions or want to learn more about this project, contact us below:
Name Anne-Maree Newbery or Nikki Griffith, Managers, Strategic and Place Planning Phone 1300 434 434 Email council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au In writing ‘Avalon Beach Place Plan’ – Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655
Consultation history
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