We formed a Project Working Group (PWG) to ensure that we heard and considered the views of key stakeholder groups as we developed the draft place plan. The PWG met six times, and provided a forum for discussions between Council, our consultants and its 15 representatives, which included residents, businesses, community associations and other special interest groups.

The figure below outlines the key stages we have gone through to develop the draft place plan.

The study area is bounded by East and West Esplanade, Pittwater Road, Manly Beach (South Steyne), and Ashburner Street and Victoria Parade.

It acknowledges other key sites including Manly Wharf, Manly Cove, Manly Surf Life Saving Club, Shelly Beach, the International College of Management and Royal Far West.

We had intended to include the future uses of Manly Town Hall in the study area. However, to prevent delays to the draft place plan exhibition, the Manly Town Hall future uses will remain a stand-alone project. Visit Manly Town Hall future uses project page to learn more.

The map below outlines the My Place: Manly study area.

The 30 July Council meeting was resumed, and Council resolved to adopt the place plan, My Place: Manly.

• View the Council Minutes.

At the Council meeting on Tuesday 30 July, Council adjourned a number of items on the agenda, including the outcomes of exhibition for the draft My Place: Manly plan. The meeting will be resumed on Tuesday 6 August 2024 to consider the unresolved items from the 30 July agenda.

• View the Council Minutes (Item 12.4, p. 16).

A report outlining the outcomes from engagement was presented to Council on Tuesday 25 June, and it was resolved that Council:

1. Defer the My Place: Manly to replace the Manly2015 Masterplan until July 2024
2. In the meantime:
   1. Prepare design options to trial the introduction of temporary street furniture in parts of the Corso to encourage informal seating and dining opportunities for the public. The temporary furniture is to include seating/chairs, tables, and small shade structures.
   2. Consult with The Manly Ward Councillors during the design phase, with installation to be completed by end of 2024.
3. Consider as part of the September Quarterly review bringing forward funds from the Manly Special Rate Reserve to fund the temporary street furniture installation.

• View the Council Minutes (Item 12.1, p. 20).

A report was presented to Council, and it was resolved that:

1. Council exhibit the draft My Place: Manly place plan for a minimum of 6 weeks.
2. The outcomes of the public exhibition of the draft My Place: Manly place plan be reported back to Council.

• View the Council Minutes (Item 12.1, p.24)