Minor projects

As part of Woollahra Council’s 2026/27 Infrastructure Works Program, Council’s contractor is upgrading the kerb and gutter, and stormwater drainage system at various locations on Bathurst Street and Bathurst Lane, Woollahra.

The works will improve the drainage system, local amenity and help to minimise flooding.  

Works include:

1. Near 16 Bathurst Street - we are installing a new junction pit with pipeline across the road, connecting to a new kerb inlet pit (on the opposite side of the road). Note: The pipeline road crossing may involve some night work. The contractor will contact affected residents directly if this occurs.
   
   
2. In Bathurst Lane - we are constructing a new kerb inlet pit and pipeline, connecting into an existing pit. Work includes renewing part of the kerb and gutter.
   
   
3. Near 46 Bathurst Street - renewing a portion of the kerb and gutter, and concrete slabs in the nature strip.

The work is scheduled to start on Monday 9 November 2026 and should be completed within 3 weeks, weather permitting.

They will be carried out between 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

12 October - Project Update - Major civil works are now completed. AC road resheeting to be completed by the end of October 2026.

As part of Woollahra Council’s 2025/26 Infrastructure Works Program, Council’s contractor is upgrading the footpath and stormwater system at Edgecliff Road (between Forth Street and Queen Street), Woollahra.

The works will improve pedestrian amenity, stormwater flow and help minimise flooding.

Works include:

• Upgrade footpath on southern side of Edgecliff Road.
• Upgrade driveways on southern side of Edgecliff Road.
• New stormwater pipe crossing on Edgecliff Road (at Forth Street end).
• Other minor concrete works.

The work is scheduled to start on Monday 29 June 2026 and should be completed within 4 weeks, weather permitting.

They will be carried out between 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday, and 7am - 1pm on Saturday. 

Woollahra Council is pleased to share that we are able to begin the long awaited upgrade to the staircase at Forbes Street, Paddington, reinstating pedestrian access between Sutherland Avenue and Forbes Street.

The staircase upgrade will progress in stages and updates will follow as further works are confirmed. For public safety, the staircase will need to remain closed until all of the staged works are completed.

The current works will provide the staircase structure. Once this is complete, the heritage style handrails can be measured, sourced and fabricated for installation. This work will be done by a separate contractor and will be notified once work dates are confirmed. In addition, during this time, Number 8 Forbes Street will be able to install their defensive retaining wall and fence adjacent to the stairs.

Current works include:

• Removing the existing stair surface and installing a new reinforced concrete staircase, including piles, structural beams, treads and landings.
• Installation of a new sandstone hob.

This work is scheduled to start on Monday 9 November 2026 and should be completed within 6 weeks, weather permitting.

They will be carried out between 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday, and 7am - 1pm on Saturday. 

As part of Woollahra Council’s 2026/27 Infrastructure Works Program, Council’s contractor is upgrading the road and drainage system at Hopetoun Avenue, between Petrarch Avenue and Serpentine Avenue, Vaucluse.

The works will improve the road and footpath, the stormwater drainage system, and local amenity.

Works include:

• Reconstruction of the kerb and gutter.
• Reconstruction of footpaths and driveways (where required).
• New stormwater pipes.
• Construction of stormwater kerb inlet pits and junction pits.
• Reconstruction of asphalt and concrete road pavements.

The work is scheduled to start on Monday 17 August 2026 and should be completed within 3 months, weather permitting.

They will be carried out between 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday, and 7am - 1pm on Saturday. 

28 October 2026 - Project Update - the majority of work has been completed. However, a balustrade needs to be installed at 550 New South Head Road. Works expected to be completed mid November 2026.

As part of Woollahra Council’s 2026/27 Infrastructure Works Program, Council’s contractor is undertaking footpath and driveway layback reconstruction works at 4 locations on New South Head Road in Point Piper, Double Bay and Rose Bay.

The works will improve pedestrian safety, accessibility, and the overall condition of the existing infrastructure.

The locations are:

• In front of 543 New South Head Road near bus shelter.
• In front of 550-550A New South Head Road.
• In front of 519A New South Head Road.
• In front of 614-622 New South Head Road.

Works include:

• Demolition and reconstruction of the existing footpath and driveway layback.
• Excavation and pavement preparation.
• Concreting works.
• Post work site restoration.

The work is scheduled to start on Monday 28 September 2026 and should be completed by Friday 9 October 2026., weather permitting.

They will be carried out during the daytime or nighttime, depending on the location.

• Day works (7.00am to 5.00pm):
  • 519A New South Head Road
  • 536 New South Head Road
  • 550-550A New South Head Road
• Night works (8.00pm to 5.00am):
  • 614 - 622 New South Head Road
  • 550-550A New South Head Road

Note: The works directly in front of each property are expected to take between 1 - 5 days; however, they may occur on any workday during the above period. Once the construction program has been finalised, the contractor will provide affected residents with advance notice of the specific date/s on which driveway access will be temporarily restricted.

550-550A New South Head Road, Point Piper -

The work scheduled for 550-550A New South Head Road, Point Piper is due to start on Tuesday 6 October 2026 and should be completed by Friday 9 October 2026, weather permitting.

Works adjacent to the property boundary will be carried out during daytime hours (7.00am to 5.00pm). Whilst Kerb construction works will be undertaken at night to minimise impacts on traffic and ensure the works can be completed safely and efficiently (8.00pm to 5.00am).

As part of Woollahra Council’s Infrastructure Works Program, Council’s contractor is upgrading Robertson Park Playground, Watsons Bay.

Works include:

• New play equipment, including: tall play tower, giant tunnel slide, 2 x smaller slides, 5 x new swings, an accessible spinner, a trampoline, monkey bars and a sand play area.
• New softfall.
• New water bubbler.
• New seating.
• New plants and landscaping.

The work is scheduled to start on Tuesday 9 June 2026 and should be completed by the end of November 2026, weather permitting.

For safety, the playground will be closed whilst the works are taking place.

The final design can be found at this link: Your Say Woollahra Robertson Park webpage.

28 October 2026 - Project Update - All work, including the Asphalt Road Pavement Resheeting has now been completed. 

As part of Woollahra Council’s 2026/27 Infrastructure Works Program, Council’s contractor will be carrying out minor civil works on Stafford Street, between Heeley Street and Duxford Street, Paddington.

The works will help improve pedestrian safety and local amenity.

Works include:

• Kerb extensions at intersection of Stafford Street & Heeley Street.
• Kerb extensions at intersection of Stafford Street & Duxford Street.
• New kerb ramps at the above intersections.
• Low level plants in kerb extensions.
• Minor stormwater upgrade with new dish drain.

The work is scheduled to start on Monday 21 September 2026 and should be completed within 3 weeks, weather permitting.

They will be carried out between 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday, and 7am - 1pm on Saturday. 

As part of Woollahra Council’s Infrastructure Works Program, Council’s contractor is upgrading Thornton Reserve Playground, Bellevue Hill.

The final plan includes:

• a 3m high slide on the embankment
• a multi-functional play unit with a double slide and climbing features for younger children
• a curved climbing structure designed for children aged 6+.
• an accessible carousel spinner
• a multi-user seesaw
• a single rocker
• a double-bay swing with toddler swing and a double-bay swing with 2 strap seats and 1 toddler seat.
• timber hopping logs
• two rope play elements
• sandstone logs with timber rails for balance play and informal seatings
• timber pod seats
• curved seats, benches, table and stools
• a dry creek bed with native plants
• a new accessible entry and pathway
• and an open grass area for informal kick-about and play.
• an upper-body fitness station.

The work is scheduled to start on Monday 3 August 2026 and is expected to reopen in December 2026, weather permitting.

For safety, the playground will be closed whilst the works are taking place.

The final design can be found at this link: Your Say Woollahra - Thornton Reserve Playground Upgrade

As part of Woollahra Council’s 2025/26 Infrastructure Works Program, Council’s contractor is undertaking a footpath and stormwater upgrade at Weeroona Avenue, between Wallaroy Road and Roslyndale Avenue, Woollahra.

The works will improve the stormwater system, help to minimise flooding and improve local amenity.

What we are doing:

• Footpath reconstruction, including new driveways, and kerb and gutter replacement on both sides of the street (where required).
• Installation new stormwater pipes at Weeroona Avenue, and from Wallaroy Road to Weeroona Avenue junction.
• Other minor concrete works as required.

The work is scheduled to start on Monday 30 August 2026 and should be completed within 8 weeks, weather permitting.

They will be carried out between 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday, and 7am - 1pm on Saturday. 

25 September 2026 - Project Update - works are now expected to be completed by the end of October 2026.

As part of Woollahra Council’s 2025/26 Infrastructure Works Program, Council’s contractor is upgrading the northern and southern entries into Yarranabbe Park, Darling Point.  

The contractor will start on site at the southern entry first and then move to the northern entry. Access to Yarranabbe Park will be maintained for the duration of the works, however some work areas will be fenced off for public safety. 

Works include:

Southern Entry

• New dedicated entry point into the park.
• Upgraded pathway from New Beach Road into Yarranabbe Park.
• New garden beds.
• New seating areas.
• New turf area.

Northern Entry

• Larger open space paved area to access harbour views.
• New coloured concrete pathway.
• Curved bench seating and four new bench seats.
• New garden beds.
• New plants and landscaping.

The work is scheduled to start on Monday 29 June 2026 and should be completed within 10-12 weeks, weather permitting.

They will be carried out between 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday, and 7am - 1pm on Saturday. 

The final design can be found at https://yoursay.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/yarranabbe-park