Message from the Mayor - 11 December 2024

Published on 11 December 2024

On behalf of everyone at Woollahra Council, I would like to wish you safe and joyous New Year.

Rushcutters Bay Park Playground upgrade

We recognise Rushcutters Bay Park Playground’s importance to the community as a great place for children to be active and play, so we’re giving it an upgrade to make it more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.

We are seeking community input on what people love about the playground and also ideas for how it could be improved, which will help us develop a concept design.

Head to Your Say Woollahra to share your feedback by 9 February.

School holidays activities

Our Woollahra Libraries at Double Bay, Watsons Bay and Paddington have a magical School Holidays program to get 2025 started, including escape challenges, crafts and brick building, Friday Flicks and a circus-themed Summer Reading Club.

Visit School holidays for more information and to book.

Festive season opening hours and services

Woollahra Council Chambers will be closed from 4.30pm Tuesday 24 December until 8am Thursday 2 January 2025. During this closure period, our after-hours call centre and emergency staff will be able to assist with any urgent enquiries. Please call 9391 7000. For all other service requests, complete our online form or log a service request anywhere, anytime via the Woollahra App. 

There will be no changes to weekly waste and recycling services during the festive season. Please present bins as usual, the evening before collection. Real/organic Christmas trees can be left out for collection next to green waste bin on regular collection days.

More info.

New Year’s Eve

Visit New Year’s Eve for everything you need to know about preparing for the night, including details on vantage points and road closures, to enjoy your evening with family and friends.