WILL YOU STAND UP?
21 JULY - Boot FACTORY.
BONDI JUNCTION DESERVES BETTER.
On Tuesday 21 July, Council will vote on whether to ratify Mayor Nemesh’s version of the Bondi Junction Masterplan. There is a very high risk that the Nemesh amendements will be rushed on into becoming an official document, despite the overwhelming public concern and miscarried consultation process. Join us at the Boot Factory forecourt at 5.30pm to call on Councillors not to ratify these amendments?
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DonateOUR LIBERAL COUNCILLORS REFUSED TO SHARE THEIR 3D Modelling? WE’LL DO IT OURSELVES. HERE IS YOUR BONDI JUNCTION ‘MASTER PLAN’.
DON’T UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES? we have done the deep DIVING, asked the experts AND BREAK it down for you HERE
Does this look like ‘a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming place’? This is poor design and poor planning - and Waverley Council knows it. This is our reality …
'Vision' vs Reality
What are the facts?
People process images faster than they can process a small paragraph of fine print or a footnote. That's why elected Waverley Council Members have a duty to clearly illustrate the proposed changes and impacts to the public. Remember, not all elected members are responsible for this but the authority sits with the Mayor and those in his party.
We have architects among us who took the time to point out that the fine print does not match the illustrations released to the public.
It took us a lot of time to go through 100 pages of the ‘Master Plan’ and we don’t believe everyone who will be impacted will have this time on their hands, nor should they.
A planning document from a governing body should be watertight.
PLANNING CONTROLS INCLUDING FLOOR SPACE Ratios REMOVED
‘FSR’s are the single most powerful planning tool to limit the size and bulk of buildings; the rule that controls how much floor area can be built on a block of land - these have been removed for the first time. Other planning controls such as street walls heights, set backs, building separation and sun access controls are also missing.
The mayor has deleted ‘Design Excellence’ processes - the very safeguards that protect the community from developer shortcuts.
NOTE: All heights may be subject to a 30% uplift if the developer includes ‘affordable’ housing.
Master Plan p.57 shows FSRs are not applied, Master Plan p. 59 is critically misleading >
Overshadowing and impact on streets and adjoining properties
Sunshine isn't a luxury — it's what makes a street worth living on, a cafe worth visiting.
Our neighbourhood's liveability depends on it, yet the Master Plan fails to protect sun access to the mall or Oxford Street. Worse, it proposes towers immediately beside fine-grained heritage housing, with zero analysis of the overshadowing impact on our streets and homes.
Council has undertaken shadow studies to compared before and after but is refusing to share them.
Master Plan p.57 shows sunshine only for min 2 hours to only 50% of green square in winter >
MISLEADING ILLUSTRATIONS DON’T REFLECT REALITY
The Master Plan’s illustrations are misleading, conveniently leaving out towers at the full height they can be built. They also depict sun coming from the South rather than North, sunshine where there will be in fact overshadowing.
Master Plan p.67 shows existing buildings and 6 storey towers set back, instead of the 10 storey towers with no set backs allowed on both sides of Oxford St. The trees will be dwarfed.
Master Plan p.69 the tower on the right, is shown at 40m (11 storeys) but the control allows 60m (17 storeys)
Master Plan p.79, 86 show shadows from the South >
SAVE THE PUB
Our local iconic pub is zoned with 30m+ towers - with no consideration of its local heritage listing. Even with a maintained facade, the charm this historic and bustling pub will be lost forever.
Master Plan p.57, 66 >
OUR CHILDCARE CENTRES DEMOLISHED
The existing loved and high performing daycares including Mill Hill Early Education Centre, Waverley Early Education Centre and the Grace Childcare centres, will be demolished to make way for the ‘Civic Centre’ and consolidated into high rise if replaced at all. Master Plan p.85, 87 >
SAVE BJ’S Heritage
The Master Plan states “Celebrate heritage markers within the precinct, including the Nelson Hotel and Westgate House…” yet Westgate House the oldest building in the Junction is zoned to allow 30+meter towers.
Master Plan p.57,66 >
SAVE OUR VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Our 1934 Veterinary Hospital ‘Bondi Vet’ is rezoned for 62m+ towers - with no consideration of its contribution to our community for almost a century.
Master Plan p.57, 66 >
OUR LIBRARY DEMOLISHED
What a waste of rates to demolish our beautiful library built just 25 years ago. This appears to be one of the first buildings to go to activate the ‘Civic Centre’ as a ‘Catalyst Project’. But no mention of this in the Master Plan.
Master Plan p.82, 87 >
SAVE OUR VICTORIAN SHOPFRONTS
Sure, the Oxford St Mall needs a freshen up, but why widen the mall? To achieve that means demolishing all of the stunning Victorian facades. All to be replaced with fat 100+meter towers with no sun access. Is this a place you’ll want to sit and spend time in? Is this really for us?
Master Plan p.57, 82 >
What is the Bondi Junction ‘Master Plan’?
“The Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan project is a landmark project that will shape the future of one of Sydney’s most significant town centres, setting a clear long-term direction for land use, transport, public space, and community outcomes.” Waverley Council Website
The decisions made now will define Bondi Junction for the next 50 years. Once locked in, they cannot be undone. This is our one opportunity to put community before developers. Key issues and page numbers below.
Make a difference, Make your voice heard,
make a submission BEFORE 24th JUNE
This ‘plan’ is not for Sydney and has many critical flaws that the Eastern Suburbs have to live with if we don’t stand up and speak up. Here is what is really happening …
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The Master Plan puts developers first and the Waverley community last, delivering not vibrancy but a dead heart; not a destination, but a place people can't wait to leave
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This Master Plan is being rushed through for short-term political purposes sacrificing long-term outcomes. It has serious technical gaps, and its hollow promises sit in direct contradiction to its own proposed planning controls.
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This Master Plan shows no regard for Waverley's remaining Victorian heritage, towers of 30+ metres proposed over the iconic Nelson Hotel and the 1850’s Westgate House, and overshadow conservation areas.
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The childcare centres next to Clemenston Park are to be knocked down, including one only 10yrs old. The library is to be demolished. Something’s not right; Who is really benefitting?
“To ensure a major urban planning project like the Bondi Junction Master Plan genuinely benefits the local community rather than just delivering profits to private developers, residents must look closely at the "fine print.
To ensure a major urban planning project like the Bondi Junction Master Plan genuinely benefits the local community rather than just delivering profits to private developers, residents must look closely at the "fine print."
When reviewing public exhibition documents, submitting feedback to the council, or attending community consultations, here are the critical, sharp questions residents should be asking—both from a supportive standpoint and a critical standpoint.
These are the 5 critical issues we think need to be discussed at length before any votes are taken:
Infrastructure & Funding: The "Density-for-Infrastructure" Trade-off
Traffic, Parking, and the TOD (Transport-Oriented Development) Gamble
Business Mix, Character, and the "Westfield Effect"
Council Land & Keeping Assets Public
Heritage and Accountability
Which ones are the most important to you and if you were responsible for an entire community (we are such socialists we can’t help but consider the impact on others) what do you think will impact future generations?
Our Councillors represent us and should be listening and willing to stand up and take the questions to meetings.”
- The Waverley WhispererUpcoming Events - THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH COUNCIL
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Council MEETING - 7 JUL
When: Tuesday, 7 Jul, 7PM
Where: The Boot Factory 27-33 Spring St, Bondi Junction.Be there to show your support, present to council and remind councillors who they represent.
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Council MEETING - 21 JUL
When: Tuesday, 21 Jul, 7PM
Where: The Boot Factory 27-33 Spring St, Bondi Junction.Be there to show your support, present to council and remind councillors who they represent.
SEE HOW YOUR COUNCILLORS HAVE VOTED AND EMAIL THEM YOUR CONCERNS …
WE WILL NOT FORGET.
Lawson WARD
Katherine Westwood
Liberal Party of Australia — katherine.westwood@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✖ Voted against extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✖ Voted to withhold 3D modelling of the Master Plan from the public (16 Jun)
Lauren Townsend
Liberal Party of Australia — lauren.townsend@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✖ Voted against extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✖ Voted to withhold 3D modelling of the Master Plan from the public (16 Jun)
Paula Masselos
Australian Labor Party —
paula.masselos@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✔ Voted for extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✔ Voted to release 3D modelling of the Master Plan to the public (16 Jun)
HUNTER WARD
Steven Lewis
Independent =
0447 141 144
Steven.Lewis@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✔ Voted for extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✔ Voted to release 3D modelling of the Master Plan to the public (16 Jun)
Dov Frazer
Liberal Party of Australia —
0435 450 282
dov.frazer@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✖ Voted against extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✖ Voted to withhold 3D modelling of the Master Plan from the public (16 Jun)
WILL NEMESH (MAYOR)
Liberal Party of Australia —
0426 247 680
will.nemesh@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✖ Voted against extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✖ Voted to withhold 3D modelling of the Master Plan from the public (16 Jun)
BONDI WARD
Dominic Wy Kanak
Greens
0499 291 333
dominic.kanak@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✔ Voted for extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✔ Voted to release 3D modelling of the Master Plan to the public (16 Jun)
MARGARET MERTEN
Australian Labor Party
0481 983 814
margaret.merten@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✔ Voted for extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✔ Voted to release 3D modelling of the Master Plan to the public (16 Jun)
MICHELLE STEPHENSON
Liberal Party of Australia
0467 284 208
michelle.stephenson@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✖ Voted against extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✖ Voted to withhold 3D modelling of the Master Plan from the public (16 Jun)
BONDI WARD
Joshua Spicer
Liberal Party of Australia
0436 689 038
joshua.spicer@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✖ Voted against extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✖ Voted to withhold 3D modelling of the Master Plan from the public (16 Jun)
Keri Spooner (Deputy Mayor)
Australian Labor Party
Phone: 0428 064 612
Email: keri.spooner@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✔ Voted for extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✔ Voted to release 3D modelling of the Master Plan to the public (16 Jun)
Greens
0430 296 955
ludovico.fabiano@waverley.nsw.gov.au
✔ Voted for extending community consultation (2 Jun)
✔ Voted to release 3D modelling of the Master Plan to the public (16 Jun)
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO GET A BETTER OUTCOME? Email your feedback to your local Members of Parliament
EMAIL TO ALL COUNCILLORS ABOVE AND LOCAL MEMBERS LINK »
Marjorie O'Neil, Member for Coogee — coogee@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Kellie Sloane, Member for Vaucluse — vaucluse@parliament.nsw.gov.au
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