Accelerated improvements to roads and footpaths across the Northern Beaches are being prioritised with an investment of $28.8m in road and footpath programs in the Council’s 2025/26 Budget.

More than $14m will also address priority stormwater management works to repair assets and reduce flooding and pollution.

In adopting the 2025/26 Budget, Council is focused on maintaining and renewing community infrastructure – our rockpools, libraries, sportsfields, playgrounds and community centres - supporting the continuation of quality services and delivering long term financial security for the area.  

The Northern Beaches will benefit from ongoing commitment to strategic investment in services and projects totaling $550m, including $105m to fund community capital works, deliver $2m in savings and repay $2.4m in loans.  

Sixteen million dollars raised through the IPART approved Special Variation to rates will fund:

• $8m for improvements to roads, footpaths and stormwater infrastructure  
• $5m to improve facilities, rockpools, playgrounds and grass mowing schedules
• $3m to expand tree maintenance and planting, compliance services, environmental and natural risk reduction programs and natural disaster management.  

Thanks to all those in the community who took the time to provide feedback during the consultation period.  

Capital project highlights 2025/26

$25.6m - improving road assets including South Creek Rd Cromer, Brighton St Freshwater, Tooronga Rd Terrey Hills, Griffith St Fairlight, Haigh Ave, Belrose  

$14.2m - on priority stormwater management works to repair and maintain assets, reduce flooding and pollution including Burringbar St headwall renewal North Balgowlah, Winbourne Rd Creek works Brookvale, Walker Ave drainage improvements Narrabeen, Oxford Falls Rd West flood mitigation and initial stages of the South Collaroy foreshore renewal

$11.6m - new community facilities including the Warriewood Valley Community Centre and amenities at Freshwater Beach and Boondah Reserve

$9.5m - renewing Stuart Sommerville bridge, a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge at Queenscliff, active transport corridor and the ‘Newport to The Serpentine’ section of the Coast Walk

$8.2m - improving sporting facilities including the completion of the Warringah Recreation Centre

$6.5m - improving foreshores at various locations, including the Whale Beach Rockpool and an accessible boardwalk at South Curl Curl

$4.4m - new and improved playgrounds, reserves and parks at various locations

$3.6m - town and village centre improvements including works at Church Point, Avalon Beach and Manly  

$3.2m - new and improved footpaths across 23 suburbs