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Where your additional rates are going
This year we will receive an additional $16 million raised by the IPART approved Special Variation to rates to address the backlog of works.
The Special Variation funding will deliver:
- $8 million for improvements to roads, footpaths and stormwater infrastructure
- $5 million to improve facilities, rockpools, playgrounds and grass mowing schedules
- $3 million to expand tree maintenance and planting, compliance services, environmental and natural risk reduction programs and natural disaster management.
To learn more about what your rates are being spent on this year, visit the budget highlights page. See what’s happening in your area on the interactive Capital Works program map.
Track our progress as we deliver the works
The Special Variation to rates funding will progressively be collected, appearing on the rates notice from late July 2025. The tracker below will be updated quarterly as Special Variation projects are delivered and funds expended.
In 2025/26 the following footpath works will be funded by the Special Variation (weather permitting):
- construct new footpath Terrigal Road between Myoora Road and Tiarri Avenue on the Southside
- construct new footpath Highview Avenue between Kenneth Road and Sunshine Street Eastside 340 metres
- construct new footpath Headland Road between Ozone Parade and Griffin Road Southside 300 metres
- construct new footpath Wyatt Avenue from Forest Way to Pedestrian Crossing at School Southside
- construct new footpath Bangaroo Street between Woodbine Street and Sayers Street western side 196 metres.
- construct new footpath Park Street - missing section western side between Wetherill Street and Clarke Street.
- construct new footpath Short section (55 metres) between footbridge and footpath network on Catalina Crescent
- construct new footpath Westmoreland Avenue between School gate and no. 53
- construct new footpath The Avenue - missing sections western side between Collaroy Street and Jenkins Street.
- construct new footpath Cooleena Road between Merridong Road and Powderworks Road Northside 408 metres
- construct new footpath Arthur Street between Tor Road and McIntosh Road eastern side
- construct new footpath - 370m on Serpentine Crescent
- Coast Walk - Newport to The Serpentine
- Sheep Station Hill Mona Vale – construction
- Stage 1 Cycleway Blackbutts Rd (Breya St to Lockwood Ave) and Blackbutts Rd at Lionel Watts Reserve
- Cycleway Stage 1 - Oliver Street Freshwater
- New shared path to connect B-Line Bus stop to the new Warriewood Community Centre and Boondah Road
In 2025/26 the following walking trail improvements (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- accessible upgrade to the South Curl CUrl beach precinct which involves the construction of a new clifftop boardwalk around the car park and an accessible ramp to connect the concourse to swimming club and new boardwalk
- Griffith Park rebuild boardwalk and bridge
- sections of Narrabeen Lagoon Multi-Use Trail - construction
- Manly Dam - sections of trail renewal - construction
- Coastwalk renewal along Newport Foreshore - construction \
For a full list of 2025/26 capital works projects visit the map.
In 2025/26 the following operational uplift in road maintenance (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- approximately 1,770m2 of patch repairs and 25,000 lineal metres of preventative crack sealing on roads
- 6 retaining walls cleared of invasive vegetation to prevent root jacking
- increase maintenance of road, footpath and drainage on Scotland Island
- targeted road grading and shoulder maintenance of unsealed roads in Terrey Hills, Duffy’s Forest, Ingleside, Belrose and Oxford Falls
- increase maintenance of bridges including vegetation clearing, painting and repairs
- increased inspections of assets such as seawalls and retaining walls
In 2025/26 the following road works (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- Stage 1 Boondah Rd upgrade
- upgrade at Pittwater Rd and Mc Carrs Creek Rd
- pedestrian and cyclist bridge Pittwater Road Queenscliff
- construct and seal road pavement - Florence Terrace
- construct and seal road pavement - Robertson Road
- Coast Walk - Newport to The Serpentine
In 2025/26 the following road resheeting works (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- Asphalt resurfacing of Binalong Avenue
- Asphalt resurfacing of Carew Street
- Asphalt resurfacing of George Street
- Asphalt resurfacing of Headland Road
- Asphalt resurfacing at intersection of Fisher Road North and Carawa Road
- Asphalt resurfacing of Marnoo Place
- Reconstruction of Nield Avenue
- Microsurfacing of Robertson Road
- Asphalt resurfacing of Taiyul Road
- Reconstruction of Winbourne
- Microsurfacing of Albert Road
- Microsurfacing of Alexander Road
- Repair and rejuvenation a section of Aubreen Street
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Avalon Parade
- Microsurfacing of Burrawong Road
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Cabbage Tree Road
- Repair and microsurfacing a section of Clyde Road
- Microsurfacing a section of Coolangatta Avenue
- Repair and rejuvenation a section of Corymbia Circuit
- Microsurfacing a section of Darley Street (East)
- Microsurfacing a section of Delaigh Avenue
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Durrow Avenue
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Ellery Parade
- Microsurfacing a section of Headland Road
- Rejuvenate a section of James Wheeler Place
- Microsurfacing a section of Karina Crescent
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Kunari Place
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Lindley Avenue
- Microsurfacing a section of Maxwell Street
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Monaro Place
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Northview Road
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Oceana Street
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Owen Stanley Avenue
- Microsurfacing a section of Patrick Street
- Rejuvenate a section of Perentie Road
- Repair and microsurfacing a section of Richmond Avenue
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Samuel Street
- Repair and resurfacing a section of South Creek Road
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Surfside Avenue
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Terama Street
- Repair and resealing a section of Tooronga Road
- Repair and resealing a section of Tooronga Road
- Repair and resurfacing a section of Woodland Street South
- Asphalt resurfacing of Quirk Street
- Asphalt resurfacing of Net Road
- Asphalt resurfacing of Foxall Street
- Asphalt resurfacing of Hayes Street
- Asphalt resurfacing of Powder Works Road
- Asphalt resurfacing of Bower Lane
- Asphalt resurfacing of Gona Grove
- Asphalt resurfacing of Chandos Street
- Asphalt resurfacing of Bareena Drive
- Asphalt resurfacing of Mildred Avenue
- Repair and rejuvenation of Seabeach Avenue
- Repair and rejuvenation of Wimbledon Avenue
- Repair and rejuvenation of Valley View Circuit
- Repair and rejuvenation of Ennerdale Crescent
- Repair and rejuvenation of Grasmere Crescent
- Repair and rejuvenation of Waterside Grove
- Repair and rejuvenation of Boomerang Road
- Repair and microsurfacing of Mons Road
- Repair and microsurfacing of Bareena Road
- Repair and microsurfacing of Marine Parade
- Repair and microsurfacing of Calvert Parade
- Repair and microsurfacing of John Street
- Repair and microsurfacing of Wollombi Road
In 2025/26 the following kerb and guttering works (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- New kerb and gutter Woorara Avenue - design
- New kerb and gutter Lindley Avenue - construction
- New kerb and gutter, Meleleuca Street - design
- New kerb and gutter, Serpentine Road - design
- New kerb and gutter (trench drain) - construction
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Aubreen Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Lindley Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Terama Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in South Creek Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Samuel Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Corymbia Circuit
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Cabbage Tree Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Oceana Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Woodland Street South
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Owen Stanley Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Durrow Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Ellery Parade
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Northview Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Avalon Parade
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Kunari Place
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Clyde Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Surfside Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Monaro Place
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Quirk Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Net Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Foxall Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Hayes Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Bower Lane
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Richmond Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Gona Grove
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Chandos Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Mildred Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Seabeach Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Wimbledon Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Valley View Circuit
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Ennerdale Crescent
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Grasmere Crescent
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Waterside Grove
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Boomerang Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Winbourne Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Nield Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Intersection of Fisher Road North and Carawa Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Binalong Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in George Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Marnoo Place
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Carew Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Taiyul Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Headland Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Delaigh Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Darley Street (East)
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Maxwell Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Patrick Street
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Perentie Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Karina Crescent
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Coolangatta Avenue
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Albert Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Burrawong Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Alexander Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Mons Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Bareena Road
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Marine Parade
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Calvert Parade
- Repair of kerb and gutter in Wollombi Road
In 2025/26 the following construction of traffic facilities (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- roundabout at Eric Green Drive and Mona Street
- pedestrian crossing Dee Why Parade
- pedestrian crossing Pacific Parade
- raised pedestrian crossing in Elanora Road near Weeroona Ave
- pedestrian refuge Beach Street at Carrington Parade
- splitter islands at Paruna Place
- roundabout at Condamine and New Street and pedestrian refuge near Farrar Street
- raised pedestrian crossing in Federal Parade near Brookvale early learning centre
- raised pedestrian crossing in Balgowlah Road near Daintrey Street
- raised pedestrain crossing in North Steyne
- Collaroy 40km/h speed zone works in Cliff Road
In 2025/26 the following retaining wall renewals (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- Hillslope Road installation of Magnum Stone retaining wall - construction
- 215 Whale Beach Road new Koppers Log retaining wall - construction
- McCarrs Creek Road erosion scour protection on bank, walkway and retaining wall - construction
- Graylind Close - Jenkins Street Collaroy - slope repair - planning
For a full list of 2025/26 capital works projects visit the map.
In 2025/26 the following playground works (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- planning and design for new playground at Parkes Rd Reserve, Collaroy Plateau
- Michele Reserve playground upgrade - construction
- Casuarina Reserve playground upgrade - construction
- Cashel Reserve playground upgrade - construction
- Lake Park fitness equipment - construction
- Palmgrove Reserve playground upgrade - construction
- Baranbali Reserve playground upgrade - construction
- Lagoon Park playground upgrade - construction
- Freshwater Beach Village playground – construction
In 2025/26 the following reserve improvements and sporting facility works (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- implementation of Clontarf Beach Masterplan that includes car park improvements, landscape improvements, new path connections and recreational facilities
- upgrade to Akora Reserve
- Aquatic Reserve sportsfield rectification works - construction
- Keirle Park lighting renewal - construction
- Melwood Reserve - synthetic surface renewal - planning and design
- renewal of hard and soft landscape works plus heritage preservation works (design) at Ivanhoe Park
- commencement of design for improvements to Governor Phillip Reserve
- detailed design for improvements to Cathering Park, Scotland Island
- new outdoor gym at Dee Why Beach (in reserve behind Dee Why SLSC)
- upgrade of Boondah Reserve to provide additional capacity
- construction of Warringah Recreation Centre Centre
- construction of new bike park at Seaforth Oval
- additional female friendly change facilities at Pittwater Rugby Park - construction
- planning and design of a new building at Jamieson Park Sailing and Recreation Facility
- Aquatic Reserve field 1 - backnet renewal - construction
- St Matthews Farm sportsfield 1 drainage - construction
- St Matthews Farm sportsfield 2 drainage - construction
- Bambara Reserve - drainage works - construction
- replace plant items, action bushfire report recommendations and refresh dilapidated staff amenities at Warringah Aquatic Centre
For a full list of 2025/26 capital works projects visit the map.
In 2025/26 the following operational uplift to the natural risk reduction programs (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- increase hazard reduction measures across 38 fire trails and 303 Asset Protection Zones
- approximately 8,000 additional hours of bush regeneration and an increase in management of pest species
- creek rehabilitation works at Forestville Park and design works for Dee Why Creek
- improve management of geotechnical risks across the Northern Beaches
- prioritisation of actions in floodplain management plans
- improve management of Council’s contaminated sites
- accelerate actions in the Narrabeen Lagoon Entrance Management Strategy
- reduce the impact of erosion in our estuaries
- natural disaster funding to aid recovery and clean up following storms and other unexpected events.
In 2025/26 the following operational uplift in stormwater works (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- approximately 7,000m of additional stormwater pipe inspected
- additional maintenance including clearing/ jetting of stormwater pipes to prevent blockages at flooding hot spots
- improved management of water quality from our stormwater network including enhanced maintenance of existing pollution traps and the use of better technology to reduce pollution into our network
In 2025/26 the following stormwater works (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- planning and design for stormwater, geotechnical and remediation works at Condover Reserve, North Balgowlah
- Alleyne Avenue upgrade - planning and design
- Palmgrove Road drainage upgrades - detailed design
- combined Manly catchment study - Malvern Avenue to Pacific Street, Collingwood Street, Bower Reserve – planning
- utility approvals, detailed design, procurement and construction for new bridge over the Causeway at Oxford Falls Road West.
- Minkara Road and Baker Road - design study
- Fuller Street/Linley Avenue drainage improvements - detailed design
- planning and design of Queenscliff Outlet
- Bolingbroke Parade Fairlight Boatshed - works to divert water away from the building
- Whale Beach stormwater outlet upgrade - planning & design
- Winbourne Road creek repairs - asset renewal - bank stabilisation works
- renewal of Bridge over culvert - planning and design
- Tristram Road Drainage improvements - design and investigation
- headwall renewal and bank stabilisation works at Burringbar Street - construction
- 53 East Esplanade - stormwater investigation
- culvert renewal - Bardo Road
- pipe renewal - Karoola Street
- pipe renewal - Northcott Road
- pipe renewal - Campbell Avenue
- pipe renewal - Narabang Way
- pipe Renewal - McIntosh Road
- pipe renewal - Reddall Street
- pipe renewal - Maxwell Street
- pipe renewal - Suzanne Road
- pipe renewal - Nangana Road
- pipe renewal - Warriewood Road
- pipe renewal - Sydney Road
- pipe renewal - Elouera Road
- pipe renewal - Pittwater Road
- pipe renewal - Crescent Road
- culvert renewal – Geelong road – review design options
- Northcott Road drainage improvement detailed design
- North Harbour catchment study & detailed design
- Collaroy Pool stormwater upgrades (construction commences)
- Tristram Road drainage improvements - design and investigation
For a full list of 2025/26 capital works projects visit the map.
The following uplift in operations (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- up to 1,200 additional trees planted
- doubling the capacity for proactive tree maintenance
- increase mowing program from 10 to 11 cuts per year at over 800 sites.
In 2025/26 the following rockpool works (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- renewal works - Mona Vale rockpool
- renewal works - Whale Beach Rockpool
- renewal works - Bilgola Rockpool
- operational increase in tidal pool inspections, maintenance and frequency of deep cleans
In 2025/26 the following community infrastructure improvements (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- completion of new community centre at Warriewood Valley
- design and development application for Manly Life Saving Club
- North Steyne SLSC building upgrades - planning and design
- North Narrabeen SLSC extensions and upgrades – construction
- Warriewood SLSC - construction
- warehouse repairs and electrical upgrade at Cromer Depot
- upgrade specialist equipment including audio at Glen Street Theatre
- Boondah Reserve amenities upgrade – female friendly renovations
- Dunbar park upgrades, planning and design for the streets for shared spaces zone (Avalon Place Plan)
- Dee Why Beach secure bike storage, adjacent to Dee Why SLSC public amenities
- design for water access to foreshore at bottom of Shore Brace Road
- Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre energy efficient heat pump upgrade
- Whistler Street Carpark - structural works - design/construction
- Bungan Lane - stair renewal
- construction of new public amenities Freshwater Beach
- planning and design for new amenities at West Esplanade
- coastal protection works, access stairs and associated works at Stuart, Ramsay & Wetherill Streets
- repair and resurfacing of Lakeside Park Club House carpark
- renew section of subsided seawall across from 2137 - 2145 Pittwater Road - construction
- renew section of subsided seawall on near 1714A Pittwater Road - construction
- operational increase in carpark maintenance including surface sealing and repairs, line marking and grading and/or sealing on unsealed carparks
- operational increase in infrastructure maintenance of open space assets eg. fencing and signage
In 2025/26 the following streetscape improvements (weather permitting) will be funded by the Special Variation:
- upgrade of shopping area at Church Point to complement planned renewal works - construction
- commence design work for upgrade of Seaforth Shopping Centre
- commence planning for upgrade to North Narrabeen Shopping Centre
- planning and design of Market Lane upgrade
- Thomas Stephens Reserve Church Point - construction
- upgrades to East and West Esplanade lighting
For a full list of 2025/26 capital works projects visit the map.