Plans are underway to upgrade the amenities at the Dunningham Reserve in Coogee, particularly at the lower promenade by the Coogee Beach, where a temporary toilet was installed nearly a decade ago.
Randwick City Council is planning to build a new unisex toilet to replace the temporary installation from 2013, which does not have a wheelchair or pram access. The temporary toilets were replacements as well for the older toilet block demolished in 2009.
The planned building will be a modular, pre-fabricated design that will reduce the time and cost of construction.
Aside from the construction of a new and more accessible toilet, the Council is also planning to include a communal hand wash basin and replace the overhead powerlines with a permanent power connection in the area. A sandstone retaining wall will also be added to create level access to the new amenities.
Council is asking the public for feedback to further improve the plans for the upgrades. The consultation will be open until Sunday, 6 March 2022.
Post consultation, locals may also send in their comments and suggestions about the Dunningham Reserve upgrades to council@randwick.nsw.gov.au or to 30 Frances Street, Randwick 2031.
Located at the northern headland of Coogee Beach, the Dunningham Reserve offers a spectacular view of the ocean, making it a popular destination for recreation and exercise. The park’s facilities also include picnic shelters and drinking fountains.
Within reserve was the site of the former Giles Gym, which was demolished in 2000. It now serves as a memorial site for the Bali bombing in 2002 and the Dolphin Point memorial for members of the Coogee Dolphins Football Club who died in the bombing.
