Woollahra Council has successfully applied for funding for a new public plaza at Knox Street, Double Bay under the NSW Government's Public Spaces Legacy Program.

Council will receive $4.75 million to create a public pedestrian area on Knox Street with new lighting, plantings, public art and seating for the whole community to enjoy.

In announcing the funding, Member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton MP said “This is a great result for the local community and will absolutely enhance Knox Street which has always been at the heart of our Double Bay Village,”

Woollahra Mayor Susan Wynne said, “We are so grateful for this funding from the NSW Government, which will further enhance Double Bay’s commercial centre by providing a whole new experience as well as expanded and safer pedestrian access.

“It’s such an exciting project that will completely transform Knox Street and further add to the growing popularity of Double Bay.”

Under the program guidelines, the project would be required to be complete by the end of 2022, with construction commencing after further community consultation on approved projects. Keep an eye on this page for project updates and future consultation opportunities.