Motorists and cyclists will soon experience quicker and easier journeys through Cronulla, with work progressing to ease congestion at the busy intersection of Elouera Road and Kingsway.
Proposed upgrades to the intersection include adding a new right turn lane on Elouera Road to help prevent traffic building up and blocking the nearby through lane. Plans allow seven extra cars to fit into the upgraded turning bay, doubling capacity and allowing more efficient traffic flow.
With around 20,000 motorists using Kingsway each day, this corridor is crucial to keep people moving around Cronulla and the local region.
The project will also improve safety for cyclists by installing an on-road cycle lane for southbound riders on Elouera Road to connect with the existing cycle lane on Gerrale Street.
The important local Bali memorial will not be impacted by this work and artist’s impressions reflect the care taken to ensure the appearance of Peryman Square is maintained.
The first stage of work will start in December, and include relocating two accessible car parking spaces on Elouera Road further north, towards Mitchell Road, and road resurfacing work.
This minor work will be carried out between Sunday 9 and Sunday 23 December from 7am to 6pm on weekdays and from 8pm to 5am Sunday to Thursday, weather permitting.
Before major work starts in 2019 the community is being asked to have a say on parking changes, with around 15 spaces to be removed on Elouera Road.
Roads and Maritime is working with Sutherland Shire Council to ensure as many of these spaces as possible are replaced. There are three proposals.
The first is to converting existing open space at the rear of the Mitchell Road car park to add 15 replacement spaces.
A second option is to change the existing untimed parking spaces on Mitchell Road, near Elouera Road, to four hour timed parking. This would replace 13 timed spaces removed from Elouera Road.
A third proposal is moving parking spaces on Mitchell Road, between Burke Road and Prince Street, from the west side of the road to the east side of the road. This would provide seven extra untimed spaces.
Feedback is also being sought on the work schedule for 2019, to ensure it minimises any potential disruption to local traffic, limits noise and maintains access to businesses and North Cronulla Beach.
To complete the project as quickly as possible, Roads and Maritime is proposing to work up to five nights and six days a week.
There will be temporary traffic changes during work hours, to ensure the safety of pedestrians, motorists and workers. Lane closures will be in place and may affect travel times.
The project team will be available at a pop-up kiosk outside Cronulla Post Office on Thursday 6 December, from 4pm to 7pm, and on Saturday 8 December from 10am to 1pm.
Roads and Maritime is requesting comments or suggestions on this project by Monday 17 December 2018. To have your say you contact the project team on 1800 572 004, by email at pinchpoint@rms.nsw.gov.au or by writing to PO Box 973, Parramatta NSW 2124.
An honour to join the vibrant and joyful Nagar Yatra procession, in the presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha - an extraordinary celebration of peace at the new BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney temple at Kemps Creek.
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Thank you, Mark Speakman, for joining the vibrant Nagar Yatra procession in the presence of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj. Grateful to have shared this special occasion with you.
The golden moments.
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🩷Happy International Women’s Day!
This week we celebrated Fiona Sutton’s award as 2025 Cronulla Woman of the Year.
Fiona joins a distinguished list of previous awardees. We’re blessed to have these trailblazing women who’ve done so much for our community!
2014 – Dr Karen Crawley (Mitochondrial disease awareness)
2015 – Megan Barnes (Pancreatic cancer awareness)
2016 – Jen Armstrong (Founder of the Beauty Bank; also NSW Woman of the Year)
2017 – Alison Todd (Cancer Council volunteer)
2018 – Kate Fitzsimons (Safe travel awareness - Nicole Fitzsimmons Foundation)
2019 – Shirley Smith (Caringbah RSL sub-branch President)
2020 – Margaret Corbett OAM (netball leadership)
2021 – Cathy Mason (Rotary, Sutherland Shire Relay for Life)
2022 - Rebecca Hinshelwood (Kurnell Rural Fire Brigade president and deputy captain)
2023 - Lisa Tilsed and Adriarn Crane (Wondering Women)
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Thank you Mark.
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💜 I’m thrilled to announce, in the lead up to International Women’s Day, that Wanda Surf Life Saving Club President Fiona Sutton is the 2025 Cronulla Woman of the Year.
Fiona is a remarkable leader who has quietly made a difference to life in the Sutherland Shire over many years.
She’s been an active volunteer and leader at Wanda.
A driving force in Wanda’s ‘nippers’ that introduces children aged 5 to 14 to surf lifesaving, one of Fiona’s proudest achievements as Chair of the club’s Junior Activities Group is the successful introduction of the inclusive and accessible ‘Red Fins’ program.
Once a nipper herself, Fiona holds 13 surf lifesaving awards and a Bronze Medallion in Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue.
Fiona is also an active member of Wanda’s surf patrols.
Fiona runs her own successful business ‘The Music Bus’.
She’s been described by the Wanda club as an inspirational leader, much loved mum, and friend to all in in the club family and beyond.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations! 💕
A true leader and an inspirational woman.
Thank you Mark. I am very honoured and humbled to receive this award. There are so many amazing women in our local community who make great contributions.
Congratulations! This is wonderful news! Another amazing Shire volunteer recognised! Welcome to the Club! 💓
Congratulations to Fiona. We are so fortunate to have you as a volunteer. Welcome to the club.
Congratulations Fiona well deserved
Congratulations Fiona! Very well deserved!
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Update:
NSW SES is advising residents in the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers to prepare for damaging and destructive winds, large powerful surf, coastal erosion and heavy rainfall with Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to cross the coast from Friday.
Moderate to major flooding is possible.
Stay informed by downloading the Hazards Near Me App via the SES NSW website, which will include the latest warnings and information for impacted communities.
Follow SES NSW on social media at NSW SES or visit its website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
Check latest weather and warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
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Congratulations to the 2025 Cronulla Senior of the Year! I announced the award to Kirrawee’s Robert ‘Rocko’ Bryant at a local morning tea today for finalists and their supporters, celebrating the vital contribution that seniors, especially volunteers, make to our community.
Having represented Australia in water polo at multiple World Cups, World Championships and the 1980 Moscow and 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Robert has been supporting Cronulla Sharks Water Polo Club for more than half a century.
He’s facilitated the development of the Sutherland Shire Junior Water Polo Association for over 30 years.
He’s held senior committee positions, been a coach and mentor for both the Cronulla Club and the Shire juniors and can be found at Sutherland Leisure Centre most days and evenings assisting teams, coaches and specifically new parent coaches.
Robert also actively assists with the junior association’s “Polobility” competition, a modified game of water polo designed for inclusion of young people with a diverse range of disabilities.
The other outstanding finalists (all volunteers) are:
Greg Allum AM, Cronulla, Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, Wanda Surf Life Saving Club
Lynette (‘Lyn’) Bates, Woolooware, Rotary Club of Cronulla and Oyster Bay Probus
Andrew (‘Andy’) Britton, Burraneer, Surfing Sutherland Shire.
Robert and Nerida Broady, Caringbah, Caringbah Baptist Church.
Helen Forsyth, Cronulla, Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter.
Robert (Bob) King, Cronulla, Elouera SLSC.
Noel Parkinson, Cronulla South, Marine Rescue NSW.
Cronulla’s Ernest ‘Solly’ Stephens OAM, Cronulla, Wanda Surf Life Saving Club.
Lyn Turnbull, Caringbah South, Caringbah Baptist Church.
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Congratulations Steve Willett. Amazing efforts supporting the community. A big cheer to all the finalists. A great line up.
Outstanding Mark. A great group f dedicated local members of our community!
Thank you Mark Speakman for your initiative with these awards. I have been fortunate to have known Bob Bryant for over 50 years. He is a most worthy winner. Congratulations Rocko and to all the other nominees. 👏👏👏
Congratulations to Steve and all the amazing finalists. Our community applaud you.
All very deserved nominees. Congratulations Rocko on an amazing career as a player and coach. You have helped so many kids realise their dreams in waterpolo.
Congratulations 🙌
Congratulations
Well done, and your rewards are not only in a trophy, but with the memory of the many lives that you saved and encouraged.
Btw Miss Forsythe Happy Birthday 🥳
Helloooo Helen Forsythe
It’s pure and simple—if Labor doesn’t invest in new metro lines, that’s it. I’m voting Liberal because they will.
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