community - 2026-05-08

Plans Lodged to Rebuild Narrabeen Lake Community Hub After Devastating Fire

Northern Beaches Council lodges development application for new Jamieson Park facility with café, accessible amenities and storage for sailing, dragon boat and model boat clubs

The foreshore of Narrabeen Lake is set for a significant transformation, with Northern Beaches Council taking the next formal step towards rebuilding community amenities at Jamieson Park. A development application (DA) was lodged on 7 May 2026 for a new multi-purpose facility that will serve both local sporting clubs and the broader public.

The foreshore of Narrabeen Lake is set for a significant transformation, with Northern Beaches Council taking the next formal step towards rebuilding community amenities at Jamieson Park. A development application (DA) was lodged on 7 May 2026 for a new multi-purpose facility that will serve both local sporting clubs and the broader public. The previous amenities on the site were destroyed by fire, leaving the area without the infrastructure that had long supported a range of water-based activities on the lake. The new proposal has been shaped by community feedback gathered during an extensive consultation process, with more than 80 per cent of respondents indicating support for the proposed design. ## What the New Facility Will Include The planned building is designed to serve multiple user groups simultaneously. Sailing, model boat and dragon boat clubs will benefit from significantly increased storage capacity, addressing a long-standing shortfall that has constrained club operations. A café will be available to both club members and the general public, providing a social gathering point at one of the Northern Beaches' most picturesque locations. Accessibility has been a...