community - 2026-05-13

Council Lodges DA for New Narrabeen Lake Community Hub to Replace Fire-Destroyed Amenities

The proposed Jamieson Park facility will include a café, accessible amenities, watercraft storage, and a community meeting room — with over 80 per cent of residents surveyed supporting the design

Northern Beaches Council has taken a formal step towards rebuilding the community amenities at Jamieson Park, Narrabeen Lake, lodging a development application (DA) for a new multi-purpose facility that will serve both local clubs and the wider community.

Northern Beaches Council has taken a formal step towards rebuilding the community amenities at Jamieson Park, Narrabeen Lake, lodging a development application (DA) for a new multi-purpose facility that will serve both local clubs and the wider community. The previous building on the site was destroyed by fire, leaving sailing, model boat, and dragon boat clubs without adequate storage, change rooms, or meeting spaces. The new proposal, which has been shaped by extensive community consultation, aims to deliver a significantly improved facility that addresses longstanding gaps in the park's infrastructure. What the New Facility Will Include The proposed building is designed to function as a shared community hub. It will provide expanded storage areas for the clubs that have long used the Narrabeen Lake foreshore, including the sailing, model boat, and dragon boat groups that form a core part of the lake's recreational culture. A café will be available to both the public and club members, creating a welcoming space for residents who visit the park for leisure. Accessibility has been a central consideration in the design. The facility will include compliant access ramps,...