Concept Design: Gunnamatta Pavilion, Cronulla
We are excited to share our concept design for the upgrade of Gunnamatta Pavilion and now inviting the community to provide feedback.
Gunnamatta Pavilion is a much-loved community venue in Sutherland Shire and a feature of Gunnamatta Park. Built in 1939, the Pavilion is listed as having local heritage significance. It is currently used by a variety of community groups and regularly hired for general use.
In 2022, Council consulted with the community to seek feedback on how the building could be improved to meet future needs. Since then, we have been working with key stakeholders of the Pavilion to understand current use and space requirements. Both the community and stakeholder feedback has helped shape the proposed concept design for the upgrade of Gunnamatta Pavilion.
The proposal aims to create a vibrant, functional and accessible community hub, while maintaining the building’s cultural and historical character. The concept design includes:
- Restoration of the original art deco features
- Modern public amenities, including toilets, showers and change facilities
- New food and beverage offering, such as a café and/or restaurant
- Flexible, multi-use community spaces that will be available for hire and support a range of activities
- Improved accessibility, including upgraded pathways and inclusive amenities
- Better connection to the waterfront, amphitheatre and surrounding parklands.
Have your say
We are seeking feedback on the concept design to ensure it meets the needs of our community.
You can share your thoughts on the concept design until 27 July 2026:
- Online: complete the survey or share a memory or photo to the story wall below
- In person at our pop-up information sessions at Gunnamatta Pavilion:
- Tuesday 14 July 2026, 11am – 2pm, Activity Space 3
- Saturday 18 July 2026, 11am – 2pm, Activity Space 2
- Email to ippteam@ssc.nsw.gov.au
- In writing to Infrastructure Project Planning, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Next steps
Following community consultation on the concept design, we will review and consider all feedback received. We may make changes to the design based on feedback before preparing for Development Application lodgement.
We expect construction to start in 2029, subject to planning approvals, detailed design, procurement of a contractor and funding availability. Timeframes may change as the project progresses.
Share your story of Gunnamatta Pavilion
For over 85 years, Gunnamatta Pavilion has been at the heart of our community, bringing people together by the water, supporting swimming and water sports, and creating a place where memories are made and shared. From getting ready for early morning swims at the baths to attending community gatherings and celebrations, the Pavilion has been part of countless personal stories.
As we seek feedback on the concept design, we invite you to help us capture and preserve the rich history of Gunnamatta Pavilion. Whether you’ve hired the space for an event, attended dance lessons here, spent time by the water, or simply enjoyed the atmosphere along the Esplanade, your story matters.
Share your memories, photos, videos and experiences to help honour the Pavilion’s past as we look forward to it's exciting future.
Stories shared through this online tool are moderated in-line with this platform's Forum Etiquette & Moderation Policy. Once reviewed, stories and images may be published on this page or other Council publications. If you’d prefer to share a story privately, you can email IPPteam@ssc.nsw.gov.au
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Recent fun at Gunnamatta
Relaxing
Looking at a sting ray
