The Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club is poised for a comeback with plans unveiled for a new facility at Jamieson Park, following its destruction in a fierce fire in late 2021.
The proposed Jamieson Park Sports Amenities Building, designed with significant input from the 113-year-old sailing club, promises enhanced boat storage and club facilities and public amenities including a café and a multipurpose indoor space.
Some of the suggestions include:
- increased boat and equipment storage
- a multipurpose indoor space
- balcony or veranda for lake views
- separate amenities for sports clubs and the public
- a kiosk or café with a kitchen
- a home for the sailing club
- facilities for water sports
- improved access to the water from the building
The next stages of the consultation will determine the final design. Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2025, and the community and club members are looking forward to restoring the vibrant local sailing scene.
Community and Architectural Harmony
The Northern Beaches Council has launched a public consultation process to fine-tune the building’s design, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of both the club and the wider community. This process follows initial feedback gathered in 2022, which influenced the current architectural plans, highlighting features like improved lake access and separate amenities for public and club use.
The club lost 24 boats in the blaze on the 27th of November 2021. In the aftermath of the disaster, the sailing community, both locally and across Sydney, rallied around the Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club.
Donations and equipment loans helped the club resume its activities, including youth sailing programs quickly. The club’s resilience is underscored by the broad support it continues to receive as it plans for its new home.
Continued Engagement
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the ongoing dialogue about the new facility’s design, with the council providing multiple channels for feedback. The public may also email the Counicl via council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.auw with the subject line: Jamieson Park Sports Amenities Building for their comments and suggestions.
The project’s progress, dependent on insurance claims, potential grants, and community input, is being closely monitored, with updates available through the Council’s communication channels.
Published 30-April-2024
