Following feedback from the community about the proposed public artwork at North Mona Vale Headland Reserve, Council has decided to suspend the project and undertake a comprehensive review before taking further steps later this year.

 The new artwork concept was developed by esteemed Australian contemporary artists, Claire Healy and Sean Corderio. The award winning artists were selected through a two-stage tender process in 2022.

 “We would like to acknowledge and thank the artists, Claire Healy and Sean Corderio for their utmost professionalism and high quality work to date,” Northern Beaches Council CEO Ray Brownlee said.

 “This decision is about listening and responding to our community and if we need to further consult with them, then we will because we value the importance of public art and the views of our community.”

 The artwork proposal was dealt with under confidential session at the Council Meeting of 22 November 2022.

 The Council resolved to enter a contract with S. Cordeiro and C. Healy to deliver a public artwork at Mona Vale Headland as part of the Coast Walk Public Art Strategic Plan for the sum of $170,000 excluding GST.

 Mayor Regan and Councillors Rory Amon, Michael Gencher and Miranda Korzy had planned to bring proposed motions to the next Council Meeting requesting Council pause and review the project based on the community feedback received to date.

 “Council has now decided to suspend the project while a full review is undertaken,” Mr Brownlee said.

To see the minutes from the November 2022 Council Meeting click here.