Allambie Road has been named among Northern Beaches roads affected by potholes as councillors consider alternatives to temporary patching. Northern Beaches Council repaired more than 9,000 potholes across its road network in the 12 months to June.
Cr Vincent De Luca is seeking a review of pothole repair materials and techniques used by other Australian councils and road authorities. His proposal asks staff to examine more durable options, including full-depth asphalt patching and polymer-modified asphalt.
Northern Beaches Council says temporary pothole repairs can cost between $30 and $200 per hole, depending on the location and work required. Interim repairs are used to keep damaged roads safe before longer-term treatment is undertaken, while recurring failures can lead to heavier patching or resurfacing.
Questions about the durability of temporary repairs have previously been raised with the council. In September 2025, De Luca asked about repairs failing after rainfall and whether more cost-effective long-term methods had been investigated.
Longer-term treatments used across the Northern Beaches include crack sealing, microsurfacing, heavy patching and road resurfacing. Additional funding from the council’s Special Variation to rates has supported road maintenance and renewal projects across the Northern Beaches, including works in several suburbs where potholes have been reported.
McIntosh Road moves to major pavement works
McIntosh Road between Dee Why and Narraweena has drawn particular attention after repeated pothole complaints. Council has said about $1.5 million will be spent on the worst-affected section, including pavement strengthening, kerb and gutter replacement and resurfacing.
ConnectSydney separately completed about 532 pothole repairs on contracted state roads in the Northern Beaches local government area from January 2025.
Residents can report council-road damage to Northern Beaches Council, while potholes on state roads including Warringah, Pittwater and Mona Vale roads are handled through the NSW Government.
We’ve combed Allambie Heights, Beacon Hill, Brookvale, North Manly, Oxford Falls, and Warringah Mall for the best reviewed restaurants in the area where people waxed lyrical about their dining experience and what they love most about it. Here’s our list!
Nick Z ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was a short drive from the hotel. My colleagues did not want to have breakfast at the hotel so we took a drive down the road to Fuel.. I wanted something healthy so I decided on the Acai bowl. I was happy with the meal, nicer and refreshing. I’d say it’s in my top 5 of Acai bowls I’ve ever had. It had a good blend of fruit and granola mix with the acai. I should have asked them if they had peanut butter to make it even better. Maybe next time.
Nadav L ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visited with friends for dinner and absolutely loved it! All dishes were great and authentic, and the service from Jess and the team was very welcoming! The dips with the bagel are a great way to kick off the meal. We then had the beetroot, the grilled eggplant, and the tabbouleh salad which were all excellent. Out of the bigger dishes we tried the Turkish kofta which was very authentic and well executed and the shawarma which was great too. All of that for a very fair price. Very warmly recommended!
Bec S ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This beats Ottolenghi restaurants in London! Amazing Middle Eastern flavours, beautiful presentation, fine precision from the chef in balancing flavours & careful knife skills. The staff & manager were fantastic & talked us through the traditional Israeli street food inspiring their menu. Can recommend the Jerusalem bagel with homemade dips (hummus, labneh, eggplant, olive oil w pomegranate molasses), roasted beetroot entree, Arabic kofta & coconut malabi dessert. Well done Fuel.
Simon S ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently dined at this restaurant, and I can honestly say it was an incredible experience. Every dish was not only delicious but also brought me so much joy. The flavors were vibrant and perfectly balanced, making each bite a delight. I left the restaurant with a big smile on my face and a craving to return. I can’t wait to come back and enjoy this amazing food again!
Jessica Yunjun P ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The food at this restaurant is of great value for the money. The dishes were served very quickly, and all the ingredients were fresh! The customer service was kind and attentive, and there is ample parking space available. The quality of the food was superb. I will definitely come back for more.
Peter N ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The food was delicious, portions were large, all at a low cost. Impressive. Chicken karaage was soo crispy and perfectly cooked, salmon was very tasty. Staff were friendly. Reccomend.
Maria L ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shaggys is a great place to go when your a local and fancy a meal out with a Freshly made Cocktail, Fantastic Food, Frozen Margarites are the best. Highly recommend this place, support our local Allambie shops with this new wine bar.. 🙂 Thanks Shaggy, we will be back soon.
Ashlee D ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I absolutely love this coffee shop! The atmosphere is always welcoming, the drinks are consistently excellent, and the service is top-notch. Isabella is especially amazing—friendly, knowledgeable, and always makes my coffee just right with the perfect amount of caramel. You can tell she genuinely cares about creating a great experience for every customer. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!
Tracey Z ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such delicious Mexican and family friendly. So reasonable – not many places in Northern Beaches you can get away for dinner for two with two drinks under $60!! Our go to when we don’t feel cooking.
Murilo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authentic and very high quality Brazilian food. The service is outstanding and the owners are always working and making sure that everything is perfect. Highly recommended
Christa E ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Freshly cooked on the BBQ, the chicken hearts were so delicious we even forgot to take a picture. The hosts are so nice and they will make you feel very welcome. The great service just makes dining there such a pleasurable experience! The food is absolutely delicious, fresh and you can taste that the owners care about the food they put on your plate. Highly recommend!
Annaliese C ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This place is awesome! Ivan has absolutely nailed the art of hospitality and customer service. It feels like dinner at a friend’s house with incredible food. We loved everything we ate and we took on board Ivan’s suggestions and got that too – delicious. We loved it all so much we doubled down and ordered seconds (leaving us overfull but very happy!). Also don’t leave without getting some Churros!!
I’m BOO ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great atmosphere, clean, and delicious food. Perfect for dinner or after work, as the place stays open late. If you’re looking for a chill spot with Thai style, I totally recommend this place.
Su Min Sussan L ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything was so delicious and well cooked. The crispy chicken entree was both crunchy and juicy! And I loved the prawn pad thai especially. I’m so happy a nice sit-down Thai restaurant has opened inside the mall, I will definitely be returning. Staff are super friendly too.
