Two heritage bus shelters in Cremorne and Cremorne Point are among 12 structures set for restoration after funding was approved for repair works across North Sydney.
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The Cricketers shelter on Murdoch Street, at the corner of Bannerman Street in Cremorne, and the Sirius shelter on Milson Road, opposite Sirius Street in Cremorne Point, are included in the group considered to be in the most urgent need of attention.
The works are intended to preserve the shelters’ heritage significance, address safety and asset-condition issues and extend their useful life.
North Sydney manages 51 heritage-style bus shelters across the local government area, with 22 identified in recent years as requiring critical renewal works. The latest funding will target the 12 shelters considered to be in the most urgent need of attention.
Alongside the Cricketers and Sirius shelters, the list includes Cambridge on Miller Street in Cammeray, Anzac on Miller Street in North Sydney, Ixion on Amherst Street in Cammeray and Brennan on King Street in Wollstonecraft.
Euroka on Union Street in McMahons Point, Anderson at the corner of Kurraba Road and Clark Road, Bradfield on High Street, Centenary on Ben Boyd Road in Neutral Bay, Waverton on Bay Road and Wallaringa on Kurraba Road also feature in the restoration program.
A distinctive North Shore design
The heritage shelters have a history dating back to the 1980s. Heritage NSW records Ted Mack and John Kinstler as the designers, with Stephen Edwards Construction responsible for building the shelters. Construction was undertaken in 1984, with each shelter costing $9,220 at the time.
Their design was inspired by an earlier tram shelter built on Miller Street in the 1920s. The later shelters adopted a nostalgic architectural style, combining practical transport infrastructure with traditional materials and detailing.
Typically, each shelter has timber posts set on concrete pads, supporting a timber-framed pyramidal or hipped roof covered with terracotta shingle tiles. Timber and glass form the rear wall, while a standard bench provides seating. The name of the bus stop is displayed on the front fascia.
Heritage NSW identifies the shelters as locally significant for their design and their association with former mayor Ted Mack, who was influential in their design and colour scheme. The shelters are also recognised for their contribution to the character of North Sydney.
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A 2015 North Sydney Bus Shelter Heritage Review assessed the shelters as heritage items. The current program is focused on restoration rather than replacement. The works are intended to preserve the shelters’ heritage significance while addressing safety and asset-condition issues.
The heritage shelter program has also been cited as one of the projects supporting North Sydney’s recently approved rate rise. With restoration now prioritised, the 12 selected shelters are set for work aimed at maintaining their condition while preserving the features that have given the structures their distinctive heritage character.
Published 21-August-2026
