Bondi residents have rallied against calls to knock down the infamous footbridge at the centre of the deadliest terror attack in Australia.
The pedestrian overpass, which links the main street of Campbell Parade to the world-famous beach, was used as a vantage point by the alleged father-and-son gunmen on December 14.
Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24, allegedly fired at Jewish families in nearby Archer Park from the elevated bridge and used its walls to shield themselves from police bullets.
The elder Akram was shot dead while his son was critically injured on the footbridge, sparking demand from many to demolish it due to its now link to the massacre.
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But almost two weeks since the terror attack, many locals say it should remain.
One resident took to Facebook saying "the bridge is about all people" and part of Bondi's "history" that would be "destroyed" if it was taken down.
"Everyone uses this bridge for all nationalities, all religious beliefs and cultures from lifesavers, lifeguards, police, firefighters and ambos," they wrote.
"All the public including tourists and all communities so this bridge is about Bondi Beach and who we are as people.
"This was the act of pure evil the act has no place in any community and Australia. Only peace love and empathy is welcome on this bridge.
"This is part of the ongoing history of Bondi Beach. You destroy the bridge you destroy history. You wouldn't remove the Opera House or Sydney Harbour Bridge because people didn't like the way it looks? Stop and think about other people not just about oneself."
The post was flooded with locals who had similar opinions.
One woman said the footbridge had been part of her "history" for seven decades.
"I'm not going to let two 'nobodies' destroy that history," she wrote.
Another said it had served the community for many years.
"It is the most direct route when walking from Dover Heights ... to access the playground and car playing area. Don't let the shooter change out lives," the man added.
A number of other residents suggested painting the bridge in bright colours or adding a mural to the walls to honour the 15 innocent lives who were taken.
"My first instinct was to demolish, but now I think it should be painted of flowers and lots of bees and beautiful words as a lasting message," a woman commented, referring to the youngest victim, 10-year-old Matilda, who was also known as Bee.
Some were still of the mind that it should be knocked down.
"It's not needed and it's an awful feature," one local said.
"They should build a new bridge in another spot. This act was evil beyond words and no one should have to be reminded of it every day," a second added.
Waverley Council previously said it was considering knocking down the pedestrian overpass, but Mayor Will Nemesh at the time said it "will remain where it is for now".
Forensics police spent days on the footbridge collecting evidence and taking photos as part of the investigation into the deadliest Australian mass shooting in almost 30 years.
It reopened to the public four days later.
Many mourners walked across the footbridge, staring into the park and beach while standing in the very same spot the gunmen unleashed hell on Jewish families and bystanders.
Some left flowers and candles behind, while others were visibly upset making the short journey over the bridge from Campbell Parade to the park.
News.com.au has contact Waverley Council for comment.