Community Feedback

Survey respondents identified the places that they most value in and around Five Dock.

The most valued spaces within Five Dock (that received multiple comments) were primarily clustered around the main street; Great North Road. The respondents listed the Fred Kelly Place, St Albans Anglican Church, the Library, Coles, and the NAB building, which all have a direct relationship the main street, in addition to Great North Road itself received the most listings of any individual place. Respondents remember it being full of life in the 90s. They love the presence of Italian delis and cafés, federation buildings, the pedestrian oriented nature and events, such as Ferrogosto street festival.

The community of Five Dock love the outdoors and value their public open spaces. Survey respondents highlighted Halliday Park, Fred Kelly Plaza, Rodd Park, Timbrell Park and the Foreshore in their list of special places. The diversity of activities include kids play areas, sports areas and places to walk your pets were some of the things that they particularly enjoyed. Respondents also highlighted the need to increase the amount of green and open spaces in the area.