Figure 5 Acid sulfate soils in Concord Oval

2.5.2 Hydrology and drainage

Stormwater flows north-south under Parramatta Road and Gipps Street via a concrete stormwater channel on the eastern side of Concord Oval.

A Gross Pollutant Trap and inspection pits for the stormwater channel are located adjacent to Gipps Street. Ongoing access is required by Sydney Water to service and maintain the facility.

The redevelopment of Concord Oval includes Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) considerations to manage its stormwater discharge appropriately.

2.5.3 Flora

Mature trees, including heritage Moreton Bay Fig trees and Brush Box, have been retained on the Loftus Street boundary. Protection of the heritage fig trees was an important factor in the design of the entry plaza.

Substantial mature trees including a row of Melaleucas have been retained on the Gipps Street boundary.

The plant schedule for the redevelopment of Concord Oval includes feature trees (Norfolk Island Pine, Claret Ash and Southern Magnolia ‘Little Gem,’ and native trees (Red Bloodwood, Grey Ironbark and Water Gum.

The planting schedule also includes ornamental shrubs, screen planting between the oval and the Recreation Centre, ornamental grasses and groundcovers, rain garden planting and a rehabilitated riparian edge, and turf.

Sydney Water place constraints on planting within the 1:100 flood limit within 5 metres of the stormwater canal.

2.6 Access and circulation

Concord Oval is easily accessible by foot, bicycle, private and authorised vehicles, and public bus and rail services.

2.6.1 Pedestrian and cycle access

Concord Oval is linked to St Luke’s and Cintra Parks and walking tracks north to the Parramatta River by a footbridge from the north-west corner of the Oval across Gipps Street. A main pedestrian access connects to the Gipps Street pedestrian bridge from Loftus Street near the corner with Gipps Street.

A large pedestrian forecourt/entry plaza is on the Loftus Street frontage at the Gipps Street end which is adjacent to the pedestrian overbridge across Gipps Street. The plaza serves as a central plaza to the sports and recreation ground while also acting as the primary pedestrian entry to Concord Oval.

A pedestrian refuge island is provided in Gipps Street, east of the vehicle entrance to facilitate crossing movements of pedestrians and cyclists. This island links the proposed shared path on the eastern boundary of Concord Oval to the shared path in Cintra Park.

Other pedestrian entrances are at the eastern end of the oval in Loftus Street and from Parramatta Road. The southern boundary adjacent to Parramatta Road includes the control point/gates for match day access for spectators.

New accessible pedestrian pathways circulate around the site with landscaped gardens.

A bike lane along Gipps Street is part of a regional bike route Queens Road-Gipps StreetPatterson Street linking Sydney City and Sydney Olympic Park.

Bike parking is available under Building B.

2.6.2 Vehicle access

Three parking areas with a total of 326 parking spaces are provided within Concord Oval.

Vehicle access to the basement parking area under Building A (72 spaces) is available from Loftus Street. The vehicle driveway to the car park off Loftus Street is via a combined entry/exit driveway. The car park and driveway ramp to Loftus Street fully complies with ASS2890.1 requirements.

Vehicle access to the public car park below Building B (132 spaces) along the frontage of Gipps Street and the overflow parking area (122 spaces) is from a combined entry/exit driveway with two exit lanes and one (1) entry lane located in Gipps Street.

A service vehicle area for Sydney Water maintenance vehicles is provided on the eastern side of the Gipps Street vehicle entry, signposted for use by Sydney Water vehicles only.

2.6.3 Public transport access

Sydney Buses routes serve Concord Oval along Parramatta Road and Burwood railway station is 1.25 kilometres to the south.

Tunnelling for the Metro line is underway and the Burwood North Metro Station is scheduled for construction in 2025. Once completed, this station will further improve access by public transport to Concord Oval.

2.7 Built facilities

2.7.1 Introduction

The redevelopment of Concord Oval is intended to be completed in 2022. The key elements of the Concord Oval precinct are the oval, Building A (Centre of Excellence), Building B