‘central park’

planning for the future ‘central park’

u Clean, safe and well maintained u Accessible for all THE NEW ‘central park’ DEVELOPMENT links Walker Street in the east to Shoreline Drive to the west and is bordered by Gauthorpe Street to the south. In 2011 the developer engaged Oculus to design a landscape plan for the park. ‘central park’ occupies a number of levels from Walker Street to Shoreline Drive and anticipates different experiences from informal more active play to intimate meeting places as you descend or climb. With an impressive vista across the Rhodes shore to the Parramatta River the park evokes the sightlines that may have been part of the daily life of the Wangal people as they surveyed their hunting and fishing grounds from the ridgeline. Now the focus for a new residential population it will be a pleasant and popular place to meet and place for residents of adjacent apartments. ‘central park’ IS THE LARGEST OPEN SPACE PLANNED FOR RHODES and will cater to a broad user group, providing opportunities for both active and passive recreation through three different spaces. The park will deliver a large, centrally located public open space with strong connections to the proposed new Town Square, the foreshore, and the Community Precinct. The park is due to be delivered by 2015.

Social and Cultural Life Uses and Activities Comfort and Image Connectivity

our vision

A PLACE THAT HAS: u Good quality amenities for example (shade, group seating, bbqs, lighting, public art, play spaces etc to bring people out of their homes u Opportunities for fun and excitement through activated spaces u Bins and dog tidy facilities u Public toilet facilities u Effective way finding – signage, pathways, trails and use of public art

Voice and Influence

THE NEXT 5 YEARS A Facilitate opportunities for park activation and activities to be provided B Integrate public art into the park and public domain to reflect the indigenous, local culture and heritage of the site. Opportunities include the wall linking the upper and lower levels of the park; the children’s play ground and the undercroft in the building / entry point to the park adjacent to Walker Street C Consult with the local community on the establishment of a community garden THE NEXT 5 YEARS A Consider the provision of an off leash area STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS A Create public spaces that encourage community use and attract people out of their homes THE NEXT 5 YEARS A Provide appropriate facilities in the park including access to public toilets, play space, bbqs, lighting, public art, dog facilities, group and individual seating and eating spaces B Include recycling facilities in the design of the park C Develop an asset management plan at the time the park is developed THE NEXT 5 YEARS A Lighting is included in the park to ensure safety and activation B Provide best practice in accessibility in the park C Consider the interaction between pedestrians and cyclists in the design STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS A Renewal and adaptability of the park as community needs change to be guided by the Rhodes Peninsula Plan of Management THE NEXT 5 YEARS A Actively involve children in the design of the playspace B Establish shared sense of ownership by involving stakeholders in the planning, development and management of the park C Identify and promote volunteering opportunities in the park

PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS

• Residents and representative groups • Businesses • Place Committee • Community service providers • Transport for NSW • NSW Police Local Area Command • Roads and Maritime Services • Strata and building managers • Developers – Billbergia and Renewing Homebush Bay