EXISTING SITE

05. EXISTING SITE

The existing park is highly valued for the children’s playground and as an informal open space with large open grassed areas. Significant stands of vegetation exist along Toongabbie Creek, particularly on the northern side of the creek. Native vegetation communities present include Cumberland Plain Woodland, Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest and Cumberland Riverflat Forest vegetation communities, all of which are listed under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (replacing the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995). The vegetation supports a high diversity of bird life and is highly valued by the local community for birdwatching activities.

Reynolds Park contains a basketball half-court, playground with a bike track, BBQ and several small shelters with tables and seats. The playground appears to be in good condition and is well-used by local families.

Sue Savage Park is primarily used for passive recreation, chiefly walking, cycling and fitness. A shared path runs under the electricity transmission lines and is well-used, connecting to the wider area.

Toongabbie Creek runs west to east through the park with largely naturalised banks. The creek is fed from the west from a concrete spillway fed by canalised stormwater drains (Girraween Creek) running northeast and the continuation of Toongabbie Creek further west. Toongabbie Creek riparian corridor Community planting within park Concrete stormwater channel

Open grassed area and mature trees Avenue tree planting to Chanel St Basketball half-court and playground