Figure 9:Place Framework for the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan - Place Partners, 2021

5.5 A PREMIER DESTINATION FOR TOURISM & EVENTS

Western Sydney’s rapid growth is leading to an increased demand for quality community space. Creating a premier recreational and cultural offering at the Botanic Garden will make it the preferred venue from social gatherings to large major events.

Community / Social Gatherings A series of discrete, small gathering spaces will be incorporated throughout the garden for small groups to gather for picnics and a variety of social events. Festivals / Major Events Sitting within the visitor core of public activation is the grassed amphitheatre of large outdoor events, holding a capacity of several thousand visitors that are drawn to experience open aired views.

Community Facilities (Visitor Centre, Cafe and Restaurants) The visitor Visitor Centre, café and restaurants offer guests numerous ways to be welcomed into the Garden. These facilities orient to the central core that incorporate outdoor and undercover programs by adopting public and urban benchmarks.

Community Programs (Botanic Workshops and Classes) A wide range of botanic workshops, classes and guided walk tours that explore the heritage and plant diversity.

Community Facilities & Programs

Community Facilities & Programs

Festivals / Major Events

Community / Social Gatherings

Festivals / Major Events

Figure 24: Precedent - Market Events, The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan