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1 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 2018 CONTENTS

Western Sydney Parklands — growing, evolving, innovating 2

The Parklands: Then, Now and What’s Next 3

Southern Parklands Framework 4

The Southern Parklands — The Next Chapter 6

Parklands Land Uses 8

New Horizons 16

Community Engagement 23

Next Steps 24 landscape story landscape of Western Sydney’s chapter of the next Be part EVOLVING,GROWING, INNOVATING — PARKLANDS SYDNEY WESTERN GREATER PENRITH

WESTERN SYDNEY Western Sydney Parklands Metropolitan Rural Area Protected Natural Areas Waterways Urban Area BADGERYS CREEK AEROTROPOLIS AIRPORT ECONOMIC CORRIDOR WESTERN - WINDSOR RICHMOND ST MARYS SOUTH CREEK

OPEN SPACE CORRIDOR FUTURE LEPPINGTON CAMPBELLTOWN - MACARTHUR WESTERN SYDNEY PARKLANDS BLACKTOWN LIVERPOOL FAIRFIELD

Strategic Centre Metropolitan CityCluster Metropolitan CityCentre ROUSE HILL Trade Gateway Economic Corridor PARRAMATTA BANKSTOWN GREATER AIRPORT ECONOMIC CORRIDOR GPOP CASTLE HILL SUTHERLAND BANKSTOWN OLYMPIC SYDNEY PARK EPPING HORNSBY HURSTVILLE MIRANDA BURWOOD MACQUARIE PARK We invite you to step into the new Southern Parklands… Southern new the into step to you invite We values. recreational and environmental low with lands on hubs business two by supported model business asustainable with funding, self be will Parklands Southern The people. its of history the and landscape unique its protecting while area the enhance that programmes conservation and heritage events, Arts, facilities. sports and facilities community farming, urban for Spaces alike. tourists and locals draw that wonders natural and attractions Accommodation, views. changing of a world reveal that paths cycling and Walking daydreamers. to lovers adventure from everyone to appeal that relaxation and recreation for opportunities talking We’re beyond. and years 30 next the over Parklands Southern the developing for store in have we initiatives amazing the of some share to like would Trust The planning. we’re what know to you want We you? for mean this does What Trust the for apriority become has Parklands Southern the of development the appearing, areas residential more and growing city the With Trust). (the Trust Parklands Sydney Western the by managed are areas These Leppington. in Road Bringelly to down Hills Cecil in Drive Elizabeth of south the from space, that of hectares 1500 about up makes Parklands Southern The bushland. native stunning and facilities tourism major facilities, sporting world-class tracks, cycling and walking areas, recreation and picnic popular of full It’s south. the in Leppington to north the in Hill Quakers from 27 kilometres stretches and hectares 5280 covers It world. the in parks urban largest the of one is Parklands Sydney Western AIRPORT SYDNEY ECONOMIC CORRIDOR EASTERN CHATSWOOD FRENCHS FOREST BOTANY PORT HARBOUR CBD JUNCTION BONDI MONA VALE MANLY 2 Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands. Sydney Western Log, Lizard space thatgrows withit and weneedagreen Sydney isgrowing, NOW WHAT’S AND NEXT THEN, PARKLANDS: THE

people, environment, community and culture. and community environment, people, together brings sustainably that area an as potential full its reach to Parklands Southern the enable to want We River. Nepean the and Creek South with along City, Parkland new the for destination important an become also will It Sydney. Western for resources community and recreational key the of one become will Parklands Southern the future, the In opportunities. infrastructure offer to continuing while community, the for facilities and spaces open of provision the through it encourages and supports that one into growth urban limits that landscape a being from transformed being is Belt Green The west. expand to continues Sydney Greater as evolving is role that But infrastructure. for space a provide and edge city’s the To role? define Its Plan. Outline Region Sydney 1968 the in Belt Green the of part as identified first was Parklands Sydney Western

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LEGEND

10 1 Adventure sports and 9 Business hub structured recreation Landscape Framework M12 2 Western Ridges Walk 10 Tourism Elizabeth Drive 6 10 13 3 Upper Canal linear park 11 Cecil Park unstructured 3 recreation 14 1 11 CECIL HILLS 8 4 Shale Hills unstructured 12 The Big Ring walkway recreation hub and dog park Elements 6 2 13 The Lookout 16 5 The landscape framework is made up of KEMPS CREEK Community facilities the following elements: NATURE RESERVE 15 14 The Mirror Dam Slice 6 Bushland corridor cycleway 6 M7

8 7 Urban farming and 15 The Slice walkway rural lands 6 12 8 Sport and structured 16 The Blue Seam walkway recreation 1. Adventure sports and 2. Western ridges 3. Upper Canal linear 4. Shale Hills unstructured structured recreation hub walking trail park recreation hub and dog park 8 7 MIDDLETON GRANGE

Fifteenth Avenue

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AUSTRAL 5. Community facilities 6. Bushland corridor 7. Urban farming and 8. Sport and structured 5 rural recreation 6

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4 8 WEST HOXTON

Edmondson Avenue 6

9. Business Hub 10. Tourism 11. Cecil Park 12. The Big Ring walkway unstructured recreation 7 hub

9 8 LEPPINGTON 10 Bringelly Road 15. The Slice walkway 16. The Blue Seam 13. The Lookout 14. The Mirror Dam Slice Landscape Framework Plan Cycleway walkway 3 0km 0.5 1 1.5

SOUTHERN PARKLANDS The Beauty Spot, Southern Parklands. LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK FINAL REPORT 4 5 THE SOUTHERN PARKLANDS — THE NEXT CHAPTER A big park needs a big plan

SOUTHERN PARKLANDS

The Southern Parklands is a unique piece of land with many outstanding features. In the midst of the large, flat Cumberland Plain, its ridges and gullies are striking sights. Central to these is the north–south ridge, which defines the site and peaks in the north at the Beauty Spot, where sublime views extend to the Blue Mountains.

The area is also home to some fascinating bodies of water, from mirrored dams that sit on either side of one ridge to the Upper Canal, a snake-like ribbon that unfurls along the land’s length. SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 2018 A park of this scale requires a solid plan for how the land could be used. Our plan works from the land up, fitting the different types of land use to the appropriate landforms. Places to relax, places for adventure, viewing spots and sporting venues, areas of conservation and recreation, spaces for cooling down and even for camping overnight – all these have been considered in terms of where they would fit in the landscape.

The following pages show suggestions for different ways the Parklands could be used for the benefit of all.

Wylde Mountain Bike Trail, Southern Parklands. 6 7 — — — — — — LAND USES LAND PARKLANDS The Opportunities The for pleasant and easy around getting making spaces, key these connect will loops Walking recreation. and exploration exercise, events, for places become will sites these – plantings beautiful and dams lakes, Spot, Beauty the ridge, north–south The destinations. iconic link and create to features landscape striking most the To use Plan The areas. events and cafes tracks, riding and cycling walking, play, water and nature spaces, open playgrounds, and spots picnic regional of array enticing An Objective The AND RECREATION UNSTRUCTURED — — — — — — rural – with motorised and non-motorised access non-motorised and motorised –with rural and urban –natural, settings landscape of a range and a destination nature play venue play nature adestination and area play adventure an including spaces play multiple outdoor event spaces of ranging sizes ranging of spaces event outdoor riding and walking running, for network trail expanded an areas utilising lakes and dams dams and lakes utilising areas recreation water-based and recreation nature-based at Cecil Hills and Shale Hills. Shale and Hills Cecil at hubs recreation and picnic destination regional major

visitors. EVENTS

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8 — — — — — — The Opportunities The Shooting Centre. International Sydney the and Trail Bike Mountain Wylde the as such ones current popular with features exciting new, link to chance agreat is This facilities. sports regional located conveniently of arange offer to areas residential to close lying land flat the To utilise Plan The venues. recreation indoor and centres training sports community and elite as such complexes courts, and fields sports regional of A variety Objective The ACTIVE RECREATION SPORTS AND ACTIVE — — — — — — areas BMX and bike mountain as such sports cycle off-road runs park and racing criterium as such events participation and events sports formal for roads service internal using centre aquatic an fitness and sport indoor and courts multiple providing centres leisure facilities leisure commercial courts outdoor and diamonds fields, facilities, sporting formal events and activities events key for toPlaces gather

9 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 2018 Badu Dam, Shale Hills. Shale Dam, Badu — — — — The Opportunities The wildlife. native our for habitat provide to corridor bushland the by connected are areas environmental important To ensure Plan The environmental Parklands’ the of understanding abetter and areas conservation larger Parklands, the of length the runs that corridor bushland aconnected habitats, wildlife increased and bushland diverse of area An Objective The USES LAND PARKLANDS NATURE — — — — landscape the cooling with assist to areas wetter in species Rainforest Dry Sydney Western encouraging native our of appreciation on focusing events Nature Reserve Nature Creek Kemps in environment the respect that walkway elevated an and trails walking with access controlled people feel welcome and safe and welcome feel people make to visually, bushland the up opens and areas high-use for works that planting thoughtful continue

vegetation

value.

Liverpool Offtake Reservoir (copyright Greater Western commission). Western Greater (copyright Reservoir Offtake Liverpool for place andfor people A site of respect — NATURE &CULTURE 10 Aboriginal Dance Camp, NAISA Dance College. Dance NAISA Camp, Dance Aboriginal Leanne Tobis It Starts Here Now: Artist camp, Blacktown Nature Institution 2015. Institution Nature Blacktown camp, Artist Now: Here Starts It Tobis Leanne — — — The Opportunities The respected. are these that ensure will projects future and Parklands, the in exist already sites heritage Aboriginal key Several enjoy. to all for aplace as Parklands the of awareness raise to groups community diverse cultural and residents groups, Aboriginal and Councils Land Aboriginal local with closely To work Plan The history. of layers many Parklands’ the celebrate and about learn to aplace memories, and stories, share and gather to aplace community, local for importance of A site Objective The CULTURE — — — communities in delivering projects and programs and projects delivering in communities local diverse and groups Aboriginal with work areas key in values heritage cultural Eurpoean and Aboriginal of interpretation provide others identify and sites existing assess to area the of assessment diligence due and survey archaeological an undertaking 11 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 2018 PARKLANDS LAND USES

Parklands and COMMUNITY FACILITIES

public benefits The Objective A robust range of educational, medical and seniors’ community care services, as well as schools and associated sports and recreation facilities.

The Plan To use the land around the perimeter of the Southern Parklands for the community’s benefit. Community Facilities along 27th Avenue would be useful to Austral, while others could be developed north of Bringelly Road to maintain the landscape’s scenic appeal. This is a great chance for the public to see landscape and community care operate in harmony. Artist’s impression of Villa accommodation. Designed by CHROFI Architects.

Camping, glamping, TOURISM leisure and adventure— The Objective something for everyone A range of attractive accommodation and locations, such as hotels, theme parks, wildlife parks, camping areas, entertainment venues, cinemas, convention and function centres.

The Plan To look at visitor attractions that appeal to everyone, from locals and conference goers to international students, tourists and nature enthusiasts. Accommodation options range from hotels to high-end

camping, all offering outstanding views and a chance to SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 2018 engage with nature. Activities are adventure-focused, building on the success of places such as the Wylde Bungarribee Park, Western Sydney Parklands. Mountain Bike Trail, making the most of the incredible natural surrounds and the impact of the future Western Getting up close and URBAN FARMING AND RURAL Sydney Airport. personal with the land The Objective The Opportunities Opportunities for grazing, cropping farming, horticulture ——attractions that draw on local character – nature, and viticulture, forestry and farmers’ markets. history, culture ——nature-based adventure activities, such as archery, The Plan treetop walks, water sports and mountain biking To ensure that the land selected for these opportunities ——cafes and restaurants linked to attractions has been previously used for farming, and to save and accommodation the land with more intact original soil profiles for the ——pop-up and permanent food and beverage venues bushland corridor. The variety of urban farming activities for recreation spaces and events will provide a education, food sources and activities for ——hotels and serviced apartment facilities Parklands visitors. ——ecotourism accommodation ——conference venues ——destination holiday parks ——indoor and commercial recreation Artist’s impression of glamping. Designed by CHROFI Architects.

12 13 Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands. Sydney Western Log, Lizard GETTING AROUND GETTING offering a great way to experience the Parklands. the experience to way agreat offering 16), page (see Canal Upper the to adjacent built be could cycleway acontinuous future, 20). the In page (see M7 the to connects that cycleway acommuter and 18) page (see racing high-speed for track acriterium include north the in cycleways Dedicated attractions. and facilities at paths shared with sections, most for separated be will they flow, bicycle two-way for enough Wide provided. be will paths cycle recreational of A series Cycle paths within. loops the to residents surrounding connecting Parklands, Southern the through exist will Loops’ ‘Locals spots. water cool to areas parking from extend will that tracks walking looped are 17). Loops’ page ‘Blue (see Walk Ridges Western iconic the to connecting routes all with offer, on be will routes and points access of A variety walkers. and walks of types different for cater will These paths Pedestrian hubs. recreational and sites Parklands key as such intensely, more used be will that areas to link points access Major accordingly. differ will roads via access Parklands, Southern the in uses and structures different the Given and Access Roads

14 The Bundanon Medieval by Michael & Tim Cohen event, Siteworks. event, Cohen &Tim Michael by Medieval Bundanon The OPPORTUNITIES CULTURE AND ARTS curiosity and promote creativity inspire that experiences and cultural Unique art and physical character of the Parklands. the of character physical and histories communities, the reflect to way apowerful are and arts well-chosen cultural commissions performances, and installations sound to ‘objects’ art public From Programme Commissions night-time place. and day experience, bush and city both as area the of understanding arich gain to chance the participants giving Parklands, the about specifically projects Foster Programme Residencies practices. cultural on or food bush and land-burning as such practices land on afocus through it’s whether culture, Aboriginal local profile to opportunity Valuable Programme Cultural Aboriginal Huaxin Business Centre in Shanghai, China, by Scenic Architecture. Scenic by China, Shanghai, in Centre Business Huaxin BUSINESS HUBS BUSINESS a great place to live and work. and live to place a great region the make help will that opportunities employment providing Sydney, Western of economy the to contribute also hubs These construction. under is Road Bringelly and approval planning have already Hubs Business these Both Avenue. Fifteenth and Road – Bringelly roads arterial major the on located are Parklands Southern the in hubs business proposed two The area. total Parklands the 2% of on Hubs Business of establishment the from Parklands the manage and develop to base revenue asustainable create to objective akey out sets 2030 Management of Plan Parklands’ the agency, aself-funded is Parklands the As Future A Sustainable 15 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 2018 A gravel track for recreational cycling. recreational for track A gravel Commission). Sydney Greater (copyright Reservoir Offtake Liverpool the passes it as Canal Upper the of view Aerial past, present and future present past, power ofThe water: all about innovation. to that’s adestination be Parklands the power the of following showcase pages over ideas the The of landscape. the and and lines possibilities, curves the and water paths Parklands’ the from come Inspirations infrastructure new for NEW HORIZONS NEW

striking feature of the Parklands. the of feature striking a as mark its make to continues canal the now, For path. its along opportunities recreational other and playgrounds stations, fitness spots, picnic with dotted cycleway, and park linear adjacent an of feature key the as canal the see could plans Future itself. landscape the of imprint an almost becoming landscape, the of curves the follows it way the is canal the about intriguing so What’s Sydney. metropolitan of much supplied which Reservoir, Prospect the to dams catchment Rivers’ Nepean Upper the in stored water moves It 1888. since city the to water supplying been has which Scheme, Nepean Upper the of part forms canal The history. Sydney’s to central is length Parklands’ the snakes that ribbon blue attractive This THE UPPER CANAL 16 The Beauty Spot, Southern Parklands. Southern Spot, Beauty The walking Sydney’sWestern iconic a premium campsite or ecolodge. or campsite a premium at overnight stay to chance the there’s walk, the of end the at And parks. car and paths smaller to it connect that points entry many the to thanks sections, in it sample or hours four in trail entire the conquer can Walkers Mountains. Blue the to out Spot Beauty the from aview with lookouts, and spaces special walkways, other encounter you as dramatic more get things and north Head facilities. community and accommodation fields, sports farmland, of areas through pass you and south Head way. the along views amazing some and landscape ever-changing an enjoy can trail ridge this along Walkers all. in 8.5 kilometres –about length full its along south to north runs that ridge continuous the is Parklands Southern the of features unique the of One alike. visitors and locals for destination new iconic an be to promises trail walking extensive This THE WESTERN RIDGES WALK WESTERN THE

experience

17 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 2018 THE BIG RING BIG THE landscape while providing a unique focal point within it. within point focal aunique providing while landscape the to linked connect, and gather to aplace It’s days. race for stadium viewing perfect the provides itself ring the while track, racing criterium a forms ring the within circle –asmaller offer on is racing cycle high-speed Even options. dining of a range and museums galleries, to markets and festivals from activities, of awhirl to home become can Ring Big The surroundings. their of sense make visitors help will it distances, great from spot to Easy Parklands. the of landscape vast the reflects scale huge ring’s The all. it says name The experience. unforgettable an create to form following –function centre the in landform abowl-shaped encircles cleverly walkway This ground. above 15 metres standing lookouts of apair to lead stairs perspective, anew seeking those For minutes. 30 take will circumference 3.3-kilometre its around A walk horizon. the towards stretching and landscape the through invitingly curving ridgetop, the in sitting circle ahuge Picture HORIZONS NEW Artist’s impression of the Big Ring as seen from the north. Designed by TYRRELLSTUDIO. by Designed north. the from seen as Ring Big the of impression Artist’s linking land and leisure A bold statement

18 Pont du Diable at Gignac, France by Rudi Ricciotti. Rudi by France Gignac, at Diable du Pont Parklands, the Slice presents a sharp, striking contrast. contrast. striking asharp, presents Slice the Parklands, ridged the of folds intricate the and Ring Big the of arc long the Canal, Upper the of curves the by Flanked experience. the to add all could museums and galleries restaurants, cafes, Here, facilities. camping and Seam Blue the to leads that slope stepped agrand onto opens walkway the of end northern the while nearby, sits Ring Big The areas. other to link ahandy is Slice the south, the in Avenue Edmonson off area recreation active the from Stemming trip. return a30-minute via cycleway and pathway pedestrian shared of kilometres 1.2 offers it Bridge, Harbour Sydney the as length same the About below. lies that Canal Upper the over views stunning revealing while destinations between route adirect offers walkway this gullies, spanning and ridges through Cutting THE SLICE THE from Ato B from ultimateThe link

19 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 2018 Artist’s impression of the Mirror Dam Cycleway. Designed by TYRRELLSTUDIO. by Designed Cycleway. Dam Mirror the of impression Artist’s THE MIRROR DAM CYCLEWAY DAM MIRROR THE experience worth travelling for. travelling worth experience an is this motion, constant in landscape changing the experience to cyclists allows that treat A visual pathways. Seam Blue and Walk Ridges Western the including sites Parklands other with links shares cycleway The Dam. Hinchinbrook or Trail Bike Mountain Wylde the from accessed be can and Reservoir Offtake Liverpool the at finishes It site. the across directly ride a15-minute on path cycle M7 the from cyclists takes Parklands Southern the to gateway unique This hills. adjacent two and dams mirrored these through cuts cycleway projected the design, landscape of piece acreative In ridge. acentral of side each on contour same the on sit which dams, twin of apair is Parklands the of feature memorable Another water. sparkling across skimming and vistas shaded through cruising them takes that experience anew enjoy can cyclists Now, NEW HORIZONS NEW A cyclist’s dream dream A cyclist’s 20 Artist’s impression of the Blue Seam showing grass terraces for camping and recreation. Designed by TYRRELLSTUDIO. by Designed recreation. and camping for terraces grass showing Seam Blue the of impression Artist’s perfect spot for daytime events or night-time camping. night-time or events daytime for spot perfect the providing ponds the by terraces the with abound, exploration nature and play water for Opportunities Cycleway. Dam Mirror the and Ring Big the Slice, the hub, sports adventure the to links Seam Blue the spaces, Parklands interconnected the of highlight Another Dam. Hinchinbrook to Reservoir Offtake Liverpool the links that spaces cool of aseries is Seam Blue the Parklands, the in gully amajor through akilometre for Running alike. campers and daydreamers adventurers, to appeal will park water this of features The shimmering of reflection the over cinema moonlight enjoying or terraces waterside shady on relaxing day the spending agully, along splashing Imagine THE BLUETHE SEAM

ponds. path of path water the of A celebration

21 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 2018 parkland’s crown jewel in the The better? be could …what beyond sparkling lights city the with drinks evening and viewing Sunset exhibitions. to performances to weddings from events, of number any for perfect place the make amphitheatre acentral and amenities room, function abar, Here space. asheltered within vistas framed provides level lower the while sky, the to open is level upper The views. expansive the in soak to opportunity every offer levels two structure’s The by. close located is park acar access, speedy seeking those For trek. the of culmination a triumphant is Lookout the Walk, Ridges Western the on those For landscape. the from emerge they as Slice the of end the and Ring Big the as such attractions main Parklands’ the of some spotting enjoy also can visitors here, From beyond. cityscape and Mountains Blue the to Parklands the over out looks it land, the of point highest the into integrated Seamlessly Parklands’ peak the offers structure this design, catching eye- an and views 360-degree incredible With LOOKOUT THE HORIZONS NEW

experience.

Artist’s impression of the Lookout upper level. Designed by TYRRELLSTUDIO by Designed level. upper Lookout the of impression Artist’s Designed by TYRRELLSTUDIO by Designed west. the to view the showing above from Lookout the of impression Artist’s 22 Community consultation undertaken for the Framework. the for undertaken consultation Community COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY an inclusive framework Listening to locals for a place for all of us of all for a place connect to a place sky and land water, of views offers that a place Country about stories share to a place activities and ages all for play, to a place events enjoy to a place in relax in, ride in, walk to a place water celebrate and in swim to a place beauty natural and wildlife of a place old-timers and first-timers camping for a place together coming and gathering for a place comfort and shelter shade, offers that a place spaces natural curated and bushland combines that a place be: to Parklands its wants community our places the of some are These Council. Land Aboriginal Local Gandangara the of representatives with meetings as well as Parklands, the to adjacent areas the in events local at attendance and groups focus through feedback valuable sought we To end, this community. the of thoughts and views the understood and heard we that essential was it Parklands, Southern the for plans our developing In

23 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 2018 NEXT STEPS

1. Work with Liverpool City Council, State and Federal Government Agencies and the Community to deliver the Framework

2. Set priorities and projects to deliver opportunities outlined in the Framework

3. Prepare master plans for precincts and commence rollout of new activations

4. Continue to conserve, enhance and engage with the important Cumberland Plain Woodland environmental areas

5. Continue community and stakeholder engagement

Prepared by Western Sydney Parklands Trust.

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