3.2 Precinct Management Guidelines
PARKLANDS PRECINCTS
43 3.1 The Precincts 3.2 Precinct Management Guidelines
16 Precincts have been identified This section details the precinct — partner with local heritage groups within the Parklands, each with its own management guidelines for the and historical societies to preserve character and land uses, infrastructure, 16 Parklands Precincts. and where appropriate educate about issues and opportunities. Precinct specific aspects of Non- The Precinct management guidelines lndigenous heritage and culture; The Precinct boundaries are outline the objectives, desired future defined by their character, context, character, land use opportunities — partner with local Indigenous and commonality in land uses and management priorities for each communities in order to preserve and, and function. Precinct. In some cases, programs and where appropriate, educate about issues may overlap between Precincts. Precinct specific aspects of Indigenous A number of management approaches heritage and culture; will be shared across Precincts, including the need to: — engage with the local community including schools through volunteer and — work closely with local Councils and education programs; and State/Commonwealth Government agencies on issues such as public — engage with the business community transport, safety, education programs, to explore partnership opportunities, provision of sporting activities and sponsorship, tourism, business spaces, access and signage, pedestrian training/development and viable paths and cycle ways, economic Parklands businesses. development and water management; In coming years detailed Precinct — work with Blacktown, Liverpool plans will be developed by the Trust and Fairfield City Councils to in consultation with key stakeholders determine location and land uses and the community. The Precinct of the Business Hubs; plans may detail the desired future character, land uses, proposed lease — work closely with infrastructure/utility opportunities, enhancements to the providers to manage existing and new natural environment, access and infrastructure services, in terms of identification of proposed programs access, security, public safety and other or activities. operational requirements;
— work with environmental groups, government agencies and landowners to preserve remnant bushland, manage introduced species including weeds, run revegetation programs, manage feral animals, protect threatened species and educate people about sustainable approaches and practices such as recycling and using renewable energies;
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45 Precinct 1 Nurragingy
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The 285ha Precinct includes the Eastern Creek floodplain, Nurragingy Recreation and Parkland Reserve and agistment lands in the Infrastructure: north. The Precinct is defined by — Work with Blacktown City Council the M7 Motorway in the north, Knox to upgrade Nurragingy Reserve Road to the east, Glendenning Road to improve public facilities to the west and the Western Railway and amenities. Line to the south. Doonside and — Provide opportunities for local active Rooty Hill Railway Stations are in and passive recreation. close proximity to the Precinct. — Create a cohesive image for the Precinct along boundaries to Richmond Road, Power Street and Desired Future Character: Knox Road. A well developed regional recreational — Provide improved walking and cycling hub focussed on the gardens and connections throughout the Precinct, bushland at Nurragingy Reserve, including links to Nurragingy Reserve connected by cycling and walking and to adjoining tracks. tracks to local passive and active — Provide improved local connections recreational sites in a semi-rural and from the Parklands to key areas and i bushland setting. tracks outside the Parklands.
Objectives: Environment and Conservation: — Enhance Nurragingy Reserve — Work in collaboration with as a key recreation hub. Blacktown City Council to improve — Conserve and maintain the riparian bushland and biodiversity natural and cultural heritage along Eastern Creek including values including the core habitat Nurragingy Reserve. in Nurragingy Reserve. — Work with partners to improve — Improve walking and cycling water quality in Eastern Creek and connections to and through to develop potential sustainable Nurragingy Reserve to the water projects. wider Parklands. — Investigate restoration of floodplain wetland (currently dam) and tributary Land Use Opportunities near Owen Street. — Regional passive recreation — Explore the Non-lndigenous and — Local active and passive recreation Indigenous heritage values and — Environmental education facilities opportunities in this Precinct. — Walking and cycling trails — Indigenous culture and heritage Culture and Participation: — Community facilities — Expand social and community — Bushland regeneration/ conservation programs in the Precinct. — Creek line and flood management — Increase use of the Precinct north — Existing and future service of Nurragingy Reserve by developing infrastructure engagement programs geared to local communities.
Urban Farming: — Maintain and improve rural agistments as an interim land use, including with private landowners north of Nurragingy Reserve.
Parklands Development and Management: — Continue to work with Blacktown City Council under the current Nurragingy Reserve lease arrangement.
Pictured: Nurragingy Reserve, Pond and surrounds. Photo: Blacktown City Council.
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47 Precinct 2 Eastern Road Sports
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Eastern Road Sports Precinct (i88ha) includes Blacktown Olympic Recreation and Parkland Park and associated sports facilities Infrastructure: east of Eastern Creek and south of — Plan to expand the diversity of Eastern Road. The M7 Motorway regional sport and active recreation provides a strong visual boundary at Eastern Creek, potentially through to the west of the Precinct. public private partnerships. — Ensure auxiliary and complementary Blacktown City Council play an sports, tourism and education important role in delivering sports facilities in Blacktown Olympic Park. facilities in the Precinct and it is — Improve pedestrian/cycle links expected that the Trust and Council between Blacktown Olympic Park, the will continue to work together in residential development to the east delivering the management priorities. and Bungarribee. — Work in collaboration with Blacktown City Council to plan for this Precinct. Desired Future Character: — Investigate and work with relevant A key regional sport and active transport agencies and providers recreation hub for Western Sydney to develop better public transport with strong connections to the access to this Precinct. Parklands, providing high quality facilities for the region along with Environment and Conservation: bushland conservation areas. — Work with partners to improve water quality in Eastern Creek and maximise Objectives: opportunities for water recycling for — Continue to develop the Precinct irrigation and other uses. as a regional and high quality sport and active recreation destination. Culture and Participation: — Enhance linkages with the internal — Work with other parties to develop Parklands access trails and to and coordinate an events program. surrounding areas (including the M7 Motorway cycleway). Parklands Development and — Provide ecological links to the east Management: and south to Doonside Reserve — Work with sports facility and Bungarribee. stakeholders to explore carbon neutral opportunities, including Land Use Opportunities waste management and use of — Active recreation biodegradable materials and — Local passive recreation renewable energies. — Bushland regeneration/conservation — Indigenous culture and heritage — Community facilities — Walking and cycle trails — Sport and fitness based tourism, employment and educational facilities — Existing and future service infrastructure
Pictured: Blacktown Olympic Park, NAB Cup Match 2010 Photo: Blacktown Olympic Park.
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Kareela Reserve
Charlie Bali Reserve
Blacktown Olympic Park
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Bushland Corridor
Parklands Track
Gas Infrastructure
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49 Precinct 3 Rooty Hill
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Rooty Hill Precinct (2o6ha) is isolated from the wider Parklands Recreation and Parkland corridor by the M7 Motorway to the Infrastructure: east. It contains the open bushland — Connect the Precinct with the wider reserve of Rooty Hill, Morreau Parklands through walking/cycling Sporting Reserve and amphitheatre tracks along Eastern Road and the and former agricultural flood plain Great Western Highway. lands along Rooty Hill Road. Environment and Conservation: — Allow for biodiversity links to the Desired Future Character: wider Parklands bushland corridor. Maintain the prominence, and — Explore the Non-lndigenous and cultural and historical significance Indigenous heritage values and of Rooty Hill and its sports facilities opportunities in this Precinct. and amphitheatre. Culture and Participation: Objectives: — Deliver events and programs that — Maintain local park facilities for the actively engage with residents and use of adjoining local communities. school communities. — Conserve the scenic and cultural — Provide opportunities for local play heritage values associated with Rooty and involvement in public art and Hill and provide opportunities for community and social interaction. visitors to engage with the heritage of the local area. Urban Farming: — Provide opportunities for urban Land Use Opportunities farming and agistment as an interim — Community facilities land use. — Local active recreation — Local passive recreation — Cultural heritage facilities
Pictured: The Rooty Hill Photo: Andy Stevens.
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Parklands Track
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Infrastructure
51 Precinct 4 Bungarribee
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Bungarribee Precinct (2i6ha) is a wide open scenic landscape Recreation and Parkland that includes Eastern Creek and its Infrastructure: flood plain, which flows through — Create the facilities for a major former grazing lands. The Precinct new regional recreation hub in is surrounded by the M7 Motorway a scenic landscape setting. to the west, and residential and — Expand the existing network of industrial land to the south and east. walking and cycling tracks with bridge crossings over Eastern This Precinct has a rich Indigenous and Bungarribee Creeks, and safe and Non-lndigenous history. crossings of major adjacent roads. — Deliver a strong and cohesive Precinct image along the Great Western Desired Future Character: Highway and Doonside Road. An emerging hub for regional passive recreation, tourism, social and cultural Environment and Conservation: activities, with an extensive walking/ — Improve the biodiversity and cycling trail network that links across bushland quality within the Precinct. Eastern and Bungarribee Creeks. — Work with partners to improve water quality in Eastern and Bungarribee Objectives: Creeks and develop potential — Creative a major regional passive sustainable water projects. recreation and tourism hub. — Recognise and interpret the — Enhance access within and Indigenous and Non-lndigenous to the Precinct for pedestrians heritage of the Precinct in future and cyclists, including links to developments. adjoining residential, employment and sporting areas. Culture and Participation: — Conserve and maintain a vital link — Create an entertainment and in the bushland corridor within the tourism precinct with a wide range Parklands and surrounding areas. of programs and events to attract a wide variety of future users Land Use Opportunities and age groups. — Regional passive recreation — Actively engage with the — Local active recreation surrounding communities. — Walking, cycle and bridle trails — Tourism and entertainment Parklands Development — Bushland regeneration/conservation and Management: — Indigenous culture and — Focus on waste management, heritage facilities recycling and renewable energies. — Community facilities — Incorporate income generating — Environmental education activities as part of any tourism and — Existing and future service commercial recreation developments. infrastructure
Pictured: Bungarribee, Warrigal Run. Photo: Andy Stevens.
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Gas Infrastructure
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53 Precinct 5 Eastern Creek Motor Sports
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Eastern Creek Motor Sports Precinct (272ha) is a constructed Recreation and Parkland landscape containing two major Infrastructure: sport venues: the Eastern — Continue to facilitate the sustainable Creek International Raceway operations and development of the and the Western Sydney Precinct by lessees for motor sports International Dragway. and tourism. — Work with stakeholders to develop a gateway to the Precinct and create Desired Future Character: a cohesive Parklands image along A national venue for amateur Ferrers Road. and professional motor sports and themed activities, events Environment and Conservation: and facilities. — Protect the adjoining Prospect Nature Reserve and Prospect Objectives: Reservoir. — Work cooperatively with stakeholders to continue to provide a quality Culture and Participation: national motor sports facility. — Works with lessees to better promote — Improve the general amenity of the and expand the venues and events streetscape and buffer/integration within the Parklands. to the broader Parklands, whilst acknowledging the Precinct’s motor sport character.
Land Use Opportunities — Motor sports, driver training and active recreation — Entertainment, events and exhibitions — Commercial recreation — Tourism facilities — Education and training — Bushland regeneration/conservation — Existing and future service infrastructure
Pictured: Eastern Creek International Raceway. Photo: Eastern Creek International Raceway.
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Sport & Active Recreational Hub
Western Sydney International Dragway
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Gas Infrastructure
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55 Precinct 6 Wallgrove
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Wallgrove Precinct (30911a) contains a diverse range of interim Recreation and Parkland land uses, such as landfill, waste Infrastructure: recycling, brick making and quarrying, — Improve access to the M7 Motorway along with rural land adjacent to cycleway from the Parklands Track. the Light Horse Interchange and — Create a strong, cohesive identity the M7 Motorway. at the Light Horse Interchange and adjoining roads. — Allow appropriate recreation on Desired Future Character: restored lands from the landfill sites. In the short term, maintain the existing infrastructure operations and Environment and Conservation: their progressive restoration, whilst — Enhance the riparian Bushland working towards the long term goal Corridor to improve the creek habitat of a mixed use precinct. This will be and water quality. a highly recognisable, iconic Precinct at Light Horse Interchange supported Urban Farming: by surrounding recreation and urban — As restored lands from the landfill site farming lands and glasshouses. become available, allow appropriate urban farming and establish a new Objectives: urban farming area along the Great — Retain the existing infrastructure Western Highway. operations. — Work with agencies to restore Parklands Development ecological and visual landscapes. and Management: — Retain the option to develop the — Manage the Precinct in the short term Light Horse Interchange site for to allow interim recreation or urban parklands purposes in the future. farming land uses with minimum — Develop an urban farming area infrastructure facility needs. between the Great Western Highway — Work with lessees and private and the M4 Motorway and on landowners to develop plans for landfill sites. water recycling, renewable energies and waste management. Land Use Opportunities — Plan for the impacts of future — Urban farming service infrastructure expansions — Tourism facilities in the Precinct. — Walking and cycle trails — Passive recreation — Bushland regeneration/conservation — Indigenous culture and heritage facilities — Existing and future service infrastructure
Pictured: Parklands site adjacent to the Light Horse Interchange. Photo: Andy Stevens.
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57 Precinct 7 Prospect Recreation
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Prospect Recreation Precinct (i48ha) is isolated by the M4 Recreation and Parkland Motorway and Prospect Reservoir Infrastructure: catchment area. It contains the — Investigate with infrastructure Blacktown Drive-In and historic agencies the potential for expanding Cricketers Arms Hotel, popular cycle/walking and vehicle access picnic grounds, a disabled children’s to the wider Parklands. facility and playground, and areas — Work with the private sector to of rural landscape. develop a tourism hub adjoining the M4 Motorway.
Desired Future Character: Environment and Conservation: A major destination for tourism and — Improve biodiversity quality and passive/active recreation, including links to the Prospect Nature Reserve. picnic grounds, Sydney Water — Explore and protect the Indigenous infrastructure, a drive-in cinema and Non-lndigenous heritage values and historic Cricketers Arms Hotel. and opportunities in this Precinct.
Objectives: Culture and Participation: — To provide a cohesive image from the — Work with Sydney Water and Sydney M4 Motorway. Catchment Authority on educational — To protect the integrity of Prospect and cultural programs related to Reservoir and its infrastructure. the area. — To protect the heritage items listed in the Western Sydney Parklands Parklands Development SEPP including items on the state and Management: heritage register. — Work with partners to develop an energy, water and waste framework Land Use Opportunities for any future developments. — Passive recreation — Actively promote the area for private — Entertainment facilities investment in tourism and tourism — Walking and cycle trails related employment. — Commercial/business uses — Tourism facilities — Hotels and visitor accommodation — Scenic drive routes — Bushland regeneration/conservation — Community facilities — Historic education facilities — Existing and future service infrastructure
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Gas infrastructure
Electricity Infrastructure
59 Precinct 8 Prospect Reservoir and Nature Reserve
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Prospect Reservoir and Nature Reserve (io8oha) Precinct contains Environment and Conservation: the Prospect Reservoir, Sydney — Conserve and protect the Water infrastructure and adjoining biodiversity of the Prospect Nature Prospect Nature Reserve. The area Reserve and the quality of water has significant Indigenous and in Prospect Reservoir. Non-lndigenous heritage value — Explore and protect the Indigenous and a unique landscape. and Non-lndigenous heritage values and opportunities in this Precinct.
Desired Future Character: A designated nature reserve and conservation area, containing Prospect Reservoir and important water storage and supply infrastructure.
Objectives: — Support Sydney Catchment Authority, Sydney Water and Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water to maintain the water infrastructure and bushland resource. — Conserve and maintain the bushland corridor within the Parklands and surrounding areas. — Surrounding development should not detract from the visual and environmental qualities of the area.
Land Use Opportunities — Nature reserves — Existing and future service infrastructure — Bushland regeneration/conservation
Prospect Nature Reserve Plan of Management This Precinct contains the Prospect Nature Reserve which is subject to a separate Plan of Management, as required under the National Parks and Wildlife Act
Pictured: Prospect Reservoir and Prospect Nature Reserve in the distance. Photo: Sydney Water.
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Electricity Infrastructure
6l Precinct 9 Horsley Park
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Horsley Park Precinct (3i3ha) comprises undulating rural farming Recreation and Parkland lands bounded by the M7 Motorway, Infrastructure: industrial lands (Smithfield and — Develop a walking and cycling track Wetherill Park) and private quarrying network through the Precinct. and brick making facilities. — Accommodate interim recreation uses to meet demand prior to full development of the urban Desired Future Character: farming program. A centre of sustainable urban farming, — Enhance the visual quality of the featuring market gardening, community farming landscape and create a gardens, farmers markets, agri-tourism, cohesive urban farming identity and education programs. for the Precinct’s internal and boundary roads. Objectives: — Engage existing farming landowners Environment and Conservation: in sustainable urban farming practices. — Improve the biodiversity and — Build a cohesive rural image bushland quality within the Precinct. (including from internal and boundary — Work with partners to investigate roads) that clearly identifies the water harvesting, landscape Precinct as part of the Parklands. recycling systems and water — Protect the Upper Canal and water recycling for irrigation. supply quality. — Work with partners to improve the water quality in Eastern Creek. Land Use Opportunities -Agri-tourism and business Culture and Participation: — Urban farming/market gardens — Develop with partners sustainable — Education facilities farming educational programs. — Farm gate shops/markets — Work with private landowners to — Walking, cycle and bridle trails engage them in the sustainable — Existing and future service urban farming program. infrastructure Urban Farming: — Activate further sites for urban farming. — Work with industry/educational groups to develop best practice urban farming programs and industry links across Sydney. — Create the opportunity for farmers markets and farm-gate sales.
Parklands Development and Management: — Work with lessees and private landowners to develop plans for water recycling, renewable energies and waste management. — Plan for the impacts of future service infrastructure expansions in the Precinct. — Work with Sydney catchment Authority to identify appropriate access opportunities across the Upper Canal.
Pictured: Existing farming in Horsley Park. Photo: Andy Stevens.
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Sydney International Lizard Log Equestrian Centre
Precinct 9 Horsley Park
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63 Precinct 10 Abbotsbury
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Abbotsbury Precinct (7o8ha) is a scenic area including Cumberland Plain Recreation and Parkland Woodland, the Sydney International Infrastructure: Equestrian Centre, Calmsley Hill City — Create a destination hub around Farm and picnic areas (Lizard Log, Lizard Log. Sugarloaf Ridge and The Dairy). A — Support the Precinct with increased north-south ridgeline with regional use of Moonrise, The Dairy, Sugarloaf views creates two distinct areas. Ridge and ongoing management of Plough and Harrow. — Increase access between Plough Desired Future Character: and Harrow, The Dairy and Lizard A major activity precinct for the Log by allowing walking, cycling and Parklands offering a range of cultural, vehicle links. recreation and community uses with — Investigate development of a a high level of design quality, in a mountain bike course. picturesque environment. — Deliver a strong and cohesive precinct image along Horsley Drive, M7 Objectives: Motorway and at key entrances. — Enhance picnic areas, entertainment venues and play spaces by creating Environment and Conservation: passive and active recreation hubs. — Conduct a flora and fauna survey — Enhance internal connections and within the Precinct. legibility between destinations. — Continue existing fire, pest and — Protect bushland. weed management programs. — Expand recreation and tourism — Explore the Indigenous and Non- opportunities at the Sydney lndigenous heritage values and International Equestrian Centre. opportunities in this Precinct. — Protect the Upper Canal and water supply quality. Culture and Participation: — Develop Lizard Log for entertainment, Land Use Opportunities events and programs including cafe — Regional passive recreation and tourism facilities. — Sport and fitness — Work with Sydney International — Walking, cycle and bridle trails Equestrian Centre and Calmsley — Cafe/kiosk facilities Hill City Farm to expand recreation, — Entertainment facilities education, tourism, heritage and — Urban farming business links. — Community facilities — Education facilities Urban Farming: — Tourism and business — Work with Calmsley Hill City Farm — Indigenous culture and heritage to develop education programs and facilities other key partnership opportunities. — Bushland regeneration/conservation — Service infrastructure Parklands Development and Management: — Consider income generating opportunities such as cafes and shelter and bike hire.
Western Sydney Regional Park Plan of Management This Precinct contains the Western Sydney Regional Park which is subject to a separate Plan of Management, as required under the National Parks and Wildlife Act.
Pictured: Lizard Log. Photo: Phil Carrick Vision.
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Sport & Active Recreation HORSLEY PARK Hub Lizard Log
Moonrise Lookout
Sugarloaf Ridge The Dairy
CECIL PARK
Calmsley Hill City Farm
Precinct 10 Abbotsbury
ABBOTSBURY Precinct
Bushland Corridor
Gazetted Conservation Area
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65 Precinct 11 Cecil Park North
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Cecil Park North Precinct (6sha) is a small area of bushland and rural Environment and Conservation: residential lands isolated from the — Conserve environmental values within main Parklands corridor by the M7 the Precinct. Motorway and Elizabeth Drive. Urban Farming: — Maintain and improve existing Desired Future Character: semi rural land uses as an interim Retain the existing mix of bushland land use. and semi rural paddocks as an interim land use prior to precinct Parklands Development planning for future park needs. and Management: — Liaise with Fairfield City Council Objectives: and NSW Planning about — Protect and enhance the natural the ongoing planning for new land systems and environmental values. uses adjacent to the Precinct. — Continue to allow existing urban — Balance the impact of future farming areas. service infrastructure expansion — Provide for service infrastructure with future uses. as required. — Protect the Upper Canal and water supply quality.
Land Use Opportunities — Urban farming (interim) — Bushland regeneration/conservation — Existing and future service infrastructure
Pictured: View over Precinct. Photo: Andy Stevens.
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Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Cowpasture Precinct (ii9ha) is a hilly backdrop to residential Recreation and Parkland development and a vegetation buffer Infrastructure: [ to the M7 Motorway. — Work with Liverpool City Council and others to provide passive recreation opportunities to meet Desired Future Character: community demand. A scenic natural landscape backdrop for neighbouring residential areas and Environment and Conservation: access point to future recreational — Engage with the community via facilities at Cecil Hills. volunteer programs focused on recreation, environment and Objectives: education, including bushland, — Support local passive recreation and enhancement and management such as walking and cycling trails. of the existing dam. — Maintain the existing semi rural and bushland character. Culture and Participation: — Maintain the Bushland Corridor — Provide for children’s play in a within the Parklands. natural setting with unstructured and informal opportunities. Land Use Opportunities — Local passive recreation Parklands Development — Community facilities and Management: — Bushland conservation — Balance the impacts of future and regeneration service infrastructure with future — Existing and future service recreation uses. infrastructure — Liaise with Liverpool City Council and NSW Planning about the ongoing planning for new land uses adjacent to the Precinct.
Pictured: RTA Cycleway adjacent to Cowpasture Precinct. Photo: Andy Stevens.
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69 Precinct 13 Kemps Creek
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Kemps Creek Precinct (212 ha) is a core habitat bushland area with Environment and Conservation: limited public access, and contains — Conserve and protect the the Kemps Creek Nature Reserve. biodiversity of the Nature Reserve. — Explore the Indigenous and Non-lndigenous heritage Desired Future Character: cultural values and education/ A conservation and ecological recreation opportunities. resource for the Parklands and the broader Western Sydney community. Culture and Participation: — Promote public appreciation, Objectives: enjoyment and understanding — Promote environmental conservation of the Nature Reserve. and educational opportunities. — Conserve and maintain a vital link Parklands Development in the Parklands ecological corridor. and Management: — Work with service infrastructure Land Use Opportunities agencies to manage visual and — Bushland regeneration/conservation other impacts. — Environmental education facilities — Existing and future service infrastructure
Kemps Creek Nature Reserve Plan of Management This Precinct contains the Kemps Creek Native Reserve which is subject to a separate Plan of Management, as required under the National Parks and Wildlife Act.
Pictured: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve. Photo: Andy Stevens.
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71 Precinct 14 Cecil Park
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Cecil Park Precinct (622ha) is an expansive area consisting of rolling Recreation and Parkland hills, rural lands and bushland areas. Infrastructure: It is a scenic precinct that includes — Expand on walking, running and the Sydney International Shooting adventure sports opportunities, Centre and service infrastructure such including better links over the as the Upper Water Canal. The Precinct Upper Canal. has a high point offering views to the — Build and enhance the Parklands Blue Mountains and broader Sydney. identity, especially as viewed from the M7 Motorway. — Long term protection of views Desired Future Character: both in and out of the Precinct. A natural setting adjacent to the South West Growth Centre with interim Environment and Conservation: landscape and nature based recreation — Conserve and protect the biodiversity opportunities in the short term and bushland quality within the whilst working to a long term goal of Precinct, including improving links developing a passive recreation and to Kemps Creek Nature Reserve. tourism hub. — Enhance riparian quality around the headwaters of Hinchinbrook Creek. Objectives: — Conserve and protect the natural Culture and Participation: landscape and ecological corridors — Explore the expansion of a as a setting for a future regional range of activities, user groups recreational park. and business and tourist — Expand recreation and visitor opportunities at the Sydney accommodation opportunities International Shooting Centre around the Sydney International and adjacent areas. Shooting Centre. — Provide a venue for low key nature Urban Farming: based recreation. — Maintain and improve rural — Minimise the visual impacts of future agistments as an interim land use. service infrastructure. — Protect the Upper Canal and water Parklands Development supply quality. and Management: — Liase with Liverpool City Council Land Use Opportunities and NSW Planning on the planning — Regional passive recreation for new land uses adjacent to — Tourism the Parklands. — Walking, cycle and bridle trails — Work with the Sydney Catchment — Sport and active recreation Authority Water and other service — Visitor accommodation infrastructure agencies to manage — Cafe/kiosk facilities impacts of new infrastructure and — Lookouts to maintain appropriate access — Indigenous culture and for servicing. heritage facilities — Community facilities — Education facilities — Bushland regeneration/conservation — Existing and future service infrastructure
Pictured: View from the Cecil Park Precinct looking towards the Sydney CBD skyline.
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Sport & Active Recreation Hub
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73 Precinct 15 West Hoxton
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The West Hoxton Precinct (468ha) with some remnant bushland areas Recreation and Parkland is an undulating area bounded by Infrastructure: the Upper Canal, West Hoxton Continue to build walking and residential lands and the Fifteenth cycling tracks including tracks across Avenue village. the Upper Canal, with options for bridle trails. Provide for passive recreation Desired Future Character: and community facilities. A conservation focused passive Create a cohesive image for the recreation precinct for the southern Parklands along boundary roads area of the Parklands which protects including Fifteenth Avenue. and enhances bushland areas while meeting local community and Environment and Conservation: recreational needs as the surrounding Expand the Bushland Corridor areas are further developed. to link with remnant bushland. Utilise environmental restoration Objectives: volunteer programs. — Enhance the interface with existing and future residential areas. Culture and Participation: — Protect the natural landscape Provide for informal children’s play character of ridgelines and bushlands. in a natural setting. — Maintain and improve the management of existing rural Urban Farming: land uses. Maintain and improve rural — Protect the Upper Canal and water agistments including with private supply quality. landowners as an interim land use.
Land Use Opportunities Parklands Development — Local passive recreation and Management: — Community facilities Liase with Liverpool City Council — Tourism and NSW Planning on the planning — Walking, cycle and bridle trails for new land uses adjacent to — Urban farming the Parklands. — Community gardens Balance the impacts of future — Bushland regeneration/conservation service infrastructure/utility — Indigenous and Non-lndigenous expansions with future uses. culture and heritage — Existing and future service infrastructure
Pictured: Entrance to Shale Hills and amphitheatre in background. Photo: Andy Stevens.
74 WEST HOXTON
Precinct 15 West Hoxton
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Bushland Corridor
Gazetted Conservation Area
Existing CARNES HILL Parklands Track
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Water Supply Canal and Pipelines
Gas Infrastructure
Electricity Infrastructure Not to Scale
75 Precinct 16 Bringelly
Precinct Description: Key Management Priorities: The Bringelly Precinct (69ha) is characterised by undulating and Recreation and Parkland largely cleared rural residential Infrastructure: properties, bounded by the Upper — Create better linkages with Canal, Bringelly Road and residential residential areas, such as cycle development. The Precinct is a and walking tracks, car parks and patchwork of public and private related signage. small landholdings with limited — Work with the relevant authorities, existing public use. Council and State Government agencies to plan a future regional sport and active recreation hub. Desired Future Character: — Work with Liverpool City Council This southern Parklands gateway and Sydney Catchment Authority to will provide interim uses for local create better links into the Precinct, passive recreation, community facilities including across the Upper Canal. and urban farming in the short term, — Work with the RTA, Transport while working to the long term goal Construction Authority and NSW of creating a regional sport and active Planning to ensure appropriate recreation and tourism hub. vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access to the Parklands in planning for the Objectives: future of the Leppington and Austal — Maintain and improve existing areas, including links from the South management of semi-rural land West Rail Link. uses as an interim measure, prior — Work with the private sector to to future Parklands development. develop a sport and tourism hub — Maximise opportunities for adjoining Bringelly Road as demand developing regional sport and active develops. recreation to meet the needs of the South West Growth Centre. Environment and Conservation: — Conserve, maintain and expand — Expand the Bushland Corridor the ecological corridor. to link with remnant bushland. — Protect the Upper Canal and water — Explore the Indigenous and supply quality. Non-lndigenous heritage values and opportunities in this precinct. Land Use Opportunities — Regional sport and active Culture and Participation: recreation hub — Engage the local community in — Local passive recreation environmental restoration volunteer — Urban farming programs including schools and — Walking and cycle trails community groups. — Community facilities — Education facilities Urban Farming: — Indigenous and Non-lndigenous — Maintain and improve urban farming culture and heritage as an interim land use and work with — Bushland regeneration/conservation private landowners. — Existing and future service infrastructure Parkland Development and Management: — Liase with Liverpool City Council and NSW Planning on the planning for new land uses adjacent to the Parklands. — Actively promote the area for private investment in tourism and employment as demand develops. — Balance the impacts of future service infrastructure/utility expansion with future recreation uses.
Pictured: View into Bringelly Precinct. Photo: Andy Stevens.
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CARNES HILL
Track subject to future planning
Precinct 16 Bringelly
Sport Tourism Hub ■ Precinct & Active Recreation Bushland Corridor Hub l__ , LEPPINGTON i_J Gazetted Conservation Area B Existing Parklands Track ■ Future Indicative Parklands Track
■■ Water Supply Canal and Pipelines
Gas Infrastructure Not to Seale
77 / f Next Steps
i. Establish Council Consultative Committees for Identification of Business Hubs Establish consultative committees with Blacktown, Fairfield and Liverpool City Councils to identify locations for Business Hubs and appropriate land uses in these Hubs. 2. Work with State Government Agencies and Others Consultation with relevant State Government agencies and others on key actions to deliver this Plan. 3. Understand the Parklands Resource Increase knowledge of the Parklands heritage, environment, assets, and water, waste and energy use. 4. Deliver Plan Actions Set priorities and timetable for implementation of actions and tasks in the Plan. 5. Prepare Precinct Plans and Recreational Capital Works Program Commence precinct plans and prioritise according to demand for facilities. Plan and implement a capital works program. 6. Continue Community and Stakeholder Engagement and Awareness Continue to consult with community and stakeholders ns and programs in the Plan. nd understanding of the Parklands Sydney community. Definitions
Sport and Active Recreation Hub Regional active recreation, sports, motor sports, with significant built form including arenas, stadia, fields and tracks, cycling tracks and ancillary facilities such as parking, clubs, cafes, accommodation, education and training and related retail.
Community and Passive Recreation Hub Regional passive recreation and entertainment with significant picnic and playgrounds, event spaces and venues and ancillary facilities such as parking, cafes and function centres, education centres and connections to the Parklands Track and other track networks.
Tourism Hub Tourism destination based on a wide range of recreation, leisure, entertainment, education and nature based opportunities with associated facilities such as accommodation, exhibition spaces, conference centres and retail.
Business Hub A mix of commercial, retail, community support facilities and public open space to service regional and local communities. The specific land uses and locations will be determined in consultation with Blacktown, Fairfield and Liverpool City Councils.
Community Facilities Regional and special purpose sites such as community centres, cemeteries, emergency services, community health, community gardens and education facilities and the like.
Urban Farming Production of food and other primary products in the vicinity of cities and suburbs. This includes market gardens, orchards, live stock and green house production.
Bushland Corridor Bushland and waterways set aside to improve biodiversity, create habitat, habitat linkages and enhance the viability of gazetted conservation lands. The Corridor can include active and passive recreation activities. Gazetted Conservation Areas Bushland and waterways protected under state and federal legislation, to enhance and protect the native flora and fauna. The Gazetted Conservation Areas includes Priority Conservation Lands identified in the NSW and National Cumberland Plain Recovery Plan (2010) and Existing Native Vegetation (ENV) under the Biodiversity Certification conferred on the State Environmental Planning Policy (Growth Centres).
Parklands Track Network of sealed and unsealed cycling, jogging and walking tracks.
Infrastructure/Utilities This includes gas, electricity, water, sewerage services and roads.
79 Photo credits Still life - Inside front cover, pages 27-31, 35, 37, 39: Dieu Tan
Page 33: Bruce Thomson