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He Maqazine of Th, Cen P&, AUTUMN Iggc CONTENTS ar he maqazine of th, cen p&, AUTUMN Iggc CONTENTS Realising the vision I 2 Directions n a public landscape rich with historical and social meaning, 3 What's On I management is not always a walk in the park. To nurture and protect 4 Landscape and such a precious cultural resource on Design Awards behalf of the commun~ty,requires Olympic Update skilled people and planning to cooperate as a unified whole. This edition of the Centennial Parkland's Magazine S Now and Then examines key ~nitiat~veswhich are helping the Trust achieve Park Perspectives our goals, including cultural expression, right of access, and living heritage. Preserving the integrity of the Parklands 6 Lachlan Swamp remains one of our top priorities. Nature Trail After hosting a string of high profile cultural events including I Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Cirque du Soleil, Moonlight Cinema Pond and Mardi Gras, we are consolidating a dynamic start to the 3 7 new year with some intensive planning for construction works during 2000 and the Centenary of Federation year 2001. The challenge for the Trust is to swiftly deliver these 8 Making More of large capital works programs along with a series of major Moore Park upcoming events scheduled as part of the 2000 Olympics. Celebrating and preserving the living heritage of our 1 0 Bright Sparks in surrounding Parks, the Centenary of Federation 2001 will the Parks serve as an important milestone for our Parklands' history. C It's an opportunity we cannot underestimate - and Trust staff share a clear vision to help protect our Parklands and 12 Escqpe and shape our futures. Explore Meeting tight deadlines, the Trust are enjoying the I challenges of the massive Moore Park restoration program ; 1 3 Filming in tLe i that has emerged from the recent Eastern Distributor ( roadworks. Parklands Receiving significant compensation for relinquishing a I hectare of highly degraded Moore Park land, the Trust has 14 A walk in the further committed a large amount of our own funds to help park with TV Vet re-beautify, restore and upgrade Moore Park. Katrina Warren After 130 years of unwavering public service it is exciting for us all to see Moore Park's new integrated cycleways, ~edestrianwalkways, landscaping and sports facilities 1 5 Centennial forging ahead. Parklands Dramatically improving the safety and efficiency of Restaurant public access to this Sydney sports landmark, the initiatives will further help people of all abilities and ages enjoy a I 6 Park Life diverse range of activities. Similarly, the recently opened Lachlan Swamp Nature Trail is assisting young school students and their families to gain a deeper understanding of our Parklands' flora and fauna. Working in harmony with elders and trainees from the Guriwal Aboriginal Corporation, the Trust has transformed the original spring which first fed Sydney's early colony, into a prime educational resource which now feeds generations of Cente.nn~al Parklands Magazrne IS publrshed quqfl young Australians with empathy and knowledge. the Centennral Park & Moore Park Trust The Centennial Park gr Moore Park Trust view 1999 as Locked Bag 15, Paddrngton, NSW 2021. the perfect time to take a firm hold of our community vision emall burgec@frrststatc corn au and long term objectives. Ed~torMark Thornley Desrgn Global Craph~cs Robin Grimwade Director Masthead Desrgn Chr~sCason Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust Photography Ian Lever and Karen Mark Th~sAutumn escape the routlne and explore the natural ~utumnwalks s ~alks and cultural splendour of peaceful Centennlal Parklands Jo~n the Rangers and horticultural staff for a var~etyof enterta~n~ng erhaps the season whlch best symbolises the Parklands' walks and talks cultural, scenlc and historical diversity, Autumn is a time Choose from a Tw~l~ghtHer~tage Walk by Lantern Llght, a of transition Where green canopies become gold and Spotlight Prowl, Centennlal Cycle Tour, a Wetland Walk on red gowns, r~dlngroyally on a cool breeze. the Wlld Side, or Ted's (now famous) Tree Walks wlth Senlor Palntrng the surrounds with rlch textures and subtle hues, Arbor~stTed Hoare the mild sunshlne grves rise to a relaxlng atmosphere perfect Book~ngsare essential Call 9339 6699 for detalls of the for lnqulsltlve vlsltors, glowing lovers and actlve famllles In Parklands' Escape Explore Autumn gu~dedwalks program search ot fun Frrends of the Parklands recelve discounts on all actlv~tles COM Sun Apr IS FOOTSTL., TO evenlng celebrating Autumn's arrlval IOam-I1 3Oam FEDERATION WLK with modern Italian foods and wines. Follow in the footsteps of the official Bookings Essential (02) 9360 3355, 'Federation of Australia' 9am -3pm daily Procession whtch took place in Centennial Park almost 100 years ago Sunday May 1 6 RSPCA MILLION PAWS WALK Bookings Essential (02) 9339 6699 Reg~stratlon8am Grab your favourite furry friend and Walk I Oam head down to Centennial Park for a Wed Apr 2 I HERITAGE WEEK SLIDE SHOW 6pm-7.30pm A unlque opportun~tyto view a great day of exercise, BBQ's, anlmal collect~onof historic sl~deswhlch aeroblcs and celebrity shows. It's a fun capture both the daily and historic family outlng and by partlclpat~ngyou events of Centenn~alPark. The dlverse will help the RSPCA care for the Images prov~dea Irvlng history of people 44,000 neglected cats and dogs ~t In parks over the last century. recelves annually in NSW alone Booklngs Essential (02) 9339 6699 Sun May 23 WETLANDS WANDER Fri Apr 23 TWILIGHT HERITAGE WALK I Oam- 1 I 3Oam Join the Rangers for a guided walk 5.45pm-7.30pm Rangers w~llgulde you on a twil~ght through the Parks' wetlands. lantern l~ghtwalk to vlslt some of the Bookings Essential (02) 9339 6699 hlstorlc features of the Parklands lnclud~ngthe herltage l~stedreservoirs and Federat~onPavlllon Book~ngs Sat May 29-30 PARKLANDS TENNIS Essent~al(02) 9339 6699 June 5-6 CHAMPIONSHIPS 9am-4pm Calling all tenn~sfans Dust off your Fri Apr 30 SPOTLIGHT PROWL raquets and serve for the tltle of Sat May 15 D~scoverwhat nature has to offer after Parklands Tenn~schamp Held over two 6.30pm-7.30pm dark1 Joln the rangers spotlighting consecutlve weekends, th~sfun possums, fly~ngfoxes and other creatTrrPG competltlon has a varlety of mens, of the nrght womens and m~xeddrvrs~ons ~nclud~ng Booklngs Essential (02) 9339 6699 several Age and Open events Members of the publtc are welcome so grab your Friday May 7 CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS entry forms qulckly to be In the runnlng 6.30pm-9pm RESTAURANT ITALIAN DINNER for some great prlzes Fr~endsof the Parklands and members of For bookings or more information the publlc arc muitedh@ -- please phone (02) 9662 7033 (.enlennlal Parklands /Autumn Edttron lsss 3 centennial park scoops ~andscaping ~esiqnand Centennial Park was a big winner at the recent Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) and Landscape Contractors Association (LCA) awards. ur beloved Duck Pond Interpretation Maze was honoured with the top AILA 0award in the category for Design Rehabilitation and Infrastructure. The maze also received the top LCA award for the Rehabilitation and Conservation segment, stealing the thunder from some hot competition. Also taking a bow, the Centennial Park Cafe forecourt received the top LCA award for a Birds ofafeather - contractor's design. university students. the new Duck Pond Created to inform and visually stimulate the Servtng to develop a rapport with visitors, the interpretiw scu~ptures Parklands public, the Duck Pond Interpretative built elements projecting into the pond reinforce have proved pop@Srsr landscape has been created entirely from the fundamental connection between people and with visitors atld the recycled sandstone, gravel, steel and timbers. water local wridlifg Adopting four distinct themes: water source, Demanding some extremely difficult storm water pollution; ecological history; and construction techniques, the Centennial Park Cafe's practical management, the installation blends surrounding installations, water feature and stone signage, artworks and sculptures, many landscaped gardens were also the toast of the depicting native bird life. Situated near the prestigious architectural event Duck Pond, it is proving a big attraction in one The water feature in particular delivers of Centennial Park's most frequently used areas. wonderful vrsual and audio effects to accompany Dramatically improving the pond's degraded the curved inlaid walls and bronze handrails - all edge, the project has introduced further the result of Innovative combinations of diversity into the wetland system by providing construction materials. new fixtures for birds and other wildlife to use Public response to the projects has been in their daily routines. Parklands rangers have overwhelmingly positive and both are signiftcant also incorporated the structures into their assets to the overall aesthetic and recreational education programs for school children and atmosphere of Centennial Park. 4 CCtnlennlal Parklands /Autumn Edition 19~9 lrtow and then - - - -1, , (;oiil$ to school in the JIC~~outdoors is ~lllllcl~sfun. ver the past three months the Parklands have been buzzing with special events ;&.$y$" and they don't come much bigger than the Olympics! Let's ride! Two eras, two dress codes. A casu~fg Held solely within the confines of Centennial Park, the prestigious Oceania Championships Sunday pedal or a Ieg sapping sprint arawnd the time trials and road race will serve as the cycleways. Whatever your appiaach, it's the Olympic Road Cycle test event from December 14- 16 th~syear. fun: Emerging as one of the most challenging and exciting cycling events In history, the Olympic Road Cycling championships w~llbe held throughout the Parklands during September 25- 30, 2000. Negot~atingthe gruelling 234 kms (mens) and 126 kms (womens) 'city c~rcuit',participants will ride at speed for up to 5.5 hours before fin~shing at Driver Avenue via the Allsoh Rd Busway.
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