East Roseville Bowling Club Masterpln

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Help shape the future of this community site

Ku‑ring‑gai Council is preparing a Landscape Masterplan for the former East Roseville Bowling Club site to guide its future use, layout and character.

The Masterplan will provide a long‑term framework for how the site could support community, recreation and open space uses, while responding to planning controls, site conditions and the surrounding low‑density residential neighbourhood.

Community input is a central part of this process. Council is undertaking a four‑stage community engagement program, with each phase informing the next. Phase 1 engagement is now open.

Get involved by:

Completing the survey
Adding comments to the interacvtive plan
Submitting comments via the submissions function on this page

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About the project

About the site

The former East Roseville Bowling Club operated from 1948 to 2017 and has remained largely unused since then.

The site includes former bowling greens, a clubhouse (currently inaccessible), established trees, approximately 20 parking spaces, drainage infrastructure and a residential dwelling (currently tenanted).

Future planning will need to consider access and parking, drainage, protection of existing trees and the provision of a pedestrian connection between Warrane Road and Babbage Road.

Why Council is preparing a Masterplan

Council’s recreation planning shows that the southern part of Ku‑ring‑gai has:

Fewer parks and recreation spaces than other parts of the LGA
A growing population and increasing demand for informal recreation
A need for flexible, multi‑use community spaces

The former East Roseville Bowling Club site presents an opportunity to help respond to these needs while remaining compatible with its surrounding neighbourhood.

What is public open space

Public open space is:

Accessible to everyone
Can have a variety of uses
Can include passive and active recreation

It is publicly owned and managed by local, State or Federal government and is accessible to the public.

We are seeking community feedback to develop a plan for how to best use the site to provide the most benefit to the community.

Planning context (overview)

The site is zoned R2 Low Density Residential and classified as community land, categorised as General Community Use.

This means the land is intended for community and public purposes, cannot be sold, and may support a range of community and recreation uses subject to approval.

If the community seek different uses on the site (eg sports or strucred recreation) a rezoning would be need which would take 12-18 months to complete.

Further detail about zoning, allowable uses and site constraints is provided in the Frequently Asked Questions section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

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There is no legislative requirement for Council to have a petitions policy. However, it provides a clear and consistent process for petitioners and supports community engagement, accountability and informed decision-making.

There are no material risks that arise from the recommendations contained in this report. Minor issues may occur, but these can be managed within Council’s current policies, procedures, resources and budget.

There are no direct financial considerations associated with the adoption of the recommendation contained within this report.

Destination Management Plan - Business Consultation

Consultation findings will help confirm themes and actions for a Draft Destination Management Plan 2026-2030.

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Destination Management Plan - Resident Consultation

Consultation findings will help confirm themes and actions for a Draft Destination Management Plan 2026-2030.

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Swain Gardens, Killara - Plan of Management

Feedback is currently being considered to help finalise the updated Plan of Management for Swain Gardens.

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Echo Point Park, Roseville Chase - Plan of Management

Feedback is currently being considered to help finalise the updated Plan of Management for Echo Point Park.

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These examples show the range of possibilities for the future, like playgrounds, community gardens, event spaces, community centres, and sports facilities - all keeping their recreational use while serving local needs.

Artarmon Bowling Club

Converted two greens into a playspace and community gardens, with bushland walk connections. Clubhouse now hireable indoor space.

Kensington Park, Randwick

Southern area became community parking, northern section converted to recreation space and gardens. Building now operates as a community centre.

Warners Park, Willoughby

Greens maintained as grass areas (no permanent conversion yet). Building temporarily leased to yoga group. Adjacent park features new playground.

Kings Park, Denistone

Fully converted to public open space with playground, picnic shelters, and amenities.

Petersham Bowling Club

Hybrid approach: retained one green, converted other for events (barefoot bowling, bistro, live music, weddings). Added community gardens

North Manly Bowling Club

Complete redevelopment into a District Gymnastics Centre within existing recreation precinct.

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Placed on public exhibition for community feedback
The exhibition period is...
Feedback reviewed and Council report prepared
Community feedback is reviewed in conjunction with...

A report is then prepared for Council's consideration at a future meeting.
Considered at Council meeting
The report is considered at a future Council meeting.
Endorsed by Council
Once endorsed at a Council meeting...