Gordon Bowling Club Masterplan

Public open space is:

• Accessible to everyone
• Can have a variety of uses
• Can include passive and active recreation
• Publicly owned and managed by government

A mix of facilities will be considered to cater for both active and passive recreation. Based on similar projects at other councils, possibilities could include:

• Playspaces and playgrounds
• Community gardens
• Picnic shelters and amenities
• Event venues
• Community centres
• Specialized sports facilities
• Walking paths and bushland connections

Yes, other councils have successfully repurposed bowling club sites including:

• Artarmon - Playspace and community gardens with bushland walk connections
• Kensington Park - Community parking, recreation space, and community centre
• Kings Park, Denistone - Playground, picnic shelters, and amenities
• Petersham - Hybrid approach with retained bowling green and community gardens
• North Manly - Complete redevelopment into a District Gymnastics Centre

Several factors will guide the transformation:

• Environmental protection - Part of the site will remain as natural open space to preserve important native vegetation and local ecology
• Safety and security - Limited natural oversight as it's surrounded by homes on three sides
• Access and parking - Vehicle access restricted to one entry/exit point on Pennant Avenue, with parking at near-maximum capacity. Separate walking path connects to Bushlands Avenue
• Ground conditions - Previous testing revealed soil contamination that limits excavation and earthworks activities
• Stormwater management - Development must account for water runoff patterns to protect neighbouring properties

Current parking is already at near-maximum capacity, which is a key consideration for future planning. Vehicle access is restricted to one entry/exit point on Pennant Avenue.

No, part of the site (Lot X DP 387680) will remain as natural open space to preserve important native vegetation and local ecology.

Council welcomes local site knowledge that would affect use and design. Technical considerations including environmental protection, safety, access, ground conditions, and stormwater management are all being factored into the planning process.

You may provide specific technical information via email to: frees@krg.nsw.gov.au

Yes, the engagement is designed as a four-phase process spanning from August 2025 through to mid-2026, providing multiple opportunities for community input at different stages of the planning process.