Gordon Bowling Club Masterplan

Gordon Bowling Club Phase 4: Former clubhouse

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Former Gordon Bowling Club Draft Landscape Masterplan

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Timeline

Phase 1 engagement: 13 August to 10 September 2025
- Online survey
- Interactive planning tool
- Sharing stories and photos
- Submitting written feedback
- Expression of interest form (for...
Phase 2 engagement: November 2025
- Design walks at community event held on-site on 22 November 2025
- Further opportunites to submit written feedback
Phase 3 engagement: March 2026
Three co-design workshops held with the community and Council staff during March 2026.
Preparation of draft Masterplan
Factors including community feedback, site conditions, retention of site features and cost are taken into account.
Phase 4 engagement: October-November 2026
The draft Masterplan is on public exhibition from 6 October to 8 November. Free community event is held at the site on 17 October.
Feedback reviewed
Feedback received on the draft Masterplan is considered.
Finalisation of Masterplan and adoption by Council: early 2027
Following review, a finalised Landscape Masterplan incorporating community comment will be reported back to Council.
Commencement of design and construction work: 2027/28 financial year
This is an approximate timeframe and dependent on budget and other resources available.

FAQ

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.

Enquiries

Fleur Rees

Senior Landscape Architect
Ku-ring-gai Council
- Phone: 9424 0000
- Email: krg@krg.nsw.gov.au

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