Meadowbank Park and Memorial Park Masterplan
With the rapid growth of local residential and working population within the City of Ryde local government area, there is an increasing demand for more outdoor recreational opportunities. As the largest parkland in the city, the parks have a bigger role to play in serving the evolving community needs.
The Masterplan was developed in response to the City's vision for open spaces and the community demands expressed in the 2018 community consultation. The Masterplan aims to assist the City and local community to set up a clear direction that will guide the incremental improvements and development over many years.
The project area includes Meadowbank Park and Memorial Park, bounded to the south by Parramatta River and surrounded to the east, north and west by a combination of low density and medium density residential developments. The parks have multiple access points off Constitution Road, Adelaide Street, Andrew Street, Ross Smith Avenue, James Street, Lancaster Avenue, Crowley Crescent and a regional pedestrian and cycle connection from the Ryde RiverWalk.
Two Masterplan scenarios were prepared initially for Meadowbank Park, with main differences in the provision of netball courts and indoor sports centre. Although the Masterplan report is based on a single scenario, the alternative scenario is also included in Appendix 1 for information. Due to the evolving community needs, changing urban environment and social context, the alternative scenario will be assessed for implementation if necessary.
While the Masterplan provides an indicative scope of development, it is recognised that implementation programs will need to be reviewed regularly, ensuring the plan will always be a valid guiding document for the park development.
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