Catherine Hamlin Park
- Project typeOpen Space, Sport and Recreation
- Project value$10,400,000
- Project StatusDelivery of phase one, planning for phase two
The City of Ryde is delivering a new public park that will be located close to Macquarie Park Metro Station, highly accessible from surrounding streets and will create a vibrant open space attractive for local workers, commuters and the local community.
With a project value of $10,400,000 this being a $6.45M grant from the NSW Government, $3.5M from a Council Resolution at the meeting on 25 June 2024, and $450K as grant match funding from Council.
The concept design for the park includes key features such as outdoor exercise equipment, event space, seating, BBQ area, public artwork, kick-about space and an amenities building.
The park has been named in honour of Dr Catherine Hamlin AC (1924 - 2020).
Dr. Catherine Hamlin AC was raised in the Hermitage, Denistone, co-founded the Addis Ababa Fistual Hospital with her husband Dr. Reginald Hamlin in Ethiopia dedicated to providing free surgery to women suffering childbirth injuries throughout Africa, in 1983 appointed a Member of the Order of Australia, nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, and in 2001 was awarded the Centenary Medal.
Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with City of Ryde. 
Location
45 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park 2113 View Map
-33.783686,151.1274305
45 Waterloo Rd ,
Macquarie Park 2113
45 Waterloo Rd ,
Macquarie Park 2113
Catherine Hamlin Park
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