COMMUNITY UPDATE
M2 MACQUARIE PARK
MOTORSCAPES PROJECT
A new public artwork will transform an unused piece of land beside the Hills
M2 Motorway at Macquarie Park. Kinetica, the winning entry from Transurban’s
Ideas Competition, will be a vibrant and abstract addition to the landscape in its
representation of the life cycle of Australia’s native flora. Designed to uplift and
inspire, the artwork will be seen by over 100,000 motorists a day.
In addition to Kinetica, significant bush restoration work is planned for the 5 hectare
site. With Lane Cove National Park located to the north of the site, Hills M2 Motorway
Y ADJACENT
together with Landcare Australia, will invest in the growth of native plants and
improve the site’s water quality.
This exciting new project will start in mid-2016. Although the site is not accessible
to the public, Kinetica will be visible to motorists and neighbouring buildings in the
Macquarie Park district. Once complete in mid-2017, the project will make a positive
contribution to the visual landscape and the community.
In this community update, we will introduce you to Kinetica and why it was selected;
you will meet the artists; and learn what you can expect to see as we develop the site
in the coming months.
Kinetica
Artist’s Impression
INETICA
GHT VIEW
SELECTION
PROCESS
Launched in October 2015, the brief for the M2 Macquarie Park
Ideas Competition was to encourage and challenge designers,
artists and the community to come up with an artistic solution
to contribute to the site’s restoration. The ‘right’ idea would
need to be ecologically, socially and economically sustainable.
A number of high quality entries were submitted for
consideration. A judging panel made up of representatives
from the artistic community, the NSW Government Architect’s
Office, Macquarie University, Roads and Maritime Services
and Transurban had the difficult task of assessing the entries
against strict judging criteria.
On 10 December 2015, the winners were announced at an
awards event at Macquarie University. Second place was jointly
awarded to Interleaves for its depiction of the ‘ubiquitous’
gumtree and Solar Weave for its bold, curved circular
structure.
It was Kinetica that took out first place. The artwork stood out
for its strong artistic expression, sense of fun, use of recycled
materials and its connection to the site.
TBOUND APPROACH
Wilde Designs - a Sydney-based design team made up
of graphic artists Justin Sayarath and Sarah Rodriguez
- lived up to their name. They were awarded first place
and $20,000 in the M2 Macquarie Park Ideas Competition
for their artistic tribute to native plant species with their
UAP FACTORY
design Kinetica.
The creative duo is pictured here with Transurban CEO
Scott Charlton at the awards event.
ABOUT THE
ARTWORK
UAP FACTORY
Regeneration. Rebirth. Unique. Resilient. Colourful. Fun. Contemporary.
Deconstructed. Reconstructed. Kinetic.
Kinetica is a playful interpretation of the life cycle and resilience of Australia’s
native flora. Many of Australia’s native flora cannot exist without fire and is
not only unique in appearance, but also in its ability to withstand extreme
climates. This artwork explores this cycle in a contemporary way.
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Banksia trees, golden wattles, the waratah and gum leaves are represented
in abstract form and in bold shades of red, green, yellow and blue; a
reflection of Australia’s colourful landscape. Colourful eyes on the banksia
tree support the idea of diversity and fun, with the gentle movement of the
waratah reminding us that society is constantly on the move.
Constructed of mild steel, aluminium, recycled materials and solar power,
these floral forms merge industry and nature, linking to the growth of the
Macquarie Park area as well as promoting sustainable infrastructure.
Artist’s Impression
The artwork will stand firm on the landscape, complementing the growth and
restoration of the land and its native plant communities.
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Site Location
N
Khartoum Road
Lane Cove National park
Site Boundary (5 hectares)
Alma Road
Khartoum Road
M2 Motorway
SITE
RESTORATION
Creek Line
M2 Macquarie Park Motorscapes Project
Scale 1:2000 @ A3
As part of Transurban’s commitment to sustainability,
investing in the restoration of the site will provide
long term environmental benefits to the area.
Previously used as a compound for the M2 Upgrade
Project, the site currently has little ecological value.
Neighbouring Lane Cove National Park to the north
and with creeks to the east and west that flow into
Lane Cove River, it is important an ecological buffer is
created to ensure the preservation of the surrounding
environment.
Riparian Zone
20m
M2 Motorway
Macquarie
University
Plan
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Plan
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Section A - Industrial Creek
Scale 1:200 @ A3
Paterson
Design
Studio
Landscape Architects / Urban Designers
Registered Landscape Architect:
Garth Paterson FAILA Reg#716
BLA (CANB) MLAUD (HARV)
Paterson Design Studio PTY. LTD
16a/1-15 Tramore Place
Killarney Heights, NSW 2087.
T +61 2 9452 4911
[email protected]
www.pdsdesign.com.au
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M2 Macquarie Park
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The work by Hills M2 Motorway and Landcare Australia
will focus on creating healthy functioning eco-systems
by removing noxious weeds and revegetating with local
native, low maintenance plants including eucalypt
species, various shrubs and grasses. In addition,
special attention will be given to improving the quality
of water flow into Lane Cove River through creek
improvements and drainage works.
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ARCHITECT
Copyright by PDS Pty Ltd. This drawing, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced for any purpose without the consent of PDS Pty Ltd. It is implied and has
legal backing. These drawings are to be read in conjunction with the specification and any other written instructions issued. Any discrepancies shall be
referred to the Superintendent for a written decision prior to ordering/ supply/ installation/ construction.
This project will improve the ecology of the site with
ongoing maintenance of the revegetation work to
continue for two years after the completion of the
project.
M2 Motorway
Schematic Plan A - Scale 1:500 @ A3
Paterson
Design
Studio
Landscape Architects / Urban Designers
Registered Landscape Architect:
Garth Paterson FAILA Reg#716
BLA (CANB) MLAUD (HARV)
Paterson Design Studio PTY. LTD
16a/1-15 Tramore Place
Killarney Heights, NSW 2087.
T +61 2 9452 4911
[email protected]
www.pdsdesign.com.au
PROJECT
CLIENT
- M2 Macquarie Park
Motorscapes Project
Copyright by PDS Pty Ltd. This drawing, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced for any purpose without the consent of PDS Pty Ltd. It is implied and has
legal backing. These drawings are to be read in conjunction with the specification and any other written instructions issued. Any discrepancies shall be
referred to the Superintendent for a written decision prior to ordering/ supply/ installation/ construction.
Figure 6: Illustration 1 for M2 Macquarie Park Motorscapes Project
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CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES
Subject to planning approvals, the first phase of the project is
the bush rehabilitation work and is scheduled to start mid2016. This work is expected to be completed by mid-2017
and will involve site establishment, weed clearing, creek
improvements and revegetation of local native plants. Ongoing
maintenance and monitoring of the site will continue from
project completion through to mid-2019.
In addition, the artwork Kinetica, will be fabricated off site, with a
scheduled installation planned for mid-2017.
Measures have been put in place to manage the disruption of
construction work for surrounding residents and local businesses.
Whilst all efforts will be made to ensure standard construction hours
are adhered to between Mondays and Fridays, some night works will
be required. Noise and dust control methods will be used to ensure
the impact of works is minimised.
Surrounding residents, landowners and local businesses will receive
further updates as work on the site progresses. We apologise in
advance for any disruption caused throughout the project.
DRAFT – SUBJECT TO PLANNING APPROVALS
Timing of Construction Activities
2016
Site Rehabilitation
Jul
2017
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Site Establishment
and Access
Weed clearing
and mulching
Creek
improvements
Import topsoil
and spread
Revegetation
and Planting
Ongoing maintenance
and monitoring
Artwork
Installation
MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about Transurban’s sustainability strategy visit
our website at www.transurban.com/sustainability
If you have any questions about the M2 Macquarie Park
Motorscapes Project or concerns during construction, please
contact Transurban at [email protected]
will continue until 2019