Project / Stage 12 - Parks General Upgrades
Renwick Street Playground
Alexandria • Concept Plan • Overview
Overview
Project Timeline
The City’s Small Parks and Playgrounds Renewal Program is continuing to improve the
quality of our green open spaces for all the community to enjoy.
Concept Plan
We invite you to comment on the proposal for Renwick Street Playground.
Community Consultation
WE ARE HERE
Ausgust - September 2015
Aerial photograph • Renwick Street Playground
Community
Feedback
Concept Plan
Council Endorsement
Late 2015
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Detail Design
Start
Late 2015 - Early 2016
Construction Start
Mid 2016
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(Est const. time 4 to 6 mths)
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Next Steps
We will use your feedback on the concept plan to develop the detailed design.
General Enquires
Postal Address
Tel 9265 9333
City of Sydney
[email protected]
GPO Box 1591 Sydney NSW 2001
The draft concept plan is open for comments until 13 September 2015.
Send your comments to:
email - [email protected]
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
If you would like to speak with a Council officer
about this project, you can contact
fax -
Veronica Guadagnini, Design Manager
at [email protected]
www.sydneyyoursay.com.au
Sydney2030/Green/Global/Connected
post - GPO Box 1591
Website
You can also view these plans and make
comment online at:
9265 9566
Sydney NSW 2001
You can also see the concept plan at:
www.sydneyyoursay.com.au
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Project / Stage 12 - Parks General Upgrades
Renwick Street Playground
Alexandria • Concept Plan • Schematic Layout
The playground is open to Renwick Street and Renwick Lane/Jennings Street
with good views through the park.
There are 2-storey residences along the eastern and western boundaries.
The park is quiet and is enjoyed by local children who engage in informal
games on the grass. Limited play opportunities are provided by the existing
equipment.
Design approach
The proposed design retains the informal local park character and improves
the playground for local children. The lawn area is maximised for passive
recreation and a range of seating provided.
The proposed design aims to provide a place where different activities occur.
The improvements will include:
• A variety of spaces for different activities
• A variety of places to sit
• New playground equipment for a variety of activities including sliding,
climbing, swinging and imaginative play
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• New recycled brick path, fence and gate to improve pedestrian access
between Jennings Street/Renwick Lane and Renwick Street
Schematic Layout
• New plants and shrubs along the boundary to improve park amenity
Site photos • existing conditions & considerations
• Improved lawn for passive recreation
Improve park entry
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Maximise lawn area
New playground area
Project / Stage 12 - Parks General Upgrades
Renwick Street Playground
Alexandria • Concept Plan • Proposed Layout
Legend
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Perimeter fencing, gate and path
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1. Replace existing fence and gate
2. Remove existing fence
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3. New recycled brick path
4. New timber path and deck
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Garden, trees and hedges
5. Open grass area
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6. Retain existing hedge
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7. Retain existing tree
8. New shrubs to enhance park character
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Seating
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9. Recycled sandstone blocks to provide seating area
10. Timber platforms for people to sit on
11. Existing seats refurbished and relocated
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Children playspace
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12. Play area with soft-fall surface
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13. Nature play area
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14. Cubbyhouse with timber decking
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15. Swing
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16. Climbing structure
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17. Slide
18. Balancing structure
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Other features
19. Wind sculpture
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20. Water bubbler
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Concept Plan • proposed layout
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Project / Stage 12 - Parks General Upgrades
Renwick Street Playground
Alexandria • Concept Plan • Playground facilities
New play equipment will be selected to cater for a greater range of age groups
and will complement the natural character of the Melaleuca trees in the park. The
design provides opportunities for climbing, swinging, balancing and playing in a
cubby house.
New shrubs along the southern edges of the park will create nature play
opportunities with appropriate plants, mulch and stepping stones.
A tall wind sculpture is proposed to create a focal point, provide visual interest
and raise awareness of wind and weather.
Rubber ‘softfall’ will be placed beneath play structures and elements where
safety surfacing is required to meet safety standards.
Examples of possible playground facilities
Balancing Structure
Climbing Structure
Nature Play
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Cubby House
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Swing
Project / Stage 12 - Parks General Upgrades
Renwick Street Playground
Alexandria • Concept Plan •
Materials and Finishes
Examples of materials and finishes being considered
The materials and finishes are intended to reflect the natural character of the playground.
They will complement the local area surrounding the park.
Recycled sandstone blocks and timber decks will provide seating. The timber platforms
located along the eastern and western edges of the lawn in angular arrangements
provide different areas for people to sit quietly or socialise with others.
Recycled brick paving
The pathway through the park will be made with recycled bricks.
Planting Strategy
Low shrubs, ground cover and native grasses will ensure clear and safe visual
surveillance is maintained in the park.
Plant species that are tough and resilient will be used in nature play zones.
Timber platform and timber path
No additional tree planting is proposed in the park as established trees already provide
shade.
Proposed planting species
Stone blocks and seating area
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