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Inner West Council developed a draft Leichhardt Park Plan of Management (PoM) with community input. After NSW Government approval, the community now has a last chance to have their say on the latestamendments and key proposalsbefore it goes to Council for adoption.
Latestamendments and key proposals:
Proposed pedestrian link road has been changed to allow one-way vehicle access and traffic calming measures (refer to Zone 4 on page 61 of the draft PoM)
Leases and licensing section has been updated with more details of the permitted uses within theContinue reading
Inner West Council developed a draft Leichhardt Park Plan of Management (PoM) with community input. After NSW Government approval, the community now has a last chance to have their say on the latestamendments and key proposalsbefore it goes to Council for adoption.
Latestamendments and key proposals:
Proposed pedestrian link road has been changed to allow one-way vehicle access and traffic calming measures (refer to Zone 4 on page 61 of the draft PoM)
Leases and licensing section has been updated with more details of the permitted uses within the park (refer to pages 32-35 of the draft PoM)
A separate para-rowing facility adjacent to Blue Hippo playground
A synthetic surface development with new amenities at Leichhardt Oval No. 2
Enhanced bush care initiatives
New skate park adjacent to Leichhardt Oval #3 and the Le Montage Function Centre
Future expansion by Leichhardt Rowing Club to the east (onto the site with the redundant Air Transponder)
Recommendation for a separate Bay Run Master Plan and Leichhardt Oval Master Plan, which will guide their long-term management.
Have your say
Read through the proposed Plan of Management and Master Plan and let us know what you think by filling out the feedback form.
We want to make sure everybody can provide feedback.
If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You will need to provide our phone number 02 9335 2267.
If you are Deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment you can contact us through the National Relay Service. You will need to provide our phone number 02 9335 2267.
The last day to provide feedback is Monday, 19 October 2020.
What happens next?
After the engagement period, the Parks Planning team will review and consider community feedback before finalising the plans. The plans will then go to the elected Council for adoption. The Park will be progressively upgraded over the next 10 years.
Leichhardt Park Plan of Management has finished this stage
Open for comment until 19 July 2018
Creating the Plan of Management and Master Plan
Leichhardt Park Plan of Management has finished this stage
Community comments and input from other stakeholders will be used
along with research and expert advice
Public Exhibition
Leichhardt Park Plan of Management has finished this stage
This engagement was open from 26 November 2019 until 2 February 2020
Approval required from State Government
Leichhardt Park Plan of Management has finished this stage
The State Government must approve the land categorisations for the Crown Reserve parts of the Dulwich Hill Parklands before the plans can go to the elected Council for adoption
Final Public Exhibition
Leichhardt Park Plan of Management has finished this stage
The public exhibition ran from 12 September 2020 to 19 October 2020.
Council decision
Leichhardt Park Plan of Management has finished this stage
Plans are adopted by Council in December 2020 with the proviso that further community engagement occurs re the development assessment of the skate plaza and the outcomes are reported back to Council for decision
Park Improvements
Leichhardt Park Plan of Management is currently at this stage
Through to 2030. The parks are progressively upgraded using the priority schedule outlined in the plans