Draft Master Plan
Mackey Park, Marrickville RICHARDSONS CRESCENT RE
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01 New amenities block + plaza Replace existing amenities with new facility oriented to invite entry to the park from Carrington Road; include planted screen to Richardsons Crescent for aesthetic and acoustic benefits and create plaza in front of amenities. K
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02 Amenities serviced via dropped kerb on Carrington Road. 03 Pocket parkland Native planting and benches tucked around existing trees
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04 Remove shipping container, relocate storage to new amenities block
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08 Existing water tanks and service shed retained in place
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09 Enhanced storm water solution Reassess the storm water solution in this area; consider whether a naturalised Bio-retention basin would provide a more successful outcome;
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07 Additional barbecue and table, new trees for shading
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06 Expanded play park Increase the footprint of the play park, add shade structures, benches, extend footpath through play park, relocate the fence locally around the play area
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05 Replace untidy fence around Sydney Water plot with a neater and more permanent barrier
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10 Wetland platform Cantilevered deck over the wetland with bench seats and picnic benches
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Remove fixed fencing (shown red) around existing planted storm water zone, replace with continuous ball fence to edge of sports ground
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Introduce low level consistent path lighting along footpaths across Mackey Park Cooks River naturalisation
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Remove fence which separates Concordia Club from Cooks River path and sports ground
20 Add benches and public picnic spots in front of plaza
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19 Increase width of Cooks River Path in front of plaza
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16 Service access retained to gas service enclosure. Check how much service required around etc.
18 Pedestrian plaza Accessible public plaza with benches, landscaped pockets, shared hard surface provides service access.
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Consult with Sydney Water to assess whether adjacent storm water drain can be naturalised
15 Concordia Club building upgraded or replaced Upgrade or replace existing Concordia Club building to consolidate all services, new amenities and sports club office spaces within building footprint and create connections between sports ground and Cooks River
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13 RIC H A Naturalise the riparian zone of Cooks River, as and when the banks are in RD SO N Srepair need of CRE SCE NT
21 Rationalised car parking Resurface and remark car park area. Include turning circle, and retain access point to River Canoe Club. 22 Redirected cycle path At park entry point, separate cycle path from pedestrian path to alleviate pressure on existing ‘blind’ corner 23 Introduce native understorey planting 24 New cricket practice nets
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25 Existing sports grounds monitored + maintained, upgraded as required
Turfed Area
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New High Fence
27 Permanent synthetic cricket pitch
Demolished Structures
Existing Path/Hardscape
Existing Park Furniture
Proposed Path Lights
New Medium Fence
Proposed Building/Structure
Proposed Path/Hardscape
Proposed Park Furniture
Signage Point
New Bollards
28 Consolidated signage point at key park entry points, to include park map, instructional and statutory signage
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26 Existing floodlights maintained and upgraded if and when required
29 Accessible canoe/ kayak launching ramp to Cooks River