The Metropolitan Greenspace Program Round 2024-25 provides funding for councils in the Greater Sydney Region and Central Coast Council to enhance public open spaces by building more parks, playgrounds, walking tracks and restoring local bushlands.
July 2025
What was approved
Approved for Bayside Council
Bayside Council proposes to extend natural area restoration works (weed removal and planting) in three important natural areas within the Bayside LGA, Bardwell Valley, Scarborough Ponds and Sir Joseph Banks Park. The project areas are approximately 12,000
$119,332 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Rockdale 2216About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/11/2026What was approved
Approved for Bayside Council
Bayside Council proposes to extend natural area restoration works (weed removal and planting) in three important natural areas within the Bayside LGA, Bardwell Valley, Scarborough Ponds and Sir Joseph Banks Park. The project areas are approximately 12,000 m2 Bardwell Valley, 3,000m2 Scarborough Ponds and 12,000 m2 at Sir Joseph Banks Park. Works at Bardwell Valley will be limited to primary weed removal as there is natural regeneration at this sites. Works at Scarborough Ponds will include primary weed removal, mulching and planting of 2,000 native species and works at Sir Joseph Banks Park will include primary weed removal, mulching and planting of 1,000 native species. These works will reduce the area of weeds, including priority weeds, at each site while increasing habitat, biodiversity and amenity for local residents and visitors.
$119,332 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Rockdale 2216About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/11/2026What was approved
Approved for Blacktown City Council
Grant funding will support the planning and design of a vibrant, artist-led interactive public art playspace in Alpha Park. This project will be a collaborative initiative, placing Traditional Owners and Blacktown creatives at the forefront of designing a distinctive playscape that embodies the local culture, history, and artistic expression at the very heart of Blacktown City. With Great West Walk, a significant Green grid project, passing through Blacktown CBD and Alpha Park with Alpha Park being planned as a major cultural precinct, this project will significantly strengthen the Green Grid by offering a dynamic space instrumental in promoting well-being, cultural richness, and community cohesion. The playspace will be crucial in supporting the anticipated population growth around Alpha Park, driven by the increased housing supply in the surrounding zones as outlined in the NSW Government’s Low and Medium Rise Housing Policy. This vital addition will help meet the evolving needs of the growing community in the years to come. This project will reinforce our commitment to the community by empowering local artists, including those with disabilities, and elevating their talents to shape a distinctive space that authentically reflects their invaluable contributions. Blacktown City is one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in Australia, with more than 184 cultures and is home to the second-largest urban population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in NSW. This playspace will directly respond to the needs of Blacktown City girls, women, gender-diverse people and local residents by providing a safe and inclusive facility in the centrally located park within walking distance from their home. It will be accessible and cater to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Responding to community feedback, particularly from shift workers, this playspace with extended hours of use, will play a pivotal role in activating an underutilised green space. It will make the park a safe and accessible space even after dark and enhance the liveability of a city undergoing transformation. Being led by Traditional Owners, this playspace will respond to feedback from our Dharug community by responding and connecting to the Country to heal this beautiful urban park in the heart of growing Blacktown City. Council is guided by Connecting to Country and have commissioned a cultural brief by Djinjama (not part of this funding) to support Connecting to Country. We are also developing a masterplan and place strategy to support a 20-year vision for this park that our local loves and our changing community. This playspace will be strategically integrated with the new Blacktown Arts and Culture facility, proposed for Alpha Park. Blacktown City Council has secured funding for the construction of the building through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant Program (WSIG) but there is cu
$300,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Blacktown 2148About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/04/2027What was approved
Approved for Campbelltown City Council
Council’s adopted Reimagining Campbelltown City Centre Master Plan provides a strategic framework for the city’s future development, including streets and public domain. This Master Plan is complemented by Council’s draft Blue-Green Grid and LGA Bicycle Plan which provides a spatial framework for Campbelltown’s green and blue spaces, addressing current and future needs of public space as the LGA continues to grow. Council is now commencing the next phases of design and delivery of priority projects identified in these guiding strategies and plans. The Broughton Street Cycleway (the project) is one of the high priority projects identified. The project will provide a dedicated cycleway and public domain works on this key east-west link connecting the Campbelltown City Centre and surrounding suburbs to recreational trails in Smiths Creek Nature Reserve and Georges River Parklands. The Project has been separated into five stages in order to confidently manage the planning, design and delivery of the full project. These stages are: - Stage 1 - Smiths Creek to Waminda Avenue; - Stage 2 – Waminda Avenue to Macquarie Avenue; - Stage 3 – Macquarie Avenue to Lindesay Street; - Stage 4 – Lindesay Street to Moore Street; - Stage 5 – Moore Street to Hurley Street. The Project is divided up into four phases of work. Phase 1 and 2 refers to the full project (Stages 1 to 5). Phase 3 and 4 refers specifically to Stage 1 as outlined below: • Phase 1 comprises this Project Brief which outlines the details regarding the planning, investigation, background, scope of works, budget, resourcing, risk management and timing of the Broughton Street Cycleway (covering all of the above tasks across the full extents of Stages 1 to 5). • Phase 2 involves the preparation of a detailed concept design for Stages 1 to 5. This detailed concept design incorporates a separated cycleway and associated public domain works along Broughton Street between Hurley Street and Smiths Creek Nature Reserve. • Phase 3 includes the preparation of detailed design documentation for tender and construction for Stage 1 only. This will deliver a section of the critical east-west link connecting the suburb of Airds, the Smiths Creek Nature Reserve and Georges River Parklands to the Campbelltown City Centre via a dedicated cycleway. • Phase 4 consists of the tender and construction of Stage 1 of the Broughton Street Cycleway. Broughton Street (the site) is a key arterial route approximately 2.2km in length spanning across the Campbelltown City Centre and surrounding residential suburbs. The topography of the corridor is relatively flat within the City Centre but has an undulating topography in the section south east of Moore Street. The site is classed as a regional road under the NSW Road Network Classification and is the responsibility of Council for its funding, determining priorities and carrying out works, as per the NSW Road Management Arrangements. The corridor has a di
$940,351 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Campbelltown 2560About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/01/2027What was approved
Approved for Campbelltown City Council
Council’s adopted Reimagining Campbelltown City Centre Master Plan provides a strategic framework for the city’s future development, including streets and public domain. This Master Plan is complemented by Council’s draft Blue-Green Grid and LGA Bicycle P
$940,351 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Campbelltown 2560About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
29/01/2027What was approved
Approved for Central Coast Council
Gosford Memorial Park and Rotary Park are located in the southern portion of Gosford, in the Central Coast Local Government Area (LGA). This park precinct is bounded by Vaughan Avenue to the north, Mann Street to the east, and Dane Drive (Central Coast Highway) to the south and west. Across the highway from the park is Gosford Public Wharf and the Brisbane Water estuary. The precinct consists of three distinct zones: - Gosford Memorial Park (including its western slopes and stairs, located on a promontory of land); - Rotary Park (built on land reclaimed from the foreshore in the 1930s); and - a public reserve—a long southern extension of lawn (also lying on reclaimed foreshore land and defined by Mann Street and Dane Drive). A draft Conservation Management Plan (CMP) was recently prepared to provide a framework for the sites’ ongoing conservation, care, maintenance, use and management by the Council. The CMP includes policies to guide the ongoing public use of the parks and is a ready reference to manage change and for the assessment of future proposals and applications for works. A key action identified in the CMP is for Council to develop a new precinct masterplan which incorporates Gosford Memorial Park, Rotary Park and Dane Drive Public Reserve. Masterplanning of this precinct should consider multiple design options for the Memorial Park podium zone and be principally based on the significance findings, features and fabric uncovered through archaeological investigations, opportunities/constraints, and conservation policies in this CMP. In association with the development of a masterplan, Council will commission the preparation of a senescence planting strategy - chiefly Memorial Park. This will consider the design proposal for selective tree removal around the northern, western and southern edges of the park so as to re-establish views to Brisbane Water. Deliverables: - Precinct Masterplan to encompass the areas of Memorial Park, Rotary Park, Dane Drive Reserve. - Masterplan Report. - Heritage tree succession plan.
$25,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Wyong 2259About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for Central Coast Council
Gosford Memorial Park and Rotary Park are located in the southern portion of Gosford, in the Central Coast Local Government Area (LGA). This park precinct is bounded by Vaughan Avenue to the north, Mann Street to the east, and Dane Drive (Central Coast Hi
$25,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Wyong 2259About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for City of Canada Bay Council
City of Canada Bay Council wishes to develop a detailed Masterplan (MP) for Cabarita Park to: • inform future development and upgrades for the next 10 years. • provide facility design, imagery and an elemental opinion of probable cost to support applications for external funding opportunities. While centred around Cabarita Park, the project scope for the draft MP will integrate existing plans for the open space including: • Connections between Cabarita Park and adjacent open space and localities including the Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link, the park path network and hierarchy • Park access – including pedestrian, cycling and road. • Parking • Heritage and cultural factors • Site infrastructure and facilities Council is seeking the following deliverables: • a Community Engagement Plan and Report • a landscape masterplan, and • an Opinion of Probable Cost of the elements proposed in the draft MP
$52,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Five Dock 2046About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for City of Canada Bay Council
City of Canada Bay Council wishes to develop a detailed Masterplan (MP) for Cabarita Park to: • inform future development and upgrades for the next 10 years. • provide facility design, imagery and an elemental opinion of probable cost to support appli
$52,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Five Dock 2046About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for Cumberland Council
The Edible Garden of the World will be an educational display garden within the Regionally significant Auburn Botanic Gardens. Informed by the adopted masterplan the edible garden will showcase edible plants from around the world and highlight and ref
$150,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Merrylands 2160About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for Cumberland Council
The vision for this project is to develop a concept and detailed design ready for construction to enhance Hopman Street Park in connection with the Prospect Pipeline Corridor. This enhancement is to provide: · Opportunities for rest and recreation · I
$70,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Merrylands 2160About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for Cumberland Council
The Edible Garden of the World will be an educational display garden within the Regionally significant Auburn Botanic Gardens. Informed by the adopted masterplan the edible garden will showcase edible plants from around the world and highlight and reflect the diversity of Cumberland City Council residents and visitors alike. The project scope and deliverables include: - Community consultations and stakeholder workshops - Detailed design for tender - Construction of inclusive accessible pathways - Raised garden beds - Structure for climbing plants - Repurposing of old shade structure - Park furniture - Plant identification signage The project will start with Country and include edible bush tucker plants and existing native trees as a framework around the garden to visually serves as a reminder that we are always on Country. This will be supported by a range of other cultural edible plantings. Sensory elements and planting will be used in the design to make the space a wonder to journey through, engage and connect the community and visitors to the garden.
$150,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Merrylands 2160About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for Cumberland Council
The vision for this project is to develop a concept and detailed design ready for construction to enhance Hopman Street Park in connection with the Prospect Pipeline Corridor. This enhancement is to provide: · Opportunities for rest and recreation · Increased biodiversity outcomes such as habitat for animals, birds and insects · New paths across the Lower Prospect Canal Reserve to support increased permeability and access to recreation and services · Additional planting and landscaping with integrated filtering and treatment of water on-site. This also provides an opportunity to learn about water, the blue grid and the Lower Prospect Canal’s significance. · A new path to support both pedestrians and cyclists is proposed to connect Hopman Street to Macquarie Street
$70,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Merrylands 2160About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for Hawkesbury City Council
This project will design future improvements to McQuade Park Windsor that will enhance and protect this regionally significant park, supporting multiple users undertaking a broad range of recreation and sporting activities. Works undertaken as part of
$165,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Windsor 2756About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
18/12/2026What was approved
Approved for Hawkesbury City Council
This project will design future improvements to McQuade Park Windsor that will enhance and protect this regionally significant park, supporting multiple users undertaking a broad range of recreation and sporting activities. Works undertaken as part of this project will include: - Review of the existing Masterplan, Plan of Management, Conservation Management Plan, previous community engagement feedback and other documents that will inform the design - Development of a Landscape Concept Plan for all precincts within the park: McQuade Oval Precinct, Don’t Worry Oval Precinct, War Memorial Precinct, Passive Recreation Precinct - Development of a Building Concept plan for the upgrade to the grandstand/sporting amenities building so that a suitable footprint can be allocating within the landscape concept plan - Engagement with key stakeholders and general community throughout the development of the concept plan(s). - Engagement with Traditional Owners and local stakeholders to ensure cultural narratives and community identity are reflected throughout the park’s future vision. - Engagement of a Heritage Consultant to inform and review the design. - Survey features and elevations of the site to ensure designs are based on accurate data. - Assess the existing trees on site and develop a Tree Management Plan and Planting Strategy. - Develop a signage plan for the site – site identification, wayfinding and interpretation - Develop a lighting plan for the site - Develop detailed design plans suitable for construction tendering including Environmental Management Plans, Bill of Quantities and Cost Estimates. The number of precincts designed to this detailed stage will be dependent upon the funding available.
$165,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Windsor 2756About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
31/12/2026What was approved
Approved for Hornsby Shire Council
This project will deliver the missing link needed to connect Hornsby Quarry (located within Hornsby Park) to Hornsby Town Centre - to the east and the Great North Walk (GNW) - to the west. This 1.6km long shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists will connect the already completed works on site (civil/earthworks, bushland tracks, lookouts and the Crusher Plant) via the creation of a continuous, shared path loop around the rim of the quarry void. The project will provide opportunities for both residents of the Hornsby Shire and the broader regional community to undertake exercise and recreation in a safe outdoor space. The shared pathway will facilitate recreation through walking, jogging and cycling along a formed path which, to the west, connects to a newly completed bushland track and lookout linked to the GNW and to the east, connects into the newly upgraded Heritage Steps and soon to be upgrade fire trail which link to Peats Ferry Road and Hornsby Town Centre. The project will provide improved access and increased awareness through wayfinding and interpretive signage of the regional open space, showcasing its magnificent natural features including the Blue Gum High Forest and the rare, volcanic diatreme located within the quarry void. The completion of the shared path circulation loop and associated embellishments will deliver a critical piece of the adopted Hornsby Park Master Plan and open up access to the new, regional park as various stages come online. Importantly, the delivery of this project will provide critical, recreational infrastructure to service the residents and workers of the additional 6,000 new homes and 2,900 new jobs created by the Transport Orientated Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct for Hornsby and deliver on Item 1.4 - Increase access to open space - link Hornsby to Berowra Valley through Hornsby Quarry and (in part) project opportunity no.45 Hornsby Quarry as per the NSW Government’s North District Sydney Green Grid Spatial Framework and Project Opportunities Report. Project deliverables include: • Completion of a new, 1.6km sealed shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists. • Width of the shared pathway will vary between 4m (minimum) to 7m in sections with an average 5m width. • Estimated 5,300 sqm of spray sealed pavement for the shared path and nodes. • Estimated 1,000 linear metres of fencing for pedestrian and cyclist safety. • Estimated 100 linear metres of road barriers for pedestrian and cyclist safety. • Interpretive signage to tell the stories of the place including the volcanic diatreme, the altered landscape of the quarry and the site ecologies including the ecologically endangered community the Blue Gum High Forest, Blackbutt Forest and the Powerful Owl. • Wayfinding signage to inform and guide visitors to destinations within the park including the Western Lookout, Southern Lookout, Crusher Plant, Hornsby Mountain Bike Trail and other connecting bushland tracks leading to th
$532,041 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Hornsby 2077About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for Ku-ring-gai Council
The Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, a 123-hectare sanctuary of tranquil bushland bordering Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a beloved community asset featuring walking trails, picnic areas, and a playground. This project aims to transform the existing,
$402,523 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Gordon 2072About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for Ku-ring-gai Council
The Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, a 123-hectare sanctuary of tranquil bushland bordering Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is a beloved community asset featuring walking trails, picnic areas, and a playground. This project aims to transform the existing, outdated playground into a vibrant, inclusive, and nature-focused playspace, aligning with the Metropolitan Greenspace Program's goals of enhancing community access to quality green spaces. Scope and Deliverables: • Inclusive Design: o Development of a playspace accessible to all ages, abilities, and cultures, incorporating universal design principles. • Nature-Focused Play: o Integration of natural and recycled materials (sandstone, timber, loose materials) to create engaging play experiences. • Enhanced Play Experiences: o Creation of diverse play activities, including balancing, climbing, mounds, tunnels, cognitive challenges, imaginative play, social play, and constructive play. • Improved Site Functionality: o Development of a coherent and inviting playspace layout.
$402,523 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Gordon 2072About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for MOSMAN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
This project is located at Rosherville Reserve, near Chinamans Beach. Given its strategic location in Mosman and Sydney, the primary objective is to preserve the natural identity of space while enhancing the experiences and awareness of children and other
$250,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Mosman 2088About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2026What was approved
Approved for MOSMAN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
This project is located at Rosherville Reserve, near Chinamans Beach. Given its strategic location in Mosman and Sydney, the primary objective is to preserve the natural identity of space while enhancing the experiences and awareness of children and other users, fostering a stronger connection to nature. The project also aims to connect Mosman to the Greater Sydney Green Grid, linking the local area to major green networks and eco-corridors, such as the Bondi to Manly Walk, Sydney’s longest coastal trail. These eco-friendly pathways will serve as routes for pedestrians, cyclists, and tourists, strengthening the interconnectivity of Sydney’s green infrastructure. The long-term vision for this project is to enhance the existing Green Grid, a network of high-quality green spaces that span from national parks to local parks and playgrounds. This network will connect green urban zones and infrastructure, promoting environmental resilience, healthy lifestyles, and sustainable activities like walking and cycling. It will improve access to open spaces, enhance bushland areas, and support ecological resilience. The project will be implemented in three phases: Phase 1: Nature Play Space Upgrade This phase will focus on upgrading the existing playground, creating a natural play space that offers diverse, nature-based activities designed to engage children in tactile, auditory, and physical exploration. A sandy play zone will allow for hands-on building, while a nature colour hunt will spark curiosity. For physical development, climbing structures, balance beams, and obstacle courses made from logs and rocks will enhance strength, coordination, and problem-solving skills. These activities will foster sensory development, a sense of connection to nature, and quiet reflection on local wildlife. This phase will provide a well-rounded experience that engages children physically, mentally, and emotionally, helping them develop a deeper understanding of nature. Overall, the aim is to create a space that promotes exploration and provides a broad range of community benefits, including increased recreational opportunities and experiences. Phase 2: Bush Regeneration This phase will focus on bush regeneration and planting native indigenous species to improve the local ecosystem. The focus will be on species naturally adapted to the region’s conditions, helping stabilize the soil, improve water retention, and enhance the overall health of the ecosystem. These efforts will contribute to the ecological resilience of the area, promoting a balanced, self-sustaining environment that can withstand climate variations and environmental challenges. This phase supports the biodiversity in place framework, which fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, ensuring sustainable outcomes. By supporting biodiversity, this project will enhance both the green and blue grids with a nature-first approach. Phase 3: Natu
$250,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Mosman 2088About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2026What was approved
Approved for Randwick City Council
We are excited to propose a new regional park that will serve as a sustainable, community-centered hub for all ages, fostering both environmental rehabilitation and active lifestyles. The park will feature a 5,000m² cycling pump track, a half-court basketball court, picnic shelters, passive recreation areas, and diverse endemic planting. As the only park of its kind within 10km of the city centre, it will become a regional hotspot for cycling and outdoor activity, benefiting both the local Randwick community and neighbouring communities. To ensure the park meets the needs of the local population, we will engage in broad community consultation, including design workshops with local riding groups, and work with local indigenous group the Gujaga Foundation to incorporate Indigenous knowledge in the park's design and planting rehabilitation ensuring a design that is both centred on Country and community. The park's location is ideal, with existing toilet facilities, a carpark, and access to active transport paths and major roads for ease of use. Its proximity to major sporting facilities further enhances its appeal and accessibility. With these features, the park will not only become a valuable recreational space but also a regionally significant destination within the Randwick Local Government Area. Environmentally, the park will contribute to the protection of the adjacent threatened Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub community by creating a native buffer planting. This will help establish a biodiversity corridor that connects two endangered ecological communities: the Sydney Freshwater Wetland and the Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub. The project also integrates green infrastructure, including bioswales for stormwater management and advanced shade trees to reduce the urban heat island effect. These features will improve local air and water quality while serving as a model for other cities seeking to combine recreation with environmental restoration. Ultimately, the park will reduce the impact of recreational activities on surrounding endangered plant communities, offering an alternative space for outdoor enjoyment. This proposed park will not only serve as a vital recreational space for the Randwick community but will also play a crucial role in environmental restoration and conservation. By integrating sustainable infrastructure, promoting active lifestyles, and fostering community engagement, the park will create a lasting positive impact on both the environment and the local population. With careful planning, consultation, and a commitment to preserving the unique ecological features of the area, this park will stand as a model of how urban spaces can balance the needs of people and nature. We believe this project will be a transformative addition to the region, providing a space where both the community and the environment can thrive for generations to come.
$500,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Randwick 2031About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for Randwick City Council
We are excited to propose a new regional park that will serve as a sustainable, community-centered hub for all ages, fostering both environmental rehabilitation and active lifestyles. The park will feature a 5,000m² cycling pump track, a half-court basket
$200,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Randwick 2031About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/09/2025What was approved
Approved for Sutherland Shire Council
The Project will provide a walking trail and infrastructure that directly connects to a wider regional trails network and supports access to the Woronora river for swimming and recreation. The project represents stage 2 of a larger project to improve accessibility along the river front and trails through Prince Edward Park. Stage 1 was the installation of a raised boardwalk on the southern side of Prince Edward Park beach. The proposed boardwalk completes access through the park (including when king tides flood the area) and protects a saltmarsh area. The project will create a new concrete footpath and boardwalk link to provide a safe elevated pathway link to existing stairs leading up to Prince Edward Park Road. The design allows for tidal flooding of the area and provides protection for tree roots and saltmarsh. The existing rock seawall will be deconstructed and replaced with a wall with a gentler slope. This will mimic the natural foreshore and encourage intertidal flora and fauna.
$262,500 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Sutherland 2232About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
31/12/2026What was approved
Approved for Waverley Council
The Fingleton Reserve playground project is the upgrade of an existing playground in Bondi Junction to increase the play opportunities of an important recreational space. The existing playground, consisting of only a single set of swings, will be expanded to provide a greater variety of play experiences that will cater for a wider range of age groups and abilities. The upgrade will include seating, shade, fencing, and planting to enhance the space and improve amenity. The upgraded play space will provide additional community facilities to help support the surrounding high density residential area’s projected increase in housing supply and population.
$125,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSW0About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/01/2027What was approved
Approved for Waverley Council
The Fingleton Reserve playground project is the upgrade of an existing playground in Bondi Junction to increase the play opportunities of an important recreational space. The existing playground, consisting of only a single set of swings, will be expanded
$125,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSW0About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
29/01/2027What was approved
Approved for Willoughby City Council
Context: The population of the Chatswood South Precinct is expected to grow by up to 10,000 people by 2035, in response to state government policies to significantly increase population density around major transport hubs including Chatswood Interchange, located within 500ms of the Chatswood South Precinct. Scope: The project scope comprises an evaluation of existing and potential green spaces and active transport links to and through the Chatswood South Precinct. It will identify opportunities for the existing and future population to access and enjoy local green space and adjoining regionally significant recreational and green spaces such as Chatswood Oval and locally accessible parts of the Willoughby Green Grid, such as Lane Cove National Park and the proposed Artarmon to Middle Harbour Greenway. The Masterplan will identify additional urban greening opportunities on both public and private land to mitigate against urban heat in what will increasingly become a highly urbanised, densely populated, active-transport orientated inner city precinct. The Masterplan will also investigate opportunities for introducing water into the landscape by 'tapping into' Scotts Creek which flows underground directly under the Precinct in a generally eastern direction through Chatswood CBD and North Willoughby to Middle Harbour. This could potentially include proposals to 'daylight' some sections of the existing creek line. The Masterplan also presents opportunities to interpret and celebrate Aboriginal and European connections to the land and water resources of South Chatswood and to chart the development of the area originally known in the 1800's as "Chatties Wood" which has evolved into the regionally significant and highly developed Chatswood CBD which we know today. Deliverables: These will include:- - A Masterplan identifying existing and potential green space and active travel opportunities organised into a series of sub-precincts; - Schematic plans and sketches illustrating what can be achieved in each sub-precinct to make the most of its existing green space and active travel qualities and leverage new opportunities through the development process; - Criteria to identify high value, achievable green space and active transport links to be put forward in the Masterplan for funding, design and implementation; - Order of cost estimates for a series of high priority actions to achieve master plan objectives. The Masterplan will be an invaluable tool to optimise the quality of existing green spaces in the precinct (such as the former Chatswood Croquet Club, Tennis Club and the existing Chatswood Bowling Club) and leverage funding and delivery of new green spaces and active travel links through the development process. See the attached Project Plan for a more detailed description of project components and deliverables.
$100,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Chatswood 2067About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
30/01/2027What was approved
Approved for Willoughby City Council
Context: The population of the Chatswood South Precinct is expected to grow by up to 10,000 people by 2035, in response to state government policies to significantly increase population density around major transport hubs including Chatswood Interchange,
$100,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Public SpacesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Chatswood 2067About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
23
Metropolitan Greenspace Program 2024-25
Program term
29/01/2027