Canberra Avenue Closure
Consultation has concluded
Proposed Extension of Newlands Park with Partial Closure of Canberra Avenue
The proposed expansion of Newlands Park will result in more than 4,000m2 of open space which will increase the current area of Newlands Park from 10,120m2 to over 14,120m2, creating the largest passive open space park in the Local Government Area.
A link to the concept plan showing the extent of the expansion of Newlands Park is available below.
Council is now seeking your comments on this proposal.
Background
The part closure of Canberra Avenue and extension of Newlands Park is part of the adoption of the St Leonards South Local Environmental Plan amendment that was resolved at the May 2020 Council meeting.
As identified in the April 2022 Council report, the construction works associated with the closure of Canberra Avenue will take place near the River Road end of Canberra Avenue which is due to be complete in late 2025.
The proposed closure includes a cul-de-sac, a conversion of the road to park lands, and a shared user path. To ensure that Newlands Park caters for the needs of the community, a more detailed Master Plan for Newlands Park will be developed.
As part of the proposal, Council is also proposing the provision of a roundabout at the intersection of Duntroon Avenue and Canberra Avenue.
There will be a loss of on-street parking along the western side of Canberra Avenue, along the closed section of Canberra Avenue. However, it is anticipated that all parking for residents and their visitors will be accommodated within the new developments.
Site Inspections
A site inspection will be held with Councillors and interested residents to observe morning and afternoon peak hour traffic.
The site inspections will be held on Wednesday, 6 September at 8am and 5pm at the River Road/Dunroon Avenue intersection.
Have Your Say
Provide your feedback by participating in the survey below.
Alternatively you can lodge a written submission to the General Manager by quoting SU1326 by:-
- email: service@lanecove.nsw.gov.au or,
- post: Lane Cove Council, PO BOX 20, LANE COVE, NSW, 1595
The consultation closes on Sunday, 1 October 2023.
