Stringybark Reserve Masterplan

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Consultation has concluded

Council is preparing a Masterplan for Stringybark Reserve to guide ongoing upgrades and improvements to the park over time. Planning for the Masterplan commenced in 2023 with an initial community consultation to understand park users ideas and suggestions. Council reviewed this information and prepared a draft Masterplan which will now be exhibited for any further feedback prior to endorsement by Council.


2023 Consultation Outcomes

Council received 103 survey responses and 12 written submissions to this consultation. The report of the consultation results is available on this page under 'project documents'.


What is proposed in the Masterplan?

Following site analysis and feedback from the community, the Stringybark Masterplan proposes:

  • Upgrade to the playground, including and agility course, swing set and slides
  • Additional barbecue facilities 
  • Upgrades to the community garden
  • New sport and workout facilities
  • Addition of an accessible toilet facility 
  • Implementation of water-sensitive design to improve drainage, such as rain gardens and bioswales
  • Additional footpath to playground
  • Improved turf in the off-leash dog area

View the Draft Stringybark Masterplan here

Background

As part of the Lane Cove Operational and Delivery Plan 2023 - 2024 Stringybark Reserve is programmed for a masterplan. 

Stringybark Reserve is a neighbourhood park in Lane Cove North, providing various amenity to the surrounding community. This leafy park currently offers:

  • Play equipment
  • Community gardens
  • BBQ and picnic facilities
  • An off-leash dog area
  • Exercise facilities
  • Tennis wall
  • Basketball hoop
  • Cricket nets
  • Connection to Stringybark Creek bushwalk.
  • Drinking fountain

Council has added to the park over the years, such as the installation of the tennis wall in the 1980's, playground upgrades, and installation of picnic and BBQ facilities.


What is a Masterplan?

A Masterplan is a guide for ongoing changes and improvements to the park over time. Various elements will be addressed, such as current character of the space, it's uses, the public's needs, emerging issues and the local context surrounding.

Will the Masterplan determine the final design of Stringybark Reserve?

The Masterplan is to be a guiding tool, therefore further community consultation will occur before any significant changes happen to the reserve.

Why should I get involved?

By contributing to the survey, Council with gather an extensive understanding of what changes are needed at Stringybark Reserve. The Masterplan will be shaped in accordance with what needs be prioritised in this space.


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 SU9544 by:-

Consultation closes midnight Tuesday 21 January 2025.

Council is preparing a Masterplan for Stringybark Reserve to guide ongoing upgrades and improvements to the park over time. Planning for the Masterplan commenced in 2023 with an initial community consultation to understand park users ideas and suggestions. Council reviewed this information and prepared a draft Masterplan which will now be exhibited for any further feedback prior to endorsement by Council.


2023 Consultation Outcomes

Council received 103 survey responses and 12 written submissions to this consultation. The report of the consultation results is available on this page under 'project documents'.


What is proposed in the Masterplan?

Following site analysis and feedback from the community, the Stringybark Masterplan proposes:

  • Upgrade to the playground, including and agility course, swing set and slides
  • Additional barbecue facilities 
  • Upgrades to the community garden
  • New sport and workout facilities
  • Addition of an accessible toilet facility 
  • Implementation of water-sensitive design to improve drainage, such as rain gardens and bioswales
  • Additional footpath to playground
  • Improved turf in the off-leash dog area

View the Draft Stringybark Masterplan here

Background

As part of the Lane Cove Operational and Delivery Plan 2023 - 2024 Stringybark Reserve is programmed for a masterplan. 

Stringybark Reserve is a neighbourhood park in Lane Cove North, providing various amenity to the surrounding community. This leafy park currently offers:

  • Play equipment
  • Community gardens
  • BBQ and picnic facilities
  • An off-leash dog area
  • Exercise facilities
  • Tennis wall
  • Basketball hoop
  • Cricket nets
  • Connection to Stringybark Creek bushwalk.
  • Drinking fountain

Council has added to the park over the years, such as the installation of the tennis wall in the 1980's, playground upgrades, and installation of picnic and BBQ facilities.


What is a Masterplan?

A Masterplan is a guide for ongoing changes and improvements to the park over time. Various elements will be addressed, such as current character of the space, it's uses, the public's needs, emerging issues and the local context surrounding.

Will the Masterplan determine the final design of Stringybark Reserve?

The Masterplan is to be a guiding tool, therefore further community consultation will occur before any significant changes happen to the reserve.

Why should I get involved?

By contributing to the survey, Council with gather an extensive understanding of what changes are needed at Stringybark Reserve. The Masterplan will be shaped in accordance with what needs be prioritised in this space.


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 SU9544 by:-

Consultation closes midnight Tuesday 21 January 2025.