Our projects

• Site establishment including installation of ATF fencing for the site, tree protection fencing, silt and sediment control fencing and frog fencing, etc.
• Removal of trees as per the design
• Pedestrian diversions inside the site
• Widening of entrance on Bestic Street
• Trench for temporary water supplies and builders supplies
• Trench and install PVC for sewer from sheds to existing tanks
• Relocate existing sheds from Barton Park
• Haul road construction
• Demolition of existing grandstand structure
• Remediation works as per RWP including the existing mounds.

The above works are weather dependent and can change accordingly. Demolition work may cause potential noise.

Funding

The Barton Park Recreational Precinct upgrade project is proudly funded by the NSW Government.

• Adventure waterplay and slides
• 50 metre outdoor competition pool
• Indoor learn to swim pool
• 25 metre indoor lap pool
• A new building including entrance, amenities, change rooms and kiosk
• New grandstand
• Landscaping works to the open green space
• Gym space

Visit the Botany Aquatic Centre redevelopment page for more information.

• Concept design has been updated in response to feedback received from Councillors, community, and internal stakeholders
• New design addresses functionality and operational space within the kitchen, ensuring it is practical and attractive for future tenants. It provides accessible connecting paths within the park and to the newly upgraded play space
• The Planning Proposal (PP) to allow for a new café at Depena Reserve has been lodged 
• The Development Application (DA) has also been lodged. As part of the DA process we will consult with neighbours.
• We will release a tender for construction if approved

• New playground equipment for young children
• Playground undersurfacing
• Nature and sensory play
• Paths, park furniture and tree planting.

• New playground equipment for upper primary ages
• Playground undersurfacing and a shade sail
• Paths, park furniture and landscaping.

The new Kingsgrove Avenue Reserve Amenities are now complete. The new facilities and improvements include:

• Five public toilets, including two ambulant toilets
• One accessible toilet with baby change facilities
• External hand wash, bubbler and drinking water station
• One referee / first aid room
• One sports club meeting room
• One canteen
• One uniform / storage room
• Water tank
• Forecourt areas
   

Safer Cities

Safer Cities: Her Way is a partnership program between Transport for NSW and local councils to deliver intervention projects that help make public spaces like train stations feel safer and more welcoming.

Lighting

• Temporary fencing around work zones and barriers for pedestrian diversion
• Removal of existing and installation of new light poles and luminaires
• Installation of catenary wiring and colour-changing festoon lighting, including to King Lane
• Upgrade of ‘gateway lights’

Street furniture

• Removal of existing benches including small areas of paving 
• Installation of new benches, stools and tables
• Reinstatement of paving 
• Installation of barriers at Princes Hwy and King Lane to restrict vehicle entry to west portion of mall (temporary 12-month trial)

Planting

• Pruning of existing trees
• Relocation of existing planter boxes
• Removal of existing and installation of new plants, colourful panelling to boxes 

Safer Cities: Her Way is a partnership program between Transport for NSW and local councils to deliver intervention projects that help make public spaces like train stations feel safer and more welcoming.

Lighting

• Temporary fencing around work zones and barriers for pedestrian diversion
• Removal of existing and installation of new light poles and luminaires
• Installation of colour-changing strip lighting to new furniture
• Installation of fairy lights to two trees at entry from Coward and John streets

Street furniture

• Installation of additional setting

Safer Cities: Her Way is a partnership program between Transport for NSW and local councils to deliver intervention projects that help make public spaces like train stations feel safer and more welcoming.

Artwork

• Design and installation of colourful, vibrant artwork to the ground surface of the laneway.
• Help the laneway feel brighter, more inviting and improve the sense of night-time safety.

Lighting

• Temporary fencing around work zones and barriers for pedestrian diversion
• Installation of a new light pole and luminaires
• Installation of up-lighting to illuminate trees

Lighting

• Temporary fencing around work zones and barriers for pedestrian diversion
• Removal of existing redundant bud-lighting in trees
• Installation of colour-changing up-lighting to illuminate trees

In December 2024, the Council made the decision to incorporate the Community and Cultural Centre into the upcoming Rockdale Spine project, following substantial cost increases and additional works required due to the current condition of the building. This redevelopment initiative aims to transform the heart of Rockdale. Council recognises the significance of a cultural centre for the Bayside community and believes this integration offers an opportunity to deliver a purpose-built facility that will provide greater value and improved outcomes for the community.

The Rockdale Spine project is anticipated to be considered by Council in March 2025. In the meantime, the former Bryant Street church hall and chapel buildings will be demolished, and a new public park will be established on the site to help fulfill Council's commitment to providing much-needed open space for the community. 

• Demolition of the disused and dilapidated former chapel and church hall buildings to create a new community park, with a focus on passive use.

• New public amenities, including six toilets, an accessible toilet, a unisex family toilet and an open wash basin.
• Upgrades to the car park to increase parking capacity, improve accessibility and mitigate flood-related issues.
• Demolition of the existing amenities.

• Site establishment including compounds, taking up of parking lane in various locations along the project, tree pruning, etc
• New/replacement pavement vehicle crossings and/or pedestrian crossings
• New/replacement signage, linemarking and pavement finish
• New/replacement U-rails/bollards
• New/replacement asphalt pavement and repairs
• Landscaping and maintenance/trimming of vegetation
• Cleaning, adjustment and/or replacement of pits, pit lids and grates.
• New/replacement fencing or repair, as required
• The above works are weather dependent and can change accordingly. Demolition work may cause potential noise. Parking along the street will also be impacted along with access to private properties during the duration of the works.
• Works are expected to be carried out both during the day and at night as per the ROL by TfNSW.

Funding

The Coward Street Cycleway Upgrade, Mascot project is proudly funded by the NSW Government.

• Site establishment including compound, traffic control set-up, partial bridge closure, etc.
•  Concrete repairs to bridge structure
• Replacement of bridge deck joints
• Footpath repairs and replacement
• Drainage improvements
• New line marking
• General maintenance works
• Works are being carried out at night between 8pm and 6am Monday - Friday

Retaining Wall Restoration

The proposed retaining wall remediation works include: 

•  Site establishment, such as temporary fencing near the south-eastern corner of Field 1 accessed from Gardiner Avenue. The works site boundary will include the full extent of the retaining wall. Works will be carried out in accordance with the Review of Environmental Factors (REF), including tree protection measures, which will be in place for the duration of the works.
• Deconstruction of the collapsed segment of sandstone retaining wall (20m length approximately, failing due to heavy rainfall), with sandstone stockpiled for reuse.
• Excavation works for new pier foundations, using non-destructive digging. 
• Construction/installation of key structural and drainage components. 
• Reinstatement of sandstone blockwork, including replacement where damage is apparent. 
• New replacement concrete kerbing, as required.
• Cleaning, adjustments and/or replacements of stormwater pipes, pits, pit lids and grates.
• New replacement fencing (or repair work), as required.
•  Temporary removal and reinstatement of park furniture, as required.
• Minor landscaping and maintenance to disturbed areas, as required.

Footpath Works

• Site establishment including temporary a compound located near the Wolli Creek Rd entrance to the park. Works will be carried out in accordance with the Review of Environmental Factors (REF). 
• New concrete path connections along the eastern side (2.6m wide) and western side (2.0m wide) of Field
• Relocation of portable sports goal storage from the western side to the north-eastern side of Field 1.
• Temporary removal and reinstatement of park furniture, as required.
• Minor landscaping and maintenance, including turfing to disturbed areas, as required.

The above works are weather dependent and can change accordingly. Demolition work may cause potential noise. Parking along the street will also be temporarily impacted. Access to Gardiner Park may be impacted during works, with pedestrian diversions in place. We apologise for any inconvenience.

View the associated Review of Environmental Factors (REF) here.