Leura Cascades Precinct Plan
Council is creating a plan for the Leura Cascades precinct to guide future upgrades that will protect the environmental and cultural values of the site, meet current and future demand, improve the experience of both residents and visitors, meet current safety and accessibility standards, improve residential amenity, and support local economic development.
Part of the Blue Mountains Southern Escarpment, the Leura Cascades precinct is a popular place for residents and a major destination for visitors. This scenic spot includes inviting waterfalls, magnificent views and a family friendly picnic area.
Nearby bushwalks includes the Fern Bower circuit walk, a track down to Bridal Veil Falls, and the Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
The Leura Cascades Recreational Precinct in undergoing an upgrade including improvements to walking tracks and accessibility.
The Leura Cascades precinct is located within the Country of the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples. We recognise that the Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and deep connection to their Country and this is of great significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region.
The $5 million Leura Cascades Recreational Precinct upgrade project is funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) Program in association with the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program.
Leura Cascades Draft Concept Designs
Update: October 2023.
Feedback on the Leura Cascades Draft Concept Designs has now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback via a submission.
All community feedback will be considered by the project team before a Final Concept Design is developed for adoption by Council as the Leura Cascades Precinct Plan (expected in November 2023).
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The timing for delivery of the currently funded elements of this Precinct Plan (new accessible amenities, walking track upgrades and precinct lighting) is closely related to the Cliff Drive Leura culvert replacement and will follow on from completion of the culvert works in the first half of 2024.
All currently funded works are proposed to be complete by mid-2025.
The Project Team will continue to keep the community informed of progress and further community consultation activities. You are encouraged to check this webpage regularly for updates and opportunities to Have Your Say in relation to Precinct Planning for the Southern Escarpment Masterplan.
You can find past project updates in the ‘News Feed’ tab below and a range of past documentation about the project in the ‘Document Library’ on the right of this page.
Thank you for your ongoing interest in the future of this precinct.
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