Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park
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A brand new toilet block and a fully accessible pathway have been constructed at Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park, making it easier for everyone in the community to use the park.
New toilet block now open
Monday, 3 April 2023
We are excited to announce that the new toilet block at Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park is now open, ahead of Easter and the school holidays.
However, due to unavoidable supply issues, a temporary gate and lock system (so the building can be secured at night) has been put in place while we await the metal screens which will complete the project.
The permanent metal screens are expected to be installed in the coming weeks.
There is a second project relating to the upgrade of Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park. This is a separate project funded by the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program and relates to the play space, duck pond and surrounding landscape. You can find out more and have your your say on that project here.
*Stage one of this project has been funded under the Western Parkland City Liveability Program, which is part of the Western Sydney City Deal (WSCD). The WSCD is a 20 year-agreement between Australian and NSW governments, and the eight local Councils of the Western Parkland City.
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A brand new toilet block and a fully accessible pathway have been constructed at Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park, making it easier for everyone in the community to use the park.
New toilet block now open
Monday, 3 April 2023
We are excited to announce that the new toilet block at Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park is now open, ahead of Easter and the school holidays.
However, due to unavoidable supply issues, a temporary gate and lock system (so the building can be secured at night) has been put in place while we await the metal screens which will complete the project.
The permanent metal screens are expected to be installed in the coming weeks.
There is a second project relating to the upgrade of Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park. This is a separate project funded by the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program and relates to the play space, duck pond and surrounding landscape. You can find out more and have your your say on that project here.
*Stage one of this project has been funded under the Western Parkland City Liveability Program, which is part of the Western Sydney City Deal (WSCD). The WSCD is a 20 year-agreement between Australian and NSW governments, and the eight local Councils of the Western Parkland City.
Stay informed - be the first to find out about the next steps, click ‘Subscribe’ in the Stay informed box.
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How might we provide better shade and shelter?
almost 6 years agoWhat kinds of shelters do we need and how many? What locations need some shelter? How do we create shade that is good for the heat of summer but still allows sun in winter?
Blackheath residentover 5 years agodefinitely no need for more shelters. There are plenty of tree and bushy areas to shade under
0 comment1whitebirdwilldiealmost 6 years agothe shelters and shade are just all that is needed the present shelters are in need of tiding up and if the council would do more at looking
dont waste money on new structures more maintenance or in 20 years time the council will have to do it over again maitain what we have be proactive
1 comment5Deborahalmost 6 years agoThat brick shelter....
Its a bit gloomy; how about retro-fitting glass brick panels/windows in the back
1 comment1Drkalmost 6 years agoNo need for more shelters
2 comments7CPLover 5 years agoSun sails over some of the play areas and grassy pool area
This is only needed in the summer. Could they be removed for the winter months?
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How can we improve walking in the park?
almost 6 years agoWhere would the paths go and which parts of the park would you want to link to? What about a loop walk? Should they be concrete, bitumen or something more natural?
Drkalmost 6 years agoIf the water issues are dealt with there is no need for new paths
2 comments3Tony Jover 5 years agoFix the "Menin" or King George Gate
This structure has been allowed to decay - fix it under the previous management plan and get more community involvement
1 comment4Tony Jover 5 years agoEnsure the Rhodos Commemorating fallen Soldiers are protected
Some are dying - sort out the waterlogged areas. Research the Cairns with the names and recreate them
1 comment6Blackheath residentover 5 years agoI love the park just as it is, please do not concrete over our park with an 'accessible loop track' . My son and I use the park everyday.
0 comment0Tony Jover 5 years agoSort out the ANZAC steps
Remove the fence that was improperly put up to allow the community to hold Remembrance services on these steps and the public to be able to properly use them. It was very wrong to block them off.
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The existing park toilets are terrible. They will be replaced but with what?
almost 6 years agoWhere would be the best location for new accessible toilets and how should they look?
simon2010over 5 years agoPavilion Toilets
Until the Pool perimeter safety fence was erected the public had access to the Pavilion toilets (& showers) 12 months a year. This is now limited to the 4 to 5 months of Pool season. SO, when liberating the foot of the ANZAC Steps from the perimeter fence, also realign it along Freeform Pool north edge, in front of Pavilion. This will reinstate all year round access to perfectly adequate toilets (& showers).
2 comments3whitebirdwilldiealmost 6 years agotidy up what is there, more regular maintenance every day would be good
the buildings are old but the cost for better building is going to put a strain on council budgets. Wentwothfalls toilets is a good example of wasted money
1 comment3jenniecurtinalmost 6 years agoNear the duck pond for accessibility. But keep others where they are nowso we keep the "toilets behind rhododendrons" sign (it's so quaint)!
0 comment5Oliveoilover 5 years agoThe toilets need to be closer to bbq and play areas, self cleaning toilets would be a great idea.
0 comment1RKover 5 years agoAgree with everyone who says close to the main use areas - but do they have to be a 'block' -something more creative like the ones at Lawson
Toilets don't need to be an ugly 'BLOCK' - creative design can make them attractive
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How could we improve the design of water and waterways in the Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park?
almost 6 years agoThere is a lot of surface and groundwater moving through the park with wet patches in the lawns and lined culverts leading to the duck pond, and then into the Popes Glen Creek.
simon2010over 5 years agoPool NOT a foreign country!
It needs to be acknowledged that the Pool is an integral element of the Park and that its planning, maintenance and management needs always to be included in all Park planning conversations. The Pool may have a fence around it, but it is NOT a foreign country! It is the heart of the Park.
1 comment3Deborahalmost 6 years agoMake the drainage more natural - use water sensitive design principles.
Replace the old straight deep (and dangerous) drainage line with a natural rock lined channel. Make the edges of the duck pond, and the duck pond island, more like a true Blue Mountains wet land - to increase water cleansing and increase the habitat for native invertabrates and fish too. Open up the piped drainage line and create channels to drain the main lawn so it can be easily walked on.
0 comment4simon2010over 5 years ago'water meadow'
Allow the 'water meadow' that has developed in the NW corner of the Park, above The Pool, to revert to its native condition as a hanging swamp area i.e. working with nature, rather than engineering a drainage system; previous engineered drainage schemes have failed
1 comment2adelecolmanalmost 6 years agoWater is our greatest opportunity!
Water is a current problem but also one of our greatest opportunities. Clever design and imaginative thinking could showcase our unique hanging swamps and create playful water areas unseen anywhere else. But as the first step we have to know the hydrology of the park to understand what opportunities are possible. Until we have a proper understanding we run the risk of losing creative opportunities and so request a proper water study be undertaken as a basis for informed future decisions.
1 comment11Blackheath residentover 5 years agoDuck pond area
It would be lovely to see the area around the duck pond a bit softer and greener with less concrete and more access to the pond. On Prince Edward Street by the pond could we have more greener areas, lower fencing and less ash felt between the road, car parking areas and the pond? The fence could be moved out a little and a gate put in so people could access the pond area if they wanted to and sit by the water? The pond itself is a great protected area for the ducks from dog attack so needs to retain a little fence, but it does not need to be so ugly?
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over 5 years agoDr Suessover 5 years agoWild Swimming in the "Lake"
I know this is going to sound crazy to many... but years ago before pools are the way they are now, I (and all my class mates) used to swim in a dammed creek... we had floating lanes for the swimming carnival. No one ever got sick. It went on all through my primary school years... us ,the ducks, the reeds, the fish. No need for concrete or chemicals or big ugly fences... just saying...
1 comment1Neilmover 5 years agoClimbing wall playground equipment
As Blackheath is ground zero for rockclimbers (and ninja warriors) the playground would benefit from an actual climbing wall - using proper indoor climbing gym holds. Don't skimp on the number of holds - cover it with lots of options so 2 and 12 year olds can be challenged on it. Make it vertical and overhanging (not less than vertical). Lots of local resident rock climbers could advise on design and donate holds.
5 comments0JaRover 5 years agoAnother BBQ and picnic tables
What about installing another BBQ and set of picnic tables at the top of the park (Park Ave end, perhaps near the old shelter).
0 comment0Neilmover 5 years agoRubbish bins near the playground and picnic tables (not next to the road where kids can be hit by cars)
Rubbish bins need to be available at the actual playgrounds themselves so parents can dispose of rubbish without abandoning their kids to go walkabout.
0 comment2simon2010over 5 years agoPool is an integral element of the Park
It needs to be acknowledged that the Pool is an integral element of the Park and that its planning, maintenance and management needs to be included in all Park planning conversations. The Pool may have a fence around it, but it is NOT a foreign country! It is the heart of the Park.
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