What is a Masterplan?

A Masterplan is a more detailed plan that guides future design to improve function and access, facilitate social activity and amenity for residents and visitors while recognising, respecting and enhancing the existing character. Masterplans must be endorsed by Council.

The draft Plan of Management and Masterplan will cover the following areas:

• The Springwood Aquatic Centre and Fitness Centre
• The parkland area of Buttenshaw Park with the Sanda Friendship Gardens
• The junior play area and parking area of the Great Western Highway
• Bushland along the eastern edge connected with Birdwood Gully

The main developments proposed in the Masterplan include the development of a play space for older kids, an upgrade or replacement of toilet facilities near the youth space, relocation of the junior play space away from the highway, improvements to the carpark alongside the highway and its expansion when the junior play space is removed, better pedestrian lighting, vehicular incursion barriers. Please note that currently the only project in the Masterplan that has been funded in the short term, is the play space for older kids which has been funded by the Western Sydney City Deal Liveability program.