Corridor of Oaks upgrade

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Upgrade to Corridor of Oaks, Faulconbridge

The Corridor of Oaks and Jackson Park in Faulconbridge will receive a significant upgrade, thanks to a $2 million funding boost from the NSW Government’s NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program.

Work on the accessibility, landscaping and amenity upgrades to the Corridor of Oaks and Jackson Park, Faulconbridge, are now well underway and are expected to be completed in July 2023 (weather permitting).

The upgrades include:

  • An accessible boardwalk between the Corridor of Oaks ‘Prime Minister Trees’, with accessible paths linking the oaks and the toilet
  • Replacement accessible toilet
  • Formalised accessible car parking
  • A road crossing point with speed humps either side
  • Relocation of the swing set to accommodate the road crossing, and
  • Removal of trees impacting on the oaks, and extensive plantings.

Work will primarily be carried out on weekdays with the occasional half-day on weekends.

The Corridor of Oaks is a local heritage-listed item and is significant as a commemoration of the successive Prime Ministers of Australia since Federation. The land is also associated with Sir Henry Parkes and the prominent role he played in bringing about the federation of the Australian colonies.

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About the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program

The NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program is an investment in high quality public open space. Together with the NSW Government, Blue Mountains City Council is delivering vital infrastructure for communities to love the place they live. Blue Mountains City Council received funding for two Legacy projects: Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park, and the Corridor of Oaks and Jackson Park, Faulconbridge. For more information about the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, visit planning.nsw.gov.au/legacy.


The Corridor of Oaks, sometime after Sir Robert Menzies planted his tree in October 1941



Upgrade to Corridor of Oaks, Faulconbridge

The Corridor of Oaks and Jackson Park in Faulconbridge will receive a significant upgrade, thanks to a $2 million funding boost from the NSW Government’s NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program.

Work on the accessibility, landscaping and amenity upgrades to the Corridor of Oaks and Jackson Park, Faulconbridge, are now well underway and are expected to be completed in July 2023 (weather permitting).

The upgrades include:

  • An accessible boardwalk between the Corridor of Oaks ‘Prime Minister Trees’, with accessible paths linking the oaks and the toilet
  • Replacement accessible toilet
  • Formalised accessible car parking
  • A road crossing point with speed humps either side
  • Relocation of the swing set to accommodate the road crossing, and
  • Removal of trees impacting on the oaks, and extensive plantings.

Work will primarily be carried out on weekdays with the occasional half-day on weekends.

The Corridor of Oaks is a local heritage-listed item and is significant as a commemoration of the successive Prime Ministers of Australia since Federation. The land is also associated with Sir Henry Parkes and the prominent role he played in bringing about the federation of the Australian colonies.

Click 'subscribe' under Stay Informed on the right, to receive updates on this project.


About the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program

The NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program is an investment in high quality public open space. Together with the NSW Government, Blue Mountains City Council is delivering vital infrastructure for communities to love the place they live. Blue Mountains City Council received funding for two Legacy projects: Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park, and the Corridor of Oaks and Jackson Park, Faulconbridge. For more information about the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, visit planning.nsw.gov.au/legacy.


The Corridor of Oaks, sometime after Sir Robert Menzies planted his tree in October 1941



  • Update 15 December 2022: Pine trees to be removed at Jackson Park

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    Update 15 December 2022: Pine trees to be removed at Jackson Park

    The central pine tree (pinus radiata) in Jackson Park will soon be removed, along with the pine tree in front of the old toilet block location.

    The central pine is required to be removed so that the swing set can be relocated closer to the existing play equipment and play area. The swing set must be relocated to permit the construction of a DDA compliant path to the new accessible toilet from the Corridor of Oaks (north side). The pine in front of the toilet block is required to be removed to make way for the new accessible path and new accessible toilet block.

  • Old toilet block removal

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    Corridor of Oaks and Jackson Park upgrade - old toilet block removal

    The first stage of the upgrades to enhance connections and accessibility throughout the Corridor of Oaks and Jackson Park, Faulconbridge, are set to get underway with the removal of the old toilet block at Jackson Park.

    Removal of the old toilets will take place on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 of December.

    Once the toilet block is removed, the space will be prepared for the installation of the new toilet facilities, which should be completed by March 2023 (weather permitting).

    This does mean that the Corridor of Oaks and Jackson Park will be without toilet facilities over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

    The old toilet block is being removed as the first part of the upgrade work as it makes the best use of Council’s resources. Demolishing the old toilet needs to be coordinated within a schedule of other works and project timeframes.

    Following the removal of the toilet, the other upgrade work will start to take place, including:

    • An accessible boardwalk between the Corridor of Oaks ‘Prime Minister Trees’, which will help the resilience of the oak trees by limiting foot traffic around the trees

    • Formalised accessible car parking, where permissible

    • Accessible paths linking the oaks, picnic facilities and the accessible toilet

    The first stage of the upgrade, funded by the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, enacts recommendations from a previous Council Conservation Management Plan.

  • Draft Masterplan and concept designs now available

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    The draft Masterplan, and draft concept designs for the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program works, have now been developed and are available for the community's review and comments, which will help inform the final designs.

    The planned upgrades will create a new look and feel to the site, preserving its old features and character, but making it more welcoming and accessible for all.

    The works in the draft concept designs for the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program include:

    • A new accessible board walk between the Corridor of Prime Ministers’ Oaks
    • Interpretation of indigenous and non-indigenous stories of relevance to the site
    • Accessible parking
    • Pedestrian crossing between Jackson Park and the Corridor of Oaks
    • Replacement of the toilet block at Jackson Park
    • Improved seating and landscaping, and picnic facilities

    View the drafts:

    How to have your say

    • Complete the survey below by Wednesday 13 April 2022.
    • Come to our drop-in information sessions. Staff will be available at these sessions to discuss the draft concept plans and Masterplan, provide survey forms and answer questions about this exciting project. These will be held at Jackson Park (Cnr Sir Henrys Pde and Wigram Rd, Faulconbridge) on:
      • Wednesday 6 April: 10am – 1pm
      • Saturday 9 April: 1pm – 4pm
Page last updated: 14 Jun 2023, 11:21 AM