South Lawson Park

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SOUTH LAWSON PARK

Upgrade works at South Lawson Park are almost compete, with extra wayfinding signage to be installed shortly. The vision for South Lawson Park, as outlined in the community-endorsed Masterplan, is to create: “A significant public resource where recreation is integrated with protection of the natural environment, community values are reflected and needs are met sustainably.” The recent upgrades to the park enhance this significant recreational space that balances the needs of a wide cross-section of the Blue Mountains community. They also ensure improved protections of the creek line, swamp and wet areas.



Update: South Lawson Park signs removed in act of vandalism

4 May 2023

Some of the much anticipated and recently installed permanent signage at South Lawson Park has been deliberately removed in an act of vandalism.

The permanent aluminium signs that have been removed are those surrounding the fenced dog off leash area.

New signage was an important last step to complete this project and inform the community of the conditions of use for each area of the park, including the dog off-leash area.

This is a matter for the police and is being investigated. In the meantime, Council is producing new, replacement signage which is anticipated to be installed as soon as possible.

Having dogs on leash – outside the new off-leash area at South Lawson Park – is a requirement of NSW Law.

Under section 13(1) of the Companion Animals Act – A dog that is in a public place must be under the effective control of some competent person by means of an adequate chain, cord or leash that is attached to the dog and that is being held by (or secured to) the person.

Rangers can issue on the spot fines – ranging from $330 up to $1760 for Dangerous or Menacing dogs not under effective control. The maximum Court imposed fine, if found guilty of this, is $1,100.



This project is funded under the Western Parkland City Liveability Program which is part of the Western Sydney City Deal. The Western Sydney City Deal is a partnership between the three levels of government overseen by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. Catherine King MP, the NSW Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, the Hon. Alister Henskens SC MP, and the eight Mayors of the Western Parkland City.

See the news articles below for other recent updates on this project.


SOUTH LAWSON PARK

Upgrade works at South Lawson Park are almost compete, with extra wayfinding signage to be installed shortly. The vision for South Lawson Park, as outlined in the community-endorsed Masterplan, is to create: “A significant public resource where recreation is integrated with protection of the natural environment, community values are reflected and needs are met sustainably.” The recent upgrades to the park enhance this significant recreational space that balances the needs of a wide cross-section of the Blue Mountains community. They also ensure improved protections of the creek line, swamp and wet areas.



Update: South Lawson Park signs removed in act of vandalism

4 May 2023

Some of the much anticipated and recently installed permanent signage at South Lawson Park has been deliberately removed in an act of vandalism.

The permanent aluminium signs that have been removed are those surrounding the fenced dog off leash area.

New signage was an important last step to complete this project and inform the community of the conditions of use for each area of the park, including the dog off-leash area.

This is a matter for the police and is being investigated. In the meantime, Council is producing new, replacement signage which is anticipated to be installed as soon as possible.

Having dogs on leash – outside the new off-leash area at South Lawson Park – is a requirement of NSW Law.

Under section 13(1) of the Companion Animals Act – A dog that is in a public place must be under the effective control of some competent person by means of an adequate chain, cord or leash that is attached to the dog and that is being held by (or secured to) the person.

Rangers can issue on the spot fines – ranging from $330 up to $1760 for Dangerous or Menacing dogs not under effective control. The maximum Court imposed fine, if found guilty of this, is $1,100.



This project is funded under the Western Parkland City Liveability Program which is part of the Western Sydney City Deal. The Western Sydney City Deal is a partnership between the three levels of government overseen by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. Catherine King MP, the NSW Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, the Hon. Alister Henskens SC MP, and the eight Mayors of the Western Parkland City.

See the news articles below for other recent updates on this project.

  • Drop-in session - 29 February 2020

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    We’ll be at the Lawson Parklands to share the updated plans, and talk about the process we’ve gone through to get here.

    Time: 2-4pm
    Date: Saturday 29 February
    Location: Lawson Parklands, Wilson Street, Lawson

    Staff will be located at the Wilson Street entrance (between the old club house and cemetery).

  • Community drop in sessions - November 2019

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    Join us for a community drop in session where you can review and comment on the Lawson Parklands, including the new shared walking area and bike path, the larger fenced dog off-leash area and other improvements.

    • Saturday 23 November Lawson Mechanics Institute, 284 Great Western Highway, 1-4pm

    • Saturday 30 November Mavis Wood Hall, Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 7 New Street, Lawson, 1-4pm
    Can’t make a community drop in session?

    You will be able to review and comment on the Lawson Parklands concepts through a feedback form which will be available from Saturday 23 November right here on this page.

  • Implementation of the Masterplan

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    Council adopted the Lawson Crown Lands Masterplan on 25 June 2019 and is proceeding with the detailed design of the Stage One facilities that include:

    • Increased riparian buffer planting along the boundary of what was the former golf course
    • Improved pedestrian access to surrounding streets and bush trails, and to the town centre
    • Improved detention pond for water quality to Lawson Creek, and associated play and picnic areas
    • Circular walking path and arboretum, accessible where possible with rest facilities
    • A fenced dog off-leash area with seating and a variety of spaces.

    The masterplan was developed with extensive community consultation and supports achievement of our community strategic objective creating vibrant places for people to live, work and play. The draft masterplan was publicly exhibited from Wednesday 6 March to Thursday 4 April 2019 and submissions received up until COB 18 April 2019.

    You can access the final masterplan and supporting documents are available in the document library.

    Please note the masterplan is conceptual and does not represent a development proposal or development options.

    Construction of Stage One is subject to detailed design and further public consultation. Stage Two is subject to further investigation on the need for sporting facilities, amenity and environmental matters.

  • Dogs in bushland areas

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    Council acknowledges that the safety of dogs in the proposed dog off-leash area is of interest to dog owners, particularly in relation to the amount of treed versus grassed space, and the potential for snakes. Council will consider all feedback on the draft masterplan and attempt to address concerns raised by dog owners in the detailed design process which will follow the masterplanning process. The detailed designs of facilities that are proposed in Stage 1 of the draft masterplan will be placed on public exhibition in the future for further public comment.

  • Encouraging start to exhibition of draft masterplan

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    The public exhibition of the draft masterplan is underway with significant community interest. Initial responses are positive with a high level of support for improved pedestrian pathways and retention of existing sports facilities, while support for fencing the dog off-leash area is mixed. Residents are encouraged to view the information in the Library and provide feedback via Submission Form.



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