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.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Public Exhibition Survey

    Thankyou for taking the time to let us know your thoughts on the plans and designs for South Lawson Park (Lawson Parklands)

    The questions on the first page are about the draft Plan of Management and the questions on the second page are about the amended Masterplan

    You can choose to answer some or all of the questions, none are mandatory.

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Page last updated: 17 May 2023, 09:22 AM