Paddocks precinct, Parramatta
A new vision of community amenity inspired a rethink of the Paddocks Precinct in Parramatta Park. This required careful assessment, given that many areas within the park fall under World Heritage List, National Heritage List and State Heritage Register protections.
The project
Location: Parramatta, Sydney on Dharug Country
Led by Greater Sydney Parklands, the proposed works encompassed new pathways, shelters and fitness equipment.
An Aboriginal Heritage Impact permit was required to achieve this vision.
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Greater Sydney Parklands
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Heritage Impact Assessment
Detailed heritage survey
Community consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders to establish local cultural values and guide archaeological excavations.
Heritage solution
Parramatta Park boasts a rich array of natural, Aboriginal and historical heritage values. To evaluate likely impacts, constraints and opportunities, Western Sydney Parklands Trust commissioned Artefact to complete a suite of assessments which revealed many possibilities.
Outcomes
The planned upgrade works were able to proceed under an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit secured by Artefact.
This collaboration, within legislative restrictions, ensured that the Greatter Sydney Parklands Trust can continue to plan enhancements into the future. But for now, visitors are delighting in the park’s new facilities.