Centennial Park Landscape Tender Approved

MEDIA RELEASE 23 September 2022

Council has accepted the tender of Kingsline Pty Ltd to construct stage one of Centennial Park Landscape upgrade.

The works that will commence soon at Centennial Park are part of an upgrade of a large open space park within the Bathurst CBD.

In 2019 Council completed a landscape design masterplan of the proposed upgrade of Centennial Park, with the final adopted design having been guided by extensive studies and community input into the future look of this important community space, including consultation and input from the Friends of Centennial Park.

Mayor Robert Taylor said he had a lot of fond memories of Centennial Park and is committed to making this space a vibrant area for the community to enjoy.

“Centennial Park is part of our city’s history, and we want to preserve and improve this space for future generations to enjoy,” he said.

“The upgrade of Centennial Park will provide the necessary park infrastructure and services for the community and most importantly maintain and enhance the tree canopy cover that already exists.”

The works to be undertaken for the first stage of the Centennial Park landscape upgrade include:-

• Minor earth works / site leveling.
• Formalisation of the main cross paths with a concrete path network with stamped unit paving edging treatments.
• The installation of a formal avenue of trees along the cross path network
• Irrigation system for avenue trees
• Installation of new park lighting to the cross path network
• Park seating within the central axis of the cross paths.

Other works that are included within the master plan design, which will be undertake in future stages as funding permits, include additional tree plantings throughout the park, development of active and passive spaces, installation of an inclusive playground and picnic area, a car park and a fitness circuit. The project cost for stage one of the Centennial Park landscape upgrade is estimated to cost approximately $1M.

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