Changes to the Boronia Park Plan of Management

Boronia Park, Lane Cove River

There has been a huge response to the 2015 Draft Plan of Management for Boronia Park.  Council received:

• 522 submissions from individuals
• 12 submissions from clubs and organisations associated with the park (including Hunters Hill Trust)
• 2 petitions from the same group, one with 12 signatures and the other with 91 signatures.

The issues most commonly raised:

• 536 people emphasized the value of open space
• 277  support upgrades of the grandstand for community and sporting clubs use
• 271 want drainage improved to ovals #1 and #2
• 267 want disabled parking access
• 242 support proposals for the collection and reuse of water on the site
• 241 want turfing, regrading and resurfacing for ovals 1 & 2
• 233 noted the importance of informal recreation
• 224 noted the environmental values of the park
• 214 do not support any new building in the centre of the park
• 212 want access for emergency vehicle to organised sporting facilities
• 207 said Boronia Park is a highly valued place for everyone to enjoy
• 197 support new community facility building between ovals 2 and 3
• 99 highlighted heritage issues
• 54 were concerned about bushland management.

You can check the full Boronia Park 2015 Consultation Report.

Amendments to the Plan of Management will be presented to Council on Monday 25th May.