Edward Bennett Oval
The Edward Bennett Oval Landscape Masterplan sets the long term vision for capital works upgrades within the park. The masterplan went on public exhibition from November 14 to 28, 2022.
Key features of the landscape masterplan include:
- Water harvesting basins funded by the CRR
- Sandstone seating walls located for viewing the field
- 2m wide concrete pedestrian circuit path totalling 390m long including new links to Edward Bennett Drive
- Fitness trail with fitness pods
- Playground upgrade
- New amenities building
Community consultation for the Draft Playground Concept Plan will be undertaken from December 23 2024 to February 10 2025. Visit Council’s Your Say Hornsby page for further information and to provide feedback. https://yoursay.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/
The project is jointly funded by the NSW Government in association with Hornsby Shire Council.
Documents
- Edward Bennett Oval DRAFT Landscape Masterplan (PDF 5.2 MB)
Enquiries
For enquires please contact Katie Leung, Landscape Architect / Project Manager, Parks, Trees and Recreation Team on (02) 9847 6893.
December 2024
Base preparation and concrete path works are underway at Edward Bennett Oval between the two basins. This is the first portion of the master planned circuit path to be installed.
October 2024
Water harvesting basins are now installed and the installation of a gross pollutant trap is underway.
Next steps: Footpaths will be installed around the basins.
Update April 2024
CRR works have started in April 2024. This involves the installation of two water harvesting basins and a gross pollutant trap. These works are located in the northern tip of the park beyond the oval. The oval and playground areas remain open.
