Lisgar Gardens Upgrade Plan

Update May 2024

Hornsby Shire Council has collaborated with the Friends of Lisgar Gardens to install four sculptures that have been curated and donated by the Friends of Lisgar Gardens.

The artworks were commission by two artists. Ulric Steiner and Dave Hayes (Metanical Industries).

The ‘Lisgar Water Dragon’ is a homage to the Eastern Water Dragon Physignathus lesueurii that are present at Lisgar Gardens.

The ‘Camellias’ represent the significant collection of Camellias onsite.

The ‘Waterlily’ is a reminder of the extensive amount of waterlilies that were grown and harvested onsite in the ponds established by the gardens creator Max Cotton.

Wayfinding and historical signage has also now been installed at the new amenities building and lookout.

The new amenities building and footpath upgrades are now open at Lisgar Gardens.

Update November 2023

Progress is well underway on the two new structures at Lisgar Gardens.

The north-eastern corner of the gardens remains closed to the public.

Once the buildings are completed in the new year associated track upgrades can commence.

Update October 2023

Demolition and tree works have now been completed.

The main contractor will commence construction works on the two new structures at the beginning of November.

Works are contained to the north-eastern corner of the gardens which is closed off to the public. Access to the lawn, pavilion, fish ponds and Florence Cotton Reserve are not interrupted.

Please be mindful of construction movements on the main stairs.

Update September 2023

Council will shortly be commencing upgrade works to the amenities at Lisgar Gardens, in accordance with community consultation undertaken in 2022.

The works will include:

• Demolition of the existing public toilets and work shed
• Construction of a new amenities building and new office/ storeroom
• Associated path upgrades.

Demolition works are scheduled to be undertaken in late September and building works in October to December 2023.

The works are localised to the upper eastern corner of the gardens.

At times some other areas may have limited access due to construction activities. The existing accessible toilet will remain open.

There will be reduced parking available on Lisgar Road as a construction compound will be located up at street level.

We appreciate your understanding and patience while works are undertaken.

Documents

• Construction notification (PDF 925kb)

Enquiries

For enquires please contact Katie Leung, Landscape Architect / Project Manager, Parks, Trees and Recreation Team on (02) 9847 6893.

Update December 2022

The sandstone path works have been completed at Lisgar Gardens and the gardens have now reopened.

Update February 2022

Following the community consultation period in December 2021 and January 2022. Council has revised its upgrade plan to take on community feedback.

Works are to be undertaken in three areas at Lisgar Gardens as part of this upgrade plan.

• Firstly the entry area is to be upgraded with a new concrete path from the middle of the carpark to the entry. This path will broaden to a sandstone paved landing area for seating, signage and pram parking. The sandstone entry staircase will be retained although widened at the base to reveal the sandstone pillars that mark the entry. The adjoining retaining walls will be upgraded to sandstone for longevity.
• Secondly, the access from the inclinator to the accessible amenities will be improved with regrading of the ramp down to the pavilion and a new path installed adjacent to the pavilion to facilitate access to amenities during events within the pavilion.
• Thirdly the installation of a new amenities / information centre and a combined maintenance/ storage and staff lunch room facility to the level below. These facilities will be located along a new boardwalk that will open up a previously private part of the gardens.

Documents

• Lisgar Gardens upgrade plan post-exhibition (PDF 2.7MB)

Enquiries

For enquires please contact Katie Leung, Landscape Architect / Project Manager, Parks, Trees and Recreation Team on (02) 9847 6893.