Pennant Hills Park
Proposed Pedestrian Path Network
Council is proposing a network of new pedestrian paths at Pennant Hills Park. The proposed works will facilitate safe pedestrian movement connecting sports facilities, parking, and buildings.
The project stage 1 works were proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Hornsby Shire Council.
Project Updates
June 2024
PHP oval 1 stepped seating wall works and the concrete works in front of the club building are now complete.
The pathways connecting the club building / stepped seating to the completed pathway network as per the masterplan are presently being constructed.
April 2024
Pennant Hills Park Oval 1 Stepped Seating & Paths
PHP oval 1 stepped seating and paths is the final connectivity link in the masterplan, that will complete the pathway network loop for the Stage 1 and 2 works. The construction works on this upgrade have commenced in March 2024.
The construction works will be implemented in two parts:
Part 1: Stepped Seating Walls
- Existing stepped walls and seating will be demolished.
- New Stepped walls and seating will be constructed.
- New steps and ramp will be constructed connecting the oval.
- Ag lines will be connected to the drainage network, where existing.
Part 2: Pathways
- Pathways connecting the club building / stepped seating to the completed pathway network as per the masterplan will be constructed.
- Concrete paving will be provided in front of the club building leading to the newly constructed stepped seating.
- Existing BBQ will be reoriented to the field as per the proposed plan.
The construction work will be undertaken in phases with the intension that oval, clubhouse building and public toilets will be open to users with segregated construction areas fenced for safety. Pedestrian movement will be managed and alternate walking routes provided at various times throughout construction.
Update April 2023
Construction of pathways, drainage, lawn, and fencing works are complete northwest and west of Oval 1 and west of Oval 2.
Update June 2022
Construction of pathway, drainage and parallel parking works on the road from parking exit at netball area to tennis area entry is now complete.
Update February 2022
Construction of pathway works on the eastern and southern side of Oval 1 are now complete. The shared path along with sandstone retaining walls are functional, where the sandstone blocks can function as seating for park users and for spectators during game events.
Recently completed works include
- Construction of shared path along the east and south side of Oval 1.
- Sandstone retaining walls acting as a seating along the athletic long jump track and the Oval 1 and Oval 2 interface area.
- The construction of new pathways near the existing carpark at netball area connecting the existing path from Pennant Hills Oval 3.
- A pathway connecting from the south of tennis court No.9.
- Traffic calming measures such as additional speed humps and traffic signs installed.
- Construction of Pathway, drainage and parallel parking along the road from netball area parking exit to tennis entry area.
Proposed works include
- The works along the road in front of tennis courts involve upgrading the existing section of unpaved parallel parking to paved parking and a separate pedestrian path.
- Improved path access around Oval 1.
- Improved path access to Oval 2.
The works are ongoing since September 2021 and are anticipated to continue till end of 2022.
Documents
- Pennant Hills Park Paths Project Progress Plan (PDF 5.6MB)
- Pennant Hills Park Oval 1 Stepped Seating & Paths - Construction Notice (PDF 3.7MB)
Enquiries
Amay Cascar, Ph 02 9847 6402 (Landscape Architect / Project Manager)