Shared open space upgrades

Since May this year, the community has been able to enjoy several areas of the new four-hectare park at Wentworth Point including:

• the new local road and carpark east of the high school
• the five-metre-wide shared pedestrian and cycle path, which improves access around the peninsula and to the ferry wharf
• fitness equipment along the waterfront shared path
• the shared active open space, which has been available for community use during designated periods, including weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

The shared open space is now being embellished by the NSW Department of Education, our partner on the school and shared open space works. From Monday 26 October 2026, work began on sports field lighting, irrigation, bench seating, permanent fencing, footpaths, multisport goal posts and connections to permanent power and water. These works are planned to be completed by the end of January 2027. The shared open space and adjacent car park will be closed during this time.

Playground opening in March 2027; lawns and picnic areas on track for December 2026

We know the community is eager to enjoy the whole park, and we’re working hard to meet that goal. In the last newsletter issue, we advised that all areas of the park, including the playground, were expected to open by December 2026. We now expect the playground space to open later.

The playground delay is because we’re delivering something special for the community: a bespoke playground, chosen specifically for Wentworth Point. It includes a range of play equipment and is being manufactured in Europe. We’re waiting on production, shipping and delivery. We anticipate it will be installed in early 2027 and will open to the public in March 2027, subject to delivery and weather.

The picnic areas and grass lawns are still on track to open by December 2026, subject to weather and final approvals.

Work hours are 7:00 am-6:00 pm Monday to Friday, and 8:00 am-4:00 pm Saturdays. Some low impact works (including watering, planting and landscaping) may occur on Sundays to help get the park completed as soon as possible.

Future mixed-use development

We’re currently in contract negotiations with a potential purchaser for the mixed-use site at 9 Burroway Road. We’re looking for a like-minded developer to deliver the buildings and realise our vision for the site, which includes a mix of apartments, new shops and a waterfront walkway.

Once the sale is finalised, the new owner will need to submit detailed development applications before building construction can begin. They will also manage apartment sales and the construction process for the buildings.