Civic Improvement Plan - Wollongong City Council - NSW Government

3. Special city centre projects3.4 MACCABE PARK LANDSCAPEIMPROVEMENTSMacCabe Park is the most significant greenspace in the core of the city centre, and hasthe potential to function as a major urban park,a focus for recreation and events, and createa memorable city image. This potential iscurrently inhibited by inconsistent landscapetreatment, poor connections through thepark, a weak street edge and the intrusionof car parking.The purpose of this project is to establishMacCabe Park as the premier city park witha high level of amenity, functionality andaccessibility for public recreation, relaxation,leisure and access for workers, residentsand visitors in the city centre (see Figure 3.5).The main planning and design principles forthe civic improvements of MacCabe Park are:• enhancements to the amenity of thepark through landscaping including publicgardens that build on the existing character;• distinct spaces for passive and activerecreation, cultural and leisure pursuits;• outdoor facilities and furniture toaccommodate the needs of park users;• legible pedestrian/cycle paths thatimprove access links through the parkin the city centre;• reinforced connection to Crown Streetthrough Globe Way;• sense of safety and security throughlighting, landscaping, CCTV and limitedopportunities for crime;• incorporation of ESD measures wherepractical (eg. water sensitive urban design,solar power lights etc.);• relocation of car parking to reduce intrusioninto the park space; and• activation of the park by future mix-usedevelopment fronting Keira Street, includinghigh density residential.FIGURE 3.5 MACCABE PARKLANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTSThe landscape improvemtents project forMacCabe Park is estimated to cost $12 million.30 WOLLONGONG CITY CENTRE CIP 2007