The New South Wales government has released preliminary designs for the proposed Cammeray Parklands, turning land currently utilised for Western Harbour Tunnel construction into an accessible green space on Sydney’s lower north shore.
Situated between the Warringah Freeway and Cammeray Golf Course, the site will undergo extensive remediation and landscaping once major construction activities conclude.
Under the draft Place, Design and Landscape Plan, developed in consultation with North Sydney Council, the project will deliver open lawns, native Australian gardens, and integrated active transport connections, including an upgraded link to the Ernest Street Bridge.
Community recreation features embedded in the draft blueprint include an outdoor fitness station, a small synthetic turf sports area, and a multi-use half court designed for basketball and pickleball.
Work on the new parklands will commence following the scheduled completion of the Western Harbour Tunnel, which remains on track to open to traffic in 2028.
Upon completion and commissioning, management and ongoing maintenance of the public precinct will transfer to North Sydney Council.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison stated that the initiative ensures host communities experience direct, enduring benefits alongside major transport infrastructure delivery.
“Cammeray Parklands will turn land needed to build one of Sydney’s biggest transport projects into a fantastic new community asset,” Aitchison said.
“The parklands will create a much-needed green space where people can exercise, play, relax, spend time with family and friends and connect with nature.
“We want locals to take a look, tell us what they think and help us get the design right.”
The draft design plan remains on public exhibition for community feedback until midnight on September 25.