Two new custom-built parks have been officially opened in Bingara Gorge.
The beautiful parks, situated in the eastern part of the estate on the corner of Stringybark Drive and Eather Street, will enable families in the Wilton area to enjoy many hours of playtime during the Christmas school holidays.
Named Bingara Gorge Park and Greenbridge East Park, the two outdoor facilities were opened by representatives of Metro Property Development and Wollondilly Shire Mayor Matt Gould.
A colourful playground, dog park, walking trails, shelters and picnic facilities, half basketball court, skate park, outdoor fitness and kickabout areas extend across four hectares in Bingara Gorge Park.
Greenbridge East Park, located to the east of Bingara Gorge Park spans 7,000 square metres.
It boasts play facilities, shelters and barbecue areas, walkways and native planting nestle beside the adjacent water body.
“In recent years, the value of outdoor recreational facilities has become even more apparent,’’ says Jeff Atkinson, project director at Metro.
“We have invested in 10 parks within Bingara Gorge and plan to build several more.
“Bingara Gorge residents have a wide range of high-quality recreational amenities on their doorstep, which is one of the significant drawcards to this world class master planned community,” he said.
“Metro is focused on developing a walkable and thriving community, designed to embrace the beautiful natural surroundings with over 200 hectares of open spaces.
“The new playgrounds are places for people to meet, socialise and play.
“They promote multi-sensory learning and physical development for all levels and abilities.
“Native plant species have been expertly selected in the parks to complement and enhance the natural environment within Bingara Gorge,” he said.
“It’s great to see these new playgrounds come to life for the residents of Wilton and across Wollondilly.
Mayor of Wollondilly, Matt Gould, said open space and recreational facilities are important for the liveability of a town and for creating a place for community members to connect with each other.
“The custom-designed parks reflect the local bushland and broader Southern Highlands backdrop, with an informal colourful landscape and overlay of the tree canopy which is characteristic of the region,’’ he said.
Landscape architects GroupGSA designed the interactive community facilities, while landscape contractors Landscape Solutions delivered the projects.
“Greenbridge East Park offers play for smaller children along with shelters to observe wildlife interacting with the water body, while Bingara Gorge Park has a range of active recreational facilities for both small and larger community gatherings,” said Tim Buckle, managing director at Landscape Solutions.
“These carefully designed parks will help with increased social skills through socialising in an outdoors environment, encourage cognitive development with interactive play for kids and build on the strength and fitness of kids, teens and adults through the inclusion of walking tracks, a skate park and fitness stations. Outdoor activities enrich people’s lives – a positive outcome for both physical and mental health.”
Bingara Gorge is a 450-hectare site that will comprise 1800 homes when completed in 2024.
More than 200 hectares of open spaces, a golf course, playgrounds, tennis courts, walk and cycle paths, leisure centre, retail shops, childcare and primary school will feature in the development.
In 2015, Bingara Gorge won the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s award for NSW’s best residential development. The award was judged on overall design, housing choice, facilities and environmental sustainability.
For further information visit www.bingaragorge.com.au
From left, Mayor Matt Gould with Metro’s Jeff Atkinson and Luke Hartman.
