Project snapshot

• Project summary: An urban renewal project at the intersection of Clovelly and Carrington Road, that will  transform the existing median island and slip lane into a pocket park, creating a valuable community asset that will promote social interaction, improved pedestrian connectivity and increased tree canopy cover.
• Dates: Commencing January 2023, weather permitting
• Location: Intersection of Clovelly and Carrington Road
• Contact officer: Evan Buntoro, Project Manager evan.buntoro@randwick.nsw.gov.au or Phone 9093 6890

Background

Following extensive consultation with key stakeholders and the local community, as well as detailed site analysis, the Clovelly Road Precinct Streetscape Master Plan was adopted by Randwick City Council on 26 May 2020. A new pocket park at the intersection of Clovelly & Carrington Roads was identified as one of seven key priority projects as part of the Clovelly Road Precinct Streetscape Masterplan.

The proposed works will transform the existing slip lane and underutilised median island into a valuable community asset that will promote social interaction, improved pedestrian connectivity and increased tree canopy cover, without negative impacts to traffic, parking and the local centre.

Check the Design Plan Design Plan PDF, 1414.84 KB.

Designing with the community

Guided by community feedback, the Concept responds to the importance that the community placed on "greening" Clovelly road and prioritising pedestrian experience - a top priority from the Clovelly Road Masterplan Consultation, which underpins this project.

A space characterised by greenery, that utilises high quality design to bring local residents together is the community vision to which this concept has responded.  The concept acknowledges the value that the community places on retaining parking and minimising traffic congestion, whilst delivering this unique space, and embraces the findings of the traffic studies to develop innovative approaches to minimising compromise.

Key features

Following consultation with the local users of the area, we have designed a plaza with the key features below:

• Green pocket park to create a village atmosphere;
• Increased trees and greenery across the whole intersection;
• Seating encouraging passers by to stop, enjoy a morning coffee and connect with nature;
• A communal gathering space to connect with neighbours;
• Strategic timed parking to ensure easy access to local businesses;
• Pleasant night time decorative lighting;
• Greater separation between pedestrian and cars to increase safety;
• A multipurpose deck area that can function as a versatile community space.

Timeline

• Proposed date of commencement is set for late January 2024;
• Proposed Completion date set for  late April 2024, weather permitting;

We will keep this page updated with all important information that might arise during the construction stage.

Contacts

For any further information, please contact:

Evan Buntoro, Project Manager

• Email:  evan.buntoro@randwick.nsw.gov.au
• Phone: 9093 6890