Outcomes of engagement
What you told us
You were invited to share your thoughts on the revised plan from Thursday 12 September 2024 to Sunday 13 October 2024. We heard from over 30 community members.
You told us
- feedback on the revised design was largely positive and supportive
- the revised design showed significant improvements, with greater emphasis on the natural environment
- the design better aligns with the park’s low-key, natural character
- a number of concerns and change requests remain for Council to consider.
Next steps
- finalise the Landscape Improvements Plan based on feedback
- undertake a preliminary investigation on an accessible path connection between Robertson Road and the community buildings
- resolve the watercraft storage process with Scotland Island Residents Assoc. and implement storage solutions in the park
- commence the detailed design phase in 2026.
Catherine Park is a treasured and important community open space with an idyllic north facing protected aspect and flat grassed open space overlooking Pittwater.
The park is a unique site which is highly valued for its environmental, social, and scenic qualities by local residents, day visitors and tourists. It offers a diverse range of active and passive recreation and community activities.
Our aim is to enhance the park’s function and amenity whilst maintaining the open space landscape character. You can learn more about the history of the project here.
We have completed works to address minor drainage issues within the reserve, improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, and protection of the foreshore.
We have been investigating options and associated costs for resolving more complex drainage issues (see key design feature 20).
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) have provided a determination regarding 'Conditional Registration for Non-Compliant Motor Vehicles' to the Scotland Island Residents Association (SIRA).
We modified the original concept plans (excluding vehicle access and parking) and are sought community feedback on the modified design (see below).
Note: Vehicle management will be resolved as part of the Scotland Island Traffic Management Plan review following the recent decision by Transport for NSW.
We used the community feedback to clarify what is important to local residents and park users.
Revised landscape improvements plan - Catherine Park, Scotland Island
