Project updates
The project so far
The upgrades to Howley Park are proudly funded by the Australian Government and NSW Government in association with the City of Canada Bay Council.
In April 2021, Council obtained to bring Howley Park to life for the community. Initially, the project involved constructing a pedestrian walkway to connect Victoria Place Road Reserve to the beach and marina as well as upgrading existing garden beds and establishing a connection with the water.
Consultation round 1
Six potential concept designs were drafted and taken to the community for feedback from 22 December 2021 - 20 February 2022. During this consultation, the community told us they wanted a more ambitious plan for the park. View the engagement report for this consultation.
Consultation round 2
To better reflect our community's vision, a draft Masterplan was prepared for the whole of Howley Park. The Masterplan report and associated concept plans outlines the long-term plans for the development of the space. Council is also preparing a Generic Plan of Management for all Community and Crown Land in Canada Bay, which will include Howley Park.
We asked for feedback on the draft Masterplan from 9 October - 16 November 2023. View the engagement report for this consultation.
Final Masterplan
The Howley Park Masterplan was adopted by Council on 5 December 2023. Read the meeting agenda and minutes.
Features of the Howley Park Masterplan include:
- Improved pedestrian access throughout the park
- Lawn terraces with seating steps
- 10 x 90 degree off-street parking spaces, including 1 x accessible parking space
- Park furniture and seating
- Revegetation, new tree planting and the retention of existing tree canopy.
Howley Park Masterplan
Howley Park Masterplan
About Howley Park
Howley Park is located at the end of Victoria Place, Drummoyne and has been an iconic part of the City of Canada Bay’s history. The site is linked to First Nations Dreaming history, was a major transport hub during Sydney’s early colonial history, and was the site of the original Gladesville Bridge.
Howley Park was originally known for its unique landform of five sandstone abutments which was known as Pa-rein-ma by First Nations people. These natural landforms were used as docks and known in Sydney’s early history as the place of “Five Docks” which became the source point for the naming of the settlement of Five Dock.
In early Sydney history, boating was the most efficient method for the moving of stores and people and “Five Docks” became a logical place for boat building and transport. Later the location was used for punts across the river before construction began on a bridge.
Once the new Gladesville Bridge was constructed the old bridge at Howley Park was demolished and a park was created for the public.
FAQs
FAQs
- Why is Council upgrading Howley Park?
- What is a Masterplan?
- Will Council be developing a Plan of Management for Howley Park?
- What is the intended use of the park?
- How is the project being funded?
- What is happening with the Marina?
- Why has the accessible ramp, which was originally consulted on, been removed?
- When will the final and approved works begin and be completed by? What disruptions should we expect?
- What feedback did Council receive during the initial consultation?
- What is happening with the parking in the park?
- What are all the new paths for?
- Will the park be accessible for people of all abilities?
Draft Masterplan
We asked for feedback on the below Masterplan from 9 October - 16 November 2023.
