About the draft Rhodes East Public Domain Plan
Council has prepared a draft public domain plan for Rhodes East to guide the design of streets and public spaces in this precinct. The plan prioritises people by creating a street environment where emphasis is given to pedestrian movement, cycling infrastructure, street trees, and public activity where possible. This draft plan builds on the Rhodes Place Strategy, which was enacted by the NSW Government in late 2021.
The draft plan was on public exhibition from 27 May - 24 June 2024.
Council adoption
On 16 July 2024, Council endorsed the Rhodes East Public Domain Plan subject to changes:
- Include a short-term vision for Uhrs Point Reserve illustrating retention of the Sea Scouts Group Hall and DSA Dragon Boat structure in their current location and a longer-term scenario illustrating a promenade along the foreshore, with the Sea Scouts Group Hall and DSA Dragon Boat structure retaining a presence within the Reserve;
- Replace deep-soil planting within the pedestrian laneways between Leeds and the Foreshore Park to planter boxes that can support mature shade trees;
- Relocate the shared path on the northern side of the ‘New Street with Shared Path’ to the southern side, and adjust the road and crossing connections at Blaxland Road and Cavell Avenue accordingly.
- Remove certain specified rushes and grasses.
Read the Council meeting agenda and minutes. The plan has now been finalised, take a look at the Rhodes East Public Domain Plan.
