Project Updates
Project background
Utz Reserve, Drummoyne is a small park with views across the Parramatta River to the Harbour Bridge.
In 2023 we proposed some upgrades to Utz Reserve, Drummoyne to make it a more accessible and inviting public space for the whole community to enjoy. The proposed design responds to existing site conditions providing better access and seating in a landscaped garden setting.
We asked for community feedback on the proposed concept design, take a look at the feedback summary for an overview of what we heard.
The below table summary outlines the details of the initiation and planning phases of the project:
| March – December 2022 | Preliminary investigation to collapsed retaining wall. Installation of temporary shoring (timber structure) to damaged retaining wall. |
| December 2022 – May 2023 | Concept design preparation. Obtain structural certification to temporary shoring work and conduct remedial work (valid for 6 months). |
| May – June 2023 | Concept design consultation. |
| June – August 2023 | RFQ release to the market to engage design consultant, evaluation of submissions, and contract award. |
| September – November 2023 | Obtain structural re-certification to temporary shoring work (valid for 6 months). Conduct Geotechnical Investigation to ascertain design. |
| December 2023 – April 2024 | Obtain structural re-certification to temporary shoring work (valid for 6 months). Amend design based on Geotechnical findings. |
| May – September 2024 | Obtain structural re-certification to temporary shoring work (valid for 6 months). Independent engineer review process to detailed design. |
| September 2024 – February 2025 | Design finalisation. |
| February 2025 - Current | Obtain structural re-certification to temporary shoring work (valid for 6 months). Commence delivery phase of project by preparing RFQ documents to obtain submissions from suitable civil / landscaping contractors. |
Final landscape design
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