The NSW Government today released the ‘The Future of Moore Park South - What we heard’ report, following extensive consultation with community and stakeholders who were asked to comment on how they would like to use the new park and how the existing golf offering at Moore Park could be reimagined.
The Discussion Paper released by the NSW Government in February 2024 outlined the plan to transform an area on the western side of Moore Park Golf Course north of Dacey Avenue to public open space, while retaining a minimum 9-hole golf course, driving range and clubhouse.
Currently there are 690,000 people within a 5km radius of Centennial Parklands, with the population projected to rise to almost 790,000 in 2041. With the majority of these people living in apartments, townhouses or terraces, the new park will increase public access to green space, an important part of building better communities and improving the quality of life of nearby residents.
Feedback received will guide the design of the new park and the new golf offer at Moore Park. Themes included:
- A space for informal recreation, including walking, exercising and meeting family and friends
- Places for people to connect with and relax in nature, including nature play for children
- Easy and safe access integrated into surrounding public and active transport networks
- High quality supporting amenities such as toilets, a cafe and other community facilities
- Habitat preservation and creation
Much of the feedback from the golf community focussed on the importance of having a golf course that was publicly accessible, affordable and inclusive.
The NSW Government has been clear that golf will continue at Moore Park under a reimagined offering that will benefit golfers into the future.
Suggestions to extend the golf offering and bring in new user groups under the 9-hole course proposal included an enhanced driving range with additional technology to meet growing demand, disc-golf, mini-golf and night-golf.
The NSW Budget 2024-25 committed $2.6 million for preliminary design and planning works to transform the space to better meet the needs of the whole community.
There will be further engagement on the design of the new park and golf offer with the community and stakeholders in 2025. This will include working with Transport for NSW and councils on access and movement considerations.
The NSW Government will continue to consult with golf stakeholders throughout the design process of the new park.
The golf course reconfiguration is proposed to take place after the expiration of the current operating agreement in mid-2026.
To view the report please visit here
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
“As we work to boost housing in NSW, delivering public infrastructure including parks is more important than ever to build healthy communities.
“This community and stakeholder feedback will help inform the design of Moore Park South.
“Discussions with the community and stakeholders will continue and we anticipate coming back with the new park design and golf offer in 2025.”
