http://yoursaywarringah.com.au/article/first-look-at-the-new-vision-for-brookvale-park-media-release
First Look at the New Vision for Brookvale Park - Media Release
Site Co-ordinator 9:59am, 12 Jul 2011
Internationally renowned design team, McGregor Coxall, has drawn up two initial options for turning Brookvale Oval and Park into a world-class sporting venue and urban village.
The designs are based on nearly a years worth of community consultation and outline how the park could be developed to provide the funds needed to upgrade and maintain the aging facility. These designs have it all, said Warringah Mayor, Michael Regan. They keep the trees and parkland that locals love and, best of all, extend our much-loved hill around the oval.
Under both options, the grassed spectators area or hill, is extended around three sides of the oval in a horse-shoe shape.
If this vision is accepted by the community it will give us the opportunity to provide a beautiful new park and facilities for the community as well as secure Brookvale as the home of rugby league and professional sport on the northern beaches, said Mayor Regan.
Adrian McGregor, project director and principal of McGregor Coxall added; It is exciting to think how we could lead the world in demonstrating how a professional sporting venue can also become a place for the community to work and play.
BROOKVALE PARK MASTER PLAN DESIGN OPTIONS
Main Proposals
Grass 'Hill to be extended around three sides of the oval
Oval moved slightly to north and surface improved
New stand with undercover seating and modern amenities on eastern side of oval
Most trees retained
Extensive improvements to the parkland and play ground including a bicycle loop
Three new public plazas
North facing village courtyard
Spaces are being considered for a range of uses including;
New community and child care facilities
New multi sport facilities including cricket nets and netball/basketball courts
Retail
Commercial use
Possible residential units
Underground car parking
