Fitzroy Gardens preservation announced
The City of Sydney today announced that the Fitzroy Gardens will receive a package of heritage and maintenance works to preserve its status as a Kings Cross landmark.
“Overwhelmingly our most recent feedback shows the local community is divided on what should happen. Half do not want any changes to the park, while the other half either support only minimal changes or all changes proposed in the 2010 draft concept plans,” said Lord Mayor Clover Moore.
The Council had released plans in 2010 to transform the park and held extensive community consultation sessions to find out what local residents and businesses wanted.
“I’m a passionate believer in listening and working with local communities to get the best outcomes for an area. While support for the park’s makeover was strong a year or two ago – it’s clear that that has now waned.
“I believe the best way forward is to preserve the park – to keep it just the way it is with only some vital heritage and maintenance work undertaken.”
The works will include restoration works on the El Alamein Fountain, improved lighting and seating, improved play equipment and the planting of new shrubs and floral displays.
The heritage and maintenance program for the park will start later this year.
