Mid-Western Council: Draft masterplan for redevelopment of Robertson Park, Mudgee

Blueprints for the major redevelopment of a ‘historic’ park in the state’s west have been revealed. See the vision here.

A regional city in the state’s west will see a renewal of a historic park, improving elements to “better reflect contemporary demand and usage”.

A draft masterplan submitted by Mid-Western Regional Council and Moir Landscape Architecture has outlined the redevelopment of Robertson Park, located on Market St, the heart of Mudgee.

The plan will serve as a guide for council to direct the development of the park for the next two decades.

“The park’s current design still strongly reflects its historical birth, with strong axes, formal garden layouts, circular geometries with monuments punctuating the end of pathways directing you clearly through the site,” the planner said.

A draft master plan has been published to see the redevelopment of Roberston Park, Mudgee.

A draft master plan has been published to see the redevelopment of Roberston Park, Mudgee.

To reconnect with the Mudgee District Fallen Soldier’s Memorial, the redevelopment will “build on this symbolic landscape by incorporating and designing spaces that encourage visitors to contemplate the past and remember those we have lost”.

“Reusing the custom bricks that form the public artwork ... as well as using recycled bricks as paving could tie in nicely with the heritage of Robertson Park,” the planner said.

The park will feature a relocated play area with a potential to mix synthetic and natural minerals to “create a diverse and exciting play space”.

A draft master plan has been published to see the redevelopment of Roberston Park, Mudgee.

A draft master plan has been published to see the redevelopment of Roberston Park, Mudgee.

“Nature play looks to utilise natural materials in informal and unorganised ways to encourage children to participate in imaginative and creative expression,” the planner said.

The plan suggests a formal native garden could be introduced into the park, using species endemic to the mudgee region.