Regatta Park
Work Details
- Client: Penrith City Council
- Category: Open Space, Playground
- Location: NSW
- Completed: 2024
Description:
Delivered by Glascott Landscape & Civil for Penrith City Council, Regatta Park is a major upgrade to the Nepean River foreshore. Part of the Our River Masterplan, it provides an inclusive space for recreation, nature, and community connection.
Key Features
- Pavilion with amenities, kiosk, water play, and sandpit
- 10m x 10m cantilevered viewing platform with seating and lighting
- New riverside path linking River Road to Yandhai Bridge
- Nature playground with accessible carousel
- Exercise stations, picnic zones, cricket pitch, and open green space
- New road and car park for improved community access
Construction Scope
- Earthworks, landscaping, hardscape and softscape finishes
- Structures including pavilion, playground, and viewing platform
- Accessible roads, parking, and path network
- Coordinated delivery across a large, complex site
Challenges
- Flooding and rain delays required rescheduling and repairs
- Environmental sensitivities along the riverbank
- Maintaining public access during construction
- Coordinating multiple teams across a wide project area