The 12-hectare Barton Park Recreational Precinct Upgrade Project has taken out the prestigious Master Builders Award for Sporting Facilities at a gala ceremony held at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour on Saturday 18 October.
This $51,700 million transformation has turned a former landfill site in the heart of Bayside into a world-class, state-of-the art sporting and recreational facility for Bayside's growing population to enjoy.
The project features new natural turf sporting fields, a new state-of-the-art facility with a 450-seat spectator grandstand, two multi-use courts suitable for basketball, futsal and handball, four tennis courts, new amenities, improved road access and parking.
Barton Park is surrounded by ecologically sensitive wetlands that provide habitat for migratory birds and the endangered Green and Golden Bell frog.
Council worked closely with ecologists and environmentalists to incorporate design features that ensure the ongoing protection of the natural habitat and environmental preservation of the area.
Barton Park is more than just a sports upgrade. It is a transformative project that has revitalised the area and set a new standard for sustainable urban development.
The project was supported by $18 million in NSW Government funding.
Mayor Edward McDougall said
"I would like to congratulate Ford Civil Contracting on this prestigious award. They worked closely with Council on this collaborative project to ensure Barton Park remains a place for everyone to enjoy," Mayor Edward McDougall said.
"This award is testament to Council's ongoing commitment to provide world-class facilities our Bayside community can enjoy for generations to come."
This incredible project transformed underutilised, dormant land into a community sport and recreational hub suitable for all ages and levels of activity."
