The completion of construction at Cockayne Reserve in Castle Hill unlocks fantastic recreational opportunities for Hills residents and better pedestrian access between local streets.
The upgraded park is nestled along Cattai Creek in the Castle Hill Showground Precinct and features two playgrounds, two pedestrian bridges, an exercise station, a picnic shelter, seating areas, and connected shared pathways.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said Cockayne Reserve provides residents with more opportunities to walk, ride, and spend time outdoors in the leafy park.
"Cockayne Reserve is a terrific space for residents to enjoy the vibrant playgrounds, cycle on the shared pathways, and walk across the picturesque pedestrian bridges," Mayor Byrne said.
"This project is an essential part of the Cattai Creek Corridor Master Plan which protects the valuable ecological areas along the creek line whilst also providing amenities for our community to enjoy.
"The corridor will eventually create a pedestrian link from Middleton Avenue to Hills Showground Metro Station, which will alleviate traffic congestion and street parking and make our community more walkable and connected."
The $6.6 million project is jointly funded by the NSW Government and Council.
The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully MP, said the NSW Government invested $5 million towards the project.
"Cockayne Reserve will directly benefit more than 1,000 nearby homes, delivering better access to open space within 800 metres of their doorsteps," Minister Scully said.
"The NSW Government are building better communities through projects like this which provide high-quality public open spaces, to support development and give residents a place to relax, unwind, and play."
Cockayne Reserve currently connects local streets in Castle Hill including Middleton Avenue, White Cedar Drive, James Place, and Facer Court.
For more information visit, www.thehills.nsw.gov.au and search 'Cockayne Reserve'.
