Sydney, AU
Walter Gors Park will form a key part of the Dee Why Town Centre through the reinterpretation of ecological, social and cultural heritage values in a new community space.
Water is used throughout the new Walter Gors Park as a unifying element within the public domain that is symbolic of renewal, movement and connectivity. The cultural significance and ecological value of water is celebrated in a system of rain gardens that clean storm water while providing visual delight and physical comfort for visitors. New shade structures, reflecting the physical form of former residential buildings, are set within paved plazas and incorporate interactive information displays. Physical and psychological connectivity to the Town Centre is strengthened by wide paths and a shared plaza that integrates the Park with the future Dee Why Library.
Diverse recreation and social interaction opportunities are provided throughout a vibrant urban precinct that forms a regional destination.
Status: Competition Entry
Location: Sydney, AU