Draft Masterplan Heathcote Oval

Consultation period: 1 to 29 July 2022

Heathcote Oval is a key recreational area for the Sutherland Shire, surrounded by the Royal National Park. Council is looking at ways to improve how the space is used and provide better opportunities for recreation.

Council has prepared a draft Masterplan for Heathcote Oval to guide its future use. Our focus is on maintaining open space, improving connection, accessibility and protecting the natural qualities of the area.

We consulted with the community in late 2021 and have been working closely with key stakeholders. Feedback we have received has helped shape the plan.

Improvement opportunities proposed in the draft Masterplan include:

• Dog off-leash area
• Carpark upgrade
• Entry road upgrade and a shared pedestrian/cycle path
• Building accessibility improvements
• Picnic facilities
• Hard surface multi-sport courts, outdoor fitness equipment and cricket nets
• Lighting improvements
• Perimeter walking track
• Clubhouse and amenity upgrades
• Tree and revegetation planting.

Have your say

To ensure the draft Masterplan for Heathcote Oval meets the needs of our community we are seeking your feedback.

You can provide feedback until 29 July 2022:

• Online by taking the survey below
• In writing to Open Space Assets, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.

Next steps

Community feedback received will be reviewed and considered. The draft Masterplan may be further refined based on this feedback. It is anticipated that the final Masterplan will be reported to Council later this year for final adoption. Following this, the Masterplan improvements will be delivered in a staged approach.

The Masterplan was adopted by Council on 26 September 2022. You can view the Masterplan on our website.