Pottsville Open Space Masterplan

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Project update 2 February 2024

The findings of the community survey, interactive map and email submissions received during the public exhibition period are available in the Community Engagement Report or the Community Engagement Report Summary.


Project update 20 September 2023

Thank you for your feedback.

The Pottsville Open Space Draft Masterplan was on public exhibition from 8 August to 19 September.


Council is seeking feedback from the local Pottsville community on the Open Space Draft Masterplan for these 6 key spaces in Pottsville:

1. Pottsville Environmental Park/Centre

2. Ambrose Brown Park

3. ANZAC Park

4. Pottsville RSL Memorial Park

5. Philip Street Reserve

6. Hardy Park North


Project background


Previously, we asked for feedback to help shape a community vision and plan for Pottsville from 27 July to 24 August 2022.

View the full Community Engagement Report here.

View the summary Community Engagement Report here.

Some of the priorities you said you’d like to see in these key spaces include:

  • improved BBQ and picnic facilities, seating and shade
  • nature play and youth activities such as biking and skateboarding
  • improved creek accessibility, viewing platforms
  • improved building use of the Pottsville Environment Centre
  • pathway connections and pedestrian safety with the importance of safe crossings

In addition to the six key spaces outlined above, Council has investigated pump track/biking facility locations within and outside the village area.

We now invite you to provide feedback on the draft plan.


Documents for your review


We encourage you to refer to the following documents for background and detailed information for each open space within the masterplan:


The masterplan will be delivered in stages. Council will need to seek funding for the delivery of future stages of the masterplan.



General Enquiries: Tarra Martel, Recreation Planner, 02 6670 2400

Image credit: Chris Newling


Project update 2 February 2024

The findings of the community survey, interactive map and email submissions received during the public exhibition period are available in the Community Engagement Report or the Community Engagement Report Summary.


Project update 20 September 2023

Thank you for your feedback.

The Pottsville Open Space Draft Masterplan was on public exhibition from 8 August to 19 September.


Council is seeking feedback from the local Pottsville community on the Open Space Draft Masterplan for these 6 key spaces in Pottsville:

1. Pottsville Environmental Park/Centre

2. Ambrose Brown Park

3. ANZAC Park

4. Pottsville RSL Memorial Park

5. Philip Street Reserve

6. Hardy Park North


Project background


Previously, we asked for feedback to help shape a community vision and plan for Pottsville from 27 July to 24 August 2022.

View the full Community Engagement Report here.

View the summary Community Engagement Report here.

Some of the priorities you said you’d like to see in these key spaces include:

  • improved BBQ and picnic facilities, seating and shade
  • nature play and youth activities such as biking and skateboarding
  • improved creek accessibility, viewing platforms
  • improved building use of the Pottsville Environment Centre
  • pathway connections and pedestrian safety with the importance of safe crossings

In addition to the six key spaces outlined above, Council has investigated pump track/biking facility locations within and outside the village area.

We now invite you to provide feedback on the draft plan.


Documents for your review


We encourage you to refer to the following documents for background and detailed information for each open space within the masterplan:


The masterplan will be delivered in stages. Council will need to seek funding for the delivery of future stages of the masterplan.



General Enquiries: Tarra Martel, Recreation Planner, 02 6670 2400

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    For this survey, the proposed improvements for each open space have been summarised. For background and more detailed information for each open space please refer to:

    • Pottsville Open Space Masterplan Background and Analysis
    • Pottsville Open Space Masterplan Design Proposal

    We encourage you to take the time to provide feedback on each open space as well as the biking facility investigations.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Contributions closed on 24 August 2022.

    What is your vision for open spaces in Pottsville?

    Tell us what you value and what improvements you would like to see at any of the 6 key open spaces. Your feedback will help develop a masterplan that will guide the improvement of public open space and recreation opportunities in Pottsville.


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