Geoff Dingle Park

Named in honour of long-time local Geoff Dingle, this space embodies the spirit of community pride and creativity. Originally shaped through Medowie’s 7 Day Makeover, it showcases the power of local collaboration and hands-on design. The park offers a welcoming space for recreation, play, gardening and gathering, a living expression of Medowie’s heart and identity.

Community Centre and Library

The Medowie Community Centre is a key civic destination, supporting local groups, events and activities. Its planned renewal will transform it into a flexible, inclusive hub with improved accessibility and upgraded facilities. The addition of a library lounge will create inviting study, reading and children’s play spaces, designed to support learning, creativity and connection for all residents.

Parking

Parking area strategically located near the Community Centre,

organised to improve safety, efficiency and pedestrian flow. Existing parking will be upgraded and extended, with a new entry from Peppertree Road. Existing “tall trees” will be retained and showcased where possible. Further Landscape treatments and tree planting will soften hardstand areas and provide shade.

Bus Stop and Shelter

Redesigned bus stops with shelters will improve public transport accessibility and comfort. Located within walking distance of key amenities, featuring seating, shade, lighting and clear signage.

Lions Park

Lions Park features the Medowie Town centre entry signage (leaf). The parks corner role, welcoming people to the town centre will be reinforced through careful planting and lighting with opportunity for additional art to reinforce Medowie’s character

Food & Beverage Focused Mixed Use Development

Located on the prominent gateway corner, this development is intended to form a vibrant and inclusive community hub where people can live, work, and gather. Active and permeable frontages will promote pedestrian movement and visual connection, while cafés, shops, and community services bring energy throughout the day. The built form and landscape will respond sensitively to the local context, creating a sustainable, people-oriented destination that celebrates Medowie’s community identity.

Mixed Use Development

This mixed-use precinct is intended to provide a vibrant mix of retail, commercial, and community uses, supporting daily needs within a walkable, welcoming environment. Active street frontages, pedestrian-friendly spaces, and high-quality landscaping will enhance accessibility and character. Emphasising sustainability, accessibility and connection, the development will strengthen Medowie’s local identity and contribute to the vitality of the surrounding community. Development footprints are indicative only and subject to future planning approvals.

Parking

Parking will be reconfigured to improve safety, legibility, and pedestrian flow. Parallel parking along Peppertree Road is intended to provide standard spaces, as well as accessible parking and designated drop-off zones.

Plaza

The town centre plaza is envisioned as a vibrant and inclusive heart for the town - an adaptable space for gathering, celebration, and community life. Seamlessly connected to surrounding development and open space, it will host markets, performances, and events. Opportunities for integrated public art and sculptural elements will further enrich the space, strengthening local identity and creating visual interest throughout the plaza. Equipped with lighting, seating, power, and landscaping, the plaza will offer comfort, safety, and versatility, reinforcing the town centre as the true meeting place of the community.

Kids Active Zone including Skate Park

The new skate park will replace the existing facility at Boyd Oval, creating a dynamic, inclusive space that encourages recreation. Designed for all ages and skill levels, it will feature a variety of skate elements alongside opportunities for community art—such

as murals that reflect Medowie’s identity and character. Natural vegetation and site contours will be incorporated to enhance shade, comfort, and the park’s distinctive sense of place. The Kids Active Zone will be designed through further consultation with the community to ensure it responds to local needs and aspirations.

Playground

The playground is designed as a safe, welcoming and inclusive space that promotes outdoor play, physical activity and social interaction for families and children of all abilities. The playground incorporates accessible and sensory equipment, along with support infrastructure including fencing, share sails, drinking water and picnic shelters. Strategically located adjacent to public buildings and retail areas, the playground forms an integral component of the town centre’s family-focused community.

Village Green

To serve as an open, flexible public space, providing a central gathering place for community leisure and informal recreation. Thoughtfully landscaped, connected with pathways and providing comfortable picnic shelters, it enhances the town’s civic presence while promoting social interaction, relaxation and sense of place

Rain Garden

Landscaped, bio-retention area designed to manage storm water while enhancing the town centre’s environmental sustainability. It captures and filters runoff from surrounding hard surfaces, reducing local flooding and improving water quality, while providing an attractive, vegetated space that contributes to biodiversity, visual amenity and overall streetscape character.

War Memorial

Medowie’s war memorials will be relocated to a prominent central

location within the town centre, creating a dignified setting that accommodates large gatherings and commemorative events. The new site enhances visibility, accessibility and integration with surrounding civic spaces, reinforcing its role as a focal point for community remembrance and civic pride.

Public Amenities

The existing public amenities at Geoff Dingle Park are proposed to be relocated to a more central position, serving the children’s play zone and War Memorial. Opportunity for additional facilities incorporated into the proposed building to support the adjacent play area.

Parking

Parking at the western portion of the site allows for accessibility to play area, surrounding parklands and open space.

Low / Medium Density Housing

Intended to provide a mix of residential options that support a vibrant, walkable community during both the day and night. These housing types are envisaged to integrate with the surrounding streetscape and character, provide passive surveillance of public space, contribute to the town centre’s activity and diversity; and offer accessible, well-connected living environments that complement local services, retail and public space

Medium Density Housing

Intended to deliver compact, efficient housing options that respond to local demand while maintaining Medowie’s character. Medium density housing promotes walkability, supports local businesses and creates a stronger sense of community within the town centre.

Mixed Use Housing

Intended to combine residential and commercial functions, such as shop-top housing or visitor accommodation. These developments contribute to a diverse range of housing options and visitor accommodation, supporting local retail and services while activating the streetscape. Ideally located in proximity to Newcastle Airport, this enhances the town centre’s economic and social vitality.

Pathway connection to Tallowood Living

A safe and accessible pathway will link Tallowood Living directly to the town centre, providing residents with convenient, pedestrianfriendly access to shops, services and community facilities. The pathway enhances connectivity, encourages active travel and strengthens the integration of surrounding residential areas with the town centre. Clear sightlines and open design will ensure the pathway is easily visible, enhancing safety for all users

Conservation Parkland

Aims to restore ecological integrity by selectively removing introduced pine trees to allow light into the forest understory and re-vegetate with native flora. This will improve biodiversity and strengthen the habitat corridor, while bush trails provide opportunities for passive recreation and fostering community appreciation of the local natural environment.

Geoff Dingle Park

Retain as many mature native trees in community garden to provide shade and enhance Medowie’s identity as the place of ‘tall trees’

Riparian Corridor

Riparian zone incorporates native vegetation to stabilize banks, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and creative attractive, multi functional landscape that supports both ecological function and community amenity.

Ephemeral Parkland

Along Campvale Drain, the parkland is designed to accommodate periodic inundation during high rainfall events. This multifunctional space provides passive recreation and amenity during dry periods while safely managing stormwater flows, supporting biodiversity and enhancing the town centre’s resilience to flooding.

Across all parkland areas, there is a strong opportunity to celebrate Medowie’s identity as the “Town of Tall Trees” and reinforce a town centre that connects people with nature. The landscape can provide space for cultural and community expression, reflecting both Worimi and European heritage and strengthening local character. Ecological restoration will enhance amenity, biodiversity, and habitat value, while thoughtfully placed seating will offer quiet moments for reflection and appreciation of Medowie’s unique landscape setting.

The internal two-way car loop road and shared path networks were modified to improve pedestrian safety, slow down vehicles, and fix the bottleneck at the Ferodale and Peppertree Road junction.

The inclusive playground, picnic facilities, and public toilets were moved closer to active zones to give parents better visibility and a higher-quality family experience.

Additional commercial building spaces were integrated along the main street to attract boutique retail, artisan options, and dining spaces.

The position of the skate park was refined to allow for better view lines and safety, with more detailed layout designs to be created alongside the community during the next phase.