Description:

Delivered by Glascott Landscape & Civil for Penrith City Council, Regatta Park is a major upgrade to the Nepean River foreshore. Part of the Our River Masterplan, it provides an inclusive space for recreation, nature, and community connection.

Key Features

• Pavilion with amenities, kiosk, water play, and sandpit

• 10m x 10m cantilevered viewing platform with seating and lighting

• New riverside path linking River Road to Yandhai Bridge

• Nature playground with accessible carousel

• Exercise stations, picnic zones, cricket pitch, and open green space

• New road and car park for improved community access

Construction Scope

• Earthworks, landscaping, hardscape and softscape finishes

• Structures including pavilion, playground, and viewing platform

• Accessible roads, parking, and path network

• Coordinated delivery across a large, complex site

Challenges

• Flooding and rain delays required rescheduling and repairs

• Environmental sensitivities along the riverbank

• Maintaining public access during construction

• Coordinating multiple teams across a wide project area