The study area

The study area is approximately 31.2 hectares, bordered by Kogarah Bay and Georges River to the south, the Princes Highway and residential development (Blakehurst) to the west, residential development (Carss Park) to the north and Parkside Drive Reserve to the east. The area broadly covers Carss Bush Park, Todd Park and Carss Park Community Garden (former Carss Park Bowling Club site) (see the Study Area Map below including key open space and community features).

The study area contains the following key features:

• Carss Bush Park
• Former Carss Park Pool
• Carss Park Flats
• Carss Park Community Garden
• Todd Park

Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Map

What is a Plan of Management?

A Plan of Management is a report outlining how Council proposes to manage open space for the benefit of the community. The plan must identify:

• an appropriate community land category for the land;
• objectives and outcomes for management of the land;
• how Council proposes to achieve objectives and outcomes; and
• the way by which Council proposes to assess its performance.

Preliminary Consultation

Community feedback is essential in helping guide us in our decision-making process. Your feedback influences the choices we make when developing our plans and ensure we are on the right path to achieving and managing our community's overall vision.

Consultation occurred from 8 November to 8 December 2023, including a Community Drop-in session. Approximately, 190 submissions were received and about 40 community members attended the Drop-in session. The combined feedback is informing the preparation of the Draft Master Plan and Plan of Management for Carss Bush Park and Todd Park.

Further consultation will occur with the community at appropriate stages throughout this process. We will keep you informed.