Preserving Nature, Building Community
Save Lough Playing Fields!
Save Passive Green Space in Lough Playing Fields
Proposed Development:
Woollahra Council plans to cover this vital green space with 2 floodlit, concrete multi-purpose courts which will no doubt need to have a fence along the Manning Road side as a minimum due to the proximity to this busy road.
Concerns with the Proposal:
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Loss of ever diminishing green space.
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Loss of one of the few remaining passive green spaces in the eastern suburbs.
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These courts will be able to be booked out for commercial purposes by private companies - this is not a small development for local residents.
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Increased flooding risks.
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Dangerous traffic and parking implications.
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Negative environmental impact.
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There are already over 72 existing courts in or near Woollahra with more planned.
How you can help:
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Email Woollahra Council at records@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
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Share this website
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Sign the petition below
Click here to find out more about the proposed development and reasons to oppose.
Together, we can ensure Lough Playing Fields remains a green oasis for current and future generations, rather than becoming another urban development site.
"There are so many things that are wrong about this proposal, it is amazing that Council is even considering it"
- Concerned Resident
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Current Status of the Proposal
The proposal for Lough Playing Fields involves preparing a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) which has been completed and is in the process of being assessed by a development team and will then be assessed by Council. The proposed will then be put to the community for feedback which is likely to be in March 2025.
History of Lough Playing Fields
Originally part of the Cooper family's Edgecliff Gully, Lough Playing Fields were used for market gardening until Woollahra Council began acquiring the land in 1927 for public recreation. Today, it is a well-used recreational space for actives such as soccer, dog walking, cricket, picnics, walking groups, social rugby etc and when these activities conclude the park returns to a green sanctuary. We should work to preserve this green space that is so important to so many people.
Powerful Owls
The proposed construction of floodlit courts threatens Powerful Owls, Australia's largest nocturnal predators, known to inhabit the area. These endangered birds need undisturbed habitats for breeding.
Light Pollution. Disrupts their activity, possibly leading to territory abandonment.
Noise Pollution. Evening court activities can disturb breeding behaviors.
Habitat Loss: Courts would fragment their living space, reducing nesting and hunting areas.