Master Plan begins
Leichhardt Council has commissioned McGregor + Coxall to draw up the master plan for Callan Park.
And they have started work. They are promising plenty of public consultation - which is why Council favoured them.
They have set up a website where you can leave your preferences and we encourage you to do that. Go to: www.callanparkyourplan.com.au
The next community workshops (and everyone is welcome) are:
- Mental Health and Callan Park - Wednesday 25 August, 6.30pm at Balmain Town Hall
- Draft principles and ideas for Callan Park - Saturday 28 August, 10.30-1.30 Recreation Hall, Callan Park (at the end of Wharf Road)
The Friends of Callan Park are encouraging people to get involved. For their part, the Friends are committed to:
- Major public mental health facilities on Callan Park.
This sanctuary-like site was bought for humane treatment of people suffering froma mental illness and we believe it can still serve that role. There are 1960s and 1990s cottage-style wards on this site that could be almost immediately put to use. There are now thousands of people with a mental illness in prison, or homeless, or dead by suicide because of a lack of care facilities. Callan Park can help solve that.
- Protection of the public open space and the heritage buildings and gardens of Callan Park.
For generations this magnificent site has served as an oasis of beauty and tranquillity for the people of Sydney. We want to keep it that way. Yes, there is a community garden and two ovals on the 61 hectare site, as well as the Ambulance Service, Writers Centre, Sydney College of the Arts and various NGOs. At present this mix works well and does not conflict with mental health uses and the special parklands of Callan Park.
The citizens of NSW have fought and saved Callan Park from dismemberment and overdevelopment not once, not twice, not three times but four. We are now at a crucial stage in its history and the more concerned and active citizens who get involved, the better the outcome is sure to be.
The Friends will try to keep you up to date and you can always get on our email list at admin@callanpark.com or via this website or by ringing Hall Greenland 0408 643 786 for the latest news.
History Week - 12 September 2010
The ever popular History Week is back again at Callan Park.
This Year’s theme is ‘Faces in the Park’ with outdoor poster exhibitions and guided walks that include history and stories from the community, former patients and staff.
Guided walking tours will run from 11am to 2pm and there’ll be a hop on / off bus circulating around the park from 11am to 2pm.
Afternoon tea will also be available on the Verandah of the NSW Writers Centre.
Bookings are essential. Cost $10
Where - Callan Park - main entrance at intersection of Darling & Cecily Streets, Rozelle
When - 12 September, 2010
Enquiries -9560 9263 - Carole Allen or focp.admin@gmail.com
You can also download the PDF Flyer with all the details (PDF 97K) History Week 2010