Mount Penang Parklands

Mount Penang Gardens have been carefully designed to be full of character and thriving native flora, to be a place where the community can appreciate nature.

Along with waterways and summer aquatic gardens, over 70% of the plants are native to Australia, and it's distinctive design sets the site apart from the traditional botanical garden. Individual gardens are set on and around a large sculptural plateau and walled spaces, abstract pergolas, fountains, ponds, cascades and a 35-metre cantilevered steel footbridge.

The gardens are also home to the historical Wondabyne Sculptures that were carved from beautiful Gosford sandstone. The sculptures are a unique attraction - visited and enjoyed by thousands of people every year.

Mount Penang Parklands is conveniently located halfway between Sydney and Newcastle. This unique space provides the ideal working environment, with huge open spaces, beautiful surroundings, free parking, good public transport and easy access to the M1 Pacific motorway.

Current tenants include education and children's services, a cultural performing arts centre and disability services. It is also home to a restaurant-cafe and the popular Mount Penang Gardens.
 

Seeking a long-term lease for Parklands Community Preschool

The lease for Parklands Community Preschool is set to expire in 2023 and we have been working with the preschool to secure a long-term lease.

We undertook market sounding to gauge the interest of other operators and assessed the preschool’s offering against direct negotiation guidelines. Following probity advice, we determined that the preschool provides the greatest benefit to the parklands and community, and have commenced lease discussions with them.

We are undertaking essential infrastructure upgrades at Mount Penang that will improve road, water and sewerage services to the area. As well as beautifying the Parklands and improving traffic for users of the site, these works will enable future development, creating jobs and improving tourism and cultural facilities.

The Parklands provides an exceptional opportunity for development as a specialist business park, leveraging off the light industrial uses in the vicinity, while celebrating and enhancing access to the unique heritage of the site.

The lack of services in the Parklands has historically prevented private sector investment, and the opportunity for the site to reach its full potential.

Works currently underway include upgrades to Parklands Road and Baxter Track. Visit our current works page for details.