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LIGHT HORSE PARK MASTERPLAN

In collaboration with McGregor Westlake Architects and Cred Consulting

Location: Liverpool
Client: Liverpool City Council
Project dates: 2017 - 2019
 

Gallagher Studio was commissioned to prepare a landscape master plan for Lighthorse Park, a five-hectare park located south east of Liverpool city centre on the banks of Georges River. The park located adjacent to Liverpool Weir, is historically and socially significant, providing green space for this rapidly growing multicultural city. Although close to Liverpool CBD, access is difficult due to a substantial level change. The park’s isolation and lack of active edges creates safety issues.

The design team in collaboration with Mcgregor Westlake Architects proposed a revitalised park, with improved access from the city centre, and new community and recreational facilities. A multipurpose community building is located on the rail line embankment providing a new active edge to the park. The building incorporates an accessible rooftop space that provides mid park pedestrian links and multipurpose sports courts. New lifts/ stairs are provided to connect to the city centre at the train station and Lighthorse Bridge. A ‘pylon ‘playground is in the centre of the park, and new boardwalks are provided on the river’s edge.