The catchment is predominantly characterised by low density, suburban housing forms, with some higher density development concentrated around stations and urban renewal areas.
In 2021, the population was 45,982 residents, forecast to increase to 54,294 in 2026, and 65,000+ in 2036 representing an increase of 30 percent. Most of this growth is anticipated to occur around the Punchbowl local centre and through the continued redevelopment of the Riverwood housing estate.
The catchment is generally well serviced with a mix of older facilities and newer facilities including those that have been delivered through the renewal of the Riverwood estate, whilst other facilities require significant upgrades to improve their utilisation and suitability. There are currently eight community facilities and five public toilets which are clustered in close proximity to the Punchbowl local centre and the Riverwood Estate. The facilities are generally within walking distance of public transport and close to retail and commercial hubs of these locations. A list of these facilities, their remaining service life and condition is provided in Figure 5.
At the time of preparation of this Plan there are five Registered and Licensed Clubs within the catchment located at Punchbowl, Riverwood, Roselands and two located in adjoining LGA at Hurstville and Peakhurst. There are nine public schools and four independent schools within the catchment.
Improvements to the quality of existing facilities would increase their potential to be programmed as a network of high-quality spaces to meet a broad range of community needs.
Map 5
Priority actions
| Map Ref. | Facility | Hierarchy | Location | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map 5 - 9 |
Multipurpose Indoor Recreation Centre |
District | Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre, Riverwood | Improve access to community meeting rooms within the facility. Investigate options for alternative entry points that would allow independent operation and access to these spaces outside recreational uses of the facility. |
| Map 5 - A | Community spaces | Local | Roselands Town Centre |
Work with development partners to explore opportunities for provision of community spaces as part of redevelopment of the Roselands Leisure and Aquatic Centre and adjoining Roselands shopping centre. |
| Map 5 - 8 |
Multipurpose Facility | Local | Riverwood Estate |
Upgrade to modern standards and provide flexible spaces to improve function and access by the community. Longer term investigate renewal of entire facility dependent on funding opportunities that may become available through the renewal of the Riverwood Housing Estate. |
| To be identified |
Flexible spaces, meeting rooms and study spaces |
Local | Riverwood Estate Redevelopment | Advocate for additional meeting rooms and study spaces to be incorporated into new developments as part of renewal of the Riverwood Estate to be supported by Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre. |
Individual facility recommendations
| Map Ref. | Facility | Address | Suburb | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map 5 - 12 | Narwee Scout Hall | 105 Hannans Road | Narwee | Consolidate (through
planned decommissioning) into future upgrades to Morris Iemma Indoor Sports
Centre.
Demolish structure and investigate potential for residential zone including reclassification and divest site to assist in funding of community facilities in Catchment 5. If not feasible/suitable return site to open space. |
| Map 5 - 13 | Narwee Children Centre | 64 Penshurst Road | Narwee | Manage in accordance with
Asset Management Strategy and/or lease agreement.
Review Council’s role in the provision of early childcare facilities in including building on findings of the Canterbury-Bankstown Early Childhood Provision Study 2019 |
| Map 5 - 02 | Punchbowl Children Centre | 42 Urunga Parade | Punchbowl | Manage in accordance with
Asset Management Strategy.
Review Council’s role in the provision of early childcare facilities in including building on findings of the Canterbury- Bankstown Early Childhood Provision Study 2019. |
| Map 5 - 04 | Punchbowl Senior Citizens Centre and Punchbowl Early Childhood Centre | 44-44A Rossmore Avenue | Punchbowl | Retain provision and manage
in accordance with Asset Management Strategy.
|
| Map 5 - 01 | Former Punchbowl Early Childhood Centre | 748 Punchbowl Road | Punchbowl | *Future use/retention of the building subject to findings of heritage report and feasibility analysis. |
| Map 5 - 08 | Riverwood Community Centre | 151 Belmore Road North | Riverwood | Manage in accordance with Asset Management Strategy and/or lease agreement. |
| Map 5 - 09 | Riverwood Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre | 142 Belmore Road North | Riverwood | Improve access to community
meeting rooms within the facility.
Investigate options for alternative entry points that would allow independent operation and access to these spaces outside recreational uses of the facility. |
| Map 5 - 07 | Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre and Community Hub | 80 Kentucky Road | Riverwood | Retain provision and manage
in accordance with Asset Management Strategy.
|
Public toilets
| Map Ref. | Facility | Address | Suburb | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map 5 - 11 | Wise Park Public Toilet | 176 Bonds Road | Narwee | Retain Provision and manage
in accordance with Asset Management Strategy.
|
| Map 5 - 03 | Punchbowl Station Public Toilet | 269A The Boulevarde Near Punchbowl Station | Punchbowl | Retain Provision and manage
in accordance with Asset Management Strategy.
|
| Map 5 - 05 | Punchbowl Park Public Toilet | 1481A Canterbury Road | Punchbowl | Retain Provision and manage
in accordance with Asset Management Strategy.
|
| Map 5 - 10 | Rotary Park Public Toilet |
122 Belmore Road North | Riverwood | Retain Provision and manage in accordance with Asset Management Strategy. |
| Map 5 - 06 | Riverwood Wetlands Public Toilet | 151 Belmore Road North | Riverwood | Retain Provision and manage in accordance with Asset Management Strategy. |
Figure 5: Remaining service life chart
