Light Horse Park Embellishment Project

About the Project

The Light Horse Park Embellishment Project will have a transformational role in reactivating the river frontage. The city of Liverpool is built adjacent to the river and Light Horse Park, but access to both are difficult leading to severe under-usage. With urban heat rising and a growing population demanding cool spaces for rest and recreation, the park will play a vital role in meeting this demand.

Project Scope

• A new path system designed to make it safer and easier for people to enjoy all areas of the park
• A raised walkway connects the roof terrace to the proposed new bridge in the north
• An upgraded platform for kayak launch will be provided in the south
• Banks will be stabilised and replanted with native species, and weeds removed
• A new community facility to use for programs and activities to support community groups
• New public toilets and a kiosk/ café
• An accessible rooftop space that improves pedestrian links alongside new roof top multi-purpose sports courts
• A new pylon playground with multiple play elements including water play in the centre of the park, underneath Light Horse Bridge
• A large lawn field for informal games
• Multi-purpose courts will be provided overlooking the lawn
• New shelters and picnic facilities and fitness equipment 
• New Light Horse Bridge memorial space in the north
• Waterfront seating terrace overlooking the river, providing a place for rest and reflection
• A series of river front stairs for informal seating aligned along the riverbank
• The restored steam boiler will be relocated to the rooftop terrace underneath the bridge pylons
• The community gardens in the south expanded to provide additional community garden space

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