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Capella Reserve upgrades complete!

16 May 2024

Sculpture at Capella Reserve

"Crown Shyness", the new sculpture at Capella Reserve.

The natural beauty of Capella Reserve in Erskine Park has been revitalised by Penrith City Council.

The project, which was carried out in consultation with feedback from Erskine Park residents, has enhanced the reserve's functionality as a space for residents to enjoy a picnic, rest or walk.

The Capella Reserve upgrade features new spaces designed for socialising with additional seating areas installed as well as a shelter with an accessible picnic table, new bins and a water drinking fountain for convenience. To improve mobility and connectivity within the reserve, new pathways have been constructed. To complement the existing natural environment, new trees, shrubs and native grass have been planted alongside a unique sculpture, adding to the tranquility of the space. The sculpture, "Crown Shyness", is named after the natural phenomenon that sometimes occurs in forests where tree canopies do not touch. The sculpture represents the endangered Cumberland Plain Forest in the reserve and is a reminder to discover what is in the canopy and beyond.

The revitalisation of Capella Reserve is one of several open space projects funded by Penrith City Council through the Erskine Park Urban Reinvestment project (EKURP). As part of this project Council identified underutilised open space sites that needed an upgrade to meet resident’s expectations. As a result, six sites were rezoned for residential development with the sale proceeds directly funding improvements to targeted open space and public domain areas within Erskine Park.

For more information on EKURP go to penrith.city/erskineparkreinvestment