The first man-made pond in The Ponds has been completed and nicknamed ‘Dragonfly’. Its 36 metre long series of 12 Corten steel decorative panels depicts dragonflies which rely on clean fresh water to breed.
Located on Stanhope Parkway, the 2.3 million litre Dragonfly pond has filled ahead of schedule following heavy rain in recent weeks.
“This is the first of five water quality control ponds after which the master-planned community has been named. As one of many sustainable environmental measures undertaken at The Ponds, they will assist with water management and act as a rain water storage system,” said Kerry Robinson, Landcom General Manager – Urban Development North.
“Manicured lawns will surround the water structure, providing a pleasant environment for the residents to enjoy recreational activities. Local wildlife and vegetation will also share the recreational space.”
Award winning landscape architectural practice Clouston Associates was responsible for the shaping, layout and aesthetics of the pond. Ford Civil Contracting constructed the structure and lead consultant, J Wyndham Prince undertook the civil engineering component. Incoll Management project managed the project.
Justine Williams, Associate Director for Clouston Associates adds, “The structure is a high quality visual amenity that incorporates a series of terraces which allow the water to cascade. A chain of dragonflies, which represent ‘clean water’ were chosen to decorate the steel panels along the side of the pond to further enhance the aesthetic appeal.”
“Dragonfly pond is one of several iconic structures located along Stanhope Parkway. As visitors travel along the Parkway from Stanhope Village a sequence of strong visuals unfold including the public artwork “Float”, the dragonfly artworks, Second Ponds Creek, Stanhope Parkway bridge featuring bold red pylons and Juluk Moon, an indigenous piece to be installed next year.”
The completion of Dragonfly pond follows the opening of the first bridge in The Ponds late last year which is located directly in front of the pond as the eye follows Stanhope Parkway towards Quakers Hill.
Clouston Associates also provided the urban design for the bridge. Bridge features include iconic red pylons, provision of a separate cycleway and pedestrian path, as well as an underpass which allows for continuous access along the parkland corridor.
The Ponds is a 320 hectare master-planned community which is being developed by Landcom and Australand. When complete it will comprise over 3 000 homes and 80 hectares of parkland.
For further information call 9629 1212 or visit the Sales and Display Centre located on Riverbank Drive. The Ponds is open daily from 10am to 5pm or click on www.theponds.com.au
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