Wollondilly Civic Centre Master Plan

Picton, NSW - Dharawal and Gundungurra Country

Re-imagining a 5-hectare site in Picton, this master plan transforms a car-dominated void into a vibrant, pedestrian-focused civic and cultural heart, securing pivotal State Government grant funding.

e8urban was commissioned alongside Stephen Pearse Architecture to prepare a comprehensive master plan and supporting Business Case for Council-owned land within the historic Picton Town Centre, located in the Wollondilly Shire. The primary objective of the study was to articulate a bold, place-led vision for new community, cultural, and civic infrastructure that could serve as the formal foundation for a major State Government grant funding application.

The master plan re-imagined an existing, car-dominated void at the core of the town into a cohesive, fine-grain civic quarter. e8urban’s urban design strategy sensitively incorporates and refurbishes key heritage structures while introducing a dynamic blend of civic functions, local services, and flexible event spaces. Central to the scheme is a high-quality, pedestrian-prioritised public domain that reinstates active street frontages, improves walkability, and creates a welcoming central gathering space for the regional community.

The strategic clarity and design rigor of the master plan directly contributed to a successful grant funding outcome. Wollondilly Shire Council has subsequently progressed e8urban’s vision into a staged series of capital projects, locking in the incremental delivery of this transformative civic precinct over a multi-year period to support Picton’s ongoing cultural and economic vitality.