Jordan Spring’s Brick Kiln Park

Brick Kiln’s Name

Brick Kiln Park owes its name and design to the site known previously as Dunheved, the land of which was historically occupied by Governor King’s son Philip Parker King and his family until the 1840s. During an archaeological assessment of the site in 2014, a brick-making area was discovered from the early 19th century associated with the building and development of the Dunheved homestead, various remains of which were found buried within the ground.

An interpretation strategy was developed to recognise the significance of these items, along with preserving these artefacts where possible. The community asset delivered now features play equipment shapes and retaining wall lines illustrative of the shapes determined at the time of the Archaeological findings. Re-buried relics at several locations within the Brick Kiln Park open space pay homage to this discovery, finished with a plaque identifying these areas

Open Space Community Benefits

Studies have found that there are numerous health benefits associated with public open spaces and parks. Access to these vegetated areas and playgrounds have been associated with better perceived general health, reduced stress levels and reduced depression. People who use these spaces have also been found to be three times more likely to achieve recommended levels of physical activity. As our Brick Kiln Park project with Lendlease draws to a close we are thrilled to be delivering such a beneficial piece of infrastructure for the Jordan Springs community.

Development: Lendlease

Project Management: Benaiah Project Management

Design: Clouston Associates & JMD design

Contractor: Glascott Landscape