Between 9am to 2pm, local residents and visitors to South Blacktown are encouraged to visit Bungarribee, explore the many modern features that the facility has to offer and enjoy a great day of entertainment.
The Bungarribee Community Resource Hub has been delivered to the South Blacktown community in a partnership between Blacktown City Council and UrbanGrowth NSW.
The Hub, designed by architect Rod Simpson, has a farm building character to reflect the history of Bungarribee Estate, which was a major rural employer and breeding area for Australia’s horse racing industry.
Four public artworks which celebrate the Aboriginal and European heritage of Bungarribee will be incorporated in and around the building.
Patterns of Place is the name of the artwork façade by globally recognised local textile designer and Darug Aboriginal artist Robyn Caughlan. It stands 6.4 metres high and features hundreds of ghost gum spirits etched into fibre cement panels.
Jockey Colours comprises several decorative wall panels designed by local students and young people in the children’s art and craft room with patterns based on the theme of jockey silks.
Big Seat will take pride of place in the community garden and is a collaboration of work from local Aboriginal artist, Chris Edwards and students from Colyton High School and Doonside Technology High School.
It will feature a large gathering table and seats made from recycled timber collected from the site. Mosaic inserts have also been carefully placed in the works. Metal plant stands and trestles also stand alongside the table and seats. It will be introduced to the garden soon after the Hub opens.
A heritage display designed by artist Marian Abboud and Aboriginal artist Leanne Tobin will also sit neatly in the foyer and will include artifacts found on the site from centuries ago and important heritage documents which convey information about the Aboriginal and agricultural heritage of Bungarribee.
The 800 square metre Community Resource Hub is situated adjacent to the Heritage Park and compliments the rural feel of the area. It includes a large hall, meeting rooms, function rooms for families, a community garden and commercial kitchen.
“Blacktown City Council is very proud to be opening the Bungarribee Community Resource
The Hub will be available for casual and regular hirers from March 2014. Those interested in hiring out spaces within the Hub are encouraged to contact Council on 9839 6000.
