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The River Rooms are a collection of small shelters, or micro- venues, to be used for a variety of different activities ranging from restful and contemplative, to active and stimulating. Their very essence celebrates the idea of ‘meeting place’, creating the perfect synergy between the long term process of community building and community’s place in nature.

Designed for the community and residents of Sanctuary and Wentworth Point, The Origin Trail takes residents through three distinct natural environments that reflect the landscape adjacent to the site. A key objective is to blur the boundaries between the site and its three distinct environments.

Each section will be branded with unique way finding and distance markers to navigate people to each individual environment. Specific seating, rest areas and fitness activities/stops will allow people to stay and linger in places. People can actively engage with the natural attributes of their surroundings by running, walking or biking.

Transforming a disused wharf into a riverside café provides a tranquil space for the community to enjoy. Designed as an indulgent extension of the Sanctuary experience, Sanctuary Water House captures the essence of the Masterplan, merging nature with the built environment.

The NSW State Government announced that Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail has been given the green light with the Government set to allocate $50 million to the project in the state budget. Sanctuary have proactively taken this into consideration with the masterplan designed to accommodate the future light rail line to come through the site.

The Global Gardens connect residents with their homelands and with each other. Designed to grow as the community matures with the idea of sharing food from around the world, the Global Gardens provides residents and neighbouring communities ownable garden plots to tend. This makes conversation around gardening, food and its preparation, a source of connection.

The Sharing Shed supports the ‘sharing economy’ with re-use, interaction and education. Set up to be a one-stop shop and equipped with an array of workshop tools and equipment, The Sharing Shed is a place where like-minded people of all ages can come together to learn, create and exchange ideas.

It is Sanctuary’s promise of nature-inspired wellness and the high value it places on community that will essentially define its success. Featuring a range of proposed on-site amenities, Sanctuary will serve the community for generations to come.

Central Park is a great destination for Sanctuary’s residents and the broader community. Designed as a series of innovative indoor/outdoor spaces immersed in nature, Sanctuary’s Central Park offers residents a range of ideal venues to host and enjoy activities both active and restful, such as public and private events, health and fitness programmes, entertainment, retail pop-ups, calm spaces and more.