The Gables Lake Foreshore
The Gables Lake Foreshore is a 4-hectare waterfront precinct within The Gables residential estate in the Hills Shire.
Located adjacent to The Gables Town Centre and near The Gables Sports Precinct previously delivered by Solutions+, it has become another key community destination supporting the area’s continued growth.
Designed by AECOM and delivered for Stockland, the project has transformed the lakeside environment into a connected community destination. The precinct features multiple play areas, open green space, a stage for cultural and educational events with boardwalks and viewing decks that encourage visitors to explore the lakeside environment.
Creating a Community Destination
Our civil and landscape construction teams worked collaboratively to bring this project to life. The project included:
- Bulk earthworks
- Large scale landscaping
- Mature tree installation
- Drainage and irrigation
- Turf installation
- Concrete, stairs and pathways
- Multispan pedestrian bridge
- Play equipment
- Installation of street furniture
- Retaining walls
- Gabion wall
The project was designed to activate the lakeside environment while focusing on reusing any existing materials where possible.
A Quality Outcome
The result of this project is a lasting community asset that enhances the liveability of the Hills Shire region. The Gables Foreshore provides a high-quality space that encourages active lifestyles, outdoor recreation and community connection.
The combination of nature, recreation and open parkland creates a welcoming outdoor hub that will continue to support this growing community for years to come.
The Pluses We Brought To This Project
PROJECT DETAILS
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The Gables Lake Foreshore was built to give families and visitors a space to socialise and play while being outdoors, promoting active living within the community.
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The lake spans 4 hectares, making it the focal point for the new project and acting as a retention basin that captures, filters and manages stormwater runoff.
Project Partners
- Client: Stockland
- Council: Hills Shire Council
- Architect: AECOM
Community Engagement
- The precinct was active from day one! Community members attended the official opening and enjoyed live entertainment, youth activities, lakeside picnics, and the new recreational facilities.
What They Say
This project supports ongoing growth across the Hills Shire LGA and will benefit more than 4,000 households in Box Hill and surrounding suburbs.
The government investment demonstrates a strategic vision to fund important infrastructure that improves where people live, work and play.”
Paul Scully, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces,
NSW Government