A COMMUNITY SPACE WITH HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Image by Katherine Griffiths/City of Sydney

Since 1922 Gosford Quarries (GQ) has been synonymous with quality Australian sandstone. GQ prides itself on being a leader in the industry, supplying sandstone to the civil, landscaping, residential, commercial and heritage sectors to suit any application and project specification.

GQ is able to achieve stunning designs and finishes with its innovative state-of-the-art technology, unparalleled experience and exceptional service. From landscaping walls to cladding to custom-profiled monuments, GQ can assist clients with any sandstone need.

GQ recently supplied its stunning Gosford Quarries Mt White, light brown CNC profiled curved blocks to the Dyuralya Square Waterloo park. The sandstone feature blocks incorporate the heritage element of the site and add an interactive aspect to the space.

Image by Katherine Griffiths/City of Sydney

Dyuralya Square in Waterloo is a 2000 square metre community space. The square is linked by shared pathways and cycleways for easy access to the local shops and the open space in Wulaba Park.

Waterloo is part of the Green Square urban renewal area. In just over a decade, Green Square will be home to be to over 60,000 residents, mostly living in high rise apartments.

This area was once filled with freshwater creeks and swamps, making it a valuable hunting ground for local Aboriginal people. The square’s name is derived from the Sydney Aboriginal language word for the brolga, a species of crane that once thrived in the wetlands.

The area was cultivated by Chinese market gardeners in the 1880s and 1890s. The first colonial industries such as grain and cloth mills were established south of the square. This history inspired the use of materials such as recycled bricks and sandstone for the new square. The arrangement of furniture, paving and tree pits is guided by the old factory alignments.

The blocks supplied by GQ provide recreational entertainment for the growing community and connect to the historical significance of the site.              

To specify GQ’s range of industry-leading sandstone contact the company via the links below.