The idea of building a public park here was firstdiscussed when a property developer proposed ahigh-rise housing development,but hte localcommunity wasn't happy.If the land was to becleaned up,they wanted to use the site forrecreation.Residents wanted open space for outdooractivities,rather than housing or even an indoorsports complex.
Now to the Bicentennial Park itself.It has two areas,anature reserve and a formal park with man-madefratures and gardens.The tall blue-and-white buildingin front of us is called The Tower and is the centre point for the formal gardens.It stands twelvemetres high,so follow me up the stairs to where we can take advantage of the fantastic views.