Macarthur Heights
Macarthur Heights is a new premium residential society of Sydney, in the local government area of the City of Campbelltown, in the State of New South Wales, Australia, 45 kilometres (direct line) south-west of the Sydney central business district. It is part of the Macarthur region and is located between the M31 Motorway and Western Sydney University. The fledgling suburb[1] consists mainly of new housing, a small feature park and an astronomical observatory. The principal access road is Goldsmith Avenue.
History[]
Macarthur Heights is constructed on open land formerly owned by Western Sydney University. Construction of Stage 1 of the new suburb began in 2013. The street names reflect an astronomical theme, including Milky Way and Orion Street.[2]
Gates of Light[]
A prominent feature of the new suburb is the "Gates of Light" sculpture,[3] located in Main Ridge Park opposite the observatory, which recognises the contribution which the Observatory made to the area. The sculpture, by prize-winning artist Khaled Sabsabi,[4][5] is illuminated at night and features the various astronomical constellations.[6] Adjacent to the sculptures, large concrete spheres have been placed, to represent the planets.
Observatory[]
The Campbelltown Rotary Observatory, formerly stood on a hilltop close to where the "Gates of Light" are now situated. The hilltop was bulldozed and the Observatory was relocated to make way for the new development.[7] It now stands closer to the university on the highest point in the suburb.
Transport[]
The nearest railway station is Macarthur and various bus routes are accessible in Narellan Road.
References[]
- ^ http://www.urbangrowth.nsw.gov.au/newsroom/new-community-lights-up-macarthur/
- ^ "Google Maps".
- ^ "Google Photos".
- ^ "New community lights up Macarthur". 8 October 2014.
- ^ "KHALED SABSABI: GATES OF LIGHT, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY | Milani Gallery".
- ^ "Stunning lights illuminate Macarthur Heights". 13 October 2014.
- ^ "The Observatory". 25 January 2015.
See also[]
- Suburbs of Sydney