NBL is currently working on the design of a $41 million BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha) Hindu Temple. Located on Adlington Road, Kemps Creek near the new airport, this facility will replace the previous centre in Rosehill, as a response to the increasing community demands.
Recently approved by the Sydney Western City Planning Panel, the new development will include a 25-metre tall Mandir, or Temple, two two-storey community buildings, a carpark and extensive gardens.
While some components will take 9 years to construct, the first stages proposed completion is in 2023. This will involve moving 400,000 cubic metres of earth to accommodate a carpark, gardens and the two community buildings. This will include a 2,000 seat auditorium, kitchens and a 1,000 seat dining room along with teaching spaces.
The gardens which are approximately 1/3 of the 25 acre site, will be inviting, providing a sanctuary of garden experiences for all, including the general public. It will incorporate formal gardens, playgrounds, as well as barbecue and leisure areas.
This is a unique project to be part of and NBL look forward to seeing it brought to life in the coming years.
View Channel 9 news article on BAPS here.
About the author
Nicholas Bray, Registered Landscape Architect (RILA 958, AILA)
Nicholas Bray is the principal of Nicholas Bray Landscapes, a landscape architecture and construction business based in Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands. With 25 years of experience across landscape architecture, horticulture and environmental planning, he designs and builds gardens for large acreage estates, rural properties, vineyards, schools and commercial sites throughout the Southern Highlands, Central and Southern New South Wales.
Nicholas studied landscape architecture in Australia and Canada, and horticulture at the Royal Horticultural Society’s garden at Wisley in the United Kingdom. He has worked at the Hanbury Botanical Gardens in La Mortola, Italy, and completed projects in Spain, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Canada.
His work balances the built and natural environments with site specific planting, stonework, pools and water features, and he is well known for guiding complex landscape plans through council approval.