MODEL SUBURB

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 129, 28 November 1923, Page 9

MODEL SUBURB

The munificence of the late Mr. William Moore, of Sydney, lias found expression in his will along lines at once practical and aesthetic. Under his will au acre of land of from 800 to §£0 acres

was set aside to be utilised as model residential areas, the net annual revenue from which is to be divided among certain religious and philanthropic institutions in New South Wales. A competition was adopted, and was divided into two sections, one for designs for the lay-out of the area, and the other for the houses to be built on the area. More than 200 houses are provided for in the winning lay-out design, with the frontages ranging from 60ft to 70ft, and with depths of from 150 ft to 180 ft. The trustees aim at developing the estate in sections by building the houses and disposing of . them on completion section by section. The estate, which is situated in "one of the most beautiful !of the suburbs is to be developed on wellordered town planning principles. A natural creek running through" it will add grace to the picture, while the most commanding sites have been set apart for a church, a school, and' a community building. A sports ground is also included in the plan. The project will mark a substantial step forward in town planning reform, and will be watched with special interest as an important aspect of the housing problem. The scheme has the backing of leading architects.