Prepare to be bowled over – work to create Camden’s multi-million-dollar cricket facility on Ferguson’s Land in Camden has begun.
Under the Western Sydney City Deal $8.35 million will be invested to complete stage one.
The project will be constructed in a staged process, with the first stage expected to be completed by mid-2021, weather permitting.
This work will include premium cricket field with turf pitches and picket fencing, amenities block with change rooms and storage, five synthetic training nets and car parking.
The remaining stages will produce two additional premier cricket ovals, turf pitch with picket fencing, flood lighting and additional car parking facilities.
Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa Fedeli, said the new facility will go a long way in servicing one of the country’s fastest growing sports and communities.
“I’m so thrilled we have begun this once in a generation opportunity to create such a game-changing facility right here in Camden,’’ the mayor said.
“Imagine what this project, when complete, will do for men’s, women’s, boys’ and girls’ cricket teams in the south west growth corridor.
“I’d like to thank the Federal and State Governments for their support on this project.
“Stage one of the project will cost $8.35 million and in addition to funds allocated as part of council’s draft delivery program, funding from the Western Parkland City Liveability Program and Metropolitan Greenspace Program was also secured,” Cr Fedeli said.
A range of new sporting facilities are being provided for the region through joint investment from the Federal Government, the NSW State Government and Camden Council.
Federal minister for energy and emissions reduction and Hume MP Angus Taylor said this investment signals to the local community that the Covid-19 recovery has begun and that job opportunities and economic activity will flow from infrastructure projects under the City Deal.
“This project was funded as part of the $190 million Western Parkland City Liveability Program, which is an innovative and fast way for governments to provide economic stimulus to local communities,” Mr Taylor said.
