A community Block Party was part of the celebration following the completion of restoration work at a South West Sydney riverside park.
The Block Party was a tribute to the environmental, cultural and community importance of Haigh Park, located on the banks of the Georges River at Chipping Norton.
The Caring for Country Celebration Block Party brought together local residents, community organisations and First Nations representatives to celebrate improvements to the long-established waterfront park that boasts its own beach, Haigh Beach.
The project was funded through the NSW Government’s Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan Caring for Country Council Grants Program, delivered by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in partnership with the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC).
Mayor Ned Mannoun thanked the NSW Government and WSROC for their partnership with Liverpool City Council.
“Importantly, today is also about bringing people together,” he said.
“Haigh Park is a place where culture, community and the environment come together. Today’s Block Party is a chance for the community to enjoy the improvements, learn about the history and culture of this special place, and celebrate the local people and organisations who help care for it.”
The celebration featured a First Nations-led welcome, cultural activities, family entertainment, food and refreshments from local businesses, and activities highlighting the environmental and cultural significance of Haigh Park.
Pictured above are Councillors Zeli Munjiza, Emmanuel Adjei and members of the Liverpool Elders Coffee Club at the Haigh Park community Block Party.
