The main features of the Campbelltown Billabong Parklands will begin to take shape over the coming months as construction gets under way on the iconic swimming lagoon at the end of June.
Work on the lagoon follows the completion of significant site preparation, retaining and drainage works while landscaping works have also started along the Oxley Street perimeter of the parklands.
In a report to Campbelltown Council for next week’s meeting, the $34.6 million project’s completion date has been updated to September 2023 in response to delays during Covid-19 lockdowns and unprecedented wet weather this year impacting planned earthworks on the site.
“The Campbelltown Billabong Parklands will deliver a unique space that is reflective of the region’s natural identity and Aboriginal and European history where people can walk, picnic and enjoy recreational activities as well as being a space for community events,” says Campbelltown Mayor George Greiss.
“While we have experienced some delays in the project due to Covid lockdowns and difficulties with recent weather, significant onsite works are now progressing and I look forward to seeing the parklands start to take shape,” Cr Greiss said.
“This exciting project will be a great new addition to our city and a place where families and friends can come together to enjoy,” he said.
The swimming lagoon and parklands site have been designed in a way so that the potential of the location can be further realised in the future.
Council has also been successful in applying for a $3.65 million grant from the NSW Public Legacy Program, which will be used to enhance the public open space at Apex Park adjoining the Billabong Parklands.
In addition to funding from the NSW State Government and Federal Government through the Western Sydney City Deal Liveability Fund and Council, this brings the total value of the projects to $34.65 million.
