Council says Re-imagining Campbelltown is a bold vision for attracting employment and investment while creating more activated, connected and sustainable places in and around the central business district.
It says the aim is to improve infrastructure, boost jobs growth and create a more liveable city by leveraging opportunities provided by the region’s growth over the next two decades when the population is forecast to double.
Council recently held an extraordinary meeting to formally approve the draft strategy and put it on public exhibition until April 27 to get feedback from the residents of Campbelltown.
But if you’re still not really sure what all the fuss is about and would like to know more, a series of pop-up information events starting from this Thursday, April 5, will give most people an opportunity to find out what Re-imagining Campbelltown CBD is all about.
The pop-up events will be held at:
- Campbelltown Mall, Thursday, April 5, 4pm to 7pm and Thursday, April 19, 4pm to 7pm;
- Macarthur Night Markets at Mawson Park, Friday, April 6, 5pm to 7.30pm;
- Macarthur Square, Thursday, April 12, 4pm to 7pm
- Campbelltown Arts Centre, Saturday, April 14, 9.30am to 12.30pm and Wednesday, April 18, 10am to midday;
- Campbelltown Civic Centre – every Tuesday in April, 9am to 11am.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr George Brticevic, says the draft strategy has the potential to shape our future.
“Campbelltown City is home to more than 167,000 people, and our population is forecast to double over the next 20 years, with more than 275,000 people expected to live in Campbelltown by 2036,” he said.
“With this growth comes opportunity – to generate greater investment, to create local jobs for local people, to transform Campbelltown into a dynamic, self-sustainable, liveable urban centre where people and business want to be.
“The Re-imagining Campbelltown CBD strategy focuses on providing new ways of connecting people and places, growing diverse local jobs, and delivering high quality lifestyle opportunities – a Re-imagined Campbelltown.’’
Cr Brticevic said council wanted to deliver a strong economy, and to create a better future for the local community through greater job diversity, improved health and wellbeing, enhanced educational opportunities, and widely accessible sport, recreation, cultural and natural experiences.
“We are transforming Campbelltown CBD, and it’s vital our community share that journey by providing feedback on the vision we’ve developed,’’ he said.
“I’d encourage as many people as possible, from all backgrounds, to let us know what kind of city you want Campbelltown to be.”
The draft strategy has been placed on public exhibition for community input until Friday, April 27, and as well as the pop-up sessions, can be viewed at the civic centre on Queen Street, HJ Daley and Glenquarie Libraries, or can be downloaded from council’s website by visiting campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/reimagining
To provide feedback via an online survey visit campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/reimagining, email council@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au, or write to The General Manager, Campbelltown City Council, PO Box 57, Campbelltown NSW 2560 by Friday, April 27.
