Camden and Campbelltown residents will benefit from new walking trails and bike tracks, refreshed high streets, an educational animal hub and a huge new sports complex thanks to the $5 billion WestInvest Fund.
The two South Western Sydney local government areas will receive more than $50 million in WestInvest funding for 13 transformational projects.
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, Treasurer Matt Kean, Minister for Western Sydney David Elliott and Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman announced the funding this morning.
Mr Perrottet said the projects put forward by Camden and Campbelltown councils would help build a brighter future for their residents.
In Campbelltown, $26 million has been allocated to 11 projects:
- $7.5 million for the Campbelltown City Centre Transformation project to revitalise the Queen Street precinct (pictured above) with new pedestrian links and event spaces.
- $3.8 million for Macarthur Recreation Trail – Australian Botanic Garden, Mt Annan to Campbelltown project to enhance the green trail.
- $2.5 million for the Glenfield Town Beautification project to reinvigorate the city centre and provide a safer, more inviting and engaging environment.
- $2.3 million for Connected Campbelltown – a network of shared use pathway links and circuits project to deliver 7.75km of recreation trails
- $2.2 million for the Hurley Park – Early stories of Campbelltown’s Resilience project to restore one of the last convict-built structures in NSW
- $1.5 million for Simmos Beach Parklands (pictured above) – activating the Upper Georges River project to enhance quality green space and support recreation
- $1.4 million for the Kanbyugal Parklands – Mountain Bike Park project to convert an under utilised parcel of land into an inclusive mountain bike facility
- $1.3 million for the Leumeah Youth Precinct project, a vibrant and active hub
- $1.3 million for the Glenfield Urban Bike Park to deliver a BMX track for more facilities for wheeled activities
- $977,880 for the St Helens Park Youth Space to deliver four BMX tracks
- $681,063 for the Outdoor Fitness Facilities Program – For a Fitter Healthier Campbelltown project to upgrade outdoor fitness equipment at four sites.
Campbelltown Mayor George Greiss said his council was looking forward to getting the work under way to deliver 11 great projects across the city.
“Our community has told us that they want more greenery and active spaces in our public domain that respect and honour the heritage of our region,” Cr Greiss said.
“These projects reflect those community aspirations while increasing connectivity across the city, delivering recreation and lifestyle benefits for our new communities and also embellishing established suburbs.”
In Camden, $24 million has been allocated to two projects:
- $14 million for the Cut Hill Reserve Sports Field Redevelopment project that will renew 18.5 hectares of public open space to deliver new recreation opportunities.
- $10 million for the Camden Animal Shelter and Community Education Hub project to transform an industrial area into a community-focused shelter.
“The Camden Animal Shelter and Education Hub will create employment, volunteer and partnership opportunities for our community and the Cut Hill Reserve project will extend the space’s capacity for use for new and existing users,” said Camden Mayor Therese Fedeli.
