Families in St Andrews and Bow Bowing are a step closer to getting their own district park.
Following a popular community campaign led by Member for Macquarie Fields, Anoulack Chanthivong, Campbelltown Council has voted in favour of a motion supporting the delivery of a district park within the suburb of St Andrews.
Mr Chanthivong said St Andrews and Bow Bowing residents have been waiting six years for action and he welcomed the news that council would prepare a report detailing planning, timeline, community consultation and funding for the project.
A report on a district park for St Andrews will now be prepared and go to council in 2023.
Subject to council consideration of the report and subsequent funding approval, the park will then be delivered.
A district park would offer a wide variety of play equipment for kids of all ages and include seating, shading, shelter, barbecues, fencing, toilets, nature play and accessible playgrounds.
“Finally, the long awaited district park is a step closer to being delivered for St Andrews and Bow Bowing residents,” Mr Chanthivong said.
“My campaign received overwhelming support from the community, and I thank everyone for signing my petition.
“This is great news for the community and for local families.
“A district park will deliver a quality recreational space families can enjoy, providing opportunities to get outdoors, be active and connect socially.’’
In its State of Play Strategy (2016-2036), council identified Midlothian Reserve as a suitable location for a district park.
The strategy recommended enhancing Midlothian Reserve to a district park within 3-5 years.
Mr Chanthivong launched an online petition in July 2022 calling on council to build the district park in St Andrews and Bow Bowing.
Residents responded overwhelmingly, with more than 180 residents signing the petition.
“Ratepayers in St Andrews and Bow Bowing rightly expect Campbelltown Council to adhere to the recommendation in the State of Play Strategy and build quality recreational spaces for local families,’’ said the local MP, pictured above with local residents and Labor councillors Darcy Lound and Masood Chowdhury.
“I will continue to advocate for local families on this issue, together with Labor councillors, because local residents deserve to have their voices heard and acted upon,” Mr Chanthivong said.
