Have your say on a new skate park / BMX pump track

28 March 2022

Council is inviting the community to have their say whether they would prefer a new skate park or BMX pump track, and whether they want it built in Bligh Park or South Windsor.

Councillors resolved at the 23 November 2021 Council Meeting to explore options for locating a new skate or BMX facility.

Council has now selected two potential locations that would support either a skate or BMX facility – Colonial Reserve and the corner of Colonial Drive and Guardian Crescent in Bligh Park, or Mileham Street Reserve at the corner of Mileham Street and Rifle Range Road in South Windsor. Residents will be able to choose which facility they would like, and where they’d like to see it built.

Residents can jump online at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/bpsw to vote for the facility and the location. Voting closes Sunday, 17 April 2022.

As part of this process, Council plans to hear suggestions and feedback from our youth at Youth Fest on 8 April 2022.

The future delivery of the preferred option will be subject to available funding. With the preferred facility and location known, Council will be well placed to access potential government funding for the project.

This project has been developed to improve the options and variety of recreational facilities in the Hawkesbury.

Hawkesbury City Mayor Patrick Conolly said there was a lot of interest in the South Windsor and Bligh Park community for more facilities for local young people and families.

“We have had lots of feedback from residents of Bligh Park and South Windsor that we need better spaces for our kids to safely ride their bikes, scooters and skateboards,” Mayor Conolly said.

"We know that we need to provide people with different recreation that will be loved and well used.

“We will be consulting closely with the community about the location and whether they want a skate park or BMX pump track, as well as some of the potential features.

“Developing a strong proposal for this project will enable us to apply for the necessary grant funding to help make this plan a reality.”