
Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants projects
Hawkesbury City Council has received $98 million in funding thanks to the State Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program to deliver transformative projects for the Hawkesbury community.
Richmond Swimming Centre
The redevelopment of the current 1960s facility will see the construction of a brand-new swimming facility in Richmond, replacing the current swimming pool, providing the community with a modern facility catering to a variety of needs that is capable of operating year-round.
The proposed design includes:
- All-season usage through a brand new indoor and outdoor aquatic space
- Accessibility upgrades to make the pools accessible to less mobile children and adults
- An outdoor interactive, zero-depth splash feature park for young children
- Upgraded bathroom and changeroom facilities, including accessible amenities
- Increased shade throughout the site
- Additional community infrastructure including picnic facilities
- New indoor reception area
- New café with indoor and outdoor dining areas
- Improved water efficiency upgrades to aging plant and equipment
- Provision of off-street parking and bus bays
To learn more visit Richmond Swimming Centre | Your Hawkesbury Your Say
North Richmond Community Precinct
The redevelopment of the North Richmond Community Centre will create a location that will serve as a meeting and cultural space, social and recreational hub, and an emergency evacuation centre for our community residing west of the Hawkesbury River. The proposed improvements include:
- A branch library service
- Performing arts and rehearsal space with a mobile stage for musical and theatre productions as an extension to the existing Youth Centre
- Multipurpose art studio space
- Indoor sports stadium and change rooms to support hard-court sports
- Precinct grounds improvements to create a mix of active and passive outdoor spaces with seating, shaded areas, barbecues, a shared bike path and additional carparking.
Tamplin Field Redevelopment
Tamplin Field at Hobartville currently caters to rugby league, little athletics, dog training, school sports, and personal trainers.
The upgrade will ensure the site continues to cater to these activities through the provision of a high-quality and well-drained field, improved lighting, fencing, carparking and amenities.
Including:
- Upgrade the oval to be a 400m competition running track with eight (8) lanes
- Multi-purpose rectangle field
- Resilient playing surface incorporating a drainage to ensure a reliable surface, as well as water harvesting and recycling for irrigation
- New lighting
- New clubhouse and grandstand
- Shot put, discuss, long jump and javelin areas
- Multi-use games court
- Dog training area
- Increasing tree plantings and canopy cover to reduce heat
- Social gathering spaces (including BBQs and seating)
- Amenities upgrade and increased storage
Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre Improvements
The much-loved Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre is a high use community facility, providing sport, fitness and leisure services for the local government area and surrounding districts. The improvements will expand upon the current centre to include better amenities for patrons, including:
- New shallow-depth program pool for learn to swim and seniors programs, including accessibility ramp and warm water therapy programs
- Additional school-age amenities for separated use during school events
- New outdoor covered gym area, for functional training and group fitness
- An outdoor, interactive, zero depth splash park
- Covered deck to connect new changerooms to the outdoor café
- Additional carparking to cater for large events
To learn more about the project visit Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre Improvements | Your Hawkesbury Your Say
Woodbury Reserve, Glossodia
Woodbury Reserve in Glossodia will receive a substantial upgrade in line with the already approved Masterplan, which was adopted in February 2022 following extensive community consultation, and will provide the Glossodia community and surrounds with much-needed passive and active recreation facilities.
The reserve is already a much-loved passive and active recreation space, and these works will provide greater opportunities for the entire community to enjoy.
The upgrade includes:
- BMX Pump Track and Mountain Bike Tracks (Completed August 2024)
- New skate park (Construction commenced February 2025)
- New multi-purpose courts
- New amenities building
- Improved and additional parking within the site
- Shared path network with better connections
- Improved access to natural areas
- Additional shelters with barbecue facilities
- Potential for future designated dog off-leash area
To learn more about Woodbury Reserve visit Woodbury Reserve Redevelopment | Your Hawkesbury Your Say
The Woodbury Reserve redevelopment is funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program and the Federal Government's Priority Community Infrastructure Program, in association with Hawkesbury City Council.
The BMX pump track and Mountain Bike Trails was constructed with additional funding from the NSW Government’s Open Spaces Program: Places to Play grant ($455,000).
Turnbull Oval, North Richmond
The redevelopment of Turnbull Oval will bring it in line with modern needs and expectations of the growing community, benefit local football codes and cricket teams, and provide for both male and female participation in sports. Improvements include:
- New landscaping for additional shading around carpark to reduce urban heat
- Refurbishment and expansion of the amenities building
- Paved area for club functions and community gatherings
- Terraced seating
- Lighting and electrical upgrades
- Replacement of fencing
- New carparking
- New playground
Funding will be provided through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program with additional funding from Council.
Shared Path Bridge over Rickabys Creek
The construction of a second, non-vehicular bridge over Rickabys Creek at the Hawkesbury Valley Way will provide a shared-path crossing linkage between the shared path from Richmond to Windsor - completing this off-road cycling and walking route.
The cycleway project will support Council's vision of providing improved and diverse options for residents and visitors as well as catering for active transport users.
To learn more about the Shared Path over Rickabys Creek visit Shared Path Bridge Over Rickabys Creek | Your Hawkesbury Your Say
Fernadell Park and Community Facility, Pitt Town
Fernadell Park in Pitt Town will receive a redevelopment in line with the Masterplan, adopted by Council following community consultation.
The park will provide the growing Pitt Town community and surrounds with much-needed passive and active recreation space.
The works include:
- New multi-purpose fields design for football and cricket
- Sports lighting
- Toilets and change rooms suitable for female and male players
- Kiosk/equipment storage
- Integrated community space and public accessible toilets
- Shelters, and picnic areas
- Integrated Community Centre
The total project will be funded by the Australian Government's Thriving Suburbs Program, NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program and Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund and Hawkesbury City Council.
Kurrajong to Kurmond Cycleway
The Kurrajong to Kurmond Cycleway Project will construct a shared path alongside Bells Line of Road between Kurmond and Kurrajong.
These works will complete a continuous off-road link between North Richmond and Kurrajong, supporting Council’s and the community’s goal to increase active transport and recreation use by residents and tourists.
Getting around and discovering the Hawkesbury - Wayfinding and Signage Project
The Wayfinding and Signage Project aims to improve how visitors and residents are guided through the local government area to find the diverse experiences, attractions and services on offer throughout Hawkesbury.
This project will introduce a cohesive and consistent signage suite that will ensure navigating the Hawkesbury is smooth and user friendly, and highlights the important places, histories and stories throughout the region.
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