Neighbourhood Park Upgrade Project

A playground in a small park.

About the Project

The Neighbourhood Park Upgrade Project will deliver upgrades to 4 neighbourhood parks (1 per Ward) per year over a 4-year period, for a total of 16 parks upgraded. 

Upgrades will include play equipment (including transitioning to nature-based play where appropriate); accessibility upgrades (including pathways, seating, play and parking spaces); social interaction upgrades (seating/meeting places); exercise equipment (where appropriate); and signage.

Project Scope

The project will deliver:

  • new play equipment - including inclusive and transitioning to nature-based play (where appropriate)
  • accessibility upgrades – including pathways, seating and parking spaces
  • social interaction upgrades - seating/meeting places
  • exercise equipment to cater for the older demographic
  • landscaping and tree planting
  • water sensitive urban design outcomes
  • improved signage.

Project Status

Fast Facts

Funding:

NSW Government funding: $6,120,000.00

Co-contribution: $230,900.00

TOTAL PROJECT VALUE: $6,350,900.00

Project Locations:

Medlow Bath Park, 8 Railway Parade, Medlow Bath, NSW 2780

Wilson Park, Falls Road, Wentworth Falls, NSW 2780

Bundah Park, 19-23 Bulbi Avenue, Winmalee, NSW 2777

Lennox Park, 29 Matthew Parade, East Blaxland, NSW 2774

Melrose Park, Albion Street, Katoomba, NSW 2780

Golden Horizons Park, 24 Bluehills Road, Hazelbrook, NSW 2779

Douglas Smith Park, 20 Station Street, Glenbrook, NSW 2773

Bloome Park, 231 Leura Mall, Leura, NSW 2780

Peninsula Park, 26-28 The Valley Road, Valley Heights, NSW 2777

Thomas Park, 56 Borea Street, Blaxland, NSW 2774

Carrington Park, Carrington Avenue, Katoomba NSW 2780

Wilson Park, 16 St Bernards Drive, Lawson, NSW 2783

Batman Reserve, Batman Crescent, Springwood, NSW 2777

Buttenshaw Park, 389 Great Western Hwy, Springwood, NSW 2777

Bullaburra Village Green, Noble Street, Bullaburra, NSW 2784

Hall Park, Mount Riverview, NSW 2774

Aboriginal Lands: 

Darug and Gundungurra

Focus Area:

Quality green and open spaces

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