About the Project
The Playspace Network Upgrades across Penrith project will deliver an integrated network of 21 inclusive play-spaces across 12 suburbs. The playspaces will provide a range of play equipment and supporting infrastructure including shade, seating and tree cover. The projects align with an inclusive, intergenerational playspace development model which incorporates a greater diversity of type and scale of facilities for all ages and abilities.
Project Scope
- Inclusive play equipment to suit all ages
- Accessible park furniture (seats, tables) and shelter
- Accessible path connections
- Bubblers
- Waste bins
- Signage
- Fences where required
- Bicycle racks where required
- Landscaping
- Improved surfaces
- Softfall and/or barkchip
- Tree planting
Fast Facts
Project Update
Progress Summary
Seven playspace upgrades are complete including:
- Explorers Way Reserve, St Clair
- Gilmour Street Reserve, Colyton
- Glengarry Drive Reserve, Glenmore Park
- Goldmark Crescent Reserve, Cranebrook
- Jim Anderson Park, Werrington Downs
- Max Baker Reserve, Jamisontown
Construction is underway on upgrades at Henry Brigden Park in Penrith, and Dorothy Radford Reserve in St Clair.
Next Steps
Construction will begin on upgrades at:
- Ridge Park, Oxley Park
- Eileen Cammack Reserve, South Penrith.
- Greenway Drive, South Penrith
- Adelaide Street Reserve, St Marys
- Amaroo Street Reserve, Kingswood
Project to be completed by the end of 2026.