4 February 2023
The NSW Government today announced more than $419.3 million in funding for councils, community groups and Local Aboriginal Land Councils in Campbelltown, Camden, Liverpool and Wollondilly to deliver 32 transformational infrastructure projects.
The NSW Government has now committed more than $1 billion for 83 projects from the $1.6 billion WestInvest Community Project Grants – Competitive Round, with further successful projects to be announced over the coming weeks.
The projects announced today include:
- $79 million for Campbelltown City Council to upgrade the Campbelltown Arts Centre, cementing its reputation as a premier cultural institution
- $53.4 million for the Liverpool City Council to deliver the Carnes Hill Aquatic and Leisure Centre project which includes a new 50m pool and a range of aquatic, fitness and wellness activities to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the community
- $43.9 million for the Liverpool City Council to deliver the Brickmakers’ Creek – Woodwood Park project which will transform an old drain into a naturalised water oasis surrounded by new trees and vegetation with a regional playground.
- A combined $28.4 million for the Liverpool City Council to deliver three high street activation projects in Liverpool:
- $13.4 million for a new urban plaza, pedestrian and cycling links and a reinvigorated streetscape on Macquarie Street
- $8.1 million to embellish Scott Street and Memorial Avenue
- $6.9 million to reconfigure and beatify Railway Street and increase outdoor dining.
- $8.2 million for Autism Spectrum Australia to deliver the Aspect Therapy and Community Services Hub project
- $7.4 million for the Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council to deliver the $13.2 million Gandangara Cultural Connection Hub project which will establish a three-level, fully accessible cultural and arts facility for the community to connect, belong and thrive
- $6.5 million for Campbelltown City Council to deliver the $6.9 million Dharawal Adventure Play Space which will include a play space on the banks of the upper Georges River that celebrates culture and connection to country
- $4 million for Camden Council to deliver the Camden Community Nursery project which will convert an industrial area into a community nursery to produce local native plants
- $2 million for the Wollondilly Shire Council to deliver the Redbank Park Master Plan project which includes an off-leash dog area, fitness space and playgrounds.
- $925,100 for the Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council to improve the campsite accommodation facilities at Couridjah.
More than 680 applicants submitted a WestInvest application to the value of more than $7.9 billion. The successful projects were announced after a comprehensive assessment process outlined in the WestInvest Community Project. All unsuccessful applicants will be offered a 1:1 feedback session.
To find out more about the $1.6 billion WestInvest Community Project Grants - Competitive Round click here.