The $17.5m Civic Park Upgrade Project in Pendle Hill has officially reopened to the community following a major transformation.
The official event included a special plaque unveiling and ribbon cutting ceremony, where residents, community members and visitors explored and enjoyed the park's exciting new features. From a new inclusive and accessible nature play space to outdoor fitness zone and table tennis, picnic areas, a half-court basketball court, new amenities and more.
Cumberland Mayor Lisa Lake said she was pleased to officially reopen the park to the community.
“This is a significant milestone for the Pendle Hill community. Civic Park holds a special place in the hearts of children, families and locals. These upgrades mean our community members can enjoy spending quality time outdoors in this new park with its improved amenities, play equipment and walking paths,” said Mayor Lake.
As part of the Civic Park Project, the Pendle Creek wetlands were also upgraded to include new pedestrian bridges and improved connections through the carpark to the Pendle Hill Town Centre, new gabion walls, island planting and litter collection rack.
Dr Hugh McDermott, Member for Prospect, said “the upgrade to Civic Park will ensure Pendle Hill and the wider Cumberland community has an inclusive and accessible green space for many years to come. The park will serve as a gathering space, where our wonderfully diverse community can meet and enjoy the great outdoors.”
“This project provides modern infrastructure and equipment for people of all ages. The new Civic Park is an excellent addition to our vibrant local community, and I am confident it will bring great joy to young kids and adults, alike.”
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the NSW Government had contributed $7 million to this park upgrade.
“The new playspace is the centrepiece of Council’s Civic Park masterplan which allows people of all ages and abilities to enjoy,” Mr Scully said.
“The adventurous playspace upgrade is easily accessible and will be well-utilised with lots of nearby housing and Girraween Public School only a short walk away.”
The Civic Park Upgrade Project is one of four projects being led by Cumberland Council who will deliver over $80 million in community infrastructure funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
For more information on the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program please visit: www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/western-sydney-infrastructure-grants-program
For more information on the Civic Park and Pendle Hill Wetland Improvement Project, please visit: https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/civic-park-masterplan
For more information on the Everyone Can Play and Places to Play programs visit https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/policy-and-legislation/open-space/everyone-can-play and https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/places-to-play.
