Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants projects

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

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 emegency evacuation centre for our community residing west of the Hawkesbury River.

The proposed improvements include:

• A branch library service
• Performing arts and rehearsal space
• 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 and carparking.

To learn more about North Richmond Community Centre visit North Richmond Community Centre | Your Hawkesbury Your Say

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
• Integrated natural turf sporting field with field events area for shot put, discuss, long jump and javelin
• Upgraded multi-use courts
• Reconstruction of amenities building with tiered seating
• Upgraded playground
• Dog training area
• Car parking
• Paths, irrigation and drainage
• Social gathering spaces (including BBQs and seating)

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 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
• Upgraded practice cricket nets
• Improved and additional parking within the precinct
• Multi-age play area for children
• Shared path network with better connections
• Improved accessibility across the entire park and 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).

The redevelopment of Turnbull Oval will bring it in line with modern needs and expectations of the growing community, benefit local rugby clubs and cricket teams, and provide for both male and female participation. Improvements include:

• Refurbished amenities building with covered tiered seating to support canteen, club room, office, increased storage solution and compliant change spaces.
• Upgraded multi-purpose courts
• Integrated sporting fields for Rugby and Cricket with upgraded drainage, irrigation and new turf
• 2 Cricket nets
• Shared path network with better connections
• Upgraded carparking
• New playground
• Social gathering spaces including BBQs and seating

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 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:

• Integrated facilities for Soccer and Cricket along with cricket practice nets.
• Modified sports field/ event space
• New multi-purpose courts for Netball and Basketball
• New Amenities building with canteen, public accessible toilets and change rooms facilities suitable for female and male players
• Kiosk/equipment storage facilities
• Multi age play area with shade sails for Children
• Outdoor Gym facilities
• Accessibility pathways connectivity throughout the precinct and natural areas
• Fenced off-leash dog area
• Ample off-street and on-grade parking space
• Shelters with barbecue facilities and picnic areas
• Integrated Community Centre

To learn more about Fernadell Park and Community Facility visit Fernadell Park | Your Hawkesbury Your Say

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.

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.

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.