Media Release
AA043/2009
17 February 2009
The Rudd Labor Government has today approved more than $4 million to build and upgrade community infrastructure in Sydney's south-west - as part of our investment to support jobs and boost the local economy.
Minister Albanese was in Campbelltown today with Mr Hayes to announce the funding from the $800 million Community Infrastructure Program.
"Local councils will receive this funding for important local projects, such as a new baseball complex at Woodlands Road, a Community Centre and Youth Hub in Tahmoor, seating at the Whitlam Leisure Centre, and upgrading playgrounds across Camden.
"Without federal funding, these projects would have remained in the 'too-hard' basket."
The councils' funding is as follows:
- Campbelltown $1,517,000
- Liverpool $1,258,000
- Camden $606,000
- Wollondilly $638,000
[The full list of projects to be funded is below]
Mr Albanese said that the Rudd Government was determined to act decisively with local communities to support jobs and improve the quality of local infrastructure.
"We are delivering the $800 million for community infrastructure in two components:
- $250 million to be shared between all councils and shires; and
- $550 million to be allocated through competitive grants.
"Today's funding is part of the $250 million component, under which local governments have already submitted more than 3,600 projects."
Media Contacts
- Moksha Watts - Mr Albanese's Office - 0413 389 070
Projects Approved
Campbelltown City Council
- Eschol Park- Redevelop sporting fields to provide improved recreational use - $142,000
- Macquarie Fields - Refurbish and improve the Macquarie Fields Park change rooms - $125,000
- Bob Prenter Reserve - Refurbish the playing field - $120,000
- Rizal Park - Install new playground equipment and softfall rubber for children - $120,000
- Woodlands Road -Develop new Woodlands Road Baseball Complex, including change rooms and canteen -$120,000
- Clarke Reserve - Construct infield watering system at the playing fields - $120,000
- Bow Bowing - Develop cycleways and walkways to enhance access to local rail services - $100,000
- Bradbury Park - Upgrade to the amenities and change room facility - $100,000
- Campbelltown Swimming Centre - Refurbish existing change rooms and showers - $100,000
- Koshigaya Park - Refurbish Koshigaya Park amenities - $100,000
- St Helens Park Community Hall - Renovate existing Community Hall - $100,000
- Blinman Park - Restore playing surface to provide improved facilities for Glenfield community -$90,000
- Kearns - Upgrade and refurbish the Community Hall - $90,000
- Mawson Park- Construct new playground equipment and softfall rubber - $80,000
Liverpool City Council
- Whitlam Leisure Centre - Renew existing retractable terraced grandstand seating - $400,000
- Greenway Park - Construction of new adventure playground - $160,000
- Collingwood House - Structural repairs to the exterior - $160,000
- Chipping Norton Community Centre - Internal renovation including kitchens, lighting, ceilings and floor coverings - $100,000
- Moorebank Community Centre and Library - Internal renovation, including kitchens, lighting, ceilings, floor coverings and external pavement - $100,000
- Wenden Centre, Miller - Install state of the art gym and training equipment - $100,000
- Various Community Centres - Installation of security lighting - $93,000
- Craik Park Tennis Court - Renew synthetic grass surface, line marking and new court nets - $40,000
- Syd Neville Reserve - Construction of new childrens playground - $35,000
- Freeburn Park - Construction of new playground -$35,000
- Scott Memorial Park - Alterations to sports amenity building - $35,000
Camden Council
- Various playgrounds - Upgrade playgrounds across Camden, including equipment, fencing and shade - $226,600
- Narellan Urban Forest (stage 3) - provide recreational and outdoor picnic facilities - $170,000
- Various sports fields - Lighting upgrades to Liquidamber, Wandarrah, Jack Nash and Elizabeth Reserves to accomodate increased demand for training and playing times from clubs - $100,000
- Rheinburgers Hill - Cycleway Extension - $80,000
- Bicentennial Equestrian Park - Construction of shelter sheds and covered BBQ picnic area alongside the RSL Memorial Walkway within the Park - $23,400
- Nepean River boat ramp - Improve access and signage at Belgenny Reserve for low impact use - $6,000
Wollondilly Shire Council
Major Projects
- Tahmoor - Community Centre and Youth Hub Project - $238,000
- Warragamba -Town Hall Refurbishment - $74,000
- The Oaks - Upgrading items for WS Williams Park - $73,440
- Yanderra - Provision of Shared Cycleway - $64,200
- Buxton - Extend existing Buxton Cycleway - $47,500
- Bargo - Tennis Courts Upgrade - $40,000
Other projects
- Appin - Two street lights
- Appin - Upgrade to existing soccer clubroom facilities at AIS Sportsground
- Appin - Construction of verandah at clubhouse of AIS Sportsground
- Bargo - Provision of signage at Bargo Sportsground
- Douglas Park - Station Street drainage
- Douglas Park -Water Supply and Drainage at Douglas Park Sportsground
- Mount Hunter - New gate and lighting at Mount Hunter Hall
- Oakdale - shade structure for Oakdale Community Centre
- Pheasants Nest - Improve Rural Fire Service building
- Picton - Upgrade seating and fencing at Hume Oval
- Thirlmere - Provision of a Welcome Sign at the entrance to Thirlmere township
- Thirlmere - Construction of cricket pitch at Thirlmere Sportsground
- Thirlmere - Memorial Park perimeter fencing
- Tahmoor - Extension to existing skatepark
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