Media release
Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne
Inner West Council has embarked on the next stage in its push to deliver two new all-weather sporting fields at Callan Park, having recently submitted a development application for the upgrades.
This is welcome news to local sporting clubs who have been advocating for improved and more durable sporting facilities at the site.
The new fields will be located at Balmain Road and Waterfront Drive and provide local clubs with high-quality, safer and reliable facilities that can be used all year-round.
Mayor Darcy Byrne is urging residents and parents of kids who need these fields to make a submission in support of the application.
"These new all-weather fields at Callan Park will be a major boost for local sport, giving people of all ages and abilities access to high-quality facilities throughout the year," Mayor Darcy Byrne said.
"All-weather surfaces are a proven way to deliver safe, reliable, year-round playing fields that serve our growing sporting community, while also reducing pressure on surrounding turf fields.
"We know this proposal has the backing of local clubs and families. I'm urging locals, including parents of the kids who desperately need these upgraded facilities, to make a submission in support of the Development Application so we can get on and get them built.
"We've worked closely with Balmain & District Football Club and Leichhardt Saints Football Club to ensure the final design of the all-weather sporting fields reflect the needs of those who use them.
"Both clubs have shown a strong commitment to growing girls' and women's football and creating inclusive opportunities for players of all ages and abilities. This project also reflects Council's ongoing commitment to increasing opportunities for female participation in sport."
Improvements will include:
- New all-weather sports surfaces with competition standard turf
- An engineered base drainage system, organic infill and shock pad for player safety
- Energy efficient LED sports lighting at Balmain Road
- New pathways and landscaping improvements
The development application is now on public exhibition and can be accessed here.
