Council has approved a $342 million investment in local services, infrastructure and community programs through its Operational Plan 2026-2027 and Delivery Program 2025-26 to 2028-29.
Endorsed at an Extraordinary Council Meeting held last night, the plans outline Council's priorities for the coming year, including a $95.8 million capital works program and a range of initiatives to enhance public spaces, social infrastructure and environmental outcomes across the city.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Darcy Lound said the budget included a number of transformative projects that would complement significant investment across the entire program.
"This is a plan for delivering on our commitments to the community. It balances the need to maintain the services community rely on every day while investing in projects that support our region's future growth.
"The delivery of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program will see upgrades to the Railway Parade Bridge at Glenfield along with enhancements to our treasured natural locations through projects like the Simmos Beach Parklands and Dharawal Nature Playspace."
"Alongside these important projects, we'll continue to deliver the much-loved services our community rely on, from libraries and community events, to our leisure facilities and ongoing maintenance of sporting fields and recreation spaces."
"We are focused on turning plans into action, and this Operational Plan gives us and our community a clear picture of what we aim to achieve over the coming year," he said.
Councillors also endorsed the Resourcing Strategy 2026-27 to 2035-36 and the Asset Management Plan 2026-27 to 2035-36.
Highlights of the $95.8 million Capital Works Program include:
- Bridges, footpaths and roads - $14.4 million
- Parks, public spaces and playgrounds - $10.5 million
- Community facilities and buildings - $62.6 million
Major projects in the endorsed plans include:
- Delivery of WSIG-funded initiatives such as the Leumeah Youth Precinct, Simmos Beach Parklands, Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre, Campbelltown City Centre Transformation Project and Ingleburn Town Centre Transformation Project.
- Delivery of Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre Splash Park Upgrade
- Delivery of the Festival of Fisher's Ghost one-off anniversary celebrations
- Flood and stormwater mitigation works
- Road safety and Blackspot Program
- Enhancements at Bradbury Oval, Fullwood Reserve, Worrell Park and Eschol Park Sporting Complex.
