More quality green open space is on the way from Gosford to the Sutherland Shire with a nearly $4 million investment from the state's longest-running open space grants program.
The latest round of the Metropolitan Greenspaces program will deliver everything from new cycleways to bush restoration, pump tracks and play spaces across 14 council areas.
Each of the projects are an investment in the future, delivering more outdoor places where people can gather, play, relax and exercise in their community.
The Minns Labor Government is building a better NSW and that means investing to improve and expand green open space as we drive increased density to address the state's housing challenges.
Successful projects include:
- Campbelltown City Council- $940, 351 for Broughton Street cycleway
- Randwick Council- $500, 000 to improve Cromwell Park
- Blacktown City Council- $300, 000 for public art play space design in Alpha Park
- Bayside Council- $119, 332 for the Bayside Bushland Restoration
- Cumberland City Council:
- $70, 000 for the Hopman Street Park upgrade
- $150, 000 for Auburn Botanic Garden's edible garden of the world
- Sutherland Shire Council- $262, 500 for Prince Edward Park beach shared path
- Waverley Council- $125, 000 to upgrade the playground at Fingleton Reserve
- Central Coast Council- $25, 000 to masterplan Gosford Memorial Park
- Hornsby Council - $532, 041 for the Quarry Connections shared path and circulation loop
- Mosman Municipal Council- $250, 000 for Rosherville Reserve nature play space
- Ku-ring-gai Council - $402, 523 for Wildflower Garden nature play space
- Willoughby Council- $100, 000 to masterplan Chatswood South Precinct green links and places
- Hawkesbury Council- $165, 000 for detailed design to upgrade McQuade Park
- Canada Bay Council - $50, 000 to masterplan Cabarita Park
The program will help to deliver 15 projects worth more than $9 million thanks to council co-contributions.
The projects are at various stages with 6 receiving funding for planning and design while 9 are ready for the delivery phase.
The Metropolitan Greenspace program has provided over $65 million to metropolitan and central coast councils since 1990 with more than 680 new or upgraded projects completed.
For more information visit Metropolitan Greenspace Program | Planning (nsw.gov.au)
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
"We're putting parks in the green, delivering nearly $4 million for projects that will not only improve access to open space but support the continued growth of communities across the Central Coast and Greater Sydney region.
"Our public spaces give people a place to gather, relax, exercise and connect with nature and this funding will help both enhance existing spaces and activate new areas.
"This is another example of the Minns Labor Government's investment in building better communities by pairing open green space with growing communities."
