CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON NEW PARK IN LEPPINGTON

NATHAN HAGARTY MP
MEMBER FOR LEPPINGTON

The Minns Labor Government is pleased to announce that construction has commenced on a major park at Leppington in Sydney’s south-west as part of the NSW Government’s Parks for People Program.

The $4.5 million transformation will see existing pastureland on Camden Valley Way converted into a new 7.6-hectare parkland opposite the existing Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The park will include spaces to play, pedestrian and cycle paths, an inclusive play space and a basketball half-court as part of a new youth hub.

It will also be easily accessible for current and future residents and is only a short drive from the Leppington and Liverpool city centres.

As part of the Government’s commitment to address the housing crisis with the delivery of more well-located and well-serviced homes, it is also delivering vibrant and accessible public spaces to support better communities.

The new park is one of seven projects delivered across Sydney to deliver better access to public open spaces, in partnership with council and the community.

Construction on the project is expected to be completed by early 2025.

For more information on the Parks for People Program visit https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/policy-and-legislation/open-space/parks-for-people.

Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty said:

“Leppington Park will have loads of activities and will be a great public open space for families in Leppington to enjoy.

“The new park embraces the existing natural aspects of the site and connects with and respects the history of this area.”

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:

“It is important that there are vibrant public open spaces for the community to gather, play and relax and the NSW Government is delivering that to the Leppington community.

“I’m sure this park will become a cherished public space that will be enjoyed by people young and old for generations to come.”