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Penrith City Council has advised that the final stage of the playspace upgrade at Jim Anderson Park are complete.  

Council has also installed a range of new outdoor fitness equipment and replaced the half court with a new court featuring a basketball hoop, netball hoop, and line markings for various games. 

This project was funded through the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program. Council received a $7.56 million grant to upgrade 21 playspace sites across the local government area. 

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said he hoped the new facilities would encourage more people to get outside and enjoy being active.

Mayor Carney shared “the community told us they wanted a new court that could be used for a range of activities at Jim Anderson Park, and I’m thrilled that we’ve delivered this for residents along with new fitness equipment.

“A new playspace was also constructed last year in the first stage of work to upgrade the park which has been very popular with families.  

“Importantly, the playspace includes plenty of shade which is a requirement of all our playspace projects to ensure they can be enjoyed year-round. 

“More than 100 playspaces across Penrith have received shade improvements in recent years. 

“This project is another example of Council’s commitment to provide high quality sport and recreation facilities across Penrith.” 

The grant funding has been used to upgrade six playspaces across the LGA to date, with more upgrades planned for Colyton, Kingswood, Oxley Park, Penrith, South Penrith, St Clair and St Marys this year.

This project was identified through Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy, which is a 15-year road map for the future provision of sport, play, recreation and open space facilities across our City.

Find out more at: yoursaypenrith.com.au/projectplay  

Images. Credit: Penrith City Council

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