Riverside park redevelopment receives funding boost

Artist impression of the redeveloped Light Horse Park in Liverpool.

Liverpool City Council’s vision for a revitalised Light Horse Park on the banks of the Georges River is one step closer to reality thanks to a significant funding boost from the Western Sydney City Deal’s liveability fund.

The $2.04 million Council will receive from the Western Parkland City Liveability Program will go to the construction of a playground and multi-purpose recreation space as part of stage one of the redevelopment project, while Council’s contribution of $4.61 million will fund the remaining works, detailed design work and project management components.

“We welcome this commitment as part of the Western Sydney City Deal – all three levels of government working together to deliver jobs in the Western Parkland City,” Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller said.

“The new Light Horse Park is a key part of Council’s vision to refocus Liverpool towards the Georges River.

“Light Horse Park will become a living bridge between the CBD and the river as well as a world-class recreation hub with sports fields, community facilities, playgrounds and gardens.”

Blue Mountains, Fairfield and Wollondilly councils will also receive a share of $40.9 million as part of the second and final funding round of the Western Parkland City Liveability Program.

Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure, Alan Tudge, said the investment will shape the region as an epicentre for liveability in Sydney.

“This Liveability Program is strengthening our Parkland City’s transformation into one of the most vibrant and liveable places in Australia.”

The Western Parkland City Liveability Program is funded through the Western Sydney City Deal, an agreement between the Commonwealth, State Government and eight Western Sydney councils.