Liverpool Council’s $120m list of ‘shovel-ready’ projects to support economy
A western Sydney council has outlined 23 ‘shovel-ready’ projects - including the “iconic” river walk bridge and a BMX track - it wants to get going to revitalise the economy post COVID-19.
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There are hopes more than $120 million worth of ‘shovel-ready’ projects - including a will help kickstart southwest Sydney’s economy as the city begins its recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liverpool Council has submitted to the NSW Government a list of game-changing projects it hopes to have fast-tracked to support the local economy.
They include road upgrades, urban design opportunities and improvements to recreational and cultural facilities.
The document outlines “an achievable vision for government investment” to stimulate the economy and deliver much-needed infrastructure in “one of Sydney’s fastest-growing LGAs”, the council said.
“Our community has made sacrifices to support the vital public health response and now needs federal and state government support to generate employment and economic activity.”
Among the new projects are the proposed Wylde BMX Track Project, which would provide a “national standard facility” capable of hosting events within the Western Sydney Parklands precinct and the revitalisation of Railway St.
The latter aims to improve the pedestrian and retail experience along the street, with new laneway retail spaces, street furniture and tree canopy.
Other major projects include a new pedestrian-cycleway bridge crossing over the Georges River, which would connect eastern Liverpool to the CBD.
The council described it as a “critical and iconic project” that would be a symbol of Liverpool’s renewal and help open up the Georges River East precinct for redevelopment.
It also hopes to address an undersupply of early childhood places in Wattle Grove by redeveloping and extending the current Wattle Grove Youth Centre.
The proposed Wattle Grove Preschool and Integrated Services Precinct would feature a 30-place community-based preschool as well as space for other community service providers and sporting clubs.
Other projects the council wants to fast-track include the redevelopment of Apex Park on the fringes of the Liverpool CBD and a new pump track at Schoeffel Park in Horningsea Park so young people can use their bikes, skateboards, rollerblades and scooters.
The facility would be family-friendly with picnic tables and park furniture.
LIVERPOOL COUNCIL’S 23 COVID-19 FAST-TRACK INFRASTRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES
Apex Park redevelopment
Flood retention basins in Austral
Flood retention basin in Edmondson Park
Bernera Rd upgrade
Bigge Park tennis court upgrade
Collingwood House restoration
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Bellbird restaurant upgrade
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre reception upgrade
New cultural and business space at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
Pavement improvement at Dalmeny Dr, Prestons
Elizabeth Dr/Devonshire Rd intersection upgrade, Kemps Creek
Pavement improvement at Feodore Dr, Cecil Hills
Installation of gross pollutant traps in the Georges River Catchment
Governor Macquarie Dr upgrade
Heathcote Rd and The Avenue intersection upgrade, Voyager Point
Intersection improvement at Sixteenth Ave and Hall Circuit/ Qantas Blvd, Middleton Grange
Manning St Bypass, Warwick Farm
Railway St Pedestrian Gateway
River Connections – River Walk and Crossing
Schoeffel Park Pump Track
Wattle Grove Preschool and Integrated Services Precinct
Wylde BMX Track project