Thousands flock to opening of Gipps Street Recreation Precinct

Thursday, 5 September 2024

Over 7,500 community members and visitors joined Penrith City Council to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct over the weekend.

The 32-hectare sport and recreation precinct in Claremont Meadows was officially opened by Council and the NSW Government, with a special plaque unveiled to commemorate the occasion.

The community were able to experience the new facilities for the first time including the children’s playspaces, youth zone with skate park and pump track, sports fields, outdoor fitness equipment, sports courts, cricket practice facilities, and abundant open space.

The $44.5 million project was funded by Council with the support of the NSW Government, which contributed a combined $13.5 million through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program ($7 million), Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund ($5 million), Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund ($1 million), and the Places to Play Program ($500,000).

Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore said he was extremely proud to see the precinct open for the community to enjoy.

“We want our residents to have access to the best facilities on their doorstep and I think we’ve delivered that with the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct,” Mr Moore said.

“It was fantastic to see so many people enjoying the new precinct, whether they were trying out the new skate park and pump track, using the multi-sport and basketball court, playing on the sports fields, or relaxing with their kids.”

“This is really what this precinct is all about – giving people more space to get outside and enjoy themselves.”

The new dog park in the precinct will open in October 2024.

The Gipps Street Recreation Precinct is located at 34 Gipps Street, Claremont Meadows, NSW 2747. It is open from 6am until 10.30pm daily.

Find out more at: penrith.city/gippsstreet

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Information contained within this news release was correct as at Thursday, 5 September 2024.