$113.8 Million Recovery Package
Camden Council was proud to provide its $16.8 Million Support Package to residents and local businesses suffering the shock of COVID-19.
The first two stages had something for everyone – from rate rebates to grants; fee waivers to digital campaigns; and accelerated infrastructure work to online events.
Council has now finalised Stage Three of this package – and it’s even bigger and more beneficial for our residents, workers and visitors.
Stage Three, or the recovery phase, has an incredible $113.8 million worth of value packed into it, which is the most significant package offered to a community by a local council in the country.
This robust stage includes 65 projects and programs to be delivered across the next four years. It is focused on getting the Camden community back on its feet, with a range of exciting projects and programs.
Council is proud to invest $130.6 million across the three stages of our COVID-19 Community Support Package to support residents and local businesses suffering the shock of COVID-19. It’s estimated all three stages will boost Camden’s economy by up to $221.7 million and generate up to 507 new jobs.
What is Council doing to help?
Infrastructure
Local Road and Community Infrastructure Grants – Round 1
Project |
Description |
Commencement |
Value |
|
Ron Dine Reserve, Camden South – Playground (McCrae Drive) |
General upgrades, replacement of play equipment, installation of soft fall etc |
2020/2021 |
$125,000 |
|
Macarthur Park, Camden – Various Items |
2020/2021 |
$125,000 | |
|
Yandelora Reserve, Mount Annan |
2020/2021 |
$135,000 | |
|
Tredinnick Park, Harrington Park |
2020/2021 |
$70,000 | |
|
Charker Drive, Royal George, Harrington Park |
2020/2021 |
$110,000 | |
|
Camden Senior Citizens Community Centre, Camden |
High pressure clean external areas including paved paths and stained brickwork |
2020/2021 |
$110,000 |
|
Camden Sports Club, Camden (Stage 1) |
Building repairs, internal finishes, roof | 2020/2021 |
$94,692 |
|
Ron Dine Reserve Old Clubhouse, Camden South |
Building repairs, internal finishes, roof |
2020/2021 | $55,000 |
|
Jack Nash Rugby Amenities, Currans Hill |
Building repairs, internal finishes |
2020/2021 | $50,000 |
| Subtotal | $874,692 |
Local Road and Community Infrastructure Grants – Round 2
Project |
Description |
Commencement |
Value |
|
Pomaderris Reserve, Mount Annan |
General playground upgrade and renewal works |
2020/2021 |
$125,000 |
|
Glenlee Reserve, Narellan Vale |
2020/2021 |
$125,000 | |
|
Parkside Reserve, Currans Hill |
2020/2021 |
$125,000 | |
|
Shade Sails Program to improve existing parks and playgrounds Various locations |
Program of retrofitting shade sails into existing parks and playgrounds to improve useability |
2020/2021 |
$400,000 |
|
Extension of Walking Track at the BEP - Bicentennial Equestrian Park, Camden |
Extension of compressed granite pathway within the BEP |
2020/2021 |
$520,000 |
|
Camden Sports Club, Camden (Stage 2) |
Building upgrade and renewal works |
2020/2021 |
$210,000 |
|
Nugget Beams Reserve Amenities, Narellan Vale |
Renewal works, painting, and general upgrade, including improved access |
2020/2021 |
$35,000 |
|
Birriwa Reserve Amenities, Mount Annan |
General renewal works |
2020/2021 | $65,000 |
|
Liquidamber Reserve Amenities, Narellan Vale |
General renewal works |
2020/2021 | $70,000 |
|
Fairfax Oval Amenities and Clubroom, Harrington Park |
General renewal works |
2020/2021 | $45,000 |
|
Rotary Cowpasture Reserve, Amenities and Clubhouse, Camden |
Carparking renewal, and amenities building renewal works |
2020/2021 | $275,000 |
|
Onslow Oval, Camden |
Grandstand, and amenities improvement, seating and general maintenance and renewal |
2020/2021 | $320,000 |
|
Wandarrah Reserve Amenities, Mount Annan |
Kitchen renewal and upgrades |
2020/2021 | $100,000 |
|
Macquarie Grove Reserve, Kirkham |
Fencing to reduce anti-social behaviour |
2020/2021 | $30,000 |
|
Jack Nash Reserve - sealing of informal parking, Currans Hill |
Sealing works along Thow Place, Nash Place and Kitching Way |
2020/2021 | $250,000 |
|
Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan Various locations |
Various projects | 2020/2021 | $554,586 |
| Subtotal | $3,249,586 |
Capital Works Projects
Project |
Description |
Commencement |
Value |
|
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) works and facilities Various locations |
Installation of permanent HVM measures, and/or the purchase of mobile HVM units to support events across the LGA |
2021/2022 |
$950,000 |
|
Camden Civic Centre Upgrade and Renewal |
Includes minor works and range of cosmetic upgrades renewals to enhance the user experience at the facility |
2021/2022 |
$2,200,000 |
|
Alpha Park, Camden |
Investigate opportunities to upgrade Alpha Park in Camden |
2022/2023 |
$150,000 |
|
Narellan Sports Hub, Narellan - New amenities building (hockey) |
Replacement and enhancement of the existing amenities for hockey at the Narellan Sports Hub |
2023/2024 |
$6,000,000 |
|
Learn to ride facility Location to be confirmed |
A learn to ride facility, to enable safe off-road area for kids learning to ride bikes and scooters Site subject to confirmation |
2022/2023 |
$2,000,000 |
|
Hardcourt facility - futsal Location to be confirmed |
Construction of a hardcourt facility. The facility will address a demand for informal sports and provide additional all-weather training facilities for local clubs Site subject to confirmation |
2022/2023 |
$1,200,000 |
|
Adaptively reuse Larkin Place car park for events and markets |
As part of the Camden Urban Design Framework it is recommended to adapt the Larkin Place carpark to activate the space and make it user friendly for small events and markets |
2024/2025 | $1,000,000 |
|
Kayak access and cycleway Nepean River, Camden |
Provision of launch points on the Nepean and additional end of trip facilities, signage, and footpath installation to improve access to the Nepean |
2021/2022 | $5,100,000 |
|
Shade Sails Program Various locations |
Ongoing program of retrofitting shade sails into older play areas to increase usage during hot months |
2022/2023 | $300,000 |
|
Sheathers Lane, Camden - shared path |
Construction of a shared path along Sheathers Lane from Carrington to Camden |
2022/2023 | $3,000,000 |
|
Cawdor Road, Camden - shared path |
Construction of a Shared path along Cawdor Road to Camden High School |
2022/2023 |
$1,000,000 |
|
New Animal Care Facility (Concept Scope) Location to be confirmed |
Scoping and concept design for a future Animal Care facility for the Camden LGA |
2021/2022 |
$150,000 |
|
Oran Park Leisure Centre, Oran Park |
Construction of the Oran Park Leisure Centre to complete the civic precinct, includes 50-metre pool and enhanced leisure water areas, gym, and indoor courts |
2020/2024 | $57,600,000 |
|
Harrington Park Reserve, Harrington Park |
Project to improve the capacity and user experience of the grounds at Harrington Park Reserve |
2022/2023 |
$5,000,000 |
|
Renewal and upgrades at Mount Annan Leisure Centre – Wet Area |
Renewal of spa, sauna, and steam area of the Mount Annan Leisure Centre |
2020/2021 | $160,000 |
|
Oran Park Community and Administration |
Investigation of scope and partnership opportunities for Oran Park Community/Arts and Administration Centre |
2022/2023 |
$150,000 |
|
Sportsground Strategy Field Improvement Program |
A four-year program to upgrade and improve a range of fields within the Camden LGA, includes irrigation, turf replacement, hybrid, and synthetic fields |
2021/2025 |
$12,000,000 |
|
Sportsground Strategy Floodlighting Upgrades Sports Field |
A four-year program to facilitate the upgrade of floodlighting to sportsgrounds, includes implementation of LED, and increased lighting levels |
2021/2025 |
$1,000,000 |
|
Sportsground Strategy Building and Facility Upgrade |
A four-year program to facilitate a range of upgrades and improvements as identified within the Sportsground Strategy |
2021/2025 |
$4,000,000 |
|
Sports Ground Strategy Carparking and Seating |
A four-year program to facilitate a range of upgrades and improvements as identified within the Sportsground Strategy |
2021/2025 |
$1,500,000 |
|
Caravan effluent dump point, Camden Town |
Caravan effluent dump point and associated works and signage Location to be confirmed |
2020/2021 | $60,000 |
|
Provision of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations |
Implement Electric Vehicle charging Stations within the key centres of Camden and Narellan |
2021/2022 | $100,000 |
|
Camden RSL Youth Club |
Building repairs, internal finishes, roof repair and carparking improvements |
2020/2021 | $375,000 |
| Subtotal | $104,995,000 |
Building Renewal Works
Project |
Description |
Commencement |
Value |
|
Currans Hills Community Centre, Currans Hill |
General upgrades, painting, internal upgrades, pathway upgrades. |
2022/2023 |
$50,000 |
|
Lighting Tennis Facilities Various Locations |
Upgrade of lighting at tennis facilities and multi-purpose hardcourts to improve useability |
2022/2023 |
$100,000 |
| Subtotal | $150,000 |
Events
Project |
Description |
Commencement |
Value |
|
Employment and Education Virtual Expo Camden |
Online celebration of local employers, expo of “who Camden employs” |
2020/2021 |
$20,000 |
|
Event Program - Post COVID |
Program of events for all ages, aimed at getting people out and about in our open space and utilising our exciting spaces and re-connecting with friends |
2020/2021 |
$150,000 |
|
Program of Activations |
Program to include activations across the LGA in the three LGA wards – North, Central and South |
2020/2021 |
$150,000 |
| Subtotal | $320,000 |
Grants and Financial Assistance
Project |
Description |
Commencement |
Value |
|
Cultural Activation Grants |
Funding for cultural performances and art projects Also includes Camden Civic Centre performance subsidies and subsidisation of other Council facilities as part of performances and events |
2020/2021 |
$74,600 |
|
Sports Grants |
Grants for sports clubs for programs to improve their club’s capacity and resilience post-COVID |
2020/2021 |
$135,000 |
|
Expanded Community Grants |
Combining councils Community Small Grants and Community Sponsorship Grants (Round 2) and provide grants based on building community and resilience |
2020/2021 |
$150,000 |
| Subtotal | $359,600 |
Local Employment
Project |
Description |
Commencement |
Value |
|
Expansion of Apprentice/Trainee Program within Council |
Expand Council's current apprentice/trainee employment across the organisation across the 4 years of the program |
2022/2023 |
$675,000 |
| Subtotal | $675,000 |
Programs
Project |
Description |
Commencement |
Value |
|
Continued expansion of online library programs to increase accessibility |
Continuation and expansion of Councils Library Services online content |
2020/2021 |
$0 |
|
Outdoor Dining Acceleration, Camden Town Centre |
Ongoing promotion and implementation of Council's outdoor dining policy |
2020/2021 |
$0 |
|
Camden Businesses Recovery marketing campaign |
Marketing and promotion campaign to assist in business recovery |
2020/2021 |
$95,000 |
|
Economic Review Implementation |
Implementation of recommendations from the Economic Development Review and Strategy |
2020/2021 |
$135,000 |
|
Mental Health Awareness through sports clubs Camden LGA |
Development of a mental health support program specifically targeted at local sporting groups. Council to work with a qualified organisation to develop a program |
2021/2022 |
$18,000 |
| Subtotal | $248,000 |
City Beautification Program
Project |
Description |
Commencement |
Value |
|
Open Space Embellishment Works Camden LGA |
Woody Weed removal program, garden bed mulching, garden bed renewal and replanting, tree planting and waterways cleaning |
2021/2022 |
$1,180,000 |
|
Additional Street Sweeper Service Levels Camden LGA |
Inclusion of an upgrade of the current service levels for city presentation to include more streets been sweep more regularly |
2021/2022 |
$1,089,000 |
|
City Improvement Taskforce Camden LGA |
Funding to implement a range of city improvement/beautification projects |
2021/2022 |
$711,000 |
| Subtotal | $2,980,000 |