TWO NEW SUPER PARKS OPEN IN AUGUST
Frank Carbone
fcarbone@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au
Welcome to the new edition of our quarterly City Connect brochure, delivering important Council news to your letterbox.
2023 is already one of the biggest years yet for Fairfield City as we deliver more exciting projects, services and events for everyone.
This financial year we are investing more than $78 million in infrastructure and will continue with our program of improvements committing more than $32.3 million on upgrades to parks, footpaths and roads throughout our City.
Two key projects opening this month are the significant upgrades to Bareena Park, Canley Vale and Fairfield Heights Park playgrounds thanks to a $4 million grant from the NSW Government. Bareena Park has a one-of-akind large koi fish slide and climbing rope
to go with a ‘water’ theme’ playground, while Fairfield Heights Park’s ‘nature theme’ playground includes a large treehouse, as well as new and accessible play equipment.
We are also currently doing detailed planning for a significant upgrade of Brenan Park, Smithfield, Endeavour Sports Park, Fairfield West and a new fitness park at Avenel Park, Canley Vale.
These projects are important to support the health and wellbeing of all residents. I am committed to getting on with the job of delivering the best services and facilities for the families and businesses of our City.
Frank Carbone Mayor of Fairfield City
Households can easily and safely dispose of chemical and electronic waste at Council’s popular FREE Chemical CleanOut and E-waste Collection Day. You can bring household chemicals and items up to a maximum of 20L or 20kg of a single item such as; solvents, gas bottles and pool chemicals, plus old TVs, computers and household appliances.
This day helps families save money in disposal costs, ensures the chemicals and e-waste are disposed of safely, and stops chemicals going to landfill.
Two new all-accessible super parks will be opening this August for families to get outside and active together.
Bareena Park, Canley Vale opens on Saturday, 5 August while Fairfield Heights Park will open later in the month.
Both parks, made possible through joint funding with the NSW Government, add to the super parks we already have, such as Koonoona Park, Deerbush Park and Fairfield Adventure Park. Each of these parks offer something different.
Along with our smaller parks, we are ensuring families, no matter where they live, have acess to a park within walking distance or a short drive.
AROUND OUR CITY
We welcomed more than 1,500 new citizens at our ceremonies in June and July.
50 dogs were microchipped and 25 were vaccinated by our local vet at Council’s free dog microchipping event in June.
WHAT’S ON
Book Week Family Trivia
Thursday 24 August, 6pm-7pm
Come dressed in your favourite book character and explore famous books, characters, quotes and more!
Cost: free
Where: Online via Kahoot Register: fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/events
Frogs in Fairfield Walk and Talk
Friday 15 September, 6.30pm-9.30pm
Come and listen to a talk on frogs in the local area and take a stroll through Upper Prospect Creek to see what frogs we have in Fairfield City.
Cost: free
Where: Prospect Creek, Widemere Road, Wetherill Park
Spring Clean Drop-Off Day
Sunday 24 September, 7am-3.30pm
Load up your car or trailer with unwanted bulky items and bring them to Fairfield Showground.
FAIRFIELD YOUTH GETS RECOGNISED
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Fairfield City Mayor’s Youth Achievement Awards announced at a special awards presentation in June. The program acknowledges, recognises and celebrates the achievements of our young people in ten areas including leadership, sports impact and outstanding youth group categories.
Head to www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/mayors-YAA for a list of the winners.
Cost: free
Where: Fairfield Showground, Prairiewood
We are spucing up 22 major intersections with landscaping this year to help make our City look great.
St Johns Park Early Learning Centre won the Outstanding Early Childhood Centre award at the 2023 Local Business Awards in June.