Gifford Park Sporting Amenities Upgrade

Gifford Park is located in Penshurst, between Penshurst Street and Young Street. The park provides space for walking, relaxing, playing sport, and other recreational activities. Local sporting clubs use the park throughout the year for training and games.

The existing amenity building is ageing and does not meet modern standards for accessibility, or safety. This project will replace it with a new sporting amenity block that meets current design and safety standards while improving the experience for all park users.

Why we need your feedback

We want to understand how people currently use Gifford Park and how a new sporting amenity could improve the park. The exact location and design of the new building have not been confirmed. We want to hear from the community before final decisions are made.

Site map of Gifford Park in Penshurst, highlight park boundary, the current toilet block and play equipment

Photos of the current amenity block, playground equipment and sporting field

Your feedback will help us design a facility that meets community needs while meeting safety, accessibility, and technical requirements.

This upgrade is part of Council's program to renew facilities so they remain safe, functional, and accessible. The goals of this project are to:

• Create a more welcoming and inclusive space for the community
• Support sporting groups with improved facilities
• Provide accessible toilets for everyone

We will use community feedback together with technical, safety, and accessibility assessments to shape the design and location of the facility.

What features will the new sporting amenity have?

At this stage, the proposed facility is expected to include:

• Two changerooms (Home and Away)
• Canteen
• Storage room
• Public toilets: 1 accessible toilet, 2 female cubicles, 1 male cubicle, 1 male urinal, and 2 wash basins

Has Council considered a different location in the park?

The preferred location is near the existing amenity building. However, the final location will be confirmed during the design process. Decisions will consider site conditions, connectivity, and accessibility.

How can I use or book Gifford Park?

Gifford Park features a standard-size playing field, including an all-weather cricket pitch during the summer sporting season. For more information on facilities and bookings, visit: https://georgesriver.bookable.net.au/venues/32/gifford-park

Consultation is now open. Right now, we are asking:

• how you currently use Gifford Park, including when and why you visit and at what times
• benefits and concerns about the proposed sporting amenity block
• how a new sporting amenity block might change your use of Gifford Park

We have created a short form for you to submit your feedback. Your feedback will inform and guide the detailed design phase of the sporting amenity block. You can complete the feedback form:

• Online using the form on this page or by taking this link: Your feedback on Gifford Park Sporting Amenity Block Proposal | Your Say Georges River
• Completing a hard copy form and returning it to us.

If you are completing a hard copy form, please quote 'YOUR SAY SF25/7412 Public Submission Gifford Park Amenity Upgrade' and return it to:

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