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Henson Park
Mentions
- Venue for up to 11 AFLW matches requiring surrounding road closures.
- Venue for endorsed live music and major events, subject to safety and operational requirements.
- The closures will change local access and traffic arrangements around Henson Park on match days, with residents and businesses to receive written notice at least seven days beforehand.
- May increase event activity at Henson Park while requiring safety, noise, traffic and crowd management measures.
- Local travel times, bus routes, parking and property access may be affected on event days.
- Temporary event closures will require detours and may cause local traffic disruption around Marrickville Road, Central Lane and Henson Park.
Decisions
AFLW match road closures at Henson Park
The Forum supported temporary full closures of Woodland Street, Holmesdale Street and Centennial Street for up to 11 AFLW matches at Henson Park, on listed dates from 13 September through November 2026. Approval is subject to a Road Occupancy Licence, Transport for NSW concurrence and notification requirements.
The closures will change local access and traffic arrangements around Henson Park on match days, with residents and businesses to receive written notice at least seven days beforehand.
Live music and major events endorsed for Henson Park
Council endorsed live music and major events at Henson Park, subject to fire and life safety assessment, stakeholder engagement, operational controls, venue management planning, fee updates and scheduling around sport and maintenance.
May increase event activity at Henson Park while requiring safety, noise, traffic and crowd management measures.
Topics
Event-related traffic management
Two separate event applications were supported: Marrickville Music Festival closures on 11 October 2026 and recurring closures around Henson Park for up to 11 AFLW matches.
Local travel times, bus routes, parking and property access may be affected on event days.