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Leichhardt Oval
Mentions
- Monthly refurbishment project update and procurement progress.
- Signals the project is moving forward and may affect future sports facility availability and spending priorities.
- Important for families using Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre and for avoiding avoidable pool closures.
- Affects access to women’s health services in Leichhardt during the relocation and renovation period.
- Residents near Newtown, Haberfield and Leichhardt may see heritage, parking and facility changes.
Decisions
Leichhardt Oval refurbishment update noted
Council received an update noting the State Significant Development Application exhibition has closed, design work has progressed to detailed design, procurement has started, and an updated cost plan will feed into 2026/27 budget planning.
Signals the project is moving forward and may affect future sports facility availability and spending priorities.
LPAC children’s pool staffing review requested
Council asked for a staffing review to improve lifeguard coverage and committed to keeping the children’s pool reliably open every weekend in summer, with a report back on findings and communication measures.
Important for families using Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre and for avoiding avoidable pool closures.
Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre renovation support
Council committed to help facilitate planning approval and temporary accommodation, preferably rent-free Council premises, so renovation works can proceed from September 2026 into early 2027.
Affects access to women’s health services in Leichhardt during the relocation and renovation period.
Meetings