Issue 108 August 2025-web by Fairfield City Council

From your MAYOR

Frank Carbone fcarbone@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

We continue to strongly invest for the community in new experiences and facilities, while managing our finances responsibly to keep our residential rates the lowest in Western Sydney.

Council has committed more than $83 million in capital works for this financial year - real investments that will make a real difference for our community and for local families.

We’re bringing to life some fantastic, city-shaping projects—like the new Community and Events Centre at Fairfield Showground and exciting new playgrounds at Prout Park, Mt Pritchard; Nelson Street, Fairfield and Brenan Park, Smithfield.

We’re also upgrading other parks with new playgrounds and fitness equipment and adding colour and life to our streets with public art and beautification works.

There is also millions of dollars going into everyday essential infrastructure.

This financial year we will invest $13.5 million for road and transport upgrades as well as upgrading sports fields, improving our public buildings, installing new and upgraded footpaths and continuing to deliver our highly successful 240-litre 3-bin residential waste collection service.

This is just a snapshot of what’s in store for the year ahead.

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You can find the full list of projects and services in our Operational Plan at www. fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/operationalplan or scan the QR code on the next page to see what's happening near you.

Council has a strong track record of getting things done—and we’re focused on continuing to deliver for our hardworking families, growing local businesses and the future of our City.

Frank Carbone Mayor of Fairfield City

Find works and projects near YOU

on our interactive map

Scan the QR code or visit www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/FYworks

You can use the interactive map to zoom in and find all the projects and works happening near you over this financial year.

Investing in our community 2025/2026

Residents will benefit from exciting asset improvements as well as a strong and innovative program of Council works for the financial year ahead. Council will continue to deliver quality services and projects, creating jobs and valuable infrastructure that will be enjoyed by the community for years to come.

Some upgrades include:

MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE

CONSTRUCTION STARTS 2026

Fairfield Showground Community and Events Centre

Design work continues for the new Fairfield Showground Community and Events Centre, funded by a $28 million contribution from the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program in partnership with Fairfield City Council.

The state-of-the-art facility is set to become a hub for locals and visitors, providing a versatile space for exhibitions, performances, community and sporting events, cultural activities, and social gatherings.

Features include a range of modern amenities, including an exhibition hall and large stage, multipurpose indoor

courts, large foyer, and an open-air courtyard and covered forecourt for smaller events. Once completed, the new development will provide a much-needed space for connection, celebration, performance, and creativity in Fairfield City. Construction is anticipated to commence in 2026.

Upgrading for better flood protection

Council continues to upgrade our City's detention basins to help better protect properties in the event of flooding.

Upgrade works at Stockdale Detention Basin in Abbotsbury were completed last month.

Powhatan Park Detention Basin upgrade works in Greenfield Park are scheduled for completion next year.

These are critical upgrades to improve measures against property damage in the event of flooding.

Detention basins hold excess stormwater during heavy rain and release it slowly into the creeks, reducing the chance of flooding downstream.

The works, jointly funded by Council and the Federal Government, will see increased water holding capacity, bringing our detention basins into line with contemporary NSW Government requirements.

There are 19 detention basins across our City.

Nelson

Park playground

Construction is underway on a new playground at Nelson Park, Fairfield.

The $870,000 playground will feature modern play equipment for young families to enjoy.

The new playground will included:

• a 25-metre flying fox

• Play zones where little imaginations can run wild

• Fitness hubs

• Shaded picnic areas and more!

The playground is due to be completion in November this year.

The project is proudly joint-funded by Council and the NSW Government.

Prout Park playground

Construction is underway on a new playground at Prout Park, Mt Pritchard.

The $656,000 playground will feature modern play equipment for young families to enjoy.

The new playground will include:

• Embankment slide and climber ropes

• Toddler tiny town and musical play

• Shelters and seating

• Dinkie bike track

• Flying fox and more!

The playground is due to be completed in November this year.

The project is proudly joint-funded by Council and the NSW Government.

Playground images are indicative only

AROUND OUR CITY

Mayor

Frank Carbone and nursery volunteers planted an oak tree in Wetherill Park in June, which was propagated from our iconic Bland's Oak Tree. Bland's Oak acorns were first collected in 2019: these young trees will live for a few hundred years.

Mayor Frank Carbone presented the Mayor's Youth Achievement Awards in June. See the winners at fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/myaa.

Our City's senior citizens joined us on a bus tour visiting Council facilities across the City.

Mayor Frank Carbone attended the opening of St Narsai Christian College's impressive new sports and arts centre in May.

Mayor

Frank Carbone attended several Cancer Council fundraisers hosted by members of our local community in June.

Mayor Frank Carbone and Councillors celebrated Italian Republic Day with a large crowd at Club Marconi in May .

We celebrated Refugee Week with performances, stories and stalls at the Fairfield Youth and Community Centre in June.

Fourteen puppies were microchipped at our free dog microchipping day in June.

Mayor Frank Carbone and Deputy Mayor, Dai Le celebrated Canley Heights Public School's 70th birthday in June.

have upgraded five playgrounds in 2025 including Bowden Park, Cabramatta in May, with more to come.

Fairfield City Open Libraries turns 75!

A snapshot of its milestones and 75-year history

1950s –1960s

1950 – The City's first public library opened in the CabraVale Council Chambers.

1952 – Fairfield Branch Library opened at Civic Centre.

1956 – Council introduced a mobile library service van, visiting local schools, hospitals, and nursing homes.

1962 – First home delivery service begins; panel van service to elderly and housebound readers.

1970s –1980s 2000s –2020s 2025 and beyond

1975 – Fairfield Central Library opened in Cabramatta, designed by Harry Seidler & Associates.

1982 – Fairfield Central Library is renamed to Whitlam Library in honour of Gough Whitlam.

1983 – Wetherill Park Branch Library opened at Stockland.

1986 – Bonnyrigg Branch Library opened at Bonnyrigg Plaza.

1993 – Opening of 1st floor extension at Whitlam Library.

1997 – Internet access offered at the Whitlam Library at a cost of $5.

2000 – Relocation of Wetherill Park Library to current site with drive through service.

2015 – Our services were renamed to Fairfield City Open Libraries.

2018 – Studio 2166, the Workary and lab.LX opened at Whitlam Library.

2020 – Lab LX STEAM opened at Bonnyrigg Library.

2021 – Fairfield Library relocates to current site.

2023 – Youth area upgraded at Whitlam Library.

2024 – Reading room shelves at Whitlam Library upgraded and Lab.LX space. refurbished.

Whitlam Library turns 50! Library Services turns 75!

Celebrations coming soon… stay tuned

2025 – The Digitisation Station launched at Wetherill Park Library, and accessibility upgrades were completed at Whitlam Library.

2025 – The replacement mobile library van was launched.

BE A PART OF HISTORY

Prepare for a spectacular fusion of tradition and culture at Council’s iconic Cabramatta Moon Festival, which marks its silver anniversary this year!

Join us for all the exciting festivities you would come to expect, PLUS we’ll be hosting Australia's first ever National Lion Dance Competition, seeing 2 action-packed days of elite lion dance groups from across the nation competing for the prestigious title of Australia's best lion dance troupe!

Enjoy all this and more! Bring your family and friends and help make this Cabramatta Moon Festival the brightest one yet.

National Lion Dance Competition 27-28 September. Free event