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Council is excited to propose extending the outdoor swimming season at the Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre and installing free outdoor gym equipment in Petersham Park. We value your input and want to hear your thoughts on this proposal.
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Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre Swim Season Extension
Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre is a fully accessible open-air pool located in the tranquil surrounds of Petersham Park, and features a 25m pool for lap swimming, toddler pool and splash pad.
The centre currently operates as a seasonal pool, with a summer operating season from 1 October to 31 March each year.
Inner West Council are engaging the community regarding the extension of our summer operating season, from 1 September to 30 April, which will provide two additional months of swimming for the community each year.
Outdoor Gym at Petersham Park
Project details
We're Seeking community feedback on the proposed installation of outdoor fitness equipment (gym) at Petersham Park. The proposal aligns with the Petersham Park Plan of Management, adopted in August 2023.
What's in scope?
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Proposed Fitness Equipment
Proposed Locations & Layout

Proposed Fitness Eqiupment
We're seeking feedback on a range of outdoor fitness equipment that could be installed at Petersham Park. Equipment aims to cater to various fitness levels, ages, and exercise preferences, supporting strength, cardio, and flexibility training. Potential equipment includes:
- Leg Press Machines
- Body Pulls & Push-Up Stations
- Chest Press
- Step-Up Station
- Pull-Up Bars (various heights)
- Pull-Ups & Leg Raises
- Sit-Up Bench
- Elliptical Trainers
These are examples of proposed fitness equipment
Have Your Say
Key details
You can provide feedback by:
- Completing the form below
- Attend a drop in session at Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre on Wednesday 12 March, 5pm to 7pm or Saturday 15 March, 8am to 10am
- Contacting the relevant Council Officer (contact information below)
Contact: Ashleigh Howes - Customer Service & Marketing Coordinator
Email: ashleigh.howes@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 9392 5299
Mail: Inner West Council, PO Box 14, Petersham 2049, ATTN Ashleigh Howes
Contact: Daniel Denford - Office of Sports Coordinator
Email: daniel.denford@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 9392 5006
Mail: Inner West Council, PO Box 14, Petersham 2049, ATTN Daniel Denford
Other ways to provide feedback:
- Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5006.
- Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
- Voice relay call 1300 555 727
- TTY call 133 677
- SMS relay call 0423 677 767
Last day to provide feedback is Monday 24 March 2025.
To complete the submissions form please create an account to join, or login to an existing account. The Your Say Inner West account is separate from other Council accounts.
Next Steps
Council will collate, review and analyse all feedback received throughout the initial engagement and will present these in an engagement outcomes report. Everyone who made a submission will be notified as the project progresses.