Henson Park Plan of Management and Master Plan

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Henson Park is a well used multi purpose park with several facilities used by organised groups and the community. In 2019 we've asked for your feedback to help us create a 10-year Plan for Henson Park.



What is happening now?

We have developed a draft Plan of Management and Master Plan with community input. It is now your chance to let us know if we got it right.

Additional documents


Key proposals:

  • Upgrades to the grandstand and scoreboard
  • Improved pedestrian access
  • Upgrades to park entrances and parking
  • New recreational spaces
  • Additional planting and new trees


Have your say

  • Read the draft Plan of Management document pdf and draft Master Plan pdf and complete an online survey to share your thoughts.
  • Contact Mandy Smith Coordinator Parks Planning if you would like a hardcopy of the draft PoM documents.
  • Provide Organisational feedback if you represent an organisation via the submission form
  • Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 92935635.
  • Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
  • Voice relay call 1300 555 727
  • TTY call 133 677
  • SMS relay call 0423 677 767

Comments open on Monday 22 March 2021 and close 3 May 2021.


What happens next?

After the engagement period, the Parks Planning team will review and consider community feedback before finalising the plans. The plans will then go to the elected Council for adoption. All those who provide feedback will be notified when the Council will consider the plans. The Park will be progressively upgraded over the next 10-years.

Henson Park is a well used multi purpose park with several facilities used by organised groups and the community. In 2019 we've asked for your feedback to help us create a 10-year Plan for Henson Park.



What is happening now?

We have developed a draft Plan of Management and Master Plan with community input. It is now your chance to let us know if we got it right.

Additional documents


Key proposals:

  • Upgrades to the grandstand and scoreboard
  • Improved pedestrian access
  • Upgrades to park entrances and parking
  • New recreational spaces
  • Additional planting and new trees


Have your say

  • Read the draft Plan of Management document pdf and draft Master Plan pdf and complete an online survey to share your thoughts.
  • Contact Mandy Smith Coordinator Parks Planning if you would like a hardcopy of the draft PoM documents.
  • Provide Organisational feedback if you represent an organisation via the submission form
  • Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 92935635.
  • Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
  • Voice relay call 1300 555 727
  • TTY call 133 677
  • SMS relay call 0423 677 767

Comments open on Monday 22 March 2021 and close 3 May 2021.


What happens next?

After the engagement period, the Parks Planning team will review and consider community feedback before finalising the plans. The plans will then go to the elected Council for adoption. All those who provide feedback will be notified when the Council will consider the plans. The Park will be progressively upgraded over the next 10-years.

  • What we heard

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    Did you provide feedback about Petersham Park? Read the Engagement Outcomes Report doc to find out what we heard.

    The feedback will be used along with other information to develop the Plan of Management and Master Plan. These documents will outline how we will care and manage the park over the next 10 years. You will have a further opportunity to provide feedback on the draft documents when they are placed on public exhibition in early 2021.

  • Henson Park upgrade - construction started

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    Concurrent to the master planning process, Council is :

    • Upgrading the oval turf to elite sport standard
    • Installing a storm water harvesting and treatment system to reduce the use of town water for irrigation
    • Rearranging the storm water drainage network across the field
    • Installing a new field drainage system, including water recycling
    • Upgrading the irrigation system
    • Rectifying the long-term sinkhole in the centre of the field
    • Renewing sports light pole wiring


    When will the works finish?
    Construction started in October 2020 and is planned to continue until March 2021, weather permitting. The oval and a portion of the park (in the south east corner) will be closed for public access during the construction.
    Council will make sure noise and disruption are kept to a minimum by enforcing hours of work from 7am-5.30pm Monday to Friday, and 7am-1pm on Saturdays. Thank you for your patience during the construction period.

    Enquiries:     Please contact Bill Pearce on 9392 5445 or email bill.pearce@innerwest.nsw.gov.au