Project details

As part of our Capital Works Program Financial Year 25-26, Council is spending $300,000 on upgrading two

playgrounds in Newtown:

  • Norton Russell Reserve Playground, 109 Bedford Street, Newtown
  • George Smith Playground, St Marys Street, Newtown.

We are at the early stages and are seeking your feedback which will help inform the new playground designs.

The feedback we receive during the consultation will inform the new playground designs. This could include

  • Selection of play equipment
  • Range of play experiences
  • Seating, shade and furniture in the playground area

You can provide feedback the following ways:

  • Online completing the survey below
  • In person on Saturday 9 August at:
    • Norton Street Reserve Playground between 11am-12.30pm
    • George Smith Playground between 1.30-3pm
  • Email sandra.chin@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
  • Mail to PO BOX 14 Petersham, NSW, 2049, Att: Sandra Chin
  • Call 02 9392 5007 to provide feedback via the phone or request a paper survey to complete.
  • Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5007
    • 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 25 August 2025

All feedback received will be reviewed and consolidated into a report. Everyone who participated will be notified of the outcomes.

The feedback captured will inform the design plans for the future upgrades of this playground.

Construction is scheduled to be completed by June 2026.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Open for comment - 28 July to 25 August 2025

    We are seeking you feedback on the playground.

  • Timeline item 2 - active

    Review feedback and reporting - September 2025

    We are reviewing your feedback and will report back on what we heard.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Design - September 2025

    We are incorporating your feedback and other information into the playground design. The concept plan will be made available to view.

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Construction - February 2026

    We are installing the new playground.

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Ready for play - June 2026

    The new playground is open!