Project updates

Engagement summary for Notice of Proposal to Grant a Licence

Between 4 October and 1 November 2023 we notified you of the Proposal to Grant a Licence and asked for your comments on the proposal.

Key points on the engagement methods and results:

  • The Your Say Inner West project page was viewed 139 times
  • Five respondents completed the online comment form
  • In general the comments related to the improvements of Henson Park not to the conditions of the Licence

Comment submitted online

1. Great idea! Henson Park needs more facilities for female players!

2. I think Henson needs some improvements like more female facilities

3. Hi, I live on Centennial St and, While i am all for construction on this to go ahead i am quite worried with the on street parking for residents due to the multiple construction vehicles and the parking of machinery taking up a lot on street parking

4. Agreed

5. I fully support the proposal and council’s support for women’s sport at Henson Park.

Project details

Inner West Council proposes to grant a licence in respect of community land known as Henson Park (located on Lot 423 DP 1035319) at 22 Centennial Street, Marrickville NSW.

Details of the proposed licence

Part of Henson Park as set out in the plan below.

Henson Park Upgrade Construction Zone

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Aerial view of the construction zone at Henson Park

Purpose of the proposed license is to undertake the following works

(a) Grandstand - repairs to the first-floor seating area, providing DDA lift access to upper levels and complete upgrades to meet regulatory access requirements
(b) Player amenities in Grandstand - upgrade and reconfigure, providing change areas suitable for female players, accessible toilets, increase storage areas for sporting equipment;
(c) Grandstand extension – new building at the rear of the grandstanding providing female friendly player and officials change rooms,

amenities, gym, clubroom, and a lift providing wheelchair access to the upper levels of the grandstand;

(d) Multipurpose Building – new building providing public amenities including baby change facilities, accessible toilets, game day canteen, coaches boxes, media broadcast facilities and solar panels on the roof; and

(e) Upgrade the areas surrounding the Grandstand, including interchange and official bench areas, paving and drainage requirements.

Proposed Licensee

AFL NSW/ACT Commission Limited (ABN 53 086 839 385


Term of the proposed licence

Construction planned to commence in January 2024 and be completed by December 2025.

How to have your say?

This consultations is closed. Thanks to all who provided feedback.


You can also provide feedback by:

  • Mail - write to us:

Proposal to Grant a Licence, Henson Park' c/o Stuart Hull
Inner West Council
PO Box 14
Petersham NSW 2029

  • Email – stuart.hull@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
  • Phone – 02 9392 5573

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 5574.
    • 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 Wednesday 1 November 2023.

      What happens next?

      Council will consider all feedback and decide whether to grant the licence.