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Council endorsed the public exhibition of the draft Recreation strategy.


What is the strategy about?

The strategy is informed by the Healthier Inner West a recreation needs study endorsed by Council in 2018. A key objective of the strategy is to tackle the problems associated with inactivity. Its focus is on partnerships with schools, investment in recreation infrastructure and planning community friendly public spaces. The strategy includes measurable outcomes that will help track Council's progress and report back to the community.

Read the draft Recreation strategy docx


More Information

Read A Healthier Inner West recreation needs study pdf


Have your say

We invite community members to view the draft strategy and provide feedback:

  • Online, by completing the Recreation strategy feedback form.
  • By mail, addressed to Inner West Council, PO Box 14, Petersham 2049, attention to Aaron Callaghan.

Last day to provide feedback is Tuesday 29 September 2020


What happens next?

Your feedback will be reviewed by the project team and where relevant incorporated into the strategy. The elected Council will make a decision to either adopt the draft strategy as exhibited; adopt the policy with changes; or not adopt the strategy. Everyone who provides feedback will be notified when the strategy is being considered by Council.


Other ways to give your feedback

We want to make sure everybody has the opportunity to provide ideas and feedback.

If you need an interpreter you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You will need to provide our phone number 02 9392 5634.

If you are Deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment you can contact us through the National Relay Service. You will need to provide our phone number 02 9392 5634.