Council is excited to begin community engagement for Stage 3 of the Hudson District Park Masterplan. This project is funded by the NSW Government as part of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant program.

Hudson District Park was once an under-utilised golf course, that has been transformed into a vibrant and active green space, offering something for all members of the community. Since 2019, work has transformed the park to include a open passive space, 2 amenities buildings a playground, a lake, 2 feature gardens, a dog park, hard courts, table tennis tables, BBQs and picnic tables.

This final stage of upgrade will include the following:

• $8,233,600 million
• Upgraded sports oval, with improved drainage, irrigation, lighting and fencing
• Upgraded pavilion
• Centre wicket from turf to synthetic
• High intensity playground (for older children)
• New parking area/ spaces
• New pedestrian pathways
• Increased tree plantings
• New seating
• Sheltered area with BBQ
• Centenary Drive & Arthur St intersection improvements - extension of left turn lane from Arthur St into Centenary Drive

Although not part of the WSIG project, the tunnel through to West Hudson Park will also be upgraded:

• $0.5 million from Investing in Our Community Program West-East Hudson Park Tunnel
• Investigating the existing stormwater drainage and reconnecting.
• Reconstruction of footpath approaches to the east and west entries to comply with accessibility requirements.
• Painting the walls and ceiling of the tunnel with minor repairs
• Painting of mural art at the entry on either end of the tunnel.
• Replace existing handrail/fence on top of the tunnel’s east and west ends.
• Landscaping works, installation removal of tree/shrub on the east end and plant appropriate shrubs to beautify the area.
• Re-sheeting of the tunnel surface with a thin layer of asphalt to make it safe to walk on.
• Installation of directional signage within the Hudson Park to lead people to the tunnel location.
• Investigating existing electrical lighting level and make them in a working order. Installation of more lights should it be necessary.

This extensive project will be staggered over the next 10 years to ensure appropriate allocation of resources.

Hudson Park was originally opened in 1962 as a golf course. In 2019 Council resolved to close the golf course and transform the park into a vibrant greenspace, catering to the wider community rather than a dwindling number of golf playing members.

The Hudson District Park project includes traffic improvements, the installation of a high intensity playground, landscaping, seating and a sheltered area with BBQ facilities to provide the community an open space for social gatherings all year round. These upgrades will ensure that the needs of the growing population in our community are met, and the site will be more accessible with traffic improvements to help ease congestion in the area.

Hudson District Park Oval is constantly utilised by community sporting groups and is due for an upgrade to ensure functionality into the future. Fencing, drainage improvements, lighting, irrigation systems, seating for attendees and renovation of the center wicket will ensure the oval is able to cater to the constant demand from the community.