Sue Savage Reserve Multigenerational Recreational Facilities

Work on the Sue Savage Reserve Multigenerational Recreational Facilities in Toongabbie is progressing well. This supersized project includes a new Skateboard Park, BMX Pump Track, fitness equipment, an amenity building, and additional car parking areas. The installation of the fitness equipment is complete; work on the amenities building has begun with services (water, sewer, electricity) installed; construction of the BMX Pump Track, Skateboard Park, and the car parks is underway. We know the community is eager for this facility to be open. With favourable weather conditions, the sensational new Sue Savage Reserve is expected to open before Christmas (weather and site conditions permitting).

During excavation works associated with the construction of the Sue Savage Reserve Multigenerational Recreational Facilities (new skate park, BMX pump track, fitness equipment, amenities - toilet - building, additional car parks, and park furniture), building waste was found in soil within the new skate park area.

While all technical investigations were completed prior to the start of construction, during excavation works, contractors found a small amount of ‘fibro’ material.

‘Fibro’ was a building material used widely in construction in Australia (until 1990). It contained a mix of asbestos, cement, and other materials bound together to form a board. It is still present in many Australian homes.

The find was within the construction compound and is being managed in line with relevant guidelines and requirements.

Asbestos can be a health risk if fibres are ingested or inhaled. To ensure the ongoing safety of park users, site workers, and the local community, City of Parramatta has implemented appropriate safety and environmental controls for the management of asbestos-affected soil.

The affected area will be capped (installing a permanent protective layer) to comply with SafeWork NSW and NSW Environment Protection Agency requirements.

More information: For details on the safety and environmental controls in place, please see the Sue Savage project page.

Questions?

Contact City of Parramatta’s Major Projects team on 1300 617 058 or email placeservices@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

This Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant project will implement the Sue Savage and Reynolds Parks Masterplan, and will provide a diverse range of passive and multi-generational recreational activities and facilities including:

• New carpark with 36 x 90 degree angle parking spaces, 3 accessible parking spaces and a 2m wide concrete footpath to connect the carpark to surrounding facilities
• Drainage improvements along Chanel Street
• New skate park with elements such as quarter pipes, deep bowl, mogul pump, ramps, flat banks and tiered seating
• New asphalt BMX pump track
• Fitness equipment offering a full body workout
• New amenities building with accessible toilets
• Advanced trees and groundcover planting
• New furniture including picnic shelters, tables, seats and bike racks

Works will generally take place Monday to Friday from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm and from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays.

Who do I contact for more information?

For further information, please contact City of Parramatta’s Project Manager, Suresh Kumar on telephone (02) 9806 8134 or our Customer Contact Centre on 1300 617 058 or email council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program in association with City of Parramatta Council.

The Review of Environmental Factors for works at Sue Savage Reserve is complete and available on Participate Parramatta.

For further updates please visit the Participate Parramatta page.

P 02 9806 5050 | E participate@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au