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Gipps Street earthworks complete as precinct takes shape

20 September 2023

Video credit: Glascott Landscape and Civil Pty Ltd

It’s full steam ahead at the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct!

Earthworks are now complete, and the installation of new service utilities, stormwater infrastructure, and remedial works are almost finished.

So, what other exciting work is happening above the ground?

The concrete slab for the main amenities building has been poured and work to construct the building is underway.

Gipps Street amenities building under construction

For the sports lovers among us, floodlighting is being installed on the sports fields and irrigation on the southern sports fields are complete.

Gipps Street sports fields under construction

Families, children, and teenagers will be excited to hear that work is underway on the inclusive children’s play areas which includes water play.

Gipps Street play areas under construction

And the youth precinct, including beginner and intermediate skate bowls, parkour and a pump track, are under construction.

Gipps Street youth precinct under construction

This 32-hectare site is shaping up to become one of Penrith’s largest and best sport and recreation destinations when it opens next year.

This project is proudly funded by Council in association with the NSW Government.

Make sure to click the ‘Follow’ button on the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct project page for the latest updates!