North Richmond Community Precinct

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Following recent changes to the site layout, rising construction costs, and a clearer understanding of community needs, Council is seeking to refine the design of the North Richmond Community Precinct.

The redevelopment of the North Richmond Community Centre will still create a location that will serve as a meeting and cultural space, social and recreational hub, and an emergency evacuation centre for our community residing west of the Hawkesbury River.

The Precinct is being delivered in stages to provide new and improved community spaces, recreational areas, and essential facilities for the growing North Richmond community.

Development Application 1 (DA 1)

Stage 1 – North Richmond Emergency Evacuation Centre and Youth Hall / Community Facility
Stage 1 focuses on the construction of a multi-purpose facility that will serve as the North Richmond Emergency Evacuation Centre during times of need. Day-to-day, it will operate as a Youth Hall and community space, providing a versatile venue for local activities and programs.

Development Application 2 (DA 2)

Stage 2A – Community Centre and Creative Spaces
Stage 2A will deliver a new and expanded Community Centre, including:

  • A welcoming reception area
  • Three multi-purpose halls, featuring a large recreational sports and dance hall
  • Kitchen facilities and amenities
  • A dedicated creative residency space
  • Improved landscaping and expanded car parking

Stage 2B – Library and Council Customer Service Counter
This stage will establish a new North Richmond Library, designed to meet the needs of the growing community west of the river. It will also include a Council Customer Service Counter, where residents can access a range of in-person services such as rate enquiries, assistance with forms and applications.

Stage 2C – Playground Redevelopment
Stage 2C will focus on revitalising the Elizabeth Street Playground, creating a modern and inclusive play space for children and families to enjoy.

Stages 1, 2A and 2C will be delivered with funding from the Federal and State governments, and a contribution from Council. Stage 2B will be designed and approved under the DA, so that it is shovel-ready when future funding becomes available.

The North Richmond Community Centre will be funded through the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program ($23.97M) and the Australian Government's Protecting Our Communities (Disaster Resilience) Program ($2.5M).

Following recent changes to the site layout, rising construction costs, and a clearer understanding of community needs, Council is seeking to refine the design of the North Richmond Community Precinct.

The redevelopment of the North Richmond Community Centre will still create a location that will serve as a meeting and cultural space, social and recreational hub, and an emergency evacuation centre for our community residing west of the Hawkesbury River.

The Precinct is being delivered in stages to provide new and improved community spaces, recreational areas, and essential facilities for the growing North Richmond community.

Development Application 1 (DA 1)

Stage 1 – North Richmond Emergency Evacuation Centre and Youth Hall / Community Facility
Stage 1 focuses on the construction of a multi-purpose facility that will serve as the North Richmond Emergency Evacuation Centre during times of need. Day-to-day, it will operate as a Youth Hall and community space, providing a versatile venue for local activities and programs.

Development Application 2 (DA 2)

Stage 2A – Community Centre and Creative Spaces
Stage 2A will deliver a new and expanded Community Centre, including:

  • A welcoming reception area
  • Three multi-purpose halls, featuring a large recreational sports and dance hall
  • Kitchen facilities and amenities
  • A dedicated creative residency space
  • Improved landscaping and expanded car parking

Stage 2B – Library and Council Customer Service Counter
This stage will establish a new North Richmond Library, designed to meet the needs of the growing community west of the river. It will also include a Council Customer Service Counter, where residents can access a range of in-person services such as rate enquiries, assistance with forms and applications.

Stage 2C – Playground Redevelopment
Stage 2C will focus on revitalising the Elizabeth Street Playground, creating a modern and inclusive play space for children and families to enjoy.

Stages 1, 2A and 2C will be delivered with funding from the Federal and State governments, and a contribution from Council. Stage 2B will be designed and approved under the DA, so that it is shovel-ready when future funding becomes available.

The North Richmond Community Centre will be funded through the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program ($23.97M) and the Australian Government's Protecting Our Communities (Disaster Resilience) Program ($2.5M).

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    Council has endorsed the Concept Plans for the North Richmond Emergency Evacuation Centre, allowing the project to progress to the detailed design stage. The Concept Plans will be available soon on Your Hawkesbury Your Say for community consultation. The Development Application for the Evacuation Centre / Youth Hall building will be lodged in the coming weeks.

    To view the meeting minutes, please visit :Council Meeting Agenda and Business Papers

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    At the Council meeting on Tuesday, 9th September 2025, Councillors agreed to move forward with a staged delivery approach for the North Richmond Community Precinct.

    This means the project will be designed in full, but delivered in two stages. This approach allows important facilities to be built now, while also planning for future services as the community grows.

    Stage 1 is funded through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program, Disaster Resilience funding and Council’s budget. It will deliver the North Richmond Emergency Evacuation Centre and Youth Centre, along with a redeveloped and expanded community centre. This will include a new reception area, three multi purpose halls including a large recreational sports/dance hall. This will also include kitchen facilities, amenities and increased car parking, improved landscaping and renewal of the Elizabeth Street Playground.

    Stage 2 will be delivered when additional funding becomes available. It will include a new branch library and a Council customer service desk with supporting administration areas. Because the full design will already be completed, this stage will be ready to start quickly once funding is secured.

    This approach ensures the community begins to benefit from new facilities as soon as possible, while also preparing for the longer-term needs of North Richmond and the surrounding area.

    The meeting minutes from this Council meeting can be accessed by clicking HERE.

    Post meeting note: Since the report to Council, the project staging has been refined to align with the Development Application process. Stage 1 now refers only to the North Richmond Emergency Evacuation Centre and Youth Hall, while Stage 2 comprises Stages 2A, 2B and 2C. Stages 2A and 2C will be delivered through WSIG and Hawkesbury City Council funding. *

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