Report to Council - NRCP Scope Options

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. *