The catchment is predominantly characterised by low density, suburban housing forms, with some higher density development concentrated around train stations (including Lakemba and Wiley Park).
In 2021, the population was 53,217 residents, forecast to increase to 56,332 in 2026, and 60,000+ in 2036 representing an increase of 13 percent.
In terms of quantum of community infrastructure the catchment is well serviced with 13 facilities and nine public toilets. The facilities are generally clustered in close proximity to the local centres of Greenacre, Lakemba and Wiley Park. However, these comprise of small, older facilities and of mixed quality, utilisation is generally high although these tend not to meet contemporary provision models. A list of these facilities, their remaining service life and condition is provided in Figure 4.
At the time of preparation of this Plan there are three Registered and Licensed Clubs within the catchment located at Greenacre, Mount Lewis and Lakemba. There are 18 public schools and four independent schools within the catchment.
This catchment will require investment and improvement to the current offering of community facilities including renewal through consolidation into new facilities.
Key directions include a new multipurpose facility/hub at Greenacre, at least one district level library at Lakemba with supporting study spaces across the catchment, youth focused facilities and continued support of standalone community facilities for specialised community uses.
Map 4
Priority actions
| Map Ref. | Facility | Hierarchy | Location | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map 4 - A |
New Multipurpose facility/hub |
Local | Roberts Park, Greenacre | Consolidate the following uses (through planned decommissioning) at the following locations into a new integrated multipurpose community facility which could include early learning centre, meeting rooms, study spaces, flexible spaces and library kiosk:
|
| Map 4 - 14 or B |
Library and Knowledge Centre | District | Lakemba Town Centre | New Library and Knowledge Centre at Lakemba Town Centre to function as the district level facility Catchment 4 including provision of additional study space spaces, meeting rooms and flexible spaces for community uses. |
| Location to be identified |
Youth focused facilities | District | Location within Catchment 4 to be identified. | Investigate options and locations for appropriate provision of a ‘Youth Hub’ to service catchment 4 including additional provision of indoor recreational facilities. |
Individual facility recommendations
| Map Ref. | Facility | Address | Suburb | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map 4 - 06 | Greenacre Early Childhood Centre | 33 Banksia Road | Greenacre | Investigate provision of
alternative floorspace through development opportunities including commercial
spaces within Catchment 4. Site represents strategic land holding for Council, options include divestment with funds to assist in funding of community facilities in Catchment 4. |
| Map 4 - 02 | Greenacre Children Centre | 33 Banksia Road | Greenacre | Manage in accordance with
Asset Management Strategy and/or lease agreement. Review Council’s role in the provision of early childcare facilities including building on findings of the Canterbury- Bankstown Early Childhood Provision Study 2019. |
| Map 4 - 05 | Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre | 33 Banksia Road | Greenacre | *Consolidate (through
planned decommissioning) into a multipurpose facility including library and
flexible spaces at Roberts Park, Greenacre. Site represents strategic land holding for Council, options include divestment with funds to assist in funding of community facilities in Catchment 4. |
| Map 4 - 03 | Greenacre Senior Citizens Centre | 202 Waterloo Road | Greenacre | Short term action – Review
current uses on site and investigate longer term options for community programs
currently operating out of the facility. Medium term action – Consolidate (through planned decommissioning) into a multipurpose facility including library and flexible spaces at Roberts Park, Greenacre. Long term action - Site represents strategic land holding for Council, options include divestment with funds to assist in funding of community facilities in Catchment 4. |
| Map 4 - 10 | Roberts Park Children Centre | 35 Waterloo Road | Greenacre | Manage in accordance with
Asset Management Strategy and/or lease agreement. Review Council’s role in the provision of early childcare facilities including building on findings of the Canterbury-Bankstown Early Childhood Provision Study 2019. |
| Map 4 - 07 | Greenacre Community Centre | 87 Waterloo Road | Greenacre | New multipurpose facility on existing site including meeting rooms, study spaces, flexible spaces and library kiosk at Roberts Park, Greenacre. |
| Map 4 - 14 | Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre | 23 Croydon Street | Lakemba | *Provide new Library and
Knowledge Centre at end of economic service life at Lakemba Town Centre to
function as the district level facility servicing Catchment 4 including
provision of additional study space spaces, meeting rooms and flexible spaces
for community uses. Consider divestment of existing site (if located in alternate location) to assist in funding of community facilities within Catchment 4. |
| Map 4 - 18 | Lakemba Community Centre 2 | 28 Croydon Street | Lakemba | Medium/long term actions -
Site represents strategic land holding for Council, actions include divestment
with funds to assist in funding of community facilities in Catchment 4.
|
| Map 4 - 19 | Lakemba Children Centre 2 | 33 Croydon Street | Lakemba | Manage in accordance with
Asset Management Strategy and/or lease agreement. Review Council’s role in the provision of early childcare facilities including building on findings of the Canterbury- Bankstown Early Childhood Provision Study 2019. Investigate provision of alternative floorspace for allied health services through development opportunities including commercial spaces within Catchment 4. Site represents strategic land holding for Council, actions include divestment with funds to assist in funding of community facilities in Catchment 4. |
| Map 4 - 20 | Lakemba Children Centre 1 | 34-38 Hampden Road | Lakemba | Manage in accordance with
Asset Management Strategy. Review Council’s role in the provision of early childcare facilities including building on findings of the Canterbury- Bankstown Early Childhood Provision Study 2019. |
| Map 4 - 16 | Lakemba Community Centre 1 | 130 Railway Parade | Lakemba | Manage in accordance with
Asset Management Strategy and/or lease agreement.
|
| Map 4 - 12 | Belmore Childrens Centre | 35 Croydon Street | Lakemba | Manage in accordance with
Asset Management Strategy and/or lease agreement. Review Council’s role in the provision of early childcare facilities including building on findings of the Canterbury- Bankstown Early Childhood Provision Study 2019. |
| Map 4 - 22 | Wiley Park Amphitheatre | 1071 Canterbury Road | Wiley Park | Retain provision and manage
in accordance with Asset Management Strategy and/or lease agreement.
|
Public toilets
| Map Ref. | Facility | Address | Suburb | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map 4 - 11 | Parry Park Public Toilet | Koala Road | Greenacre | Retain Provision and manage
in accordance with Asset Management Strategy.
|
| Map 4 - 08 | Greenacre Splash Park Public Toilet | 157 Acacia Ave | Greenacre | Retain Provision and manage
in accordance with Asset Management Strategy.
|
| Map 4 - 01 | Northcote Reserve Public Toilet | 260 Waterloo Road | Greenacre | Retain Provision and manage
in accordance with Asset Management Strategy.
|
| Map 4 - 09 | Roberts Park Public Toilet | 35 Waterloo Road | Greenacre | Retain Provision and manage
in accordance with Asset Management Strategy.
|
| Map 4 - 04 | Greenacre Public Toilet |
33 Banksia Road | Greenacre | Investigate provision of
new toilet facilities within the Greenacre Town Centre including through
development opportunities and planning agreements.
|
| Map 4 - 17 | Lakemba Health Centre | 111 Haldon Street | Lakemba | *Short term action - Review
asset condition and consider use of the site as a subsidised space for
community groups. Long term actions - Site represents strategic land holding for Council, planned decommissioning and retain site. Consider integration into new multipurpose facility/hub within the Lakemba Town Centre. |
| Map 4 - 15 | Lakemba Station Public Toilet | 120-124 Railway Parade | Lakemba | Retain Provision and manage in accordance with Asset Management Strategy. |
| Map 4 - 13 | Wiley Park Station Public Toilet | 76B King Georges Road | Wiley Park | Decommission at the end of
economic service life.
|
| Map 4 - 21 | Wiley Park Public Toilet | 1071 Canterbury Road | Wiley Park | Retain Provision and manage
in accordance with Asset Management Strategy.
|
Figure 4: Remaining service life chart
