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Consultation has concluded

Status update

Following feedback from the community, Council will develop a concept design proposal for the new library and enhanced green space. This plan will go back to the community for exhibition and comment in 2025.

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Background

Planning is currently underway for a new Library and Knowledge Centre in Panania. The project will include a new and enhanced library with community spaces, as well as upgrades to the surrounding public green space.

We are excited to share the work to date and are currently seeking feedback that will assist us to develop a concept design, with more engagement opportunities in 2025.

This proposal

The project will include consolidation of the existing ageing buildings into a state-of-the-art facility, including:

  • A new one-two storey Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Spaces for the community to hire
  • Public toilets
  • An enhanced green space for the community
  • External landscaping
  • Retention of the existing car park

Taking advantage of the site’s prominent location in the Panania Town Centre, the benefits will include:

  • A new Library and Knowledge Centre and community space with a strong street presence to refresh the area
  • An enhanced, large, north facing green space for community use and
  • Pedestrian connections from the new library to both the town centre and enhanced green space

We will be working with the existing users of the facilities throughout this process.

Site map

Site elevation

Site analysis

At the April 2022 Council Meeting, Council resolved to submit an application under the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program (formerly known as the WestInvest Program) for the delivery of this project. This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Canterbury-Bankstown Council.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Friday 2 August - Friday 27 September 2024

    Open

    This consultation is open for contributions.

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Friday 27 September 2024 5:00PM

    Closed

    Contributions to this exhibition are closed, reviewed and reported back to the project team.

  • Timeline item 3 - active

    Review of public feedback

    Following feedback from the community, Council will develop a concept design proposal for the new library and enhanced green space. This plan will go back to the community for exhibition and comment in 2025.

Have Your Say

Who's listening

If you have questions or want to learn more about the project, please email us or contact the Council officers listed below.

Email haveyoursay@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
In writing

By post to Mr Matthew Stewart, CEO, City of Canterbury Bankstown PO Box 8, Bankstown NSW 1885

Peter Petro

Peter

Project Manager

City of Canterbury Bankstown

Phone: 9707 5502

Mitchell

Mitchell

Senior Community Engagement Officer

City of Canterbury Bankstown

Phone: 9707 5564

The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People. We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our CBCity community.