Connect 2 Campbelltown Newsletter - Let's Talk Thorndon Park, Coffee Chat & outcomes of projects
Thank you for your interest in Council's engagement program.
Council has recently been working on selecting projects for its 2026/2027 Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget to be considered at its meeting on 5 May 2026. Consultation for this project will commence on Thursday 7 May, so mark your diary to check Connect 2 Campbelltown at that time, or why not pop along to Coffee Chat and find out more about the projects from Mayor Whittaker and Staff (refer article below).
UPCOMING DECISION - 21 April 2026
Let's Talk Thorndon Park
At its meeting tomorrow night, Council will consider the outcomes of the Stage 1 consultation for the revised Thorndon Park Master Plan. During Stage 1, we sought comments from the community on a range of ideas proposed by Council, as well as inviting new ideas from members of the public for a revised Plan for the park.
To read the agenda report on Community Engagement outcomes, refer to page 31 of the Council agenda. Alternatively, you are invited to observe proceedings at the meeting, which commences at 7pm in the Council Chambers.
RECENT DECISIONS
Padel Sports at Foxfield Oval
Recently, we invited Community members to participate in consultation on a proposal to establish Padel sports at Foxfield Oval. The results of this engagement were reported back to the Council meeting on 7 April.
After lengthy debate, Council decided not to pursue this project.
To read the consultation report, refer to the 7 April Council agenda (report commences on page 79).
Waste & Resource Recovery Strategy
Last year, Council undertook consultation on the establishment of a strategy to turn waste into resources for a thriving circular economy.
Council considered the outcomes of this consultation at its meeting on 7 April, and agreed to adopt the Strategy as presented.
To read the consultation report, including the changes to the strategy influenced by Community members, refer to the 7 April Council agenda (report commences on page 117).
Hectorville Road Refuge
Council recently undertook a closed consultation with 142 local residents and the St Joseph's School at Hectorville regarding a potential new pedestrian refuge adjacent to the Hectorville Road shops.
At its meeting on 17 March, Council considered the outcomes of this consultation and agreed to proceed with the installation of the pedestrian refuge.
To read the consultation report, refer to the 17 March Council agenda (report commences on page 697).
COFFEE CHAT
Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and Staff would love for you to join us for coffee and a chat - you may need information, assistance or have an idea for our Council that you wish to share. No need to register - just turn up if you would like to participate!
Our next Coffee Chat is on 7 May, 11am - 12pm at The ARC Cafe.
Can't make it - further Coffee Chat dates are listed below.
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Friday 19 June, 11am – 12pm
Ratio Café, 337 Gorge Road, Athelstone -
Monday 27 July, 2pm – 3pm
St George’s Bakehouse, 9-10/272 Montacute Road, Rostrevor
For more urgent assistance, please call our friendly Customer Service Staff on 8366 9222 during business hours.
PRIZE WINNERS
As part of our Waste & Resource Recovery Strategy, participants were eligible to win a prize.
Congratulations to Kris (Paradise) and Peter(Holden Hill) who both won a $50 voucher from Tony & Marks for their contributions to the project.
Stay connected to find out more about our future engagement opportunities at Connect 2 Campbelltown.
