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The project has been in development since adoption of the Macarthur Market Street Precinct Plan in 2019.  The project will see the activation and part redevelopment of the Precinct in the community of Macarthur.  The precinct is home to the Macarthur Bowls Club and community outdoor pool and also has tennis courts, open space, gardens and various other amenities.

The Macarthur Recreation and Cultural Precinct project is the redevelopment of the Market St Precinct in Macarthur. Based on the Macarthur Market St Precinct Plan developed with community in 2019, the project deliverables include a new play space, multi-sport court, BBQ and shade facilities, splash pad along with landscaping and road improvements to the precinct.

Stage 1 works were funded through Round 3 of the Commonwealth Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund. Council allocated $480,000 of the Round 3 funds to Stage 1 of the project.

Stage 2 is being funded through a number of sources, with $500,000 from Emergency Recovery Victoria, $300,000 from Sport and Recreation Victoria and $300,000 from Council and Community contributions.

Stage 1 is complete. Works delivered so far include road, kerb and parking improvements to High Street and Eversley Street, drainage improvements, new footpaths throughout the Precinct and refurbishment of existing rotundas and other site civil works.

Commencement of Stage 2 began on November 8, 2023 with the splashpad and will be followed by the multi-sport court and playspace construction, and connecting footpath works. 

All work is expected to be completed by May 2024. 

Constuction on the Splashpad began on November 8, 2023 and will be completed and ready for use early in the new year. The splashpad will only be accessible via the pool, during it's opening hours until the remainder of work in the precinct is completed. 

Work on the new playground and Multicourt is expected to be completed by May 2024.