Blacktown City Council has revealed the first of three exciting projects to transform Mount Druitt – a $26.8 million expansion of the Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub A new two-storey wing adjacent to the existing building will provide the following: funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program A major upgrade for Mount Druitt Swimming Centre and a First Nations Cultural Hub are other WSIG projects planned meaning $86.9 million will be invested in the suburb Details of these projects will be announced soon Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting – a proud Mount Druitt resident – said this was a once in a lifetime opportunity for the area “The Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub is just the beginning in a transformation that will change how people think about the town centre,” he said “There is a growing community here crying out for new places to work and I am looking forward to providing for them.” Member for Mount Druitt Edmond Atalla was equally pleased “Mount Druitt is a worthy recipient of funding from the Minns Government to revitalise the Mount Druitt precinct,” he said “This transformation marks a wonderful step forward for the community “It will create vibrant spaces and new opportunities for connection Award-winning Lacoste and Stevenson Architects will ensure the expanded library and community hub connects seamlessly to the existing building The Mt Druitt Senior Citizens Welfare Association regularly uses the Hub for bowls President Terry Hogan said the expansion would provide more opportunities for members “Our members use the Hub most days of the week and it’s fantastic to learn that new facilities are on the way,” he said “Having more activity and meeting rooms may allow us to offer more activities and better serve our growing seniors community.” the upgrade to the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre and First Nations Cultural Hub are all part of a masterplan for the town centre Council’s masterplan improves pedestrian and vehicle access around the town centre while retaining its parkland atmosphere Construction of the expanded Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub is expected to begin in 2026 Council is hosting community information sessions on Thursday The information sessions will be held at the entrance to the library We acknowledge the Dharug people as the original custodians of the land on which Blacktown City is built We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge the Aboriginal people for their custodianship of this land We will work together for a united City that respects this land and values the contribution to our community and culture of all people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.  This is probably not the page you’re looking for 1) 0ms;transition:fill 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 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which would equate to about 180 affordable housing units.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project’s building height of 64m would increase to 83.2m if the affordable housing provisions were approved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd while the scoping report lists a total of 926 apartments the listed residential typology breakdown comprises 14 studios 300 two-bedroom and 478 three-bedroom apartments—a discrepancy of 88 apartments.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGround floor retail space will accommodate 13 commercial tenancies and a central plaza The project would also include new footpaths along Station Lane to improve pedestrian connectivity.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site is 700m from Mount Druitt Train Station which “would contribute to energy efficiency and reduce emissions by promoting public transport and active transport options” according to the scoping report prepared by Think Planners.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scoping report said plans prepared by HCKL Architecture prioritised solar access and cross ventilation serif;\" style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman' serif;\"\u003e’\u003c/span\u003es competition-winning design for 4 Mount Druitt Street.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project at 6-10 Mount Street aligns with plans to increase housing diversity and supply in accessible locations supported by infrastructure and commercial precincts.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The development aims to create strong connected communities within the Mount Druitt Strategic Centre while delivering a sustainable liveable environment,” the scoping report said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis adds to a growing pipeline of projects in Mount Druitt such as the WMK Architecture-designed development at 4 Mount Druitt Street for GLP Developments and T1 Constructions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat project features a village-style design with a Town Square through-site retail link and childcare facilities that WMK Principal Greg Barnett said “will create a sense of place and community in the heart of Mt Druitt”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe anticipated construction timeline for 6-10 Mount Street includes demolition of structures within 12 months after consent is issued followed by a 30-month construction period.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe $270-million project aligns with broader renewal efforts complementing Blacktown City Council’s recently announced $86.9 million Mount Druitt revitalisation which includes upgrades to community facilities such as the \u003ca href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/mount-druitt-library-86-million-blacktown-revitalisation\" data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/mount-druitt-library-86-million-blacktown-revitalisation\"\u003e$26.8-million expansion of the Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniversal Property Group Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook ASIC records show Universal Property Group The project planned for 6-10 Mount Street has an estimated value of $270 million and would be built on two lots within the Mount Druitt Strategic Centre The developer plans to dedicate 15 per cent of the gross floor area to affordable housing for a minimum of 15 years which would equate to about 180 affordable housing units The project’s building height of 64m would increase to 83.2m if the affordable housing provisions were approved And while the scoping report lists a total of 926 apartments 300 two-bedroom and 478 three-bedroom apartments—a discrepancy of 88 apartments Ground floor retail space will accommodate 13 commercial tenancies and a central plaza The project would also include new footpaths along Station Lane to improve pedestrian connectivity The site is 700m from Mount Druitt Train Station according to the scoping report prepared by Think Planners The scoping report said plans prepared by HCKL Architecture prioritised solar access and cross ventilation and activated landscaped frontages along all street setbacks The project at 6-10 Mount Street aligns with plans to increase housing diversity and supply in accessible locations supported by infrastructure and commercial precincts liveable environment,” the scoping report said This adds to a growing pipeline of projects in Mount Druitt such as the WMK Architecture-designed development at 4 Mount Druitt Street for GLP Developments and T1 Constructions That project features a village-style design with a Town Square through-site retail link and childcare facilities that WMK Principal Greg Barnett said “will create a sense of place and community in the heart of Mt Druitt” The anticipated construction timeline for 6-10 Mount Street includes demolition of structures within 12 months after consent is issued followed by a 30-month construction period has been contacted to confirm development details Police are investigating the discovery of a man's body inside a car parked outside a McDonald's restaurant in Mt Druitt, western Sydney A crime scene has been established, with a tent placed over the car, though NSW Police said it was initially believed to be suspected medical 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Horror as man's body is found at McDonald's in AustraliaComments are subject to our House rules and TermsNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Blacktown City Council is excited to announce the expansion of the Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) a major project that will bring even more opportunities for young people to stay active The $25.4 million expansion has been funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program The project will more than double the size of the current PCYC building Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting highlighted the significance of the project “This isn’t just about expanding a building it’s about expanding opportunities,” Mayor Bunting said “Mount Druitt PCYC has long been a place where young people can develop skills This expansion means even more young people will have a safe and inspiring space to learn The expansion will feature two new multipurpose indoor courts a new reception area and administration area These new spaces will add to the existing PCYC giving the community better access to a wide range of activities from basketball and futsal to martial arts and boxing The NSW Member for Mount Druitt Edmond Atalla sees the expansion of the Mount Druitt PCYC as a game-changer for our community “It’s not just about new courts and gathering spaces it’s about giving our young people a place to belong and discover their potential,” he said “This investment will create lasting positive change strengthen community connections and inspire the next generation to dream big.” PCYC NSW CEO Ben Hobby said: “The extension to the PCYC Mount Druitt facility will enhance the court sports offering we can provide to the community and the additional youth hub area will benefit the positive impact we continue to have for the rising generation residing in Blacktown City area.” The PCYC expansion is just one of several major initiatives being delivered through an $86.9 million investment in Mount Druitt Mayor Bunting said: “This project is part of the bigger vision for the future of Mount Druitt and its surrounding suburbs which includes other key developments like the Dawson Mall redevelopment the expansion of the Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub the upgrade of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre and the creation of a First Nations Cultural Hub.” These projects together will transform the area and create stronger community connections “This is an exciting time for the Mount Druitt community,” Mayor Bunting said “Council is committed to making our city a better place to live The expanded PCYC will play a key role in this transformation giving young people facilities they need to thrive “I’m delighted that community leaders are already celebrating the project’s potential.” Savannah Pride Basketball Coach Mayor Chagai praised the initiative “This expansion will open the door for more young people to get involved in sport It’s a fantastic investment in our community’s future,” he said Pasepa Kalekale from the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga shared her enthusiasm The Mount Druitt PCYC expansion is set to begin construction in 2026 ensuring timely delivery within the WSIG program’s schedule Error: no decision tree source folder detected The Revitalisation of the Mount Druitt Hub will be a $26.9 million expansion of the pre-existing Hub This facility is the first of 3 community facilities being revitalised or built in the Mount Druitt precinct funded as part of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program The expansion of the existing Mount Druitt Hub will provide a facility totalling 4193 sqm with a new double-storey wing featuring a modern children’s library including an enclosed outdoor play area new study rooms and multi-use function rooms accommodating up to 250 people The new library and community hub is one part of a larger Council masterplan for Mount Druitt city centre Three new community facilities will be built Soon we will begin renovations to Mount Druitt Swimming Centre A brand-new First Nations Cultural Hub will also be designed The masterplan will improve connections for both pedestrians and cars in Mount Druitt city centre and easy access to car parking spaces will continue “The Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub is just the beginning in a transformation that will change how people think about the town centre There is a growing community here crying out for new places to work Have your say here A two-storey new wing adjacent to the existing Hub providing a modern children’s library with an enclosed open space on the ground floor.  Large function spaces on the first floor accommodating up to 250 people with modern amenities The total size of the expanded Mount Druitt Hub is 4193 sqm and will include open-plan study spaces meeting rooms as well as reading areas for youth and adults The community spaces will provide opportunities for meeting and holding events with new meeting rooms and large multi-purpose function rooms accommodating more than 250 people Blacktown City Council is providing the Revitalisation of the Mount Druitt Hub with a project budget of $26.8 million as part of a $273 million NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) grant program The Mount Druitt Aquatic Centre is being renewed and a brand-new First Nations Cultural Hub will be built between the Mount Druitt Hub and the Mount Druitt Library Council is also designing a garden between the Mount Druitt Hub and the First Nations Cultural Hub for the community to enjoy and relax in as part of the precinct improvements there will be some changes to the current Mount Druitt Hub parking during and after the Revitalisation of the Mount Druitt Hub Once Council has the construction period finalised we will work with our stakeholders and user groups to work out the best plan for each group We recognise the importance of this facility to the Mount Druitt community and will make every effort to keep essential services operating for as long as possible The Renewed Mount Druitt Swimming Centre is a $40.6 million renewal of the existing swimming facility to provide an enhanced space for the Mount Druitt community This facility is one of the seven transformational projects funded as part of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program The state-of-the-art swimming centre will transform the current pool to feature a new indoor swimming facility an exciting entrance with a new kiosk and landscape embellishments The refreshed facility will provide an elevated swimming experience and benefit the community by allowing the centre to remain open for the full year.  “Blacktown City has the biggest population of any council area in NSW and it’s growing rapidly so it’s imperative we provide quality facilities. Swimming is a life skill and there will be more opportunities to learn and practise with these wide-ranging plans. We saw how much the community loves Mount Druitt Swimming Centre at its 50th anniversary celebrations in March and this redevelopment will ensure it serves us well for another 50 years and beyond.” The renewal of the swimming centre is one part of a larger Council masterplan for the Mount Druitt town centre Soon we will begin renovations to the Mount Druitt Hub and a brand-new First Nations Cultural Hub will also be delivered in the Mount Druitt precinct There will also be a public garden designed to improve landscape in the precinct The masterplan will also enhance connections for both pedestrians and cards in the Mount Druitt city centre Have your say here The renewed design for the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre will provide a new indoor 25m pool a splashpad and refurbished 50m outdoor pool A new kiosk and reception area is part of the new design there is also a multi-purpose space for community use The renewed facility will provide more opportunities for the community by offering year-round swimming and an enhanced landscape Blacktown City Council is providing the new Mount Druitt Swimming Centre with a project budget of $40.6 million as part of the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program The existing fence will be repositioned to accommodate the indoor building and entrance This repositioning of the fence includes a boundary adjustment to the current site The new design will retain the current style of the outdoor pool embedded within the landscape while providing green space for the public A new kiosk including a cafe will be delivered as part of the renewal of the swimming centre The kiosk will service visitors to the pool area and will also be accessible for community members outside the pool area via Chris Murphy Walk The Mount Druitt Hub is being revitalised and a brand-new First Nations Cultural Hub will be built between the Mount Druitt Hub and Mount Druitt Swimming Centre Council is also designing a public garden for the community to enjoy and relax in as part of the precinct improvements Construction is due to commence in mid 2026 Construction period is expected to be approximately 18 months however this date is dependent on the construction process there will be no access to the current facility there are a number of Council facilities in close proximity to Mount Druitt Swimming Centre Community engagement has included direct consultation with swimming centre users This has been facilitated both online and face-to-face through pop-ups in the town centre opening day at the swimming centre and at Sports fest Consultation will continue through community information sessions in Mount Druitt providing community the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts.  there will be some changes to the current Mount Druitt Swimming Centre parking during and after the construction process Register your interest to receive project updates here. As part of the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program Council is delivering seven transformational projects including: Find out more about these projects here Mount Druitt Swimming Centre will receive the biggest upgrade in its 50-year history including the addition of an indoor learn-to-swim pool Blacktown City Council has unveiled draft designs of the proposed $40.6 million redevelopment funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program The works will allow the community to enjoy the centre throughout the year in what is currently a seasonal venue - a 25m indoor learn-to-swim pool for children and adults - a new kiosk which will serve people in the pool area and outside the venue Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting – a proud Mount Druitt resident – said the redevelopment would modernise the venue to meet future demand “Blacktown City has the biggest population of any council in NSW and is growing rapidly so it’s imperative we provide quality facilities,” he said “Swimming is a life skill and there will be more opportunities to learn and practise with these wide-ranging plans “We saw how much the community loves Mount Druitt Swimming Centre at its 50th anniversary celebrations in March Member for Mount Druitt Edmond Atalla said the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre would continue to be a place where generations come together for fun “I am thrilled the Minns Labor Government has committed $40.6 million to this renewal including the addition of a brand-new indoor pool “This investment ensures that future generations will continue to enjoy this vital community asset making it an even greater hub for recreation “This is a fantastic outcome for the people of Mount Druitt." The work is expected to begin in 2026 and will take about 18 months Architect Lippman Partnership is designing a modern facility within its natural landscape Principal architect Ed Lippmann said: “The renewed Mount Druitt Swimming Centre will make a significant contribution to the public realm and help strengthen Mount Druitt’s urban centre.” The Mount Druitt Pool Action Group has long advocated for the future of the venue and member Sandra McAndrew was pleased with the plans “The Mount Druitt Pool Action Group is happy to see that Council has listened to the community and the future of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre has been secured,” she said “The new complex will be of great benefit to the local community for recreation swimming lessons and for the many schools that use Mount Druitt Swimming Centre.” the recently-announced expanded library and community hub and another to be announced soon represent $86.9 million in Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants projects for Mount Druitt town centre These are all part of Council’s masterplan for the town centre This masterplan improves pedestrian and vehicle access around the town centre while retaining its parkland atmosphere Community consultation has already played an important part in the draft design Pool users and others have provided feedback through drop-in sessions stalls at council events and online surveys Consultation is continuing and the community is invited to give feedback at these upcoming drop-in sessions: Mount Druitt Swimming Centre is cherished by the community for its parkland feel and quirky events such as the Blacktown City Family Fish In and Dive In Movie nights Built by the NSW Government’s State Planning Authority the venue opened in 1975 and has been managed and maintained by Council since The Expanded Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) is a $25.4 million expansion of the current PCYC to provide even more opportunities for young people in the Mount Druitt area The Expanded Mount Druitt PCYC will bring new facilities to the existing PCYC making it an even more exciting place for youth to meet The facility will continue providing great outcomes for the community and the future of our youth The upgrade will include two new multipurpose indoor courts refreshed entrance and landscape improvements "This isn't just about expanding a building Mount Druitt PCYC has long been a place where young people can develop skills This is an exciting time for the Mount Druitt community Council is committed to making our city a better place to live The expanded Mount Druitt PCYC will play a key role in this transformation giving young people facilities they need to thrive." "I'm delighted that community leaders are already celebrating the project's potential." What is included in the expanded facility: "This project is part of the bigger vision for the future of Mount Druitt and its surrounding suburbs which includes other key developments like the Dawson Mall redevelopment the upgrade of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre and the creation of a First Nations Cultural Hub." The Mount Druitt PCYC project is a $25.4 million expansion funded as part of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program the NSW Government and Blacktown City Council The expansion of Mount Druitt PCYC will include two new multipurpose indoor courts a youth hub for young people and the community to gather and congregate and a fresh new entry and reception area The expansion will also see the facility fitted with modern amenities – new toilets and storage spaces for the new courts The centre will also receive enhanced car and bus parking and a refreshed outdoor landscape all informed by a Dharug-led advisory panel There will be no change to the existing PCYC building and no existing activity spaces in the existing building will be lost This project will deliver a new expanded wing to the existing PCYC building providing an even larger facility for the community.   Consultation has been conducted through an online survey advertised on posters in Mount Druitt PCYC and on Council’s website Face-to-face conversations with Mount Druitt PCYC user groups and community members Consultation will continue through community information sessions held at Mount Druitt PCYC.  The project team is working to ensure the existing PCYC building can remain open throughout the construction of the expanded facility.  Construction is expected to start in late 2026 The Expanded Mount Druitt PCYC is expected to open by the end of 2027.  To receive project updates click here.  THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY Back to Latest News back Blacktown City Council has unveiled draft designs of the proposed $40.6 million redevelopment for Mount Druitt Swimming Centre funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program Built by the NSW Government's State Planning Authority the aquatic venue opened in 1975 and has been managed and maintained by Council since. The redevelopment will be the biggest upgrade of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre in its 50-year history and will include the addition of an indoor learn-to-swim pool is designing a modern facility within its natural landscape with Principal architect Ed Lippmann noting "the renewed Mount Druitt Swimming Centre will make a significant contribution to the public realm and help strengthen Mount Druitt's urban centre." said the redevelopment would modernise the venue to meet future demand advising "Blacktown City has the biggest population of any council in NSW and is growing rapidly so it's imperative we provide quality facilities "Swimming is a life skill and there will be more opportunities to learn and practise with these wide-ranging plans "We saw how much the community loves Mount Druitt Swimming Centre at its 50th anniversary celebrations in March and this redevelopment will ensure it serves us well for another 50 years and beyond." The Mount Druitt Pool Action Group has long advocated for the future of the venue and member Sandra McAndrew was pleased with the plans sharing "the Mount Druitt Pool Action Group is happy to see that Council has listened to the community and the future of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre has been secured "The new complex will be of great benefit to the local community for recreation swimming lessons and for the many schools that use Mount Druitt Swimming Centre." The redevelopment of Mount Druitt Swimming Centre  is expected to begin in 2026 and will take about 18 months Credit: Blacktown City Council/ Lippman Partnership 28th March 2025 - Blacktown celebrates 50 years of cherished Mount Druitt Swimming Centre 7th January 2016 - Mount Druitt Swimming Centre hosts Dive In movies through January 22nd December 2015 - Mount Druitt Swimming Centre celebrates 40th birthday 17th March 2025 - Blacktown City Council to expand Mount Druitt PCYC to help youth stay active, engaged and connected 28th June 2024 - Blacktown City recognised as top council at NSW Community Sports Awards 12th December 2023 - APOLA President Bruce Hopkins promotes ‘Float to Survive’ message with Blacktown City Council 3rd August 2023 - Blacktown City Council raises water safety awareness on World Drowning Prevention Day 9th March 2023 - Five Blacktown City lifeguards commended for saving a man’s life 19th January 2023 - Blacktown City Council’s Swim Sense programs looks to tackle adult drowning toll 3rd November 2022 - Blacktown City Council’s Aqua Learn to Swim program gets Swim Australia recognition 21st June 2022 - Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope welcomes its 16 millionth guest 10th March 2021 - Blacktown City Council partners with Royal Life Saving NSW to deliver new Swim Teacher course   9th March 2021 - Blacktown City Council’s Swim Sense program empowers adults in the water 20th January 2021 - Blacktown Key Venues launches free adult swimming program 4th January 2021 - Blacktown Council marks five years of its Aqua Learn to Swim program we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news Click here to view our subscription options Click here to view our subscription options product and event updates delivered right to your inbox The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services See more see more See the directory see all Get your business noticed in our targeted directory Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week Website by A house that sold for a record amount in a once less-than-desirable suburb is proof just how out of reach owning a home is for many Aussies When the property at 30 Fuller Street, Mount Druitt, in western Sydney, sold at auction on Saturday for a staggering $2.3million, even the real estate agent was shocked.  A-Class Estate Agents owner Amir Jahan said the couple who beat the four other bidders had fallen in love with the six-bedroom, four-bathroom property. Mount Druitt is widely considered to be a more affordable area with the median price of a house currently at $965,000. The staggering price tag of the home has all but quashed that perspective - even beating the median price in Sydney which sits at $1,627,625.    Mr Jahan said when the two-level home on a 1020sqm block with a pool first came onto the market, he was bombarded with sarcastic comments. 'The area is traditionally thought of as being a bit rough,' he said. 'No-one believed that this house was there.  'People were making comments like, "Can I still buy drugs at the train station there?", and "I don't have a dirt bike, can I still look at it?" 'One person said, "I'm not a rapper, can I still buy it?"' Mount Druitt has built up a dodgy reputation with the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics  revealing in January it was the suburb with the highest crime rate in Sydney. The area recorded 3,021 serious offences in one year and had the city's highest number of domestic assaults with 743 offences, and the highest overall break and enter incidents at 257. 'Compared to three, four years ago, when you said Mount Druitt, people would say, "I'm scared to go to there". It's a totally different place now,' he said. 'It's a nice and decent area. A lot of people are moving there and to St Marys.' Mr Jahan said buyers can still get a house for $1million to $1.1million in Mount Druitt. He admitted even though this is still high for many Aussies, it is now 'standard' for Sydney.  'All I can say is the Sydney market is getting unbelievable. And it is growing everyday,' Mr Jahan said. The real estate agent said first-time home buyers will be deflated by the sale because Mount Druitt is the last hope of getting on the property ladder for many.  'A lot of buyers are now trying to get into the Mount Druitt area because they think they can get a cheaper property compared to all other suburbs in Sydney,' Mr Jahan said. 'And now this property has hit $2.3million - so where else can they go now to buy a property?' He said although the house is 'beautiful' and spacious, people were still expecting a bargain just because of its address. 'All the offers coming in were for $1.2million to $1.3million,' he said. 'I call them bargain buyers. I get them for every single property that I list.  'People were trying to use the suburb to bargain. 'But a lovely couple in their thirties with three kids loved it. They wanted to buy in a different suburb originally, but they just fell for the house.' The house is so impressive that had it been in just one or two suburbs over, the sale price would have been $5million to $6million and $7million to $8million for another few suburbs away. Even though Sydney's new airport is tipped to increase prices in areas like Mount Druitt, the agent said buyers should just get in where they can. 'With the property market, you can't lose,' he said. The record-high price Mr Jahan achieved for the Fuller Street property comes after September's PropTrack Housing Affordability Report showed just how unaffordable home ownership is for Aussies. A household earning the median Aussie annual income of $112,000 can only afford just 14 per cent of homes for sale across Australia. This decreased to just ten per cent for homes in NSW. Out of Greater Sydney's 658 suburbs, 448 now have a median price that exceeds $1million, according to Corelogic's data released at the end of September. {{message}} Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time It has taken 20 kilometres of brightly coloured rope wound around a rainbow python-shaped pavilion to make Mount Druitt’s 50-year-old Dawson Park feel safer by night and cooler by day “Is there a suburb with a worse reputation that it is fighting I don’t think there is,” said project architect Joshua Zoeller of Chrofi whose practice did the redesign of the park A new design for Mount Druitt’s Dawson Park has won a major award Mount Druitt’s town centre was NSW’s first planned town centre a utopian vision of the 1970s featuring a park Far from delivering “the dream of a pleasantly landscaped area” the park became associated with street crime Its redesign is an example of how public art and landscaping ranging from murals in Sydney’s inner west to laneways near railway stations is making streets safer and bringing communities together Transport for NSW’s Safer Cities laneways program has been so successful that a spokesperson said it is to be extended Another seven transport hub precincts across NSW will become safer and more vibrant under a similar initiative the council’s Perfect Match has resulted in 200 murals that have reduced graffiti and become a tourist attraction A mural by Jeff McCann in Sydenham has helped reduce graffiti.Credit: Rhett Wyman To bring people back to Dawson Park in Mount Druitt the new rope-covered pavilion meanders around trees from an old-growth forest The awning provides dappled shade and bright colours that resonate with its multicultural residents The project by Chrofi with JMD Design this month won gold in the international Better Futures Awards that recognises design excellence in government projects Blacktown Council says it marked the beginning of a wave of changes to Mount Druitt families feel safer in the square and the local Westfield shopping centre has begun holding events in the park Previous attempts to deter unsociable activity in the park and plaza had failed it had one of the busiest social calendars in Sydney The biggest part of the brief was to provide shade Zoeller said it had to be functional and provide lighting “I wanted to create a space that was hopeful and playful Blacktown Council senior architect Matthew Sales said there hadn’t been any significant investment in Mount Druitt for years “This was the first project in the town square since it was built [in 1972].” Its redesign has coincided with plans to upgrade the pool next door and the library which is part of a masterplan by Chrofi with JMD Design The Kookaburra House in Newtown features a mural by David Cragg Zoe Pedashenko’s home in Newtown is called the Kookaburra House by her daughter That’s a reference to a mural of a giant kookaburra painted by artist David Cragg on the large end wall of her terrace the mural was installed free of charge to Pedashenko by Inner West Council as part of its Perfect Match program It commissions and matches mural artists with businesses homes and apartment blocks with large walls to decorate What started as a program 10 years ago to reduce graffiti has become so much more “We want to keep it going … and make this a real tourist attraction for the inner west and a source of civic pride.” the murals tell a story about the history of the oldest suburbs in Australia “It is a contemporary way of bringing that history to life,” he said “The investment is modest but the ROI is very big,” he said a member is inspired to privately commission their own “We have more street artists than anywhere else in Sydney,” Byrne said Artist Fintan Magee remembered being arrested for graffiti just after finishing art school in Brisbane. Moving to Sydney in 2010, it was “incredible” when he was commissioned over a few years to do about 10 murals for Perfect Match These works helped launch what has become an international career for Magee He has just finished a project in Florida in the US and his murals also feature on walls of apartment blocks in France I was not trying to change the world,” said Magee “The murals connect the community with the arts and give the public a sense of ownership … and improve mental health.” Pedashenko said she wanted something bright and cheery She worked with Cragg and the council to find something they all liked and wouldn’t attract graffiti next to the railway station in Sydney’s west women and girls using a busy laneway to a commuter car park felt six times safer at night following the installation of better lighting and art as part of NSW Transport’s $30 million Safer Cities project Guildford laneway is now brighter and safer Women said they were too scared to use the lane: it was dark and grim who followed them and honked their car horns The town centre received a $1 million grant to improve the laneway. Now called Her Way Guildford, the passage from the station to the car park was transformed with a colourful mural the data on a council dashboard showed more people using the space and an uptick in sales in the shops nearby Following the success of the $30 million Safer Cities program another seven transport hub precincts will be overhauled under a similar initiative by Transport called ReVITALise – Public Transport Precinct Vibrancy Grant seven councils have been selected to each receive $1 million to improve areas within 500 metres of a transport hub precinct or adding bike racks or mobile phone charging stations Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter It has taken 20 kilometres of brightly coloured rope wound around a rainbow python-shaped pavilion to make Mount Druitt\\u2019s 50-year-old Dawson Park feel safer by night and cooler by day \\u201CIs there a suburb with a worse reputation that it is fighting I don\\u2019t think there is,\\u201D said project architect Joshua Zoeller of Chrofi Far from delivering \\u201Cthe dream of a pleasantly landscaped area\\u201D the park became associated with street crime ranging from murals in Sydney\\u2019s inner west to laneways near railway stations Transport for NSW\\u2019s Safer Cities laneways program has been so successful that a spokesperson said it is to be extended the council\\u2019s Perfect Match has resulted in 200 murals that have reduced graffiti and become a tourist attraction \\u201CI wanted to create a space that was hopeful and playful Blacktown Council senior architect Matthew Sales said there hadn\\u2019t been any significant investment in Mount Druitt for years \\u201CThis was the first project in the town square since it was built [in 1972].\\u201D Zoe Pedashenko\\u2019s home in Newtown is called the Kookaburra House by her daughter That\\u2019s a reference to a mural of a giant kookaburra painted by artist David Cragg on the large end wall of her terrace \\u201CWe want to keep it going \\u2026 and make this a real tourist attraction for the inner west and a source of civic pride.\\u201D \\u201CIt is a contemporary way of bringing that history to life,\\u201D he said \\u201CThe investment is modest but the ROI is very big,\\u201D he said \\u201CWe have more street artists than anywhere else in Sydney,\\u201D Byrne said remembered being arrested for graffiti just after finishing art school in Brisbane it was \\u201Cincredible\\u201D when he was commissioned over a few years to do about 10 murals for I was not trying to change the world,\\u201D said Magee \\u201CThe murals connect the community with the arts and give the public a sense of ownership \\u2026 and improve mental health.\\u201D She worked with Cragg and the council to find something they all liked and wouldn\\u2019t attract graffiti next to the railway station in Sydney\\u2019s west women and girls using a busy laneway to a commuter car park felt six times safer at night following the installation of better lighting and art as part of NSW Transport\\u2019s $30 million Safer Cities project The town centre received a $1 million grant to improve the laneway Now called the passage from the station to the car park was transformed with a colourful mural called ReVITALise \\u2013 Public Transport Precinct Vibrancy Grant Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has recently honoured the outstanding career of Mount Druitt Hospital Surgeon Dr Desmond Hughes who recently retired from clinical practice at Mount Druitt Hospital after more than 41 years of dedicated service to the western Sydney community Appointed to Mount Druitt Hospital in 1983 as one of the first three surgeons in the department Dr Hughes quickly established himself as a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery performing the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Mount Druitt Hospital alongside Dr Mac Wyllie His expertise in laparoscopic hernia procedures has made him a well-regarded figure among his peers Dr Hughes’s calm demeanour and surgical efficiency have made him a trusted mentor for many current surgeons practicing in western Sydney who owe much of their training and skills to his patient and exceptional teaching methods Dr Hughes obtained his medical degree from Sydney University in 1970 and was the first surgical registrar appointed to Westmead Hospital in 1979 He was pivotal in the establishment of surgical services at Mount Druitt Hospital upon its opening in 1982 “Mount Druitt Hospital is one of those places where you enjoy going to work,” Dr Hughes said Everyone from the volunteers through to the medical and nursing staff contribute to a welcoming and professional atmosphere This camaraderie is ingrained in the hospitals’ ecosystem Dr Hughes has been a steadfast supporter of Mount Druitt Hospital and WSLHD BMDH Director Medical Services Dr Alison Loughran-Fowlds commended Dr Hughes for his steadfast and lengthy career “Dr Hughes will be deeply missed by his colleagues at Blacktown and Mt Druitt hospitals Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our communities.” Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to delivering world class healthcare to support the health and wellbeing of our community We aim to work together to make our community the healthiest in NSW Photos must be high resolution and include correctly spelled captions with names from left to right Read the Disclaimers, Privacy and Copyright notice approved a $27 million transformation of Mount Druitt Town Centre in 2019 FORGE was contracted to deliver a striking kaleidoscopic curved arbour through Dawson Mall Installation was completed between May and August 2023 with funding from the Australian Government 03 Mar 2025 • 1m read • View Author Blacktown is the fastest-growing LGA in NSW. To provide expanded public spaces and much-needed community facilities, Blacktown City Council approved the $27 million transformation of the Mount Druitt Town Centre in late 2019.  FORGE was formally contracted to deliver one of the most visible pillars of the Masterplan – a kaleidoscopic curved custom arbour snaking its way through leafy Dawson Mall. As complex to detail as it was colourful to look at, the creative concept was originally conceived by CHROFI Architects. It featured an interconnected series of giant curved steel tubes, finished with more than 20km of hand-wound steel-cored rope and LED strip lighting and spotlights.  Following an extensive process of pre-construction and pre-assembly, final installation took place in May through to August 2023 with the spectacular arbour officially opening to the public after the soft landscaping was completed. The project was part-funded through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund. 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Using DecoBatten®’s latest profile on The Seaside Sanctuary Solid Nordic softwood in interior design: Sustainable solutions for joinery, flooring and wall panelling Construction of resort-style clubhouse begins at AVID’s over 50s lifestyle precinct in Fraser Coast Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. initial-scale=1\"}],[\"$\",\"meta\",\"1\",{\"charSet\":\"utf-8\"}],[\"$\",\"title\",\"2\",{\"children\":\"Leda Offloads Sydney Logistics Site Below Replacement Cost | The Urban Developer\"}],[\"$\",\"meta\",\"3\",{\"name\":\"description\",\"content\":\"Gibb Group acquires estate generating $2.5m annual income acquiring a fully leased Mount Druitt industrial estate below replacement cost for $50 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe group has added a 4.58ha multi-tenanted estate at 91 Kurrajong Avenue about 30km west of the Sydney CBD to its assets.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe transaction highlighted ongoing investor confidence in Sydney’s logistics sector particularly for assets with value-add potential CBRE head of Western Sydney industrial Elijah Shakir said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site has undergone significant refurbishment redevelopment and repositioning since its original acquisition who managed the sale with CBRE national director—capital markets Paramedical and Sunnyfield.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to a report from valuers Preston Rowe Paterson implemented a comprehensive value-add strategy after acquiring the site in 2016 including the development of a 2500sq m warehouse with surplus hardstand.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeda managing director Rob Ell said it’s close to a Westfield shopping centre and major infrastructure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It’s a great long-term asset and we are happy Gibb Group has acquired the property,” Ell who is the son of billionaire rich-lister Bob Ell said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGibb said the development investment and asset management company had plans to build on this acquisition by actively growing its exposure to similar well-located industrial and logistics assets in key metropolitan markets.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot more than 8kms away Leda Holdings has \u003ca href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/bob-ell-leda-holdings-pumps-up-development-pipeline-tweed-sydney\" data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/bob-ell-leda-holdings-pumps-up-development-pipeline-tweed-sydney\"\u003eplans for a 68-unit industrial development\u003c/a\u003e on a 19,772sq m vacant site at Wetherill Park it bought for $24.75 million in 2021 Projects in Cobaki near the NSW-Queensland border a highrise development at Cronulla and a riverside community at North Ipswich acquiring a fully leased Mount Druitt industrial estate below replacement cost for $50 million The group has added a 4.58ha multi-tenanted estate at 91 Kurrajong Avenue about 30km west of the Sydney CBD to its assets The transaction highlighted ongoing investor confidence in Sydney’s logistics sector CBRE head of Western Sydney industrial Elijah Shakir said The site has undergone significant refurbishment “The location is also due to benefit from significant infrastructure upgrades,” Shakir said The Mount Druitt property comprises a two-level office building and warehouse with 8.5m clearance and on-grade roller doors The site offers dual hardstand areas with B-double access via Kurrajong Avenue and Wainwright Road The property generates net income of $2.5 million a year from tenants including Combined Warehousing Solutions According to a report from valuers Preston Rowe Paterson the deal was struck at $2744 a square metre of GLA Gibb Group chief executive Matthew Gibb said the acquisition provided “significant opportunity to create value through leveraging our active management approach to refurbish and reposition the existing functional improvements” including the development of a 2500sq m warehouse with surplus hardstand it’s close to a Westfield shopping centre and major infrastructure.“It’s a great long-term asset and we are happy Gibb Group has acquired the property,” Ell investment and asset management company had plans to build on this acquisition by actively growing its exposure to similar well-located industrial and logistics assets in key metropolitan markets Not more than 8kms away, Leda Holdings has plans for a 68-unit industrial development on a 19,772sq m vacant site at Wetherill Park it bought for $24.75 million in 2021 Two teenagers have been charged after a barbershop was sprayed with bullets a car torched and police led on a chase through Sydney’s west early on Thursday morning NSW Police responded to reports of shots fired at the Universal Barbershop near North Parade Three separate crime scenes have been established after a barbershop in Mount Druitt was sprayed with bullets overnight on Thursday Officers found several bullet holes in the shop’s window at Westfield Mt Druitt Shopping Centre So many bullets were fired that police were forced to use lettered evidence markers after running out of numbered ones emergency services were called to a vehicle fire near Blacktown International Sportspark on Football Drive officers patrolling Eastern Road in the Rooty Hill area launched a pursuit after attempting to stop a grey Toyota Camry because of the way it was driving failed to stop as directed before crashing into a parked car on Moody Street a short time later A car was found alight in Rooty Hill early on Thursday morning a jerry can of fuel and two firearms were found inside the vehicle The alleged driver has been charged with a range of offences over the shooting The passenger was charged over the shooting and for possessing an unregistered firearm in a public place Both teens were refused bail to face a children’s court on Thursday The owner of the parked car told 2GB he was woken by a loud bang before seeing the alleged offenders pinned down by officers outside his home and I don’t know if this is 100 per cent accurate they’ve come screaming down the street here and this is a dead-end cul-de-sac in Rooty Hill,” he said four-wheel drive truck parked on my driveway.” Detective Superintendent Darrin Batchelor said the motive behind the shooting was unknown but police are investigating whether the three incidents inside 20 minutes have links to organised crime with no members of the public around and certainly no employees in the business it would indicate that it was certainly a message to those owners,” he said Batchelor said the Toyota Camry was allegedly stolen some time ago and police are investigating whether the torched vehicle which police believe may have been used to leave the shooting a car torched and police led on a chase through Sydney\\u2019s west early on Thursday morning Officers found several bullet holes in the shop\\u2019s window at Westfield Mt Druitt Shopping Centre Both teens were refused bail to face a children\\u2019s court on Thursday and I don\\u2019t know if this is 100 per cent accurate they\\u2019ve come screaming down the street here and this is a dead-end cul-de-sac in Rooty Hill,\\u201D he said and he didn\\u2019t see my two-and-a-half tonne four-wheel drive truck parked on my driveway.\\u201D it would indicate that it was certainly a message to those owners,\\u201D he said The Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospital Quality Awards were held on 01 August in celebration of the creative and innovative ideas of staff who have completed quality improvement activities throughout Western Sydney Local Health District Congratulations to the exceptional teams and individuals who submitted their projects Read on to find out the winners and view a gallery of the event BMDH General Manager’s AwardBMDH Paediatrics Quiet Pathway People’s Choice AwardBMDH Pharmacy Department Health Innovation BMDH Allied Health & Digital Health SolutionsBlacktown Hospital Emergency Department Keeping People HealthyBMDH Outpatient Physiotherapy teamPatient Safety FirstBlacktown Hospital A61 Neonatal Multidisciplinary Complex Care Round Transforming the Patient ExperienceBMDH Paediatrics Quiet PathwayExcellence in Staff empowerment and growthAustralian Institute of Medical Simulation and Innovation (AIMSI) Blacktown Hospital Simulation Centre WSLHD Research & Education Network (REN) Collaborative Team of the YearBlacktown Hospital Emergency Department (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAPA man is dead and a one-year-old boy has critical injuries after they were hit by a car during a walk The pair were in Mount Druitt in western Sydney about 7.45pm on Thursday when they were struck on a busy arterial Emergency services arrived to find the toddler’s caregiver - a man aged 57 - severely injured and were unable to save his life Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Shortly after a man believed to be the toddler’s father presented the boy to hospital He was rushed to Westmead Children’s Hospital in a critical condition was taken to hospital for mandatory testing and was assisting with inquiries Anyone with dashcam footage is asked to pass it to police an e-bike rider died after he collided with a police car about 3am Police say officers had been trying to pull the rider - a man aged in his 40s - over when the crash occurred in Waterloo The man was treated by paramedics but died at the scene Officers from outside the command area will launch a critical incident investigation into the crash and the police actions That investigation will overseen by the police watchdog Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Western Sydney Local Health District’s (WSLHD) week-long NAIDOC celebrations kicked off at the Aboriginal Health Hub at Mount Druitt Hospital recently This event was one of many held across WSLHD with other events taking place at Westmead Dr Bec Nogajski welcomed attendees and encouraged a week of listening and engaging about the importance of NAIDOC WSLHD Director of Aboriginal Health Strategy and Wiradjuri woman Belinda Cashman spoke passionately about this year’s theme recognising the Aboriginal health care workers who care for western Sydney patients every day “I think it’s really important to highlight some of the great work that they do,” Belinda said Belinda spoke about the personal connection to NAIDOC “I get to highlight our culture and all the work that we do throughout the year and celebrate that with our non-Aboriginal colleagues and community.” “I also get to showcase to my children the work that I do every single day and the impact that it will have on them for the future and how they can be proud of who they are as Aboriginal people.” It’s a week of about celebrating our culture A moving Welcome to Country was provided by Julie Jones who shared the importance of acknowledging the Dharug people as traditional owners of the land walking this country and taking care of this country since the creation of time continuing our cultural practices,” Julie said Local Elder Greg spoke about the importance of fire Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney's west Mount Druitt in the evening of Sunday 2 March 2025 officers attached to Mt Druitt Police Area Command were notified on Saturday 8 March 2025 and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts He is described as being of Caucasian appearance brown moustache and beard with dark brown eyes Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Mount Druitt Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is treated in strict confidence The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from Mount Druitt was last seen at a school in Shalvey about 2pm yesterday (Friday 7 March 2025) When she could not be located or contacted officers attached to Mount Druitt Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts Police hold concerns for Kyelah's welfare due to her age She is described as Caucasian in appearance Kyelah was last seen wearing a school uniform with a navy Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals (BMDH) have received a strong accreditation result following assessment against the national healthcare standards All NSW public hospitals undergo regular assessments from the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards (ACHS) with independent assessors surveying hospitals against eight National Standards to ensure it is upholding the National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards and volunteers to inform their view.   BMDH General Manager Brad Ceely was delighted with the outstanding results “I’d like to acknowledge and thank all the staff for their hard work in the lead up to accreditation,” Brad said.  Our teams worked together and showcased the incredible work they do each day in delivering safe and high-quality patient care “These results really speak for themselves I know how hard everyone works and I couldn’t be prouder of all the teams,” he said The assessment team commended the hospitals on its leadership and staff’s awareness and involvement in quality improvement activities that are enhancing patient experiences along with the hospital environment and cleanliness across both campuses and the strategies embedded to ensure care for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders community is supportive and welcoming.  The District’s Executive Director Quality and Safety Professor Peter Hockey added his congratulations for the results “I would like to add my thanks to all the BMDH staff and the leadership team for the hard work and commitment they have demonstrated to delivering high quality care This accreditation result is a culmination of much effort over a prolonged period of time and staff should feel proud of their work to support our patients and community Congratulations to the Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospital teams on this fabulous outcome Police are concerned a man who allegedly lured a young boy from a Sydney train station and raped him at knifepoint in a park may have preyed on other children was refused bail on Wednesday after he allegedly approached the 13-year-old who was waiting at Mount Druitt train station just after 1am last Thursday The boy was allegedly lured away from Mount Druitt train station and attacked in a nearby park.Credit: Google Maps He allegedly took the boy to a nearby park where he threatened him with a knife and sexually assaulted him before leaving the scene in the white van He was charged with aggravated sexual intercourse with a child between 10 and 14 and intentionally sexually touching a child between 10 and 16 Ahmad faced Mount Druitt Local Court via audiovisual link from custody on Wednesday argued that the father-of-three should be released on bail as he was the sole breadwinner for his family Police want any young people who have seen a white Toyota Hiace van with tinted windows in the Mount Druitt area to come forward He argued Ahmad would not receive adequate treatment in prison for significant medical issues including severe stomach issues and an injured leg from a bullet wound He said his client intended to fight the charges But the police prosecutor strongly opposed bail saying there was no evidence of a gunshot wound nor other medical issues She said the prosecution’s case was strong as there was high-quality CCTV footage of Ahmad’s face and of him and his alleged victim together at certain points of the night His white van was also allegedly captured on CCTV matching the description the boy provided to police The court heard his clothing on the night matched that of the man seen on the CCTV footage the boy desperately asked people driving by where the police station was and told them he had been assaulted Magistrate Bree Chisholm refused Ahmad bail saying he was accused of a “disturbing opportunistic attack on a vulnerable child” “It is in the public’s interest for him to remain in custody,” she said “The facts before the court can only be described as an overwhelming prosecution case.” She pointed to the boy’s decision to make an immediate complaint and his forensic examination which matched his description of the attack Chisholm said she was not satisfied there was evidence Ahmad would not receive the required medical care in prison Ahmad’s wife cried outside court following the hearing Detective Chief Superintendent Grant Taylor appealed for information from the public regarding a white 2024 Toyota HiAce van that was seen in the area on or around last Thursday He said it had black and white number plates Its driver was of Middle Eastern appearance He would often wear sports clothes or casual clothing Asked if police were seeking this information out of fear he may have preyed on other children Taylor said: “We have concerns this may well be the case.” “If anyone saw him acting suspiciously in or around Mount Druitt We’re keen to know if anyone has any more information on this person.” Ahmad has not been charged in relation to any other person Taylor praised the alleged victim for coming forward to police so quickly “The courage is immense; we applaud that.” He said anyone who chooses to come forward and report a sexual assault would be supported treated with respect and have their identity protected Ahmad will next face Penrith Local Court on October 18 Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) and the Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) for people aged 5 to 25 She said the prosecution\\u2019s case was strong as there was high-quality CCTV footage of Ahmad\\u2019s face and of him and his alleged victim together at certain points of the night saying he was accused of a \\u201Cdisturbing opportunistic attack on a vulnerable child\\u201D \\u201CIt is in the public\\u2019s interest for him to remain in custody,\\u201D she said \\u201CThe facts before the court can only be described as an overwhelming prosecution case.\\u201D She pointed to the boy\\u2019s decision to make an immediate complaint and his forensic examination and \\u201Ccommunity protection looms large\\u201D Ahmad\\u2019s wife cried outside court following the hearing Taylor said: \\u201CWe have concerns this may well be the case.\\u201D \\u201CIf anyone saw him acting suspiciously in or around Mount Druitt We\\u2019re keen to know if anyone has any more information on this person.\\u201D \\u201CThe courage is immense; we applaud that.\\u201D Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Support is available from the at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) and the Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) for people aged 5 to 25 A man has been arrested following a stabbing attack inside a Western Sydney convenience store on Friday morning A man has been stabbed multiple times near a Westfield in Sydney's west Emergency services were called to a convenience store on Dawson Mall in Mt Druitt after reports a person had been knifed on Friday about 8am Paramedics rushed to the scene and provided first aid before transporting the 42-year-old man to Westmead Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery He is believed to be in a stable condition Police were told a man allegedly fled on foot and hopped into a taxi on North Parade He was then driven to a fast food restaurant on Jersey Road in Plumpton The man was spotted walking on a nearby road and arrested by police He is being questioned by officers at Mt Druitt Police Station A crime scene was set up at the convenience store and fast food restaurant The taxi was also seized for forensic testing Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has mobile or dash cam footage from the area at the time to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 More than $7k has been generously donated to Mount Druitt Hospital’s Supportive and Palliative Care Unit in appreciation for the care and comfort from the family of Jo-Anne Therese McDiarmid This donation was from the extraordinary efforts of the family who established a “gofundme” page in memory of their late mother Jo-Anne The donated items include a top of the range massage chair for the staff/visitors and patients Son Tye Brinley genuinely wished there was more his family could do to give back in honour of his mum and thanked everyone for their outstanding work “I hope what we’ve been able to do helps the staff and patients in the future and gives a bit of comfort to those in need “I know that mum will be looking down with a smile knowing that something good could come from something so sad.” “Our family and I will forever be grateful for everything you all do day in and day out and the love and joy you brought to my mum Jo-Anne during her stay in your care Mount Druitt Hospital Palliative Care Unit Nurse Unit Manager Danielle Carter is grateful to the family for their compassionate support and contributions to the unit we thank you for your heartfelt donation to our unit,” Danielle said patients and families and we appreciate your kindness Donations for Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals can be made through The Better Foundation. Two teens will be charged after an alleged crime spree through Western Sydney involving the shooting of a barber shop near a Westfield the torching of a car and a police pursuit all within a 30-minute window Two teenagers are expected to be charged over the shooting of a Western Sydney barber shop and leading police on a pursuit Officers were patrolling Eastern Road in Rooty Hill about 2am on Thursday when they spotted a silver Toyota Camry driving dangerously and attempted to pull it over The driver allegedly took off and led police on a short pursuit before the vehicle turned into a dead end on Moody St and collided with an unattended parked car Two 17-year-old boys were arrested by police A Triple-0 call then came through minutes later about a Kia found on fire at Blacktown International Sportspark near the Western Sydney Wanderers' training ground Then about 2:20am police were alerted to the shooting of a shopfront near Westfield Officers situated at Mt Druitt Police Station about 500 metres away rushed to the scene to find the windows of Universal Barbershop had been hit with up to 20 bullets Crime scenes were set up at all three locations Forensic officers were seen analysing several bullet casings and dusting for fingerprints as the Westfield and surrounding small businesses opened for trade Detective Superintendent Darrin Batchelor said police will allege all three incidents are linked but the exact motive behind the shooting is not known but the 17-year-olds did not appear to have any involvement with the local area Investigators say the Toyota Camry had been allegedly stolen "some time ago" while they are still investigating if the burnt out Kia was also robbed The barber shop owner visited his shop to survey the damage and speak to detectives When asked by a television reporter if he had anything to say to the alleged perpetrators who targeted his business he replied: "No Det Supt Batchelor praised the work of local officers who were first alerted by the erratic driving of the teens behind the wheel of the Camry "The three events were known to police within a 20-minute period police out on the streets looking for offenders had cause to pull this vehicle over due to the manner of driving which resulted in that short pursuit," he said we will allege they are linked and the two offenders in custody are responsible for the shooting at the barber shop." Det Supt Batchelor agreed with suggestions the shooting was to send a message to the owner given the incident occurred in the early hours when no one was around The teenagers are assisting police with inquiries A high-speed police chase ended in disaster after a patrol car veered off the road before somehow coming to rest on a trainline The bizarre incident unfolded at the intersection between George Street and Beams Avenue, in Mount Druitt, in Sydney's west Officers were trying to stop a motorcycle when the Highway Patrol car left the road before the vehicle got stranded on the train lines near Mount Druitt station Two police officers, who were in the vehicle suffered minor injuries, 7 News reports A NSW Police spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia officers are investigating the incident It is unclear how the car managed to leave the road during the pursuit Pictures from the scene showed a part of the marked car mounted on the edge of the tracks The rear end of the vehicle was on the ground under a slope next to a grassy area Parts of the front exterior of the vehicle had sustained some damage and the front passenger side door was left open Officers were seen next to a police van that had been parked on the side of the road opposite the tracks The latest incident comes after an innocent driver died during a separate police chase near the Great Western Highway in St Marys on Wednesday Officers were following a 43-year-old man they say was driving suspiciously and allegedly accelerated towards the highway before they lost sight of him Police located the driver of the Holden sedan again after it had collided with a Toyota hatchback The 49-year-old man in the Toyota was given first aid but subsequently died at the scene The 43-year-old driver was later caught after he allegedly fled on foot He was taken to hospital and was later arrested after he was released that evening including failing to stop after a fatal crash and negligent driving The man was refused bail and faced Mount Druitt Local Court on Thursday Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:.. 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Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital (BMDH) staff have put on creative displays at two special Ward Showcase events with the aim of defining their individual services to staff and the western Sydney community A sense of excitement was felt throughout Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals as the passionate staff across these facilities celebrated their professions and work The Ward Showcases provided each specialty with an opportunity to create a stall which demonstrated the importance of their area and highlight how their speciality is defined The speciality areas that participated were: See a gallery below pictures below from the engaging and informative event A young boy who was allegedly raped at knifepoint in a Sydney park begged passers-by for help after the terrifying attack was reportedly refused bail on Wednesday after he allegedly lured a 13-year-old boy from Mount Druitt train station to a nearby park shortly after 1.15am last Thursday He allegedly threatened the boy with a knife and raped him before fleeing the scene in a white van The boy then desperately flagged down drivers to ask where the police station was so that he could report his alleged assault Police arrested Ahmad on Duke Street in Mount Druitt at 6.20pm on Tuesday 'He was taken to Mt Druitt Police Station where he was charged with aggravated sexual intercourse with a child between 10 and 14 and intentionally sexually touch a child between 10 and 16,' a spokesperson for NSW Police said Ahmad's defence lawyer Aqib Javed told Mount Druitt Local Court that his client intends to fight the charges, the Sydney Morning Herald reported He argued that the father-of-three should be released on bail to support his pregnant wife and that he was not able to receive adequate treatment for a gunshot wound in his leg arguing there was no evidence of a bullet wound She said the prosecution's case relied on high-quality CCTV which captured Ahmad and his alleged victim at various points saying he was accused of a 'disturbing opportunistic attack on a vulnerable child' and the prosecution's case was 'overwhelming' 'It is in the public’s interest for him to remain in custody,' she said who he has reportedly been married to for 14 years He will next face Penrith Local Court on October 18 National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 A man has been charged with the attempted stabbing murder of another man in a western Sydney kebab shop with police further alleging he then tried to escape custody by climbing into the ceiling of a hospital Emergency services responded to a 42-year old man being stabbed at a kebab store on Dawson Mall in Mt Druitt at about 8am on Friday Paramedics treated the man on scene before he was taken to Westmead Hospital He is reported to be in a stable condition Police allege the man allegedly responsible for the stabbing left the shop before catching a taxi and entering a local fast food restaurant on Jersey Rd in Plumpton He was arrested in the nearby suburb of Plumpton and taken to Auburn Hospital for precautionary reasons attempted to escape custody by climbing into the hospital's ceiling Officers deployed a taser to take him back into custody The 38-year-old man was released from hospital and taken to Mt Druitt Police Station where he was charged with attempted murder He will front Parramatta Bail Court on Saturday who was knifed to death in French village says her affair is a...