Pools CLOSED at Blacktown Aquatic Centre

The pools at Blacktown Aquatic Centre will be closed on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 June 2019 due to technical issues with the pool water filtration system.

Sports Ground Closure

Please note that due to current weather conditions, all Council parks and sporting fields where sporting activities are conducted across Blacktown City will remain closed for all sports until
4.00 pm Friday 28 June 2019.

An update as to whether the parks and fields will be reopened will be made by Council on Friday 28 June 2019. by 12:00 Noon.

EServices Maintenance

Our online booking, payment and certificate lodgement services will be unavailable from 5:30 pm on Friday 28 June 2019 to 9:00 am Monday 01 July 2019, due to system maintenance.

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Keep in touch with the latest news and important announcements from Blacktown City.

All journalists should direct their enquiries through our Communications and Marketing team. Email us at mediaunit@blacktown.nsw.gov.au or call 9839 6409 or 9839 6564. We strive to provide prompt responses to all media enquiries.

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Roll up your sleeves for the blood challenge

Published on 25 June 2019

Blacktown City Council and the Australian Red Cross Blood Service have teamed up again this year to help save lives through blood donations.
Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP is encouraging Council staff and Blacktown City residents to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as part of the annual Red Cross Red25 Council Blood Challenge.

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Warrick Lane Precinct redevelopment update: June 2019

Published on 21 June 2019

Work on this important Blacktown City Centre transformation project began in April and is progressing well.
The redevelopment will deliver a new underground carpark with access in and out from Main Street as well as Warrick Lane (see diagram on page two).
Commencing July, vehicles will not be able to access Warrick Lane from Main Street. Pedestrian access will remain (see diagram on page one).

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Centre rises from the ashes

Published on 21 June 2019

A new $4.5 million Woodcroft Neighbourhood Centre has risen from the ashes.
Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said the new centre which can seat 200 people will be a popular venue for family reunions, weddings, birthday parties and community activities.

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Western Sydney’s favourite running festival is back

Published on 20 June 2019

The annual Westlink M7 Blacktown Running Festival is now open for registrations for this year’s event.
Families, devoted marathon runners, joggers, walkers, kids and adults are all encouraged to get involved in the July 28th event.

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Council forum heads to Blacktown

Published on 19 June 2019

Blacktown City Council’s mobile community forum will visit the suburb of Blacktown next week giving residents the opportunity to raise issues and discuss Council plans for the city.

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First stage of Warrick Lane demolition completed

Published on 18 June 2019

The transformation of the Blacktown CBD has taken another step forward with the completion of the first stage of demolition work in Blacktown City Council’s Warrick Lane redevelopment project.

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Rouse Hill residents welcome Council engagement

Published on 14 June 2019

Upgrades to local roads and long term planning for the North West Growth Area were the main issues raised at Blacktown City Council’s community forum in Rouse Hill on Tuesday night.

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Battling the heat with trees

Published on 12 June 2019

Schofields and Mount Druitt are set to have more than 100 new trees lining residential streets as part of Blacktown City Council’s plans to reduce urban heat.

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Community forum visits Rouse Hill

Published on 31 May 2019

Blacktown’s new university campus and upgrades to local roads and traffic will be among the leading topics for discussion at the Blacktown City Council community forum in Rouse Hill next week.

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Trees for Peace – celebrating Ghandi’s 150th birthday

Published on 24 May 2019

Hundreds of trees will be planted on Saturday, June 1 to celebrate World Environment Day 2019 and to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.

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