all councils cry poor yet spend like drunken sailors. They always find a way 4 the big money deals and a free lunch
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DrewPeacock
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Here's one article,,,
Campbelltown’s highly anticipated Billabong Parklands – a water lagoon near the heart of the city – will not be open in time for the start of summer.
The project, originally earmarked for completion in 2022, has been plagued by a budget blowout and lengthy delays.
While construction on the main pool is nearing completion and work has begun on the landscaping and building features, the facility won’t be ready this month as planned.
The project’s construction timeline has been pushed back following the appointment of Landscape Solutions as main landscape and building contractor. It is now expected the destination facility will be open by March, pending on weather.
Campbelltown Council, in a statement, referenced a number of challenges in delivering the project, including pressures and material shortages in the construction industry.
“We understand the community is eager to see construction on the Campbelltown Billabong Parklands complete, however our key focus has to be on ensuring the project is delivered on- budget and to a high standard,” Mayor George Greiss said.
“We’re delighted to have Landscape Solutions on board and construction is now proceeding at a rapid pace on the landscaping and building works.
“The Billabong represents a fantastic long-term investment in a recreation space that will be a meeting place for locals and a destination for the region. I look forward to a grand opening shortly after construction is complete to welcome the community for the first time.”
The news comes just weeks after Campbelltown Council released findings of an independent report which revealed the cost of the Billabong Parklands development had blown out by $16m, from $18.75m to $31m, with the completion of the project delayed by 15 months.
Campbelltown MP Greg Warren, speaking in July, said it was concerning the budget had blown out by so much.
“I acknowledge our community’s deep concerns when you’re talking about the level of delay in a project up into the millions of dollars,” he said. “It needs to be taken seriously. The project has been a disaster to say at best.”
The recently completed pool structure includes more than 300,000 individually laid Sukabumi stone tiles, which bring out a range of vibrant green tones in the water to reflect the natural water features of the Dharawal National Park, on which the design of the Billabong Parklands is based.
When complete, it is set to include a range of water play facilities, parklands and amenities across a 4ha site, including a stream, swimming lagoon and a zero-depth play area.
The recreational facility is being built at Apex Park, beside Bradbury Oval, and the landscape features of the design are based on the Dharawal National Park and Georges River.
An opening event to welcome the community into the spectacular water attraction is being planned for the weeks following construction completion.
Construction is also continuing on the $4m public parks that will mark the entrances to the Parklands.
DrewPeacock
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This was also circulating too 🙂
Red88_Tiger
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I’m assuming that this isn’t legit
Surely they wouldn’t have worded a letter like that
innsaneink
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No shame
Man id hate to live out there
I googles this billabong it looks so depressing...reviews arent positive...no shade...no where to buy a cold drink..minimal toilet blocks etc...must be so much fun there on a 37' February day
crazycat
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It's a shame.
I have 2 young kids, and parks are our lives.
It's literally if it's raining seek shelter at home or shopping center. Otherwise go to open parks. Merrylands, Auburn Gardens, Fairfield and Strathfield have some amazing parks.
Such a shame to see Campbelltown let down in this way.
rihannafan1
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For those wondering, this is a doctored letter and a joke. Don't think that this was seriously sent out.
AmericanHistoryX
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Vote Trumpeteers party. Free University for your kids.
Buttface
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I will have to read it in a minute. I can’t get past Mr Hairy Balls, posted by DrewPeacock. 🤣
Buttface
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Don’t ruin the magic yet Ri, I’m still giggling. 🤭
crazycat
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Oh the Palmer party...
Two elections ago they had T-shirts that said "free sports vouchers" and
"more Centerlink"...
It's like magic, everything for everyone... ;p
So, no-one here cares whether WESTS Tigers play at Campbelltown or not.
Campbelltown asks for government help to keep Tigers
The Wests Tigers threats to leave Campbelltown if they don't secure the promise of a stadium upgrade by June 30 has prompted the council to ask for higher help.aapnews.aap.com.au
Are you all hoping that all games be played at Leichhardt?
Seems that way to me.
Seems pretty clear to me that the great Richo doesn't give a 💩 about WESTS or WESTS Tigers playing out of Campbelltown.
To threaten to take his WESTS toy away from Campbelltown completely if the council won't play his way is just showing he is nothing more than a
🐂'y.
He cares about making money for the club and knows he can make a lot of it at Campbelltown, but in its current condition it’s not possible. TBH both LO and CSS have needed overhauls for a long time now but we’ve never been able to have the funding to do it. Don’t forget he threatened to walk away from LO last year if he didn’t get funding for it and he did. Just have to hope lightning strikes twice in this case.
Needs more then just the capacity being upgraded but agree that it needs more seats for it to be a success.
cochise
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Needs better corporate facilities and changerooms as well but we simply can not be playing in 2 home grounds that have a capacity of 16-19000.
tig_prmz
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Is this photoshop?
They're openly admitting that we are low on funds so we are putting cameras to make money? Actually serious?
I think it’s fake, but from what I’ve heard they did lose a lot of money for the Billions project they did. They’ve already admitted they can’t provide funding for the stadium to be fixed, at least not all of it anyway so I think someone just photoshopped that to rub it in. If it is real though, that’s a major concern for the council.
