Completed Projects
Thursday, 03 Oct 2019
Griffith Regional Sports Centre (Officially opened 29 October 2022)
Griffith Regional Sports Centre is a state-of-the art multi-sport complex offering athletics, badminton, basketball, hockey, badminton, netball, volleyball and wheelchair sports.
The stadium houses seven indoor basketball courts adaptable for netball, indoor hockey, badminton, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby league and volleyball.
Playing surfaces can be booked for other sports and purposes such as dance, martial arts, conferences and workshops.
Find out more here: Griffith Regional Sports Centre | Griffith City Council (nsw.gov.au)
Griffith Community Centre (Officially opened 13 November 2021)
The new $4.5M Griffith Community Centre project has now been completed, with services in the process of moving in.
Located in Olympic Street, the Centre will house the Western Riverina Country Universities Centre as well as community organisations including:
- Griffith Community Centre Inc.
- Griffith Counselling Service
- Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association
- Red Cross Humanitarian Services
- Regional Disability Advocacy Service
- Charles Sturt University – Three Rivers (Department of Rural Health)
- One Door
- Kerrie Weymouth – Arts Therapist
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
- Griffith Grow Group
The construction of the new Community Centre was fully funded with the NSW Government funding $3.65M and Griffith City Council and Country Universities Centre - Western Riverina each contributing $440K, following years of lobbying by Griffith City Council and Griffith Community Centre Inc.
Borland Leckie Park
Borland Leckie Park was completed in August 2023.
The inclusive playspace, located in Erskine Road, West Griffith, includes play equipment, seating, mature trees, shrubs, sitting wood, sandstone logs and an accessible footpath.
The construction of Borland Leckie Park was made possible by a $95,460 grant from the NSW Government's Infrastructure Grants Program and approximately $100k from Griffith City Council.
Community Gardens - Stuart McWilliam Stage Project
The Community Stage Development was delivered as part of the "Stronger Country Communities Fund", a NSW Government initiative to help deliver local projects to regional communities.
The Community Gardens has an amphitheater, world class stage, covered paved area and amenities. Caters for events such as carols, stage performances and festivals. The stage has all lighting , audio and power capabilities. Hard stand area East of the stage for the parking of food vendors vehicles. It was officially opened in November 2021.
Bookings can be taken by calling Griffith City Council on 1300 176 077.
Wood Park
Wood Park playspace was offically opened in 2022.
The $380,000 project was funded through $66,000 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund and $12,000 from Lions Club Griffith to build the shelter and associated services, with an additional $155,000 from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment under the Everyone Can Play program, and $155,000 from Griffith City Council.
The inclusive playspace delivers significant improvements to the existing playground including a basket swing, climbing frame, picnic area, flying fox, accessible carousel with space for wheelchair and a seat for carer, and fitness equipment.
Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre
The 50m outdoor pool and facilities at Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre were finalised and opened on 14 February 2021.
The project, part of the $26.5M Sports Precinct funded by Building Better Regions Fund (Australian Government), Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund (NSW Government), and Griffith City Council, features the construction of a 50m pool, new change rooms and toilets, accessibility ramp into the pool, and a new pump room to accommodate the needs of the new infrastructure.
The 50m Pool at Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre was officially opened on Wednesday by The Hon. Sussan Ley, MP, Member for Farrer, Minister for the Environment, Ms Steph Cooke, MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier and Councillor John Dal Broi Mayor for the City of Griffith.
Griffith Housing Strategy
Griffith City Council adopted the Griffith Housing Strategy at the 26 November 2019 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The strategy is a detailed analysis of the current state of housing availability in Griffith undertaken by Dr Judith Stubbs and suggests methods of increasing access to diverse housing options for key target groups in the City experiencing housing stress.
Downloads
Griffith Housing Strategy Summary
Griffith Housing Strategy
Background Report
Presentation
Enticknap Park
Enticknap Park was officially opened during September 2019. The all abilities playground is located in East Griffith bordered by Langley Crescent, Grey Street and Murphy Crescent.
The playground caters to different levels of ability and is a place where children, young people and their families can play, socialise and have lots of fun. A brand new state of the art wheelchair accessible BBQ and picnic shelter will allow any and all members of the community to utilise the facility.
The playground features a huge 25m flying fox, 4m high climbing pyramid, sensory zone, basket swing, and a fully wheel chair accessible spinner and sand digger.
The inclusive design of the playground will allow all members of the community the opportunity to use the facility.
Memorial Park Toilet Block & Stage
The Griffith Memorial Park Toilet Block and Banstand was officially opened on Friday 4 October 2019.
The upgrades included a full renovation on the toilet block, and the installation of a community stage.
Cricket nets at Jubilee
The Jubliee Oval Cricket Nets were also officially opened on Friday 4 October 2019.
The 4 lane Cricket Net Complex at Jubilee Oval was constructed with thanks to funding secured from the NSW ICC T20 World Cup 2020 Cricket Legacy Fund and Griffith City Council.
The project is a joint initiative between Griffith Cricket Association and Griffith City Council and will see Jubilee Oval become a training hub for Representative and Junior Cricket, taking some of the pressure off other facilities across the area and freeing them up for club cricket training.
The $130,000 project (funded 50/50 with Council and the Cricket Legacy Fund) will also see the existing synthetic wicket resurfaced, as well as the construction of a new synthetic wicket.
The local cricket community have joined forces with the Association and Council and will carry out a series of working bees over the coming weeks to ensure the funding goes as far as possible.
May 2024
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The Tap Pack Conjures Up A Modern Twist To The Cool Classics
Friday, 10 May 2024Following sold-out shows and rave reviews on London’s West End, at Sydney Opera House and around the world, Australia’s hottest tap dance sensation, The Tap Pack is coming to Griffith Regional Theatre on Sunday 2 June 2024.
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Highway Of Lost Hearts Hits The Stage
Thursday, 09 May 2024Griffith Regional Theatre welcomes Bathurst-based production company Lingua Franca in May with their production of “Highway of Lost Hearts”.
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Australian Music Sensation Brad Cox Set To Captivate Live Audiences
Thursday, 09 May 2024Australian music sensation Brad Cox is coming to Griffith Regional Theatre on his solo tour, Yarns and Yodels, on Saturday 1 June 2024 at 7.30pm. Fans can look forward to a rich and diverse showcase of Brad's talents, spanning from upbeat country pop to moving piano ballads.
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Online Payment System For Rates And Water Expanded
Thursday, 09 May 2024In an effort to make life easier for residents and save funds, Council has expanded its email notification system for rates and water services.
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Mid-autumn Stubble Burning Update – Fires Out By 2pm
Thursday, 09 May 2024Farmers asked to consider the impacts of their crop residue fires on their neighbours and the broader community.
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Griffith City Council's Draft Budget For 2024/25 Is Now On Exhibition
Thursday, 09 May 2024Griffith City Council has announced the release of its draft Annual Budget for 2024/25, which is now on public exhibition.
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Existing Animals And Enclosure To Be Removed From Lake
Thursday, 09 May 2024Council has resolved to remove the existing animals and enclosures from Lake Wyangan.
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Work To Rejuvenate Memorial Gardens Set To Commence
Thursday, 02 May 2024Griffith City Council is pleased to announce that work will soon begin on the long-awaited rejuvenation of Memorial Gardens.
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Reservoir Refurbishment Works Pave The Way For Mural
Thursday, 02 May 2024Council is pleased to announce the commencement of refurbishment works on the 9ML drinking water reservoir (tank) opposite Pioneer Park.
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Catch Griffith City Council At The Riverina Field Days
Thursday, 02 May 2024Are you heading to the Riverina Field Days next weekend? If so, make sure you stop by and say hello to Griffith City Council.
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April 2024
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Unforgettable Tribute To Johnny Cash And June Carter
Friday, 26 Apr 2024If you are a fan of the Man in Black and his amazing partner June Carter, you will not want to miss this show – “Leaving Jackson – The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show” at Griffith Regional Theatre on Friday 17 May.
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Innovative Communication Tool Installed At Borland Leckie Playground
Wednesday, 24 Apr 2024A collaborative effort between Griffith City Council and Access Ability Australia has brought a new dimension of inclusivity to Borland Leckie playground.
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Council Makes Difficult Decision To Close Animal Enclosure
Wednesday, 24 Apr 2024Griffith City Council has made the difficult decision to close the Lake Wyangan animal enclosure following an audit by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI).
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Two Sensational Performances - One Magnificent Evening Of Ballet
Monday, 22 Apr 2024Griffith Regional Theatre is excited to be hosting international ballet company the Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine with two delightful ballets - Forest Song & Don Quixote on Thursday 23 May.
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Work Has Progressed For The Hanwood Stormwater Pump And Levee Installation
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Drought Resilience Planning For Western Riverina
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A Friendly Reminder To Burn Stubble Responsibly
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2024As we embrace the transition into autumn, Griffith City Council urges the rice growers to exercise caution and mindfulness when burning stubble to prepare for the new season.
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Jessica Loughlin: Of Light. Incredible Glass Artworks Visiting Gallery
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Step Back In Time: The Robertson Brothers Return With A 1960s Variety Tv Spectacular!
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Minister For Agriculture Announces Funding For Sheep And Goat Electronic Identification (eid)
Tuesday, 16 Apr 2024Minister for Agriculture, Regional NSW and Western NSW, Tara Moriarty stopped by the Griffith Livestock Marketing Centre (Griffith Saleyards) to announce an additional $1.4 million of funding from the NSW Government to support eligible saleyards to prepare for the mandatory roll out of Sheep and Goat electronic identification (eID).
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Yoogali Shared Pathway Project Moves Ahead
Tuesday, 16 Apr 2024Residents travelling along Mackay Avenue would have noticed significant progress on the eagerly anticipated shared pathway project, which will seamlessly connect Blumer Avenue to Yoogali.
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Council Welcomes Approval Of Designated Area Migration Agreement For Griffith
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024Griffith City Council has welcomed news that the Department of Home Affairs has approved a variation to the Orana Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) to now include Griffith.
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Community Garden Upgrade To Don Best Park
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024Griffith City Council announces the commencement of the Don Best Park upgrade, a transformative project in collaboration with Griffith Soroptimists.
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