More quality green open space is on the way for the Sutherland Shire with $262,000 investment from the state’s longest-running open space grants program.

The latest round of the Metropolitan Green Spaces program will deliver a shared walking trail and bush regeneration along the Woronora River's edge at Prince Edward Park.

This is an investment in the future of Sutherland Shire, delivering more outdoor places where people can gather, play, relax and exercise in their community.

Sutherland Shire Council will also invest $337,500 giving the project a total budget of $600,000.

The Minns Labor Government is building a better NSW and that means investing to improve and expand green open space as we drive increased density to address the state’s housing challenges. 

This is one of 15 projects between Gosford and Sutherland which received nearly $4 million funding from the NSW Government. The projects are together worth more than $9 million thanks to council co-contributions.

The projects are at various stages with 6 receiving funding for planning and design while 9 are ready for the delivery phase.

The Metropolitan Greenspace program has provided over $60 million to metropolitan and central coast councils since 1990 with more than 680 new or upgraded projects completed.

For more information visit Metropolitan Greenspace Program | Planning (nsw.gov.au)

Member for Heathcote Maryanne Stuart said:

“The new pathway will connect the Woronora River community with surrounding communities and provide better access for all to enjoy the banks of the Woronora River.”

“This is another example of the Minns Labor Government’s investment in building better communities by pairing open green space with growing communities.”

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:

“We’re putting parks in the green, delivering nearly $4 million for projects that will not only improve access to open space but support the continued growth of communities across the Central Coast and Greater Sydney region.

“Our public spaces give people a place to gather, relax, exercise and connect with nature and this funding will help both enhance existing spaces and activate new areas.”