Master Planning Bargo Sportsground


Now on Public Exhibition

Wollondilly Shire Council has prepared a draft master plan to guide upgrades and investment for Bargo Sportsground, and we’re inviting feedback.

Bargo Sportsground already provides multiple sport and recreation opportunities for the local community. Having a master plan in place will help maximise these opportunities and allow us to get the most out of this great location.

We engaged sport and recreation consultants Otium Planning Group to assist in preparing the Bargo Sportsground Master Plan. After a first phase of community engagement, we have developed a draft Master Plan based on the feedback received from the community, key user groups and local Aboriginal groups.

Previous Consultation and Research

We commenced the project using the recent community and stakeholder consultation about sport and recreation needs across the Shire and prepared an initial concept plan. This has given us more insight into the sentiment in Bargo, around the community’s aspirations and vision for local sport and recreation. Best practice examples and research into the local context are also factoring into the planning process.

An Overview

Phase 1 Engagement provided a concept layout plan to facilitate discussions with the community and stakeholders.

Feedback received from the first phase of community consultation was reviewed and helped inform a draft Master Plan which is now on public exhibition.

Here we are checking back in with the community to see if we got it right.

Key aspects of the draft master plan include:

  • Reorientation of sports fields.
  • Separating the cricket wicket from the football field area of play.
  • Relocating the tennis courts to the front of the site to address the issues experienced with trees, drainage and passive surveillance.
  • Increased formal parking options.
  • Established clear vehicle movements throughout the site and opening up vehicle exit off Kader Street (also helping to improve pedestrian safety throughout the site).
  • Removal of the redundant trotting track and equestrian facilities.
  • Repositioning the children’s playground further from the car parking an entrance road for improved safety – yet still adjacent to the amenities.
  • Enhancing the youth activity offerings by way of upgraded and expanded skate park, pump track and multi-court with rebound wall.
  • Consolidation of some of the buildings.
  • Identifying a new multipurpose sports building that is positioned central to the football field centre line and providing new amenities/change rooms etc within in the proposed new facility.
  • Creation of a shared pedestrian/bicycle path/loop through the site.
  • Improvements to the Bargo Community Hall, envisioning it as a central hub to cater to the diverse needs of all clubs and the wider community including an extension for Scouts activities.
  • Establishment of a short stay RV site within the space (as per a previous Council resolution).
  • Inclusion of a location within the site to accommodate a future Bargo Men’s Shed facility.

The draft Bargo Sportsground Master Plan suggests some changes that will enhance the way formal sport is provided at this location and further promote other recreational pursuits at the sportsground. The proposal helps to activate this important community asset for a variety of ages and interests.

Find Out More

Join us at a community drop-in session at Bargo Sportsground on Saturday 31 May, from 9:30am – 12:00 noon.
Check out the draft Master Plan and chat with staff.

View the Draft Master Plan

  • Online
  • Council’s Customer Service Centre at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Wollondilly Library in Picton at 42 Menangle Street, Picton and Mobile Library - see calendar
  • Dilly Wanderer outreach service - see calendar

Give Feedback

  • Online via the feedback form below
  • By email to council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au quoting reference CM 5174-1
  • By post addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571
  • In person hand delivered to Council’s offices at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton.

For more information please contact our Facilities and Recreation Team at 4677 1100.

Next Steps

Feedback received from the exhibition process will be considered, and the Master Plan will be finalised for the Council’s consideration and future implementation.

Implementation will be subject to funding availability over time.



Now on Public Exhibition

Wollondilly Shire Council has prepared a draft master plan to guide upgrades and investment for Bargo Sportsground, and we’re inviting feedback.

Bargo Sportsground already provides multiple sport and recreation opportunities for the local community. Having a master plan in place will help maximise these opportunities and allow us to get the most out of this great location.

We engaged sport and recreation consultants Otium Planning Group to assist in preparing the Bargo Sportsground Master Plan. After a first phase of community engagement, we have developed a draft Master Plan based on the feedback received from the community, key user groups and local Aboriginal groups.

Previous Consultation and Research

We commenced the project using the recent community and stakeholder consultation about sport and recreation needs across the Shire and prepared an initial concept plan. This has given us more insight into the sentiment in Bargo, around the community’s aspirations and vision for local sport and recreation. Best practice examples and research into the local context are also factoring into the planning process.

An Overview

Phase 1 Engagement provided a concept layout plan to facilitate discussions with the community and stakeholders.

Feedback received from the first phase of community consultation was reviewed and helped inform a draft Master Plan which is now on public exhibition.

Here we are checking back in with the community to see if we got it right.

Key aspects of the draft master plan include:

  • Reorientation of sports fields.
  • Separating the cricket wicket from the football field area of play.
  • Relocating the tennis courts to the front of the site to address the issues experienced with trees, drainage and passive surveillance.
  • Increased formal parking options.
  • Established clear vehicle movements throughout the site and opening up vehicle exit off Kader Street (also helping to improve pedestrian safety throughout the site).
  • Removal of the redundant trotting track and equestrian facilities.
  • Repositioning the children’s playground further from the car parking an entrance road for improved safety – yet still adjacent to the amenities.
  • Enhancing the youth activity offerings by way of upgraded and expanded skate park, pump track and multi-court with rebound wall.
  • Consolidation of some of the buildings.
  • Identifying a new multipurpose sports building that is positioned central to the football field centre line and providing new amenities/change rooms etc within in the proposed new facility.
  • Creation of a shared pedestrian/bicycle path/loop through the site.
  • Improvements to the Bargo Community Hall, envisioning it as a central hub to cater to the diverse needs of all clubs and the wider community including an extension for Scouts activities.
  • Establishment of a short stay RV site within the space (as per a previous Council resolution).
  • Inclusion of a location within the site to accommodate a future Bargo Men’s Shed facility.

The draft Bargo Sportsground Master Plan suggests some changes that will enhance the way formal sport is provided at this location and further promote other recreational pursuits at the sportsground. The proposal helps to activate this important community asset for a variety of ages and interests.

Find Out More

Join us at a community drop-in session at Bargo Sportsground on Saturday 31 May, from 9:30am – 12:00 noon.
Check out the draft Master Plan and chat with staff.

View the Draft Master Plan

  • Online
  • Council’s Customer Service Centre at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Wollondilly Library in Picton at 42 Menangle Street, Picton and Mobile Library - see calendar
  • Dilly Wanderer outreach service - see calendar

Give Feedback

  • Online via the feedback form below
  • By email to council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au quoting reference CM 5174-1
  • By post addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571
  • In person hand delivered to Council’s offices at 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton.

For more information please contact our Facilities and Recreation Team at 4677 1100.

Next Steps

Feedback received from the exhibition process will be considered, and the Master Plan will be finalised for the Council’s consideration and future implementation.

Implementation will be subject to funding availability over time.