Have your say on Smiths Creek improvement works

Published on 24 November 2023

Campbelltown residents can now have their say on a series of proposed improvement works at Smiths Creek Reserve.

Council has prepared a concept plan for a series of works to improve the walking experience for people visiting using the trails while also protecting plant and animal habitat.

“Smiths Creek Reserve is one of Campbelltown’s largest urban bushland reserves and is home to many important plant and animal species,” Mayor Dr George Greiss said.

“This project will make the existing walking trails more accessible while also better protecting the amazing biodiversity of the reserve,” Dr Greiss said.

“We know that the people who live in the area love Smiths Creek Reserve so this is a great opportunity to provide your local knowledge and have your say on the proposed works while also helping us to better identify access points where vehicles get in that may damage the reserve,” he said.

The proposed works include:

• Trail improvements: Upgrades to walking trails including improvements to pathways, drainage and access as well as a new 580 metre green-link trail linking the Leumeah Precinct to Smiths Creek through the Leumeah Scout Hal.
• New wayfinding signage: New signage at major entry points as well as trail markers to improve wayfinding.
• Vehicle mitigation: Installation of new gates and vehicle mitigation measures such as fencing and barriers, at key points across the reserve. This aims to increase community safety and reduce environmental impacts of illegal trail bike use.

People can view the concept plans and have their say at overtoyou.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au