Elderslie could soon welcome an upgraded park, with the draft Hilder Reserve Masterplan now on public exhibition.

The draft masterplan seeks to improve the site’s capacity and user experience, and proposes a range of upgrades and inclusions including:

• One seniors’ diamond and three juniors’ diamonds including fencing and dugouts for baseball participants;
• New sports amenities building including changerooms, clubroom, storage and kiosk;
• Upgrade of existing amenities;
• Improvement of existing car park and on-street parking;
• Improved floodlighting, seating and shade structure;
• Additional planting and landscape works;
• Improved accessibility including pathway and cycleway network; and
• A future playground.

Mayor of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli, said users had outgrown the current facilities at the park.

“It is important for Council to focus on meeting the needs of key user groups and residents of all our parks,” Cr Fedeli said.

“Hilder Reserve is currently used by a number sporting codes including baseball, rugby league, cricket and for social soccer games.

“The draft Masterplan will allow Council to maximise the capacity of the sportsground, enhance accessibility, provide new sports amenities and much more.

“We would love to hear your thoughts on what you would like to see at the park.”

The draft Hilder Reserve Masterplan will be on public exhibition until Monday 9 August.

For more information on the draft masterplan and other matters on exhibition, go to camden.nsw.gov.au and search ‘Matters on Exhibition’.