Blacktown City Council has revealed the first of three projects which it says are set to transform the suburb of Mount Druitt – a $26.8 million expansion of the Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub.
Council is delivering the project, with funding from the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program.
“The Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub is just the beginning in a transformation that will change how people think about the town centre,” said Mayor, Brad Bunting – himself a proud Mount Druitt resident.
“There is a growing community here crying out for new places to work, rest and play, and I am looking forward to providing for them.”
A new two-storey wing adjacent to the existing building will provide the following:
- a children’s library and play area;
- open-plan study spaces including reading areas;
- 6 study rooms;
- 4 group study rooms;
- 10 meeting rooms;
- 5 activity rooms;
- multi-function rooms for large gatherings.
Lacoste and Stevenson Architects will ensure the expanded library and community hub connects seamlessly to the existing building.
The Mt Druitt Senior Citizens Welfare Association regularly uses the Hub for bowls, bingo and line dancing.
President Terry Hogan said the expansion would provide more opportunities for members.
“Our members use the Hub most days of the week and it’s fantastic to learn that new facilities are on the way,” he said.
“Having more activity and meeting rooms may allow us to offer more activities and better serve our growing seniors community.”
The expanded library and community hub, the upgrade to the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre and First Nations Cultural Hub are all part of a masterplan for the town centre.
Council’s masterplan improves pedestrian and vehicle access around the town centre while retaining its parkland atmosphere.
Construction of the expanded Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub is expected to begin in 2026. Completion is anticipated by late 2027.
