What the council is working on
Recent deliveries, what's underway now, and what's planned next — drawn from the council's own plans, budgets and project pages. We report what the council has publicly said it's doing; every item links to its source.
The council's stated direction
Canterbury-Bankstown's direction is set out in 'CB2036' (its Community Strategic Plan) and 'CBCity2029', which combines the Delivery Program 2025–2029 with the 2025/26 Operational Plan and Budget — with a focus on growing town centres, community facilities, and a cleaner, greener city.
The council delivers roads, waste, libraries, leisure and aquatic centres, parks, planning and community services across a large, fast-growing and highly multicultural LGA in south-western Sydney. Its Delivery Program is the elected council's statement of commitment for its term, supported by a Resourcing Strategy covering assets, finance and workforce.
Major programs include the multi-million-dollar Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre (due to open late 2026) and Special Entertainment Precinct trials in Bankstown and Campsie, supported by a $112,000 NSW Government SEP Kickstart grant.
Underway now
Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre
Opening late 2026A multi-million-dollar new aquatic and leisure centre at Canterbury featuring a 50m outdoor heated pool, a 25m indoor pool, a warm-water program pool, a children's water play area, gym and fitness studios. Construction has passed the 75% mark, with the outdoor pool filling underway in 2026.
Source: City of Canterbury Bankstown — Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre
Special Entertainment Precinct trials (Bankstown & Campsie)
2026Trials of Special Entertainment Precincts in Bankstown and Campsie to support late-night trading and the night-time economy, backed by a $112,000 NSW Government SEP Kickstart grant.
Source: NSW Government — Special Entertainment Precinct trials (Bankstown & Campsie)
Planned / committed
CB2036 & CBCity2029 integrated plans
2025–2029The council's long-term Community Strategic Plan (CB2036), delivered through the Delivery Program 2025–2029 and the 2025/26 Operational Plan, Budget and Resourcing Strategy.
Source: City of Canterbury Bankstown — Integrated Planning & Reporting