Unnamed Community Centre in the Carter Street Precinct

New community centre in the heart of Carter Street Precinct (WICR294)

A brand new community centre is coming to Carter Street Precinct, Lidcombe. The new community centre is a $6.13 million project funded through the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program (formally known as WestInvest), situated on the ground floor in Meriton's new development at 10 Uhrig Road, Lidcombe (Carter Street Precinct). The centre will be Council owned and operated, and feature bookable spaces including a main hall and three smaller multi-purpose rooms, a quiet study space with extended hours and digital library e-resources and services.


Proposed names

Council has shortlisted two name options for the unnamed Community Centre - Yarra Community Centre and Uhrig Road Community Centre.

  1. Yarra Community Centre (pronounced YAH-rra) is the First Nations Dharug language word for “gum tree, eucalyptus”. The eucalyptus is a central part of the ecosystem on Dharug Country and supports a number of animals including the koala with its wide branches and fragrant leaves. This name connects the local community with the First Nations language name for this iconic flora species native to the area. Council consulted with Traditional Owners to present this researched option.

  1. Uhrig Road Community Centre references the direct street address and physical location of the centre within the Carter Street precinct. Uhrig Road is named after the late Leslie Earl Uhrig (died 1974), producers' representative, and elected member of the Metropolitan Meat Industry Board, in reference to the meat processing industries that operated in the area in the late 20th century.

Public exhibition period - now closed

In January - February 2025, the proposed names were exhibited for community feedback to help name a brand new community centre in Carter Street Precinct, Lidcombe. Feedback was welcome until 5pm on Tuesday 11 February 2025.

Council will consider the community's feedback before making its submission to the NSW Geographical Names Board. To stay up to date on this project, please follow this page.

This $6.13 million project is proudly funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.The unnamed Community Centre will be delivered by City of Parramatta Council as part of its commitment to increasing the provision of community facilities across the City of Parramatta local government area.

This centre will be one of the most important pieces of infrastructure for this new, high-density community.

In mid-2023, Council asked for the community's help to determine what programs you would like to see delivered in your community centre. Your feedback has been reviewed and has helped Council finalise the draft concept plan! Our 2023 survey included questions about the activities and programs you would like to see at your community centre. Below is a summary of answers. All answers and comments were read and have helped revise the draft plan. 

Survey responses from 2023:

  • 70% agreed with exercise and well-being programs
  • 62% agreed they will use the quiet study areas, multi purpose rooms and library book return
  • 58% agreed with social activities
  • 89% of people interested in early childhood programs like music and movement activities
  • 90% of people interested in afterschool or holiday activities like holiday workshops with lego, minecraft and art
  • 90% of people interested in adult learning and workshops like courses on staying healthy
  • 97% of people interested in exercise programs like yoga/pilates

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