Connecting Our Communities during COVID-19

Cumberland City Council has now opened a newly refurbished Merrylands Memorial Park, which has been retro-fitted with the first of its kind UV smart materials to protect children from heated play equipment.

“With communities facing unprecedented heat, drought and bushfire weather conditions across NSW, we are delighted to be pioneers in creating a safe space for children and their families,” Mayor of Cumberland City Council Steve Christou said.

Cumberland City Council partnered with Western Sydney University to conduct research around the scale of heat in western Sydney.

This project has been supported by Local Government NSW and grants funded by the NSW Government.