Fairfield Showground’s long-awaited Community and Events Centre has secured state-level approval, marking the final step in the precinct’s masterplan. The $50 million project will deliver a flexible, multi-purpose venue for indoor recreation, entertainment, and community functions in Prairiewood.
Designed by NBRS Architecture for Fairfield City Council, the single-storey building will accommodate up to 3,000 patrons. While the site presented several challenges—including flood, biodiversity, heritage, and traffic constraints—an extensive consultant team addressed these issues to achieve approval.
The centre is expected to generate over 240 construction jobs and add new public facilities to one of Western Sydney’s busiest community hubs. As a result, the project will boost local event capacity and support the area’s growing population.
For more information, search the application number (SSD-73365208) on the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s website.
Project Snapshot
Project Overview
| Application Number | SSD-73365208 |
| Project Title | Fairfield Showground Community And Events Centre |
| Project Status | Approved |
| Determination Date | Determination |
| Project Type | Creative & Performing Arts Activities |
| Address | 430-482 Smithfield Road, Prairiewood |
| LGA | Fairfield |
| Developer | Fairfield City Council |
Project Metrics
| Site Area | 301,000 sqm (30.10 ha) |
| GFA | 4,663 sqm |
| Storeys | 1 |
| Building Height | 13.87m |
| Parking | 1,010 car | 14 bike |
| Jobs | 241 construction / 6 operational |
| Capital Investment | $50.6 million |
Planning Metrics
| Existing | Proposed | Approved |
| Zoning | RE1 Public Recreation | | RE1 Public Recreation |
| FSR | | | |
| HOB | Not stated | 13.87m | 13.87m |
Project Team
| Developer | Fairfield City Council |
| Planning | DFP Planning Pty Limited |
| Architect | NBRS Architecture |
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| Quantity surveyor | Muller Partnership |
| ESD consultant | Northrop Consulting Engineers Pty Limited |
| Biodiversity consultant | Narla Environmental |
| Acoustic consultant | Resonate |
| Geotechnical consultant | JBS&G |
| Civil engineer | BIRZULIS Associates |
| Flood consultant | WMA Water |
| Waste consultant | Elephants Foot |
| Aboriginal heritage consultant | Unearthed Archaeology & Heritage |
| Heritage consultant | Matt Devine & Co |
| Social impact consultant | Sarah George Consulting |
| Access/BCA consultant | Steve Watson & Partners |
| Arborist | Urban Arbor |
| Traffic engineer | Stantec Australia |
| Consultant | Planning Institute of Australia |
