Inner West Council is inviting public submissions on the revised proposal for an all-weather playing field at Waterfront Drive in Callan Park.

Submissions close on 6 October 2026.

Even if you supported the original Development Application, it is important to make a fresh submission supporting the revised proposal.

Your submission does not need to be long or technical. A few sentences explaining why the field matters to you, your family or the community can make a valuable contribution.

Before you begin

You will need these details:

• Application: REV/2026/0005
• Location: Waterfront Drive sporting fields, Glover Street, Lilyfield
• Proposal: Revised application for an all-weather playing field
• Position: Support
• Closing date: 6 October 2026

The online form allows up to 1,000 characters for your submission. That is enough for a short and effective personal response.

How to lodge your submission

Step 1: Open Council’s application tracker

Go to Inner West Council’s Track applications page and select Track via Council’s online portal.

You can log in, register for an account or enter the portal as a guest. Council recommends registering or logging in to access all available tracking options.

Step 2: Search for the application

Select Search for an Application under Helpful links on the left-hand side.

Enter the application number:

REV/2026/0005

Click the magnifying-glass search button.

Step 3: Select the Waterfront application

Select the application relating to the Waterfront Drive sporting fields at Glover Street, Lilyfield.

Click the blue View button in the top-right corner to open the application details.

Step 4: Open the submission form

Click the blue Lodge a submission button in the top-left corner.

Complete the mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk.

When asked for your position on the proposal, select:

Support

Step 5: Write your submission

Use the submission text box to explain why you support the proposal.

The text box has a limit of 8,000 characters. You can upload a longer submission or supporting documents using the blue + Add button near the bottom of the form, but a short submission is completely suitable.

Step 6: Submit and confirm

When you have completed the form:

1. Click the blue Submit button in the top-right corner.
2. Click the blue Done button on the confirmation screen.
3. Check that you receive a confirmation email from Council.

Keep the confirmation email as a record that your submission has been received.

What should I include?

The most useful submission is one written in your own words.

Start by clearly stating that you support REV/2026/0005, then choose two to four points that matter most to you.

You could explain:

• your connection to BDFC, Waterfront, Callan Park or the local community
• how wet-weather cancellations or poor field conditions have affected you or your family
• why children and adults need a safe and reliable playing surface
• the importance of supporting growing participation by girls and women
• why greater reliability would benefit players with a disability or limited mobility
• how this  all-weather field would reduce pressure on surrounding grass fields
• that Waterfront already accommodates more than 1,000 players across a typical winter weekend
• that the revised design raises the field above the modelled level of a Probable Maximum Flood
• that the revised drainage system provides additional water storage and multiple layers of filtration
• that Waterfront was selected following five years of investigation, assessment and community consultation
• that the Balmain Road field cannot meet the needs of BDFC’s more than 3,000 players
• why you believe the Planning Panel should approve the revised proposal

You do not need to cover every point.

A simple structure to follow

You can structure your submission in four short parts:

1. State that you support REV/2026/0005.
2. Explain your personal connection to the field or community.
3. Give two or three reasons for your support.
4. Ask the Planning Panel to approve the revised proposal.

For example:

I support REV/2026/0005 for the Waterfront all-weather field. My family has been involved with football at Waterfront for [number] years, and we have experienced [your experience]. A reliable field would [why it matters to you]. I am satisfied that the revised design responds to the Panel’s concerns about flooding and documents the extensive consideration of alternative sites. I ask the Planning Panel to approve the revised proposal.

Please personalise this example rather than copying it word for word. Your own experience and reasons are the most important part of your submission.

Learn more about the proposal

For a plain-English explanation of the revised design, the continuing need for the field and answers to common myths, read:

WATERFRONT ALL-WEATHER FIELD: REVISED DESIGN, BENEFITS AND THE FACTS

Sign and share the petition

After making your submission, please sign and share the community petition supporting the Callan Park all-weather fields:

If you’ve already signed, sharing the petition with teammates, friends and family will help bring more people into the campaign.

Every genuine, personal submission helps demonstrate the depth of community support for completing the Waterfront all-weather field.