Dharawal and Darug people
New South Wales
Willowdale Sports Precinct is a new community hub for south-west Sydney that brings together sport, recreation and local culture. Designed by Sam Crawford Architects, the project responds to the area’s deep Indigenous history, drawing inspiration from archaeological evidence of ancient clay ovens once used for communal gathering and cooking.
The pavilion provides much more than basic sporting amenities, accommodating clubrooms, change rooms, a kiosk, BBQ facilities and spectator seating within a welcoming and flexible building. Generous shading, verandahs and outdoor rooms respond to the hot western Sydney climate and encourage year-round use.
Designed for inclusivity, the facility features unisex amenities and an adult Changing Places facility. Integrated artwork and landscape design reinforce a strong sense of place, making the precinct a valued social focus for the growing community.
The new sports amenities building at Willowdale Sports Complex seamlessly integrates the diverse needs of the community, from passive recreation to organised sport, within a single, inclusive facility. This integrated approach enhances accessibility and encourages broader community use.
The building provides facilities that are vibrant, modern and fit-for-purpose, creating a space that support a wide range of sporting codes and users throughout the year. The building sets a high benchmark for Council facilities across the City of Campbelltown for both function and aesthetics.
Sam Crawford, Director
Gabrielle Pelletier, Design Architect
Rhys Nicholas, Project Architect
Liam Marosy-Weide, Graduate of Architecture
Jarad Grice, Project Architect
Ken Warr, Design & Documentation
Caitlin Condon, Graduate of Architecture
ASPECT Studios, Lead Consultant & Landscape Architect
Hatch, Structural & Civil Engineer
Lymesmith, Artist
Northrop Consulting Engineers, Hydraulic/Fire/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
Jensen Hughes, Accessibility
Inclusive Places, Changing Places Certification
GRS Building Reports, BCA Consultant
Eco Logical Australia, Ecology Consultant
Blackett Maguire + Goldsmith, PCA
Loganwater Projects, Project Manager
Travers Bushfire & Ecology, Bushfire Consultant
GML Heritage, Aboriginal Archaeological Heritage
