Campbelltown cool spaces
As temperatures rise and electricity bills keep soaring, we understand that many people struggle to keep themselves cool at home. Helping our community stay cool during heatwaves is a priority for us.
From 1 December 2024 to 31 March 2025, we will be operating our cool spaces program to help you to beat the heat.
Where to find a cool space
When a severe or extreme heatwave is declared by the Bureau of Meteorology, cool spaces will be activated at:
Campbelltown Library
Address: 171 Montacute Road, Newton
Opening hours: 10 am to 8 pm
Amenities: Books, movie room, tables, chairs, power access for charging, disability access, drinking water.St Martin's Anglican Church
Address: 3 George Road, Paradise
Opening hours: 10 am to 8 pm
Amenities: Disability access, coffee machine/kitchen facilities available including fridges and freezer space, drinking water, tables, chairs, power access for charging, children’s playground (under 6 years), TV, books (library), board and card games.The ARC Campbelltown
Address: 531 Lower North East Road, Campbelltown
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 6 am to 9 pm, weekends 7 am to 7 pm
Amenities: Café, Coffee Cart, TV, tables, chairs, power access for charging, disability access, drinking water.
Opening hours may differ on public holidays and over the festive season. Register to receive alerts below and keep an eye on our social media channels to make sure you have the lastest information.
Registration and information
Want to receive alerts of when the cool spaces will be activated this summer? Register for notifications via the link below. Alternatively, call 08 8366 9222 or email us at mail@campbelltown.sa.gov.au for more information and to register.
You can also keep an eye on our social media channels for updates, which will be released just before each heatwave.
Transportation assistance
If you have limited transport options to reach our cool space, register now to let us know. We'll do our best to accommodate the abilities of all people and provide suitable transportation options where possible.
Award-winning cool spaces
We are honoured and thrilled to share that our Cool Spaces program has been recognised for its positive impact with two major awards:
- Local Government Winner of the Resilient Australia Award SA 2024
- Local Government Highly Commended Award at the National Resilient Australia Award 2024.