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.
Our extreme heat page provides tips and information on how you can prepare for and stay safe in your own home during a heatwave event.
From 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, we will be operating our cool spaces to help you to beat the heat.
What is a cool space?
A cool space is an air-conditioned public space where you can escape the heat. Cool spaces have access to drinking water, toilets, power and other amenities, as well as activities to keep you entertained.
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.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, 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 latest 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 no suitable transport options to reach our cool space, give us a call on 08 8366 9214, so that we can understand and support transportation options where possible.
Feedback
Have you used one of our Cool Spaces during a recent heatwave? We want to hear from you!
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.