The mayors of Blacktown and Hills Shire councils in New South Wales are raising concerns over insufficient funding for local infrastructure despite the rapid growth of their populations. As about 250,000 new residents are anticipated to move into the Blacktown Local Government Area over the next twenty years, the existing local infrastructure, such as sports facilities and parks, cannot meet the demand. The Blacktown Leisure Centre, for example, has been criticized for overcrowding, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in recreational facilities.