The Beaumont Rise community barbecue has been hailed a huge success by organisers.
The Uniting Church host the barbecue at the Roy Dudley Park on August 28 to welcome new residents to the area.
Hawkesbuty-Hills Uniting Church community development pastor Suzanne Hopman said the barbecue had been a good opportunity for residents to meet one another and enjoy an afternoon of family fun.
‘‘More than 300 people attended the barbecue,’’ she said.
‘‘It was a wonderful event.
“Positive relationships formed in new residential estates are important to the establishment of a cohesive community.’’
Residents received a local information kit and had a free sausage sizzle, face painting, craft and family games.
‘‘The weather was just perfect and a great day to build community relationships,’’ Mrs Hopman said.
She said tde church hopes to hold more community events in the area’s new estates.
Beaumont Rise is a new 12 hectare estate in Beaumont Hills which, when complete, will have 168 houses.
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