At Tuesday night's meeting, Wollondilly Council approved an amendment of the Telopea Park master plan to allow for the installation of a Rural Fire Service (RFS) fire truck memorial playground within the park.

The request for a memorial playground at Telopea Park was raised by the Buxton community as a fitting tribute to RFS volunteers, Andrew O'Dwyer and Geoffrey Keaton.

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The two firefighters tragically lost their lives on December 19, 2019 in their efforts to protect the community from the Green Wattle Creek bushfire.

Community engagement undertaken in relation to the proposed fire truck memorial playground, including the families of the lost firefighters, showed there was overwhelming community support for the project.

Mayor Matthew Deeth said the park was "a wonderful tribute" to the firefighters who lost their lives.

"I'd like to thank the community advocates, particularly the Buxton RFS and Kim Hill, who successfully secured a range of external funding towards the playground equipment," Mayor Deeth said.

"Their hard work and enthusiasm will help make this project a reality."

Funding was also allocated from the Commonwealth Government's $1 million recovery grant in February, when the council indicated its support for the proposal.

The community engagement process identified the preferred location for the new playground within the park.

Many respondents also suggested the inclusion of some park seats and plaques specifically dedicated to the two firefighters.

The Telopea Park master plan amendments will include: