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Technology tracks Nepean River upgrade ENRITH City Council has developed a new online interactive map to showcase the ongoing revitalisation of the Nepean River, and help residents and visitors discover all the things to see and do there. Details about major projects being delivered on both sides of the Nepean River are now easier than ever to find with the map outlining their location, status and where to find more information about the projects so residents can keep up to date. The map is designed to help visitors plan a trip to the Nepean River by providing details and locations of public and accessible toilets, car parks and on-street parking spaces, along with picnic spots, playgrounds and where to grab the best view or photo. The interactive map also allows users to discover things to see and do at the Nepean River including walking tracks, where to launch a kayak from, appropriate fishing spots and popular locations to book for wedding ceremonies. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown OAM said the new interactive map will be a valuable resource for residents and visitors.
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View and use the interactive map at: www.penrith.city/nepeanriver
Residents and visitors can use the new interactive map to find out the status of projects at the Nepean River including the $24M upgrade at Regatta Park funded by Penrith City Council, and the Australian and NSW Governments through Western Sydney City Deal’s Western Parkland City Liveability Program.
“The Nepean River is a hive of construction activity at the moment and this map will help residents and visitors to understand what’s planned for the Nepean River as well as all the different
ways they can experience and enjoy our region’s greatest natural asset,” Cr McKeown said. Penrith City Council’s ongoing program of work to enhance the Nepean Riv-
er and create more opportunities for people to meet, relax, explore, play and be active in the outdoors is set to strengthen Penrith’s position as Western Sydney’s most liveable city.
Why Council is waiving sports fees OCAL sporting clubs are being offered a financial reprieve as they look to recover and rebuild from COVID-19 with Penrith City Council moving to waive sportsground hire fees for the upcoming 2021/2022 summer season. This follows Council’s decision to allow free use of the City’s sportsgrounds and
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floodlights during the 2020 and 2021 winter seasons as well as the 2020/2021 summer season. The upcoming season had been allocated to run from September 18, 2021, to March 6, 2022, however, the official start date remains unknown while NSW continues working towards vaccination targets and
exploring options for reducing the state’s restrictions. Once the summer season starts, 39 clubs from 13 sporting codes are set to benefit from Council’s fee relief, which is estimated to cost around $60,000. More at www.penrith.city/spros
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