More parking for Penrith community

MORE than 120 car spots will be available from this week, with the completion of the Mulgoa Road Car Park Upgrade project, which will directly benefit the local community.

Situated in Jane Street intersection in Penrith, the project has been the result of effective collaboration between the NSW Government and Penrith City Council to deliver improvements for the local community.

The upgrade of this section of Mulgoa Road has delivered better connectivity through to Castlereagh Road with major work under the railway to accommodate a wider road.

Work was also undertaken to upgrade intersections High Street and Great Western Highway for improved traffic management and safety.

Work is now underway to widen Mulgoa Road between Jeanette Street and Blaikie Road.

“The opening of this upgraded car park is welcomed by our local community and will directly benefit families, local businesses, as well as benefiting the local tennis centre,” Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown said.

“The new car park can now accommodate more than 120 vehicles and features lighting, security cameras, screening, enhanced landscaping and drainage.

“The NSW Government will continue to work on improving our roads and traffic flow in Penrith with the next phase of the Mulgoa Road upgrade getting underway.

“This upgrade will deliver additional lanes and improved intersections, we are well on the way to alleviating what has been a long-time bottleneck in the heart of Penrith”

Penrith Mayor, Tricia Hitchen said Penrith City Council is pleased to see our car park re-open to the community after being enhanced and expanded in size to significantly increase the number of parking spaces.

“This partnership saw Council’s land used for the upgrade to Jane Street and Mulgoa/Castlereagh Road intersection for the delivery of vital infrastructure that improves traffic flow along Mulgoa/Castlereagh Road and provides improved connections to our City Centre,” Mayor Hitchen said.

“While we were down parking temporarily during the construction and delivery phase of the new rail bridge and associated roadworks, the reopening of the expanded car park is a win for residents, visitors, and commuters.”