MOMENTUM GROWING IN PENRITH

Penrith CBD Corporation held its Annual Property Owner & Investors night at Panthers last week, and it was evident from the night that Penrith’s Momentum is Growing!

As Western Sydney grows, our local business opportunities progress. New and exciting local businesses are thriving, leading to stronger interest and investment in the Penrith CBD.

Attendees at last week’s function heard about many of these opportunities from our key speakers including:

Penrith City Council, Nepean Business Park, Western Sydney International Airport, National Australia Bank, Eather Group and Chairman of Penrith CBD Corp, Darren Latty

84 Henry St Penrith

A brand new prominent three-storey office building will be available to move in to in July 2023

• 400m to Penrith rail and bus networks

• Secure basement parking

• South-facing balconies on level 1 and 2

• Call Raine & Horne Commercial

Penrith RSL

Bigger

and Better at the Heart of our City

Stage 1 will include:

• 500 seat multi-purpose room (auditorium)

• 510 Seat food court, sports lounge and under cover area

• Foyer renovation and new reception area

Local Business

Locals encouraged to play a role in updating

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to share their ideas and aspirations for the Nepean River Precinct as work to update the Our River Masterplan gets underway.

Funded by the NSW Government in association with Council, who secured a $100,000 grant, the update will extend and contemporise the existing Masterplan by identifying gaps, challenges and opportunities to build on the vibrancy of the precinct.

The updated Masterplan will be developed with the community and key stakeholders to reflect their evolving needs and aspirations for the precinct and guide the next phase of planning and revitalisation.

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said the community played an integral role in developing the original plan in 2013, which has helped transform the Nepean River into a popular recreational destination.

“The Our River Masterplan has been our roadmap for the past 10 years, informing Council’s deci- sions and allowing us to advocate for and coordinate the delivery of projects that we know are important to our community,” she said.

“The recent Police Cottage restoration, Real Festival, boat ramp and

That Guides Jewel In The Crown

According to the Mayor, more people are using and enjoying the space, and the updated masterplan will help Council address current and emerging challenges such as access to water and water-based activity, connectivity, flooding, traffic, and parking.

“Central to the new Masterplan will be the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ ongoing connection to the river and creating a unique place that celebrates their stories and heritage,” she said.

The community is invited to visit one of the listening posts at the Nepean River this month.

The first session was due to be held yesterday (Thursday, July 6) from 10am to 1pm at Tench Reserve. Locals will also be able to attend the Tench Reserve between 8.30am and 10.30am or the Great River Walk between 11am and 1pm on Saturday, July 8.

trailer car park, pathways and lighting, viewing and fishing platforms, kayak launch pads, amenities, and riverbank regeneration to name just a few of the projects.

“It’s exciting to see the Nepean

River Precinct come to life, and with the completion of Regatta Park and Tench Reserve upgrades in sight, its reputation as one of western Sydney’s best destinations will only continue to grow.”

To contribute or share your ideas online, visit yoursaypenrith.com. au/ourriver before 5pm on Monday, July 24.

Tell us what you’d like to see for Nepean River in the future: Email your thoughts to news@westernweekender.com.au.