Have Your Say

on Council’s Operational Plan and Fees and Charges document

The documents will be on exhibition from 5 May to 1 June

Online: yoursaypenrith.com.au

/draftoperationalplan2023-24

In person:

Penrith Civic Centre, Penrith City Library and St Clair Library

Council Briefs

● Looking for the perfect gift for Mum? Join us on Sunday, 14 May 2023 from 8.30am-12pm at Harold Corr Oval in Cambridge Park for our annual Trees for Mum! We’ve divided the day into 30-minute sessions with registrations essential to help our Bushcare team provide enough plants for all participants. We’re celebrating 16 years of this beloved event – don’t miss out! Find out more and register at penrith.city/events

● Penrith ClubGRANTS are open for applications from local Penrith not-for-profit organisations and charities that work on projects that address specific community welfare and social services, community development, health services and employment assistant activities.

ClubGRANTS enables Registered Clubs in Penrith to financially support local organisations and charities in delivering projects to the community. The application period closes Friday, 19 May 2023.

Find out more at penrith.city/grants

● Penrith City Council is planning an important upgrade to six intersections along the Coreen Avenue corridor, between Castlereagh Road and Lemongrove Road, to improve traffic flow, travel times and safety for road users.

The $13 million upgrade includes new and upgraded signalised intersections with four-lane carriageways, new and upgraded roundabouts, additional street lighting, and new and upgraded walking paths and pedestrian refuge islands. The community is invited to provide feedback on the upgrade design before 5pm Friday 19 May 2023 at yoursaypenrith.com.au/coreenavenueupgrade or via email to coreenavenueupgrade@penrith.city

This upgrade is funded by the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan – Local Roads Package.

● St Marys Lights Up like never before on Saturday, 20 May from 4–9pm. A festival of fun awaits as Queen Street hosts roving performers, live music, amusement rides, creative workshops, food trucks and much more. This event is free – including the amusement rides!

A range of food trucks providing delicious snacks and dinner treats will satisfy your taste buds, why not enjoy your food in Coachmans Park as live music plays on stage. You won’t want to miss it!

For more information go to penrith.city/events

Public Exhibition

Affordable Rental Housing Contribution Implementation Policy

Council invites you to view and provide feedback on the Draft Affordable Rental Housing Contribution Implementation Policy. The draft Policy outlines the governance framework and reporting requirements for the implementation of the Affordable Rental Housing Contribution Scheme for Glenmore Park Stage 3 and Orchard Hills North.

The draft Policy and supporting information are on public exhibition until Friday, 19 May 2023. The documents can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au

You are invited to provide feedback by making a written submission to Council by Friday, 19 May 2023 by:

• Email: city.planning@penrith.city

• Post: The General Manager (Attention: Kathryn Sprang) Penrith City Council PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

Please include a subject line indicating ‘Draft Affordable Rental Housing Contribution Implementation Policy’ in emails and letters. For further enquiries: Please contact Kathryn Sprang, Senior Planner on 4732 7834 or email city.planning@penrith.city

Public Notice

Section 38B Roads Act 1993 – Proposed Road Closing

In pursuance of the provisions of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Penrith City Council proposes to close the Council public road listed in Schedule 1. Schedule 1: Portion of Castlereagh Road Penrith. The location of the road is identified in the map below outlined in blue. The road currently is constructed as the carpark servicing the Lion Dairy Factory off Castlereagh Road accessed from Museum Drive.

Upon closure of the road, Council intends to classify the land as operational and investigate future opportunities.

All affected parties are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal. Submissions must be received in writing addressed to the General Manager, Penrith City Council to PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 or council@penrith.city, within 28 days of the date of this notice.

For all enquiries: Please contact Laura Gray, Development Manager on 4732 7777 or laura.gray@penrith.city penrith.city