St Marys to benefit from new strategy and funding

St Marys is in sharp focus with a new strategy and funding in place to see the strategic centre become more vibrant, sustainable, authentic, and welcoming.

With the delivery of an airport metro station, St Marys Central Park and a masterplan on the horizon, St Marys is undergoing an exciting transformation. The recently endorsed St Marys Town Centre Place Plan will help prepare and support the community and businesses for the change that is coming.

The Plan is a community-led roadmap outlining 23 actions over the next five years to transform the Town Centre through events, activities, public space improvements, and other projects.

To enable the delivery of several of the identified actions, Council has secured $400,000 from the NSW Government through the Community Improvement District (CID) Pilot Program.

Projects to be delivered as part of this funding boost includes lighting and streetscape improvements, signage, programs to help prepare local businesses for future growth, more events that celebrate local culture, and a marketing campaign to encourage investment and attract more people into the Town Centre.

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said these initiatives will help to grow and strengthen the local economy.

“These improvements and programs will complement other significant projects in the area, like St Marys Central Park and the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport rail line, to establish St Marys as a strategic centre in Western Sydney,” Cr Carney said.

“Council thanks the NSW Government for recognising the importance of investing in St Marys and the benefits this funding will bring to our community.”

To read the St Marys Town Centre Place Plan in full, visit the Penrith City Council website.