Revitalise Penrith

Penrith is undergoing a once-in a generation change to become a vibrant, world-class city with quality amenity, connected to a diverse range of opportunities for employment, leisure and lifestyle. Penrith City Council is driving this change by delivering key city-shaping projects to revitalise our city and strengthen our position as an economic and employment hub within Western Sydney.

Here you will find a snapshot of the exciting Council-led projects underway across our city.

Indoor Multi-Sports Arena

Penrith City Council is transforming an undeveloped site in Claremont Meadows into a $106 million indoor multi-sports arena.

Gipps Street Recreation Precinct

Gipps Street Recreation Precinct is a 32-hectare sport and recreation facility in Claremont Meadows with sports fields, playspaces, youth zone, courts, and much more.

Regatta Park

Regatta Park at the Nepean River has been transformed into the new focal point for nature, leisure and recreation. It will further strengthen Penrith’s position as Western Sydney’s most liveable city.

Penrith City Park

Penrith City Council has transformed the Penrith City Centre with the delivery of a new City Park. At approximately 7,000sqm, City Park is a thriving green space in a prime location on the corner of Henry Street and Station Streets, Penrith.

St Marys Central Park

The St Marys central park project is an integral part of Council's plans to transform St Marys into a vibrant and modern Town Centre for current and future generations.

 

Dunheved Road

An upgrade to Dunheved Road is set to make journeys safer, more efficient and reliable for nearby residents and regular users of the road.

Coreen Avenue Intersection Upgrades

An important upgrade to intersections along the Coreen Avenue corridor aims to improve the efficiency and safety of the road for all users.

Erskine Park Urban Reinvestment

Erskine Park Urban Reinvestment is an innovative project by Penrith City Council to revitalise public spaces and deliver a new residential offering to the suburb.  

Police Cottage

The historic Police Cottage at Emu Plains has been transformed into a vibrant dining destination, following an adaptive reuse of the site into a cafe and restaurant, to enhance our connection to the Nepean River.

Nepean Avenue

A new pedestrian pathway on Nepean Avenue has made the popular Great River Walk loop around the Nepean River safer, more connected and enjoyable.

 

Tench Reserve

A $13 million upgrade of Tench Reserve was completed in 2023 and has transformed the area into a vibrant riverside hub.