2019

Important disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, however Penrith City Council does not accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from misrepresentations or inadvertent errors. Information in the document was gathered in good faith but we recommend individuals and organisations confirm data for accuracy and currency. Welcome to the New West

We are the Edge of Tomorrow

Penrith is the lifestyle and economic heartland for the new Western Airport, Aerotropolis and Sydney’s north-south growth arc. We are the advancing centre of progress in Western Sydney, attracting new residents, employment and industry investment with: »»unrivalled livability and space for growth PENRITH NEEDS THE RIGHT INVESTMENT »»skilled workers TO SET US UP FOR SUCCESS »»a key strategic location Penrith is critical to the future of Sydney. in Western Sydney. This document is our »»natural attractions roadmap, outlining what we want to achieve We’re witnessing enormous change. Proud of who we are and where we’re headed, we work shoulder to shoulder and how we’ll make it happen. Increased investment and construction to achieve more in business, education and life. in Penrith is creating new suburbs and This approach has already delivered Penrith has been key to State and Federal transformational projects that have improvements to key infrastructure. some great results for Penrith, including facilitated the growth of our national economy. To ensure we continue to build Investment in the projects identified in this commitments to major road and rail on this investment, there is more to be done. The New West is the next centre document will move us towards a more infrastructure and community facilities, of economic development in . Being proactive now will see us deliver a productive economy, building on the 10,000 but we need to continue to transform and world-class city, while missing this opportunity will see us in ‘catch up’ mode for new jobs delivered over the last 10 years. evolve with smart growth that preserves decades to come. and improves upon our unique way of life. We understand change brings opportunity Working with our community, our vision for Penrith revolves around three key but it also brings challenges. We are working We know there’s more work to be done. pillars – infrastructure, investment, and local priority areas. We need critical hard to make the most of these opportunities As our region evolves, Council will continue support across these three areas to assure a bright future for this gateway to for a better Penrith, and a better Western to advocate for the projects we know our Australia while supporting a growing, skilled community who want more local job Sydney, now and into the future. community needs and wants, as well as the opportunities. Delivering this relies on connectedness, communities and culture. funding to make these projects a reality. Our Advocacy Strategy is underpinned by our This means less congested, higher capacity roads and parking; effective public residents’ needs, along with credible, robust We’re a committed partner, keen to serve transport; improved civic facilities; vibrant and linked communities and vitally, a and compelling arguments for investment our community while also ensuring Penrith City Centre rich in arts, culture and recreational opportunities for the expanding based on thorough and reliable research. continues to play our critical role in Sydney’s population and visitors. We are focussed on securing the critical transformation and future success. support we need to further transform our City and make it the most liveable and lovable COUNCILLOR ROSS FOWLER OAM Penrith is the New West. OF PENRITH We are the Edge of Tomorrow… and we need your support.

Penrith City Council Advocacy Priorities 2019 2 Forecast Population population An average of (30 June 2017) (2036) 3,200 people move into the 205,043 +260,000 region every day

The largest age cohort in 2036 0-14 years

Representing 20% of the population

51% of the population is under 34 years old

Average Annual Population Growth 5 year additional (2011 – 2016) housing supply Dwellings target 2.1% (30 June 2018) (2021) (greater than state average annual growth rate of 1.5% and national growth rate of 1.6%) 71,200 6,600

An average of 23 new homes are built in the every week

Penrith City Council REFERENCES: .id data and Penrith City Council resources Advocacy Priorities 2019 4 Local economy INTERNATIONAL (2018) EXPORTS (2017-18) $9.32b Total industry Gross regional product output $673m

Largest export industry Manufacturing $470m

Emerging 13,645 businesses MAJOR Sectors in the City of INDUSTRIES Advanced (Percent of jobs in Penrith) Penrith, providing manufacturing Health care 15% Construction Construction 85,600+ Agribusiness 14% Transport and Logistics Retail trade 12% jobs (2018) Health and Education Education 11% Tourism Manufacturing 9%

Average Annual Unemployment rate Economic Growth (September (2009 - 2018) Quarter 2018) 3.3% 4.1%

Penrith City Council REFERENCES: .id data and Penrith City Council resources Advocacy Priorities 2019 6 THE PRIORITIES

This document outlines Penrith City Council’s priorities to ensure we continue to evolve as the region does, and that the City’s infrastructure and services can support accelerating change within the region. Penrith is a proud and hard-working community. We’re collaborative, innovative, and exceptionally resilient. We’ve evolved from a country town into a desirable residential and commercial city that is on the Located at the entrance to the new Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis, Penrith cusp of being a gateway to the world. With this unprecedented is at the forefront of progress and possibility. Perfectly placed to help forward-thinking growth comes challenges. If we don’t act now we risk losing businesses and investors achieve new levels of success, many fields of enterprise are set future strategic investment and development opportunities, while to prosper in our thriving region. Advanced manufacturing, construction, agribusiness, guaranteeing a future of ‘catch up’ where community, business and transport and logistics, health and education and tourism are the super sectors that visitor needs far outweigh the infrastructure and services provided. have been identified to capitalise on the expansion and transformation of Sydney’s We’re calling on the State and Federal Government north south growth arc; one of Australia’s most significant economic corridors. to deliver highly visible and incredibly successful outcomes for NSW. Now is our time to define how Penrith will evolve. How we shape our urban characteristics is vital to the elevation of Western Sydney as an attractive living space and, with the aerotropolis on our doorstep, an international business and tourist destination.

Our partnership will create a world class city. Join us in creating the future of the New West.

2019 ADVOCACY PRIORITIES

Castlereagh Connection Widen Mulgoa - Celebrating our North South Rail an important new Castlereagh Road river through via new rail Infrastructure arterial opening up and rapid bus the ‘Our River services the City and providing transport services Masterplan’ flood evacuation

Penrith Lakes Arts and Cultural investment as a tourism More by uplifting our two world-class venues Investment destination and government jobs - the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts regional, water- in Penrith City Centre Centre (JSPAC) and the Penrith Regional based parkland Gallery and Lewers Bequest.

Penrith’s Sport, Recreation, Play, Open Space Strategy to strengthen our community’s Local sporting culture and the way they embrace the outdoors. Places to explore, play and learn.

Penrith City Council Advocacy Priorities 2019 8 INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES

It’s critical that Penrith has the essential infrastructure, services and amenities in place to meet current and future community needs. Central to these needs is transport. As a designated strategic centre for Sydney’s future three-city aerotropolis model, improved connectivity via our transport infrastructure is a necessity. Government decision making is critical to achieving successful outcomes. Currently only 39% of Sydney’s population can access jobs and services from their homes within 30 minutes. In Penrith, it’s about 25% of us. With a target of 55,000 local jobs to be created by 2031, we are in a unique position to change this. To make this key element of liveability a reality we need to decide whether we want our community to be stuck in gridlocked traffic or have an easy way to Balanced and responsible growth. work – it’s that simple. Penrith’s success is dependent on improving transport connections to strengthen the national economic corridor created by the construction of the Western Sydney Airport. As such, a connected city through further infrastructure delivery remains our enduring priority for 2019. Penrith City Council has identified four areas in which improvements can be made - the North South Rail Link, building the Castlereagh Connection to the M7, widening Mulgoa-Castlereagh Road and rapid bus transport to the airport and the region.

Penrith City Council Advocacy Priorities 2019 10 INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES

CASTLEREAGH NORTH SOUTH RAIL LINK CONNECTION TO THE M7

Rail will reshape the Our community has told us more East West connectivity A corridor for the Castlereagh region and stimulate jobs, close to home, is a top and access from the Connection has been identified priority for them. Our advocacy You can deliver since the 1950s. In 2015, Transport You can deliver jobs and innovation approach is heavily influenced north of our city has for NSW began consultation by ensuring the by our community’s aspirations change by: become an increasing on a number of corridor study change by: airport is embedded for better connectivity and more »»confirming Stage 1 of North pain point for our areas including the Outer Sydney »»confirming the 1951 local jobs. South Rail will be funded Orbital and Bells Line of Road – corridor to enable funding in Western Sydney. community. Residents Castlereagh Connection. This will Securing a new North South and delivered by 2026 in and delivery of the Penrith connect to the M7 Motorway and It will deliver more Rail Link to connect Western time for the opening of rely upon congested LGA component of the the Motorway network, running Sydney between Macarthur and Western Sydney Airport. Castlereagh Connection efficient movement existing roads and through the suburbs of Llandilo, Schofields will embed the new confirming that delivery between The Northern across the Greater »» travel long distances Londonderry and Castlereagh. Western Sydney Airport in the includes tunnelling between Road and M7. New communities in these areas Western Sydney region, region. This will also support St Marys and Werrington along The Northern allocating funding through are most affected by congestion »» the creation of local jobs in the short, medium and long that will be home to »»that a new station will be Road and Mulgoa/ and lack of connectivity often centres along the rail line while term infrastructure budgets more than 3 million included to service The Castlereagh Road to relying on back roads for their significantly alleviating the lack of and planning. Quarter, strengthening journeys. The Castlereagh people by 2036, and connectivity and public transport. reach the motorway jobs and education and Connection will also provide underpin a 30 minute As a central component of the improving access to health network. There is an an essential additional flood city where people can Western Sydney City Deal, the and other critical services. immediate need to evacuation route for residents in easily get where they State and Federal Governments improve connectivity the Hawkesbury and those living have committed to delivering the in the northern areas of Penrith. need to go. first stage of the North South Rail to address congestion, The state released four important Link that will connect St Marys to and improve flood Western Sydney corridors in 2018. the Badgerys Creek Aerotropolis evacuation, in Penrith. This was one of them. More than and Western Sydney Airport. With 6,000 submissions and thousands the first stage of the airport to be of comments were received. constructed by 2026, Penrith will However community sentiment be the only city connected by rail was not directed at the impost of from day one. road infrastructure, just the change We want to ensure this in location. investment reaps maximum We understand and appreciate possible benefits through a the challenges faced in identifying transport system that opens up an alignment for a new crossing the region to new centres of of the Blue Mountains. We are activity, jobs and housing, while committed to supporting the easing congestion on our roads needs of the broader region and and cutting travel time. working collaboratively to help broker an outcome to that end. In the interim, a connection from The Northern Road to the M7 is essential.

Penrith City Council Advocacy Priorities 2019 12 INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES

FUNDING FOR FUTURE STAGES OF MULGOA -CASTLEREAGH ROAD CELEBRATING OUR RIVER

We need a program Work is already underway on The is The Masterplan’s bold vision for that will see Mulgoa- the $105 million Mulgoa Road/ central to Penrith’s the Regatta Park precinct includes Jane Street major intersection You can deliver an exciting new playground, You can deliver Castlereagh Road upgrade and we welcomed the lifestyle and identity. terraced seating and a floating widened to six lanes $100 million State and Federal change by: Our community is stage, cafes, public art, new change by: between Glenmore commitment to the widening »»providing long term passionate about paths and recreational facilities to »»allocating funding for of stage 1 (Jeanette Street, certainty about funding for complement and enhance existing “The River Gateway” at Parkway and Andrews Regentville to Blaikie Road) Mulgoa-Castlereagh Road. protecting and community uses and events, the the end of Jamison Road, to start in 2020. The State nearby gallery and open spaces. Road. This will support allocating funding through celebrating the river allowing for expansive Government has also recently »» the short, medium and long Council recently received views of the river from better cross regional announced funding to extend as our City’s unique term infrastructure budgets $15 million from the State and this important vantage movement and this work to Glenmore Parkway point of difference. and planning. Federal Government for Regatta point, parking, accessible though there is currently no support Penrith’s The Nepean River and its banks Park, almost $6 million from State paths, water’s edge deck certainty on future stages. City Centre as well is one of our favourite places. and Federal Government to build and bank stabilisation and as bus connectivity. To ensure the community benefits Developed through extensive a new 3 lane boat ramp and a vegetation management in from this significant investment, community consultation, the further $10 million to upgrade line with our Cooling the The 6.5km stretch of Mulgoa- planning and funding for future Our River Masterplan (adopted playground facilities and City strategy. Stage 1 & 2 Castlereagh Road between stages must be committed in 2013) is our roadmap to amenities at Tench Reserve. estimated at $8 million with Andrews Road and Glenmore for Mulgoa-Castlereagh Road ensuring we make the most of high level concept plans. Great cities engage with their Parkway is one of Penrith’s busiest across the City Centre, between the river and its surrounds. We’re water frontages and natural assets arterials with 15 sets of traffic lights, Glenmore Parkway and Andrews well underway to implementing and our river is no exception. three roundabouts, six additional Road. These upgrades should many of its objectives with We know there is a tremendous intersections and 24 bus stops. be considered part of a cross significant funding from the opportunity to create better spaces regional connectivity program State and Federal Governments and amenity around the river while that supports rapid bus networks delivering a new boat ramp preserving its unique character. and in place by the time Western and upgraded facilities at Tench Sydney Aiport opens in 2026. Reserve - including path works and a new playground - and a major new community precinct at Regatta Park.

Penrith City Council Advocacy Priorities 2019 14 INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES

RAPID BUS TRANSPORT INVESTMENT PRIORITIES Rapid bus services Rapid Bus services will: THE CASE FOR CHANGE »»We have a vision for smart growth, matched To deliver on our bold New »»open up the region to »»Currently 60% of Penrith’s and a new rapid by infrastructure. The West vision and turn it into new jobs and more You can deliver residents travel out of the area bus network for risk of not investing in reality, we’re focussed on: accessible communities for work. 70% of workers in change by: public transport will mean Western Sydney increase community Penrith travel by car. Further Maximising the benefits and »» more urban sprawl and engagement with »»committing funding to a increases in the number of people minimising the impacts of the were announced greater reliance on cars. public transport rapid bus network from who drive rather than use public Western Sydney Airport under the Western We need to do something the Western Sydney transport will result in: »»ease road congestion different in Penrith - putting Sydney City Deal. Airport to Penrith. • worsening traffic congestion »»reduce environmental impacts public transport first is this Increasing the local economy »»confirming to the Penrith and increased commuting times, This will become »»deliver improved social impacts difference and will support in the Penrith and St Marys community that a dedicated with significant social impacts via reduced travel time new, smart growth where City Centres part of an integrated bus lane will be delivered on families and wellbeing. people can live and work to reduce congestion. transport plan • a greater portion of income or have easy access to spent on fuel and vehicle Activating government sites for Penrith. Transport will stimulate jobs »»expanding the transport employment centres across maintenance, a major and innovation, ensuring the options to the airport the region. Public transport disadvantage to a corridor airport is embedded in Greater from Penrith and options provide growth Attracting jobs where many residents are Western Sydney while reshaping surrounding areas. centres. Built around stations from middle and lower socio- and delivering more efficient »»supporting Transport and interchanges, these new economic groups. As the heart of the Western movement across a region that for NSW to develop an centres connect people Parkland City, Penrith will will be home to more than 3 integrated transport • damage to the environment to opportunities. realise the livability and lifestyle million people by 2036. strategy for Greater Penrith. through increased volumes of greenhouse gas emissions due aspirations of our communities Rail infrastructure will ensure to increased reliance on private with more local jobs, better access the enduring success of Western vehicle use. to the Western Sydney region and Sydney Airport, while new and • freight traffic issues resulting Greater Sydney, and connectivity upgraded roads will support from rapid population growth, to the world via Australia’s newest a more connected and less including a loss of amenity in international airport. congested city. urban areas as a result of the The natural landscape will be improper use of local roads for enhanced to counteract urban freight traffic. heat, with increased tree canopy • traffic delays increasing the and quality green spaces. The cost of goods and services health of our waterways, such delivered to the region. as the Nepean River and South • increasing disconnection Creek, will be improved for between Penrith and other enhanced community livability. parts of Greater Sydney, caused by insufficient public transport corridors.

Penrith is the gateway to the next National Economic Corridor for Australia.

To maximise the benefits of this opportunity, we need to advocate for the right kinds of investment. Those investments need to enhance our City Centres of Penrith and St Marys, maximise our proximity to Western Sydney Airport, and protect the national and cultural assets that make Penrith such a wonderful place to live.

Penrith City Council Advocacy Priorities 2019 16 INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

RELOCATE GOVERNMENT GREATER ACCESS JOBS TO PENRITH CBD TO PENRITH LAKES

Penrith City Council Establishing more goverment roles Comparable in size Penrith Lakes is already home is committed to in the City Centre is a strong show to Lake Burley Griffin to world class Olympic facilities of faith in Western Sydney while You can deliver including the International Regatta You can deliver strategically utilising providing jobs closer to where with more than five Centre and Whitewater Stadium our significant land people live. change by: times the footprint of and further investment and access change by: to new open spaces will capitalise The NSW Government’s Decade »»making good on the »»releasing more areas of holdings in the City Centennial Park, this on these venues and attract other of Decentralisation is an admirable commitment to relocate Penrith Lakes to the people Centre to bring about former quarry presents recreational users. vision, and Penrith fully supports the State Government jobs of Penrith, supporting investment and principles of relocating government out of Sydney CBD an enormous tourism, Council has prepared a Short- Council’s efforts to build the economic uplift jobs out of the CBD to save money under the Decade of recreation, economic Term Accommodation Feasibility visitor economy in Penrith. in Penrith. on CBD rents, reduce commuter Decentralisation program. and social opportunity Study to support Council’s »»allowing the communities congestion, and create accessible, »»fulfilling the commitment Destination Management Plan. of Penrith to enjoy this Penrith’s role as a major city, high quality jobs for Western to relocate 300 jobs that to provide a unique This has identified demand for contemporary, water- and our significant proportion of Sydney’s growing population. was made ahead of the last regional aquatic quality hotel accommodation, based parkland in the workers leaving the city each day, serviced apartments, and a holiday We’re already working alongside election. We call on the playground and provide heart of our City. makes a compelling case for the destination park that will facilitate the Federal Government to realise government to deliver State and Federal Governments relief on hot days. tourist access to the wider region its commitment to release the on this promise. to invest in relocating government including the Blue Mountains, the 3.6ha former Multi User Depot »»work with Council to At the foothills of the World departments to Penrith. Nepean River Catchment and the site in Thornton for sale to support strengthen the City Centre Heritage listed Blue Mountains, 2 neighbouring Hawkesbury area. Our vision for our City Centre jobs growth in the Penrith CBD. and deliver on our vision for Penrith Lakes is a 20km site In addition, Penrith will have easy includes leveraging key Council Development of this strategic a more prosperous CBD. extending 11km along the access to the Western Sydney owned sites to create employment site, in close proximity to existing Nepean River. Airport, only 22 minutes from opportunites and capitalise on the services and major transport Penrith, meaning a greater number delivery of a new civic heart that connections, will support Council’s of visitors than ever before. will be created by a new City Park. bold vision for transformational development in the City Centre. Our proven track record of working in partnership with others positions Penrith perfectly for government expansion and investment in the City Centre.

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ARTS AND CULTURE FUNDING FOR PENRITH

In February 2015, the Only an additional $7.5 million THE CASE FOR CHANGE over four years was allocated to »»Erosion of Penrith’s identity as NSW Government support artists and organisations You can deliver a metropolitan activity centre. launched a Western across the remainder of Greater This will hinder major investment Western Sydney. change by: Sydney arts attraction in the City Centre, funding package Penrith City Council views »»ensuring the Western resulting in a lack of strategic largely focussed on cultural vitality as a key indicator Sydney Arts and Culture development opportunities. of the quality of life in the Strategy meaningfully »»An environment that doesn’t Parramatta. This region’s diverse communities. addresses shortfalls in enable employment creation included $10 million We recognise that cultural cultural infrastructure and subsequent office and retail to develop a business development fosters innovation, and programs. space. This is crucial to the City engages people’s creativity, »»committing funds for Centre to increase employment case to relocate the and promotes individual and technical upgrades at the targets, diversify employment Powerhouse Museum community wellbeing. Joan Sutherland Performing opportunities and support to Parramatta. Participation in the arts, access Arts Centre (JSPAC). Penrith’s important role as an to opportunities for creative »»committing funding employment destination. expression, and engagement with to upgrade the foyer »»The City of Penrith needs to make cultural events that represent and at JSPAC to create a strategic decisions on the future reflect the distinctive characteristics community living room. development of the Greater of the region are key to fostering »»resourcing and supporting Penrith to Erskine Park Growth dynamic and sustainable cultural a creative industries hub in Area. Timely Government decision and creative sectors. the Penrith City Centre. making will be critical to the City Centre growth, expansion and potential investment.

Penrith City Council Advocacy Priorities 2019 20 LOCAL PRIORITIES

RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAM

Recreation facilities are vital for the health and wellbeing of the community. They allow for physical activity, relaxation, socialising and importantly, the development of volunteer-run clubs and groups which nurture participation and combat isolation. At the heart of the Western Parkland City, Penrith’s open spaces provide opportunities for active and passive recreation, improving health and wellbeing. Council has identified a number of recreation and open space projects that will enhance liveability and healthy lifestyles. These are supported by Council’s draft Sport, Recreation, Play, Open Space Strategy.

THE CASE FOR CHANGE A lack of support for this strategy will mean increasing pressure on existing sport and recreation facilities that are under immense strain. There is a substantial body of evidence showing that the provision of good recreation facilities plays a significant role in assisting the development of a connected and resilient community. This strategy will combat: »»an overweight community »»lack of social cohesion and connection »»physical and mental health issues »»low civic participation »»youth disengagement Studies undertaken by Curtin University demonstrate that characteristics of areas lacking these facilities can be social isolation, lack of social cohesion, physical and mental health problems, low civic participation as well as disengaged young people and higher rates of crime and anti-social behaviour. While some funding streams are available for localised recreational facilities, limited funding exists for the larger spaces needed to cater for the City’s expected population of over 260,000 people within the LGA and a broader catchment beyond the City’s boundaries in the Western Parkland District of up to 1.5 million people.

Penrith City Council Advocacy Priorities 2019 22 LONDONDERRY ELECTORATE - SPORT AND RECREATION MAJOR PROJECTS PENRITH ELECTORATE - SPORT AND RECREATION MAJOR PROJECTS

LOCATION PROJECT (in priority order) ISSUE/OPPORTUNITY LOCATION PROJECT (in priority order) ISSUE/OPPORTUNITY

Penrith Valley Regional Sports Limited capacity: 3-stage process to provide new Multiple projects: Werrington Sports Centre: Council’s Sport and Rec sports hall, internal refurbishment and new amenities amenities senior field Junior development, safety: This comprises Stage Precinct: Strategy has identified a lack of Greygums Oval, »» to increase capacity. »»amenities junior field 3 of upgrades to Greygums to support junior and *This venue could also indoor space in the LGA Cranebrook »»floodlight upgrade (junior field) senior AFL, Little Athletics. be the alternative site for Limited capacity and safety: Floodlighting, amenities »»floodlights for throwing area synthetic athletics track Harold Corr Oval awning and canteen upgrade, new storage building with required funding of for athletics equipment, and additional car parking. Safety and usability: Upgrades to support JRLFC Amenities expansion to include $5-$7m. and Little Athletics. Designs completed. Floodlights Shaw Park Accessibility and WHS: Upgrade toilets and storage. Leonay Oval canteen and multi-purpose room are required to support current usage and provide a and upgrade to field lights Compliance, safety and capacity: Council has $3.3m safe playing environment for participants. available to develop two new fields, amenities and Five separate projects including: The Kingsway Sports Provision of new car parking for Oztag and touch football. $850,000 Precinct, Werrington and upgraded floodlights is required for upgrade of floodlights at existing »»floodlighting facility to expand capacity of fields and comply with »»storage Capacity, safety and usability: Expansion to current standards (total project cost $4.15m). Dukes Oval, Emu Plains »»amenities upgrade accommodate AFL and cricket programs. Gym equipment will complement pathway connections. Four separate projects including: »»scoreboard »»outdoor health field reconstruction »» Usability, safety, compliance and capacity: Upgrades and fitness gym Boronia Reserve Sports and irrigation to benefit multiple sports using this facility including Precinct, St Marys »»redevelopment of clubhouse »»floodlighting junior rugby league, netball, cricket. Regional tennis facility destination: Complete the Woodriff Gardens to create accessible toilet and »»car parking project to create a regional tennis facility capable of Tennis Centre change facilities »»new and upgraded amenities hosting significant events, local competitions and Clubhouse » improvements to create more » a variety of participation programs, supporting the Financial sustainability and capacity: Hydrotherapy Development multi-use and viewing areas business of the facility to be more sustainable. centre is experiencing increased usage and capacity »»canteen upgrade Extensions to is under pressure as a result of the closure of a Ripples St Marys Cambridge Gardens hydrotherapy centre similar facility. Will provide more dry area, activity Recreation precinct with skate Ongoing community consultation and concept plans Skate Park and youth and recreation space, and increased use will improve park/scooter facility being developed. financial sustainability. space

Limited capacity: Construction of a synthetic grass »»Chapman Gardens, Synthetic field Create and/or enhance community play areas surface for football. Kingswood »»Grays Lane and Ellim Place and optimise open space: Playspaces will utilise Amenities and usability: Construction of store and universal design principles that provide for the Amenities Penrith open space Reserve, Cranebrook canteen for AFL and cricket. whole community. Designs may include sensitive Cook Park Sports and playground »»Outlook Ave Reserve, Emu and creative landscaping, or parks with an individual Precinct, St Marys Environmental impact and usability: Construction improvements package Heights identity. Funding will support shade, water play, of stormwater treatment wetland and associated Pioneer Park, South Penrith Stormwater harvesting »» play equipment, landscaping, picnic facilities, harvesting infrastructure. Will save 22ML of potable and reuse scheme »»Leonay Parade Reserve accessibility, etc. water and improve resilience to climate change, »»Robinson Park, cooling and improved amenity.

Expansion of North St Marys Usability and WHS: Council will undertake Robin Wiles Park, Matters project to include significant upgrades valued at approximately $630k North St Marys playground and shade - funding of $300k sought to expand project scope equipment to include play.

Recreation precinct with skate park/scooter facility St Marys Skate Bennett Park (tbc) to complement existing bike track and playground. /Youth Space (Detailed site analysis not yet undertaken).

Create and/or enhance community play areas »»Werrington Lakes Reserve and optimise open space: Playspaces will use »»Cook Park, St Marys universal design principles that provide for the Londonderry open John Batman Avenue Reserve whole community. Designs may include sensitive space and playground »» - Werrington County and creative landscaping, or create parks with an improvements package »»Wilson Park, Llandilo individual identity. Funding will support shade, water »»Londonderry Park play, play equipment, landscaping, picnic facilities and accessibility.

Penrith City Council Advocacy Priorities 2019 24 MULGOA ELECTORATE - SPORT AND RECREATION MAJOR PROJECTS LONDONDERRY ELECTORATE - PLAY PROJECTS

COUNCIL LOCATION PROJECT (in priority order) ISSUE/OPPORTUNITY FUNDING LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNDING REQUIRED Usability and accessibility: Car park upgrade/ AVAILABLE Peter Kearns Oval redevelopment and provision of storage building. St Clair Sports Corridor Werrington Lake Reserve - Safety and capacity: Floodlight upgrade and Cook and Banks Reserve REGIONAL PARK ‘PLAY AND SUSTAINABILITY’ Three connected venues improvements. supporting St Clair JRL, PROPOSED WORKS: Penrith Cricket, Nepean Usability and accessibility: Develop a community-based master plan and deliver a regional Cricket Association and »»canteen upgrade park. Elements will support play for all age groups with appropriate Colyton Little Athletics as Werrington Saunders Oval »»amenities upgrade shade play structures, picnic shelters, BBQs and seating, construction well as local schools Lake of a bio filter to improve the lakes water quality, outdoor fitness 0 $500,000 »»accessibility improvements Reserve equipment, path networks, artwork, environmental and sustainability » field irrigation and athletics ‘run ups’ » interpretation, landscaping, and irrigation works. Safety and compliance: Identified in SPROS as High Priority. »»Stage 1: Complete diamond 1 and diamond 2 to Regional Playspace Targeted at all age groups. Surveyors Creek increase capacity and reach appropriate standard Floodlighting TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $500,000 Softball for competition. »»Stage 2: floodlight all remaining diamonds, Cook Park – ‘THE KIDS DESIGN’ currently unlit. This Park has been nominated to be developed as a Penrith Mayoral Challenge with students from St Marys Public School. Consulting with Mulgoa Park »» Create and/or enhance community play areas Council staff, students be ‘parkitechts’, designing a new playground »»Richardson Place Reserve, and optimise open space: Playspaces will utilise at Cook Park in St Marys. Glenmore Park universal design principles that provide for the Mulgoa open space Apple Gum Reserve, whole community. Designs may include sensitive This grass roots approach will enhance existing play equipment to and playground »» Glenmore Park and creative landscaping or create parks with an develop a creative contemporary Playspace that caters for all aspects improvements package Cook Park, of play, community leisure and interaction. Council has funding for »»Downes Park, Wallacia individual identity. Funding will support shade, $115,000 $105,000 St Marys the project but this could be enhanced with support. »»Feather and Lilley Street park, water play, play equipment, landscaping, picnic St Clair facilities etc. PROPOSED WORKS: Create a safe, fun community Playspace for all age groups that caters for all needs of the local community. Mayoral Accessibility and safety: Upgrades to amenities to Challenge - Development of the park in close consultation with the accommodate male and female changing facilities, local primary school. accessibility and ancillary facilities. To benefit Ched Towns Reserve Amenities upgrades Glenmore Park Brumbies Rugby League, Nepean Enhance the Parks Playspace Targeted at all age groups. District Cricket Association and Penrith Junior Cricket TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $205,000 Association, and local schools. No existing designs. John Batman Ave Reserve - Community Play Develop the park to incorporate all the elements required to provide a quality play experience. Replace existing play equipment (which is John over 20 years old) and provide seating and landscaping. Batman Avenue PROPOSED WORKS: $0 $130,000 Reserve, Provide contemporary play equipment add solid rubber soft fall, play Werrington shade structure, picnic shelter, seating and landscaping. County Identified in SPROS as High Priority. Local Playspace Targeted at age groups 4 - 15 yrs.

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $130,000

Wilson Park - Community Play

PROPOSED WORKS: Refurbish existing play equipment and add new play equipment. Wilson Park, Replace loose mulch soft fall with solid rubber soft fall, provide shade $0 $145,000 Llandilo structure, picnic shelter, seating and landscaping. Identified in SPROS as Play Shade Structure required. Local Playspace Targeted at age groups 4 - 15 yrs.

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $145,000

Penrith City Council Advocacy Priorities 2019 26 LONDONDERRY ELECTORATE - PLAY PROJECTS PENRITH ELECTORATE - PLAY PROJECTS COUNCIL FUNDING COUNCIL LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNDING FUNDING REQUIRED LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNDING AVAILABLE REQUIRED AVAILABLE Londonderry Park - Rural District Park Update current park with new equipment, replace loose mulch softfall Develop the park to incorporate all the elements required to provide a with rubber softfall, provide play shade structure, picnic shelter and quality district level facility. Retain existing contemporary play equipment. Leonay seating, and landscaping. PROPOSED WORKS: Parade $38,000 $110,000 Identified in SPROS as High Priority. Londonderry Develop the park to enhance the existing play equipment. Provide play Reserve $0 $205,000 Neighbourhood PlaySpace Targeted at age groups 6 - 12 yrs. Park shade structure, splash pad, water bubbler, seating and landscaping. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $148,000 Identified in SPROS as Play Shade Structure required District Playspace Targeted all age groups Provide contemporary play equipment, replace loose mulch softfall with contemporary rubber softfall, provide play shade structure, picnic shelter TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $205,000 Robinson and seating, access and pathways, and landscaping. Park, $38,000 $132,000 Identified in SPROS as High Priority. Jamisontown Neighbourhood PlaySpace Targeted at age groups 6 - 12 yrs. PENRITH ELECTORATE - PLAY PROJECTS TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $170,000 COUNCIL FUNDING LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNDING REQUIRED AVAILABLE MULGOA ELECTORATE - PLAY PROJECTS Develop a Community Based Master Plan and develop the park to COUNCIL Chapman embrace its central location and recreational potential. Suggested FUNDING LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNDING Gardens, elements include play shade structure, splash pad, water bubbler, $0 $500,000 REQUIRED AVAILABLE Kingswood seating, access and path network, fitness equipment and landscaping. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $500,000 Mulgoa Park - “RURAL COMMUNITY DISTRICT PARK” Design and develop a park around ‘community wants and needs’ that Upgrade the current park with contemporary play equipment, incorporates social and recreational benefits. replace loose fill softfall with solid rubber softfall, provide play shade Grays structure, picnic shelter and seating, pathways and landscaping. PROPOSED WORKS: Lane and Ellim Place Identified in Sport, Play, Recreation and $66,449 $60,000 »»Embellish the natural and cultural attributes associated with the area Reserve, Open Space (SPROS) Report as High Priority. »»Develop a contemporary Playspace with play shade structures Cranebrook Local Playspace Target at young children 1 - 6 yrs. modern soft fall that meets the needs of all age groups TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $125,000 »»Provide relaxation and picnic opportunities including water bubbler and taps, picnic shelters and seating Upgrade current park with contemporary play equipment, replace Mulgoa Park »» Install rural fencing to restrict unauthorised vehicle access into the park $237,000 $508,000 loose mulch softfall with rubber softfall, provide play shade structure, »»Create a path network that provides access and linkages to Outlook picnic shelter and seating, improve access and pathways and opportunities created within the park, including an informal Avenue landscaping. walking/running track that encompasses the natural bushland Reserve, $75,000 $60,000 Identified in Sport, Play, Recreation and Open Space Report associated with the park Emu as High Priority. Provide water play e.g. Splash Pad Heights »» Local PlaySpace Targeted age groups 1 -6 yrs. »»Formalise car parking to prohibit vehicle movement within the park TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $135,000 »»Provide a community noticeboard and new signage

Upgrade current park with new play equipment, replace loose mulch Identified in SPROS as Enhance to District Level. softfall with rubber softfall, provide play shade structure, picnic shelter TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $745,000 Pioneer and seating, access and pathways, fencing and landscaping. Park, South $38,000 $142,000 Richardson Pl Reserve - Community Play Identified in SPROS as High Priority. Penrith Neighbourhood Playspace Targeted at age groups 6 - 12 yrs. PROPOSED WORKS Richardson Provide contemporary play equipment, install rubber soft fall, shade TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $180,000 Place structure, picnic shelter and seating, access and pathways, and Reserve, landscaping. $38,000 $97,000 Glenmore Park Identified in SPROS as High Priority. Local Playspace Targeted at age groups 8 - 15 yrs.

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $135,000

Penrith City Council Advocacy Priorities 2019 28 MULGOA ELECTORATE - PLAY PROJECTS

COUNCIL FUNDING LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNDING REQUIRED AVAILABLE

Apple Gum Reserve - Community Play Replace existing e play equipment with creative ‘Local Level’ Playspace. Shelter was perceived as a high priority.

Apple Gum PROPOSED WORKS: Reserve, Provide Contemporary Play Equipment, replace current mulch soft fall $38,000 $92,000 Glenmore with rubber soft fall, provide play shade structure, picnic shelter and Park seating, and landscaping. Identified in SPROS as High Priority. Local Playspace Targeted at age groups 4 - 15 yrs.

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $130,000

Downes Park - Community Play Develop the park to incorporate all the elements required to provide a quality play experience. Create a modern “Local Level” Playspace. Shelter was perceived a high priority.

Downes PROPOSED WORKS: Park, Provide Contemporary Play Equipment, replace current mulch soft fall $38,000 $112,000 Wallacia with rubber soft fall, provide play shade structure, picnic shelter and seating, and landscaping. To find out more, contact: Identified in SPROS as High Priority. Neighbourhood Playspace Targeted at age groups 4 - 15 yrs. NATHAN BURBRIDGE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $150,000 Economic Initiatives Manager Feather and Lilley Street Park - Community Play Develop the park to incorporate all the elements required to provide PHONE +612 4732 8018 a quality play experience. Create a contemporary ‘Local Level’ MOBILE +61 416 046 271 Playspace that incorporates Universal Design Principles. EMAIL Feather and [email protected] Lilley Street, PROPOSED WORKS: $38,000 $52,000 St Clair Provide contemporary play equipment, rubber soft fall and play shade structure, seating and landscaping. RACHEL PAGITZ Advocacy & Government Relations Officer Neighbourhood Playspace Targeted at age groups 4 - 15 yrs.

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $90,000 PHONE +612 4732 7778 MOBILE +61 414 404 949 EMAIL [email protected]

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