Penrith City Council

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney and General Manager Andrew Moore today shared Penrith’s experience in planning for well-managed growth through collaboration and advocacy at the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) National Congress. They discussed what they’re doing to lead a high-performing council in one of Australia's fastest-growing regions – including a place-based and evidence-based approach, regional collaboration, and focus on ensuring benefits for current as well as future communities. As a member of NGAA’s Strategic Advisory Committee, Todd emphasised the importance of thinking big to set the strategic direction on national advocacy priorities – a critical role that NGAA plays on behalf of its members in advocating for the infrastructure required to enable and support well-managed growth across Australia. Andrew spoke about the increasing scale and complexity of growth, and the need to ensure that infrastructure planning and delivery is coordinated and consistent. Thank you to Novoplan CEO Damon Ehlers for facilitating the discussion.

We’re excited to announce that the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct has been named as a finalist in the Social and Community Infrastructure category for the 2025 UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence! Spanning 32 hectares, our newest sport and recreation facility has something for everyone in the community to enjoy. There’s a variety of sports fields, children’s play areas including water and nature play, youth zone with skate park and pump track, netball courts, multi-sport courts, a dog park, outdoor fitness equipment, cricket practice nets, picnic areas, public artwork and much more. This project also recently won the Outdoor Sport and Leisure Facility Design Award at the 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards, and the Community Facility of the Year Award at the Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT 2025 Annual Regional Awards of Excellence. More information about the precinct can be found at: penrith.city/gippsstreet

Nineteen months ago, the Penrith Economic Development Strategy 2023–2031 and Penrith Visitor Economy Strategy 2023–2030 were developed with local business, industry groups and the community setting an ambitious goal to create 23,000 new local jobs by 2031 and strengthen our economy. To date, we are seeing strong progress. In 2024 Penrith's Gross Regional Product (GRP) has surged to $16.2B, exceeding forecasts. Local jobs have increased to 89,274 jobs (+6.3% since 2022), keeping us on track for our 2031 target. There has been strong growth in our Visitor Economy with 1.74M visitors (+7% from 2022) contributing $426M to the Penrith economy in 2024. A number of key actions have been delivered including development of an Investment Attraction Framework, Economic Indicators Dashboard, a Short-Stay Accommodation and Hotel Investment demand study and strong focus on building Penrith as a business events city. With Western Sydney International Airport on the horizon and continued investment in infrastructure, we are unlocking new opportunities for growth. There is still work to be done, attracting more investment, marketing the city, supporting local businesses and ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with demand. Penrith’s long-term vision? A local job for every working resident by 2041. Let’s keep building a city where people can work, live and thrive. Take a look at these key strategies here: https://brnw.ch/21wUsW6 #PositivelyPenrith #PenrithCity #PenrithCityCouncil #LocalJobs #EconomicGrowth #VisitorEconomy #FutureReady

Penrith City Council has proudly honoured the winners of its 2025 Local Celebration Awards and celebrated its latest Honoured Citizen, Valda Silvy OAM. Valda Silvy has been the heartbeat of the arts and culture scene in the Penrith region since the 1970s. She was awarded the Honoured Citizen at a special ceremony at the Western Sydney Conference Centre on 22 July 2025. The 2025 Local Celebration Awards recognise outstanding contributions made by people in the Penrith community across four categories. Our 2025 recipients are: 🎉 Citizen of the Year is Anthony Fryer 🎉 Mayor’s Local Hero is Bev Fink 🎉 Young Citizen of the Year is Amelia Grace Wilson-Williams 🎉 The Making a Difference – Community Service Award recipient is Heike Forth On behalf of our entire community, congratulations and thank you to these amazing people. #localcelebrationawards #penrithcity #localheroes #ourplacepenrith

We’re honoured to have received the Outdoor Sport and Leisure Facility Design Award at the 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards! This is our second award for the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct project, after it was recently named Community Facility of the Year at the Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT 2025 Annual Regional Awards of Excellence. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the award was a testament to Council’s commitment to deliver high quality sport and recreation infrastructure for the community. “We always knew that the precinct would be a winner, and these awards are proof that Council achieved our vision for a high-quality facility for everyone in our community to enjoy,” Cr Carney said. “But we haven’t stopped there – Council has completed 106 projects across the local government area over the past 5 years in line with our Sport and Recreation Strategy.” Find out more at: penrith.city/gippsstreet

This week, Council was proud to sponsor the Penrith City Local Business Awards, an inspiring event that shines a spotlight on the incredible businesses that make our City thrive. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners! Your hard work, innovation and resilience are what makes Penrith a vibrant place to live, visit, work and shop. We thank you for the vibrancy and prosperity you bring to Penrith. Local businesses are the lifeblood of our community - providing essential goods and services, creating local jobs and adding to the character and energy that define our City. As part of our Penrith Economic Development, Visitor Economy and draft 24-hour Economy Strategies, we are working hard on initiatives that support local business, drive economic growth and create more jobs for local residents. Todd Carney Andrew Moore #PostivelyPenrith #PenrithCity #PenrithCityCouncil #BusinessExcellence #SupportLocal

An important milestone was marked in Emu Plains today, with the official opening of the Western Harbour Tunnel concrete pre-cast facility.   Mayor Todd Carney and Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore joined NSW Premier Chris Minns, Roads and Regional Transport Minister Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP and Penrith MP Karen McKeown OAM on a tour of the facility, which will manufacture concrete segments and culverts for the first new road harbour crossing in almost 30 years. The manufacturing and support facility is expected to create around 700 jobs and will target an increased female workforce. #PenrithCity #WesternHarbourTunnel #Infrastructure

We recently had the privilege of hosting a 14-member delegation from our sister city, Gangseo-gu in Seoul, for a two-day visit to Penrith. Led by Vice Chairperson Lee Chung Hyun, the group – made up of 10 councillors and 4 staff – spent time exploring how Penrith delivers community services and plans for the future. Highlights of their visit included: 🔹 A meeting with Mayor Todd Carney to discuss Penrith City Council’s strategic priorities 🔹 A deep dive into our forward-thinking waste initiatives 🔹 A tour of the Community Recycling Centre 🔹 A visit to a local childcare centre to see how early childhood services operate in Australia 🔹 A stop at City Park to view the decorative plate featuring a Saeromi design, a symbol of our lasting sister city relationship. These exchanges are more than just visits, they're opportunities to share ideas, celebrate cultural ties and learn from each other. We thank our Gangseo-gu friends for their time and look forward to continuing this meaningful partnership. #PositivelyPenrith #PenrithCity #PenrithCityCouncil #InternationalPartnershops #Collaboration

Penrith City Council is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week, honouring this year’s theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” We are proud to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander with our annual Penrith NAIDOC Event this Friday 11 July, 9am to 2pm at Jamison Park. We’re bringing together over 100 vibrant stalls, cultural performances, workshops, food trucks and more! Highlights include: 🔸 Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony 🔸 Health Precinct and Caring for Country Corridor 🔸 Elders Tent 🔸 All-day art and weaving workshops 🔸 Free BBQ Join us to learn, connect and celebrate, there’s something for everyone. 🔗 Find out more and plan your visit: https://brnw.ch/21wTY73 #NAIDOC #PenrithNAIDOC YarnnUp Western Sydney International Airport Aboriginal Affairs NSW Reconciliation NSW

Penrith City Council has adopted a comprehensive suite of strategic planning documents that will guide our City’s growth and development through to 2041 and beyond. The Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents were developed with the community to align their aspirations for Penrith with clear actions, projects and resources - laying the foundation for long-term, financially sustainable growth. These plans will serve as Council’s roadmap to ensure we meet the needs of our growing population while staying true to our community’s vision for a liveable, inclusive and vibrant city. The IP&R documents include: Penrith 2041+ Community Strategic Plan: A 15-year vision shaped by community aspirations. 2025–29 Delivery Program & 2025–26 Operational Plan: A four-year roadmap with detailed annual actions. 2025–35 Resourcing Strategy: A 10-year plan to ensure we have the people, budget and infrastructure to deliver. 2025–26 Fees and Charges: A comprehensive list of Council service fees. 🔗 Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wTWfG