Hospitality operator announced for historic Police Cottage

Penrith City Council is pleased to announce renowned retailer 2773 Café Glenbrook will be the food and beverage operator for the soon to be refurbished historic Police Cottage at Emu Plains following a tender process.

Owners of 2773 Café Glenbrook (2773) and Penrith residents, Shane and Belinda Simpson, share Council’s vision to bring the cottage back to life with a new café and restaurant that blends heritage and modern dining, creating a vibrant destination on the Nepean River.

Council’s refurbishment of the Police Cottage is a key part of the revitalisation of the Nepean River to create a new recreation, dining and entertainment precinct.

Owners of 2773 Café Glenbrook Shane and Belinda Simpson are thrilled to be chosen as the operators of the Police Cottage.

“The opportunity to be one of the first new venues at the revitalised Regatta Park precinct on the Nepean River, was one we just couldn’t pass up. As local residents we love the area and were excited by Penrith City Council’s plans to reinvigorate the Police Cottage into a new café and restaurant,” Shane said.

“While reminiscent of 2773 with outdoor dining and heritage interiors, the Police Cottage will be a unique venue that blends its iconic history with modern contemporary dining while celebrating its location on the Nepean River. The menu will be modern Australian with a focus on local and sustainable produce delivering casual dining as well as quick service takeaway,” Shane added.

The refurbishment of the Police Cottage is supported by a $1.5 million injection by the NSW Government with a further $1 million contribution by Penrith City Council. 

Constructed in 1908, the Police Cottage was the purpose-built police station and residence for Emu Plains. The building will be sensitively refurbished with the restoration of the façade, replacement works to the verandas and roof, services upgrades, internal enhancements and the upgrade of the outdoor privy.  

An extension of the deck is also proposed to create a 106 sqm outdoor dining area, shaded by a row of mature Jacaranda trees with views of the iconic Yandhai Nepean Crossing and the Nepean River.  

The construction partner for the Police Cottage has been chosen as AMA Projects Pty Ltd with works set to commence early next year and completion expected for the end of 2022.

To find out more about the Police Cottage visit the website www.penrith.city/policecottage  The Police Cottage is located at 4 Punt Road, Emu Plains.