Proposed Kingswood Commuter Carpark to create investment opportunities close to home

The proposed Kingswood Commuter Car Park located at 6 Cox Avenue, Kingswood, is just one of the many city-shaping projects underway across the Local Government Area,

to create a thriving and prosperous city with further investment opportunities closer to home. 

The upgrade seeks to provide commuters with additional car spaces adjacent to the train station, along with 350 sqm of cold-shell commercial space for local operators and investors.

The upgrade will support the growing community with:

• 410+ commuter car spaces in a multi-level structure
• Approximately 350 sqm cold-shell commercial space (subject to separate DA approval) to support further local employment opportunities
• Technology integration
• Sustainable Design, including solar panels and electric vehicle charging and integrated waste collection infrastructure
• Vertical Planting & Enhanced Landscaping to help reduce urban heat in the City

The project forms part of Council’s commitment to planning for future growth in Penrith City and reducing the urban island heat effect and will be delivered in stages to minimise disruptions for businesses, residents and the community. It is funded by the Australian Government, with $32 million committed through the Urban Congestion Fund, and Penrith City Council’s contribution of the land towards the project, valued at approximately $2.3 million.

As a popular station for commuters, the Bureau of Transport Statistics predicts daily patronage at Kingswood Station will increase to 7,576 trips by 2036, up from 4,637 trips in 2017. An increase in commuter journeys provides a great opportunity for new and existing local businesses to drive increased patronage—making the provision of additional commuter parking vital in supporting the future needs of the community.

You can find out more about this project and read the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) Report here.