Council invites the community to help shape Penrith’s future

Sunday, 4 May 2025

Penrith City Council has released a new suite of Integrated Planning and Reporting documents outlining a clear path to achieving the community’s vision for Penrith.

The community is invited to provide feedback during the public exhibition from 1 May to 28 May 2025.

The public exhibition includes the:
• Draft Penrith 2041+ Community Strategic Plan – a 15-year vision for Penrith.
• Draft 2025-29 Delivery Program incorporating the Draft 2025-26 Operational Plan – this document outlines the 4-year work program to deliver the Community Strategic Plan, with a detailed plan of action for the upcoming year.
• Draft 2025-35 Resourcing Strategy – A 10-year strategy to ensure Council has the necessary people, budget, technology and infrastructure in place to deliver against its commitments.
• Draft 2025-26 Fees and Charges - listing all the fees and charges relating to the services Council provides.

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the documents were shaped by community input and align the long-term goals and expectations for the area, with Council’s actions and resources – ensuring a responsible approach to sustainable growth.

“Last year we consulted widely with residents to develop the draft Penrith 2041+ Community Strategic Plan (CSP). From these conversations, we know our community has a strong vision for the future, and we have a solid plan in place to achieve it,” Cr Carney said.

“The CSP is the overarching roadmap that will inform other strategies around employment, housing, recreation, open space and more, to help us create a more liveable, connected, sustainable, inclusive and vibrant City.

“The Delivery Program and Operational Plan map out our next steps. The future direction for Penrith builds on our success so far and sensitively captures the essence of what makes our City special, while harnessing new opportunities.”

Cr Carney highlighted some of the key projects planned for the year ahead including the Bennett Park Upgrade, Cook Park Sports Precinct Upgrade, Dunheved Road Upgrade, Parker Street Reserve Upgrade and St Marys Central Park.

Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore said: “Unprecedented growth presents immense opportunity – though it also comes with challenges. These documents lay the foundation for Council in navigating the change in a considered and financially sustainable way.

“With ageing infrastructure and population growth set to soar, we are working to ensure that our organisation has the ability to innovate and the financial capacity to deliver on the role that Penrith plays in metropolitan Sydney, as well as the community’s aspirations and expectations for their City.”

“We’re pleased to now share the draft Integrated Planning and Reporting documents with the community for feedback. It’s an exciting time for Penrith and we really value your continued feedback and ideas as we continue on this journey together,” Mr Moore said.

The community can view the documents and provide feedback at yoursaypenrith.com.au/penrith2041. Hard copies are also available to view at the Penrith Civic Centre, St Marys Business Office or any Penrith City Library.

Photo caption: Penrith Mayor Todd Carney (pictured at the recently upgraded Regatta Park) is encouraging the community to review Council’s strategic plans throughout May

Information contained within this news release was correct as at Sunday, 4 May 2025.