By Penrith Mayor Todd Carney 

I AM delighted to share that Penrith City Council and the community’s long-held vision for a more vibrant and connected St Marys is set to become a reality.

The NSW Government has given the green light that enables the implementation of the place-based, evidence-based St Marys Town Centre Master Plan, which was endorsed by Council in March last year.

This important ongoing work will see Council collaborate with industry, community and other stakeholders to transform St Marys into a strategic city centre over the next 20 years.

With a population set to reach 25,500 by 2041, this will be realised through the delivery of around 9,300 new dwellings and more than 8,300 new jobs– bringing more opportunities closer to home.

Vital local infrastructure will include the highly anticipated central park as a civic green heart. It will link existing shopping precincts and be walking distance from cafes, restaurants, public transport and community facilities. We have just awarded the construction tender and work will start this year.

This is a wonderful milestone – and one I am truly proud of. Planning for a prosperous future of St Marys and recognising the suburb as a key economic driver of Sydney’s growth story, has long been a passion of mine.

We again thank our many partners who collaborated with Council and our community to achieve this innovative plan. It’s an exciting journey to be on together as the plans begin to be realised.

All of this will support current and future residents, enable businesses to thrive, and encourage visitors to see what we love about St Marys. The timing aligns with the delivery of the new airport and the Sydney

Metro rail interchange that will open St Marys to the rest of the world, which reaffirms Council’s commitment to maximising once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for our City.

Council has already received plenty of interest from the industry, both local and beyond our City, and we welcome the opportunities that these next steps will bring.

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