The former Community Connections Building located at 114-116 Henry Street, Penrith, was destroyed by a fire in December 2021. Council worked closely with the tenants to find alternative office space in Penrith, while the site was boarded up to ensure the safety of the community.   

Council assessed the building and concluded that, due to extensive structural damage, the safest option was to demolish the building.  

Council appointed Beasy Pty Ltd as the demolition contractor to undertake the works. The demolition commenced on 3 June 2024 and was completed at the end of October 2024.

Council is assessing future opportunities for 114-116 Henry Street that will benefit the community and support our vision to become a vibrant world-class city.

Temporary wooden fencing panels, also known as hoarding, have been installed around the site to ensure the safety of the area.

Council commissioned an artwork by multidisciplinary Sydney based artist, Bradley Eastman to feature on the hoarding.

The artwork named ‘Precinct’ is a visual exploration into the way humans interact with the natural landscape. Inspired by the built environment, urban planning, human flow and modern architecture, these geometric compositions both celebrate and highlight the ongoing collaborations between man and nature.

For general information about the project, please contact property@penrith.city