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Contractor appointed for next stage of Dunheved Road Upgrade

2 November 2026

Roadside sign for the Dunheved Road upgrade beside Dunheved Road, with vehicles travelling along the road.

Penrith City Council has appointed Georgiou Group to deliver the next stage of the Dunheved Road Upgrade. This appointment follows their successful delivery of the project's Early Works stage, including preparation of the final design.

Construction will see a range of improvements delivered along a 1.7 kilometre section of Dunheved Road between east of Tasman Street through to Henry Lawson Avenue.

Work will include:

  • Duplication of the carriageway between Tasman Street and Henry Lawson Avenue.
  • Key intersection upgrades at Greenbank Drive, Lavin Crescent, Francis Street and road transitions at Henry Lawson Avenue and Tasman Street.
  • Access improvements for affected local businesses in the Werrington County Shopping area
  • Landscape improvements.
  • New pedestrian and cycling share path
  • Noise walls to help reduce traffic noise impacts for nearby residents
  • Street lighting upgrade

What's happening next?

The appointed contractor will finalise preparations ahead of construction starting in early 2027. Residents and businesses located near upcoming work will receive further information and notification before works commence.

Council will continue to provide updates ahead of construction starting.