Penrith City Council is undertaking necessary repair works to address the flood damage along the Great River Walk on River Road. The project will stabilise the riverbank and rebuild the damaged pathway so this area can be reopened safely and enjoyed again.

Council will also carry out repairs to damaged water infrastructure at nearby sites in Leonay and Emu Heights as part of the broader flood-recovery program.

These works are funded through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), a joint initiative of the Commonwealth and NSW Governments, with Penrith City Council also contributing to the project.

In mid-2025 Council accepted funding under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to repair sections of the lower river pathway and riverbank along River Road, Emu Plains. The funding agreement requires work to be completed by mid-2026. Due to the complexity of the project, Council has applied for an extension of time to mid-2028. While awaiting the outcome of this request, Council is inviting tenders for design services in early 2026.

  • Riverbank stabilisation and erosion control
  • Reconstruction of the lower walking path
  • Vegetation rehabilitation in line with approvals and site conditions
  • Repair of a major slip around a stormwater discharge point (Leonay)
  • Repair of a stormwater drainage channel and sinkhole (Emu Heights)
  • The riverbank and lower pathway along River Road, Emu Plains opposite Regatta Park to Penrith Regional Gallery and through to the M4.
  • Stormwater slip opposite 197A/194 River Road, Leonay
  • Drainage channel and sinkhole adjacent to 2C Riverside Road, Emu Heights.