Residents and visitors can once again enjoy walking the lower pathway of the Great River Walk at River Road, Emu Plains with a section now open following repair and rehabilitation.

Council has reopened approx. 500 metres of pathway opposite Penrith Regional Art Gallery, heading south towards the M4 bridge. This area was previously closed due to the damage caused by the 2022 floods.

Work to reopen this section has included:

• Mowing and vegetation clearing
• Repairing damaged picnic tables
• Replacing picnic tables that were beyond repair

Walkers, families, and visitors are now encouraged to explore this scenic riverside area, enjoy a picnic using the new facilities and take in the stunning river view.

Some sections remain closed:

• The viewing platform opposite Penrith Regional Art Gallery remains closed due to vandalism. Repairs are underway and this will reopen as soon as possible.

• A small section of the lower pathway towards the M4 bridge remains closed until tree debris and logs on the pathway can be cleared. Work is expected to be complete by late January 2026.

• The northern section between Penrith Regional Art Gallery and Regatta Park is closed. Council is awaiting the outcome of its request for an extension of time to repair this section of the pathway and riverbank.

Please observe signage and follow directions. Closed sections are in place for the safety of the community.