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St Marys Central Park project hits milestone with Review of Environmental Factors

24 July 2025

Penrith City Council has placed the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the St Marys Central Park project on public exhibition.

The new central park will be the civic green heart of St Marys, attracting residents and visitors into the Town Centre, and connecting Queen Street to local shopping precincts, facilities and infrastructure.

The REF outlines the works proposed for this project, likely environmental impacts and any measures which will be implemented to mitigate these impacts.

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said it was exciting to see Council taking another step towards creating a more vibrant and modern Town Centre for St Marys.

“This park is going to become a community hub with lots of green space, an entertainment canopy for events, children’s playspace with water play, amenities and a whole lot more,” Cr Carney said.

“Following endorsement of this review, the park design will be finalised and a construction tender will be issued.”

The St Marys Central Park project is funded through the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program and Council.

The public exhibition period is open for 28 days from Thursday 24 July 2025 until 11.59pm on Wednesday 20 August 2025.

To view the REF and provide feedback, visit: yoursaypenrith.com.au/stmaryscentralpark

Hard copies of the REF are also available to view at:

  • St Marys Library, 207-209 Queen Street, St Marys
  • Penrith City Council Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith