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    June 2025 update - Auburn Park Extension

    Work on Auburn Park has been delayed due to wet weather. The revised completion date is new December 2025, weather permitting.

  • Granville Park Playspace - June 2025 update

    Construction works are planned to commence on 23 June 2025 and will be completed in December 2025, weather permitting.

    CA&I has been appointed by Cumberland City Council to deliver the Granville Park Playspace Project. Council will be working closely with CA&I to minimise disruption to residents, but some construction activities will generate unavoidable noise.

    All reasonable efforts will be made to complete the works on schedule, weather permitting. We will notify businesses and residents...

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  • Collage of community participants involved in a range of activities at Create Cumberland sessions

    Create Cumberland May 2025 update

    We asked you to help us Create Cumberland and you didn’t disappoint.

    You came out in force to tell Council what you want from us over the next ten years, and we’ve listened, including roads, parks, local jobs, community spaces, and events.

    We have sent a letter to residents and ratepayers with details of what you told us you want to see over the next ten years, and how we are planning to meet this. You can read this letter online here.

    Last night Council voted to publish all the detailed...

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  • Photo of new amenities block in an outdoor park on a sunny day

    Bathurst Street Park - April 2025 update

    The new amenities for Bathurst Street Park are now complete.

    Images of the new facilities are in the photo gallery.

  • Artist impression of the proposed Woodville Road Corridor

    March 2025 update: Woodville Road Corridor

    Council invites you to have your say on the Draft Woodville Road Corridor Planning Proposal to amend the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan 2021.

    On 20 March 2024, Council resolved to submit the Draft Woodville Road Corridor Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (the Department). Council received Gateway Determination (approval to proceed subject to conditions) from the Department on 1 November 2024.

    The proposal seeks to amend planning controls for 31...

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  • Photo of newly upgraded playground with swings, slide and bench seat

    Whyman Park - February 2025 update

    Work on the Whyman Park upgrade is now officially completed. The temporary fencing will be removed at the start of March.

    Photos of the completed park upgrade are available in the gallery.

  • Illustration of construction works in a town centre

    February 2025 update - Merrylands CBD works

    Permanent road asphalt works on Addlestone Road/Merrylands Road Intersection, Merrylands will commence on Sunday 2 March 2025 from 7pm to 4am.

    Where are the works?

    The new road asphalt works will commence on Addlestone Road/Merrylands Road Intersection, Merrylands.

    What disruption is expected?

    • Addlestone Road will be closed on Sunday 2 March 2025 from 7pm to 4am at the intersection with Merrylands Road.
    • No Vehicle access onto Addlestone Road from Merrylands Road with detours in place.
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  • Illustration of diverse group of people using a park

    Alderson Park February 2025 Update

    Upgrade work at Alderson park is now complete, and the park is now open.

  • Illustration of construction works in a town centre

    December 2024 update - Merrylands CBD works

    Endeavour Energy completed the work they needed to do in mid December. This will now allow the remaining construction work to proceed.

    The remaining work will proceed at the start of 2025, and is anticipated to complete in March 2025.

    The safety and wellbeing of our community will remain our highest priority and we will keep the community updated and informed as work progresses.

  • Illustration of diverse group of people using a park

    Alderson Park December 2024 Update 2

    Alderson Park is now anticipated to open in mid-January 2025.

    This delay is due to the current climatic conditions affecting turf and plant establishment and final playground works.

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