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...
The new amenities for Bathurst Street Park are now complete.
Images of the new facilities are in the photo gallery.
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...
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.
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?
Upgrade work at Alderson park is now complete, and the park is now open.
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.
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.
The Alderson Park upgrade works are nearing completion with a few remaining tasks needed to ensure the park is ready for the community to enjoy.
We are aiming to have the works complete and the park open before 25 December 2024. Thank you for your patience.
Artist impressions of proposed equipment for Whyman Park can be viewed in the gallery.
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