The park upgrade for Central Park Lidcombe commenced in April 2024, and is expected to be completed in June 2024, weather permitting.
During this time we’ll aim to minimise any inconvenience.
The park upgrade for Kulgun Reserve commenced in April 2024, and is expected to be completed in June 2024, weather permitting.
During this time we’ll aim to minimise any inconvenience.
On the March 2024 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast we have a heritage special:
* An update from Cumberland Heritage committee members.
* All about the Heritage Awards 2024 and Heritage Rebate 2024.
* An update from Cumberland Police on the new app to help combat domestic violence.
* Latest news on the Guildford Laneway upgrade.
* The latest community consultations and initiatives in Cumberland.
Presented by the Cumberland City Council Community Engagement Team.
Macquarie Road artwork
Installation of new decorative artwork on the footpath of Macquarie Road will commence in April 2024. The artwork entitled Future Message is made up of a series of designs painted onto the footpath. The design is a pixel art-style piece featuring a series of large emojis and text reminiscent of 2000s video games and modern-day emoticons. Western Sydney artists Gillian Kayrooz and Kalanjay Dhir worked with students from Auburn Girls High School in the development of the...
This month we have two new events for those interested in finding out more about trades:
Diversity is good for business
As part of the 'Trade Up to a Better Future Program' you're invited to join the Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, Brown Boss Babes, and cumberland City Council to learn about the benefits of women in trade and non-traditional roles. What challenges do women face in trade and male dominated industries? How do they overcome them? How do they break gender barriers? How...
The Draft Westmead South Master Plan and Planning Proposal was reported to the Cumberland Local Planning Panel Meeting for advice on Wednesday 27 March 2024.
The minutes from the Panel meeting are available on Council's website for viewing.
Additional planning work and technical studies have been undertaken to inform an amended Woodville Road Corridor Planning Proposal. This amended Planning Proposal will be discussed at the Ordinary Council meeting of 20 March 2024 at the Council Chambers in Merrylands, located at 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands NSW 2160. The Council Meeting will commence at 6.30pm, and will be held at the Council Chambers, 16 Memorial Ave, Merrylands. The meeting will be live streamed on Council’s website from...
Work on the Guildford Laneway mural is well underway.
Construction has also started, and smart tech in laneway will be progressively rolled out during construction stage
The project includes Design and Construction for the play space upgrade at Mona Park Harold Moon Playspace. Upgrade of Play equipment, rubber soft fall seating, drinking fountain and landscape works.
The park upgrade for Alderson Park, Merrylands, commenced on 15 February 2024. The construction upgrade will includes the installation of play space facilities, a half basketball court, and outdoor gym equipment.
The project is expected to be completed by mid-May 2024 (weather permitting).
Cumberland City Council is a proud member of the
International Association for Public Participation Australia.
