Penrith City Council is setting its sights on planning for the future of Penrith's East-West Corridor, which will welcome more people and jobs over the next 20 years.
Kingswood and Werrington are the two main centres within this corridor, which runs between Penrith Lakes and St Marys.
Council is taking the first step in the planning process by gathering information from residents, businesses and organisations to understand what they like about these areas and what is needed in the future.
Major health, education and employment precincts in the area such as Nepean Hospital and TAFE NSW Kingswood are anticipated to generate more local jobs. The corridor population is projected to grow from almost 25,000 residents to 33,000 residents by 2041.
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said it was important that Council's plans reflected the needs of those who live, work and visit the area.
"This will build on the success of our recent planning for the St Marys Town Centre, which is a great example of how collaboration between Council and the community has led to a clear plan to guide development in St Marys while also preserving what makes it special," Cr Carney said
"It's important that we hear from as many people as possible because this will help us set out a vision and priorities for what's needed in Kingswood and Werrington in the years to come."
Feedback and ideas can be submitted until Thursday 13 November 2025.
This feedback will be used to create the draft East-West Corridor: Kingswood - Werrington Structure Plan, which will be placed on public exhibition early next year.
Strategic planning will also be supported by initiatives to enhance local amenity and safety, particularly around train stations and health and education precincts.
To find out more, visit: yoursaypenrith.com.au/kwstructureplan
Image caption: Penrith City Council officer speaking with local residents in Kingswood.
