Penrith City Council has reached a major milestone in the proposed upgrade of Dunheved Road, appointing Georgiou Group to deliver the preliminary works following a competitive negotiation process.
Council endorsed the recommendation for Georgiou Group to complete the Early Works Agreement at the Ordinary Meeting on 22 September 2025. On-site activities are expected to begin prior to Christmas.
This early works phase will run for six to nine months and will prepare the site for the main construction phase. It includes:
- completion of the final civic design
- securing utility approvals and investigations
- site investigations for contamination
- geotechnical investigations
- detailed traffic management planning
- at-home noise assessment investigations for nearby properties
- sewer and drainage work at Orleton Place (subject to EPA approval).
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the appointment was an important step forward for the Dunheved Road project.
"Dunheved Road is vital to our transport network and its role in connecting the Penrith City Centre with our emerging growth centres will only become more important in the future," Cr Carney said.
The Australian Government is funding the Dunheved Road Upgrade through its Infrastructure Investment Program.
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King welcomed the milestone, saying the upgrade would deliver benefits across the community.
"Doubling the capacity of Dunheved Road will benefit everyone from families heading to school and sport to small businesses serving the community. I'm pleased the Albanese Government is working with Penrith City Council to finally deliver it," Minister King said.
The main construction contract is expected to be awarded after the preliminary works are complete, with construction planned to begin in mid-2026.
To learn more visit yoursaypenrith.com.au/dunhevedroadupgrade.
