Penrith City Council has invited a panel of candidates to submit a construction tender to deliver the St Marys Central Park project.
The establishment of the panel, selected following a rigorous Expression of Interest process, signals another important step towards a new civic green heart for the Town Centre.
Once complete, the central park project will see the seamless connection of Coachmans Park and Kokoda Park to create an important green link between Queen Street and local shopping precincts, facilities and infrastructure.
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the central park project is a critical part of Council's plans to create a more vibrant and welcoming St Marys Town Centre.
"We want to ensure St Marys is ready to harness the exciting opportunities which are coming its way once it's directly connected to the new Western Sydney International Airport by the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport rail line," Cr Carney said.
"This project will deliver a more appealing park which attracts people into the area to live, work and visit for events, performances and other gatherings.
"It will feature an entertainment area, fenced children's playspace with water play, lawn area, amenities building, water features, trees, gardens, pathways, shaded picnic tables and seating."
The St Marys Central Park project is funded through the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program and Council.
NSW Deputy Premier and Member for Londonderry Prue Car said this is a major step forward in further transforming St Marys into a vibrant and connected town centre.
"This expanded park will be a hub of activity, with more space for our community to enjoy," Car said.
"As St Marys continues to grow, we are committed to delivering engaging parks for families to enjoy.
"With the Sydney Metro on the way, it's integral we ensure our area gets the local infrastructure it needs."
The successful tender will be awarded in early 2026.
To find out more about the St Marys Central Park project, visit: yoursaypenrith.com.au/stmaryscentralpark
You can watch the latest project video at: https://youtu.be/QIW5lPoY98g?si=uX4CvKQyIH-Fn94d
