Background

City of Marion is undertaking minor works at Penrith Reserve. This project was identified as part of Council’s Open Space Plan 2024-2034.

The planned works will include:

  • Irrigation
  • Seating
  • Landscaping including butterfly attracting plants
  • Removal of existing BBQ

View the proposed design!

Location plan

Design Plan

Please note that part of the works to be undertaken include the removal of the existing BBQ.

Next steps

The minor works are anticipated to be completed by end of financial year. A notice of works will be delivered to adjacent residents prior to the works commencing.

For further information about the design or to request a hard copy of the design you can contact the Open Space and Recreation Planning team on 8375 6600.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Design plan released to the local community

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Consultation period closes

    10 December 2025.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Delivery of minor works

    Works will be completed before June 30 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Minor works to Penrith Court Reserve have been funded as part of Councils endorsed Open Space Plan (2024-34).

This open space is a local level reserve and no longer meets the service standards for reinstatement of a barbeque.

The service standard changed when Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre was relocated to the Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre.

A postcard with project information and a website link to the survey was sent to all local residents within 400m of the reserve.

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