10 March 2023
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Today's Coffee Cup - Tomorrow's Road
The take-away coffee cup that you had your coffee in this morning, could be in the road you drive on tomorrow under a revolutionary Australian first recycling project for sustainable road surfaces.
Penrith City Council has partnered with State Asphalt Services and Closed Loop for the resurfacing of 390 metres of Jamison Road at South Penrith, and 350 metres of Swallow Drive, Erskine Park where the PAK-PAVE™ road surface includes a mixture containing almost 136,000 coffee cups.
Council is committed to creating a sustainable City for its residents and is always looking for new ways to be more sustainable. Known for its innovative waste programs, and this is another opportunity to take an everyday single-use item and reuse it in a way that has far-reaching benefits for the community.
In addition to the cups the asphalt will include over 1.2 million glass bottles – a mix that has proven successful in the resurfacing of 8.4 kms of pavement throughout the Penrith LGA.
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Mayoral Charity Ball
Come along to Penrith’s inaugural Mayoral Charity Ball and help make a difference!
The Mayoral Charity Ball is a black-tie event that will be held at Panthers Penrith on Friday, 5 May 2023 and will raise much-needed funds for a local charity. Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen has chosen to support The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter, which provides emergency accommodation and assistance for local women and their children fleeing domestic violence situations.
Tickets cost $200 and include a donation to The Haven. The event will include entertainment, a three-course meal, drinks, a silent auction, and a show.
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Local Celebration Awards
Nominations for Council’s 2023 Local Celebration Awards are now open. There are four award categories to choose from, including the Making a Difference - Community Service Award.
This award recognises the person or group who give their time to help during emergencies or natural disasters, champion environmental causes, contribute to community sports or provide exceptional community leadership.
There is no age limit for this award, and the recipient does not need to live in Penrith.
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Green Power
Have you considered making the switch to a GreenPower electricity plan? It’s one of the best things you can do for the planet today!
GreenPower helps to get more electricity from wind and sun made in Australia. When you opt for 100% GreenPower, you’re guaranteed to be upping Australia’s renewably-sourced electricity production.
Importantly, both homeowners and renters can switch to GreenPower, and you can switch in as little as 10 minutes.
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E-waste Drop Off Day
Take your e-waste to the right place at the E-waste Drop-off Day’s new location, The Kingsway Playing Fields in Werrington, on Saturday, 18 March, 9am and 3:30pm. Friendly staff will unpack your boot or trailer and will dispose of your e-waste correctly and responsibly.
It’s important that we take our e-waste to the right place as e-waste is growing at three times the rate of other waste. E-waste takes up large and unnecessary space when sent to landfill, and some components of these items are toxic to the environment and our wildlife.
We’ll be accepting electronic items such as hard drives, computers, grooming devices, cables, juicers and mixers, printers, stereos and more
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Learn Languages
Join Penrith City Libraries for Harmony Week! On Tuesday 21 March from 10.30-11.30am at Penrith City Library, join them for a morning tea to talk about the Transparent Language Online program. This program is free for all Library members and has over 100 languages to choose from.
The talk is free, but bookings are essential to secure your spot. Register at
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Penrith Regional Gallery Online Collectiong Arts Centre
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of The Lewers Bequest, is pleased to announce the launch of its online collection in partnership with Google Arts & Culture!
Building on the legacy of the artist and collection donor Margo Lewers, and her desire to encourage and support Greater Western Sydney artists, the Gallery is thrilled to share over 380 artworks from the collection illustrating the site’s social history, key examples of Australian Modernism, and dynamic contemporary works that tell the diverse and varied stories of the region
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