Fresh new plans reveal Ermington Hotel is set to undergo a major $29 million transformation – inclusive of a cocktail lounge and on-site bakery Sonnel Hospitality has confirmed a development application is currently in process to turn its Ermington Hotel venue into a “must-visit lifestyle destination.” the new-look venue would feature an on-site café and bakery a 200-person function centre and an expansive kids’ play area Sonnel Hospitality said it is also exploring entertainment-focused elements such as creating a bowling alley at the 1 River Road site Ermington Hotel joins three other key venues – Victoria Tavern Crossroads Hotel and Ashfield Hotel – from Sonnel Hospitality set to receive upgrades “Western Sydney is one of the most diverse and rapidly growing regions in the country and it deserves world-class hospitality that serves its people and we’re proud to be investing in these areas supporting the local communities along the way while being one of the biggest hospitality employers in the area,” Simon Meers “We see our venues as more than just places to eat and drink and watch the big screens and destinations for connection for all age groups and backgrounds our commitment is to deliver venues that reflect the needs and character of each local area and something memorable for everyone who walks through our doors.” It’s not just the Ermington Hotel building that is slated for redevelopment with Meers promising Sonnel Hospitality is also working on revitalizing the menu as well “We’ve been working very closely with experts in the field – Justine Baker Tim Fitzgerald our new Chief Operating Officer Brendon Hill and our venue teams – and we’re focused on creating offerings that reflect modern tastes while staying true to what our locals want,” He added “We’ve done this at the Guildford Hotel and most recently at the new-look Marrickville Tavern which have both been well received by the community “We’re excited to be part of the transformational journey that western Sydney is on and looking forward to bringing our game-changing hospitality experiences to life” Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards Stone Real Estate’s newest location will work alongside the brand’s Parramatta and Ryde offices to deliver tailored service to the broader growth corridor The network has announced the official opening of Stone Ermington which will be operated by co-owners Adam Denina and Chloe Hurley If you check the box above before you log in you won’t have to log back into the website next time you return even if you close your browser and come back later At the helm of Stone Ermington is director Adam Denina who started in the industry in 2003 at just 17 years old and worked as a leasing agent and sales professional before becoming a principal at Stone Real Estate Parramatta The new Ermington location will also be led by co-owner and operations manager who joined the real estate industry in 2002 and has previously worked alongside Denina at Stone Real Estate Parramatta Stone Ermington will also be staffed by a strong team of six professionals including two highly experienced members who have each worked over a decade in the local market The brand highlighted that its new Ermington office would enhance Stone Real Estate’s presence across the rapidly growing corridor between Parramatta and Ryde and provide an opportunity for greater brand visibility in the area Stone Ermington will work alongside the brand’s existing Parramatta and Ryde locations enabling the trio of offices to optimise operations and further develop relationships with clients across the broader corridor Through the office’s established rent roll and access to resources and systems from Stone Parramatta the network said that Denina is committed to delivering exceptional service to landlords and tenants alike Partner and head of franchise at Stone Real Estate said he looks forward to witnessing Denina’s continued growth with the network “Watching Adam’s real estate journey with Stone has been incredibly inspiring,” Cameron said and relentless pursuit of success have made a remarkable impact and I have no doubt that Stone Ermington will thrive under his leadership,” he concluded This is probably not the page you’re looking for Sonnel Hospitality has announced a major step in its commitment to transform hospitality in western Sydney unveiling $75 million remodelling plans across four of its key venues The major investment marks a bold step forward in the group’s mission to create well designed community-first hubs which it wants offering exceptional food and drinks for families quality accommodation and “lively entertainment experiences” Ermington Hotel and flagship Crossroads Hotel will undergo significant upgrades and group CEO Simon Meers believes they are deserving of world-class hospitality and destinations for connection for all age groups and backgrounds,” he says Acquired in 2022 for a record-setting $160 million the Crossroads Hotel in Casula is set to get even bigger with a new high-energy sports bar redesigned bistro and stylish cocktail lounge plus a 39-room accommodation offering and proposed 200-person function centre The $34 million works will aim to make the venue a destination in its own right entertainment and accommodation while catering to the demographic with a large-scale kids’ play area Ermington Hotel is slated to undergo a $29 million transformation contemporary bistro and expansive kids’ play area It will also be adding an on-site café and bakery The group is also exploring entertainment-based elements Redevelopment of the Ashfield Hotel is aiming to strike a balance between preserving the pub’s rich heritage while introducing a vibrant A “completely reimagined” food and beverage offering will incorporate a focus on shared dining and excellence the New Victoria Tavern in Wetherill Park is gearing toward uplifting the food and beverage offering planning a bold new menu catering to both casual get-togethers and business It will feature massive sports screens to make it a local go-to destination for live events Western Sydney is one of the most diverse and rapidly growing regions in the country and Sonnel is one of the biggest hospitality employers in the region All the pubs getting attention are in precincts seeing significant population growth Sonnel says its f&b vision is focused on offerings reflecting modern tastes while staying true to what locals want. This approach has reportedly been “well received by the community” at the recently re-loved Guildford Hotel and most recently re-worked Marrickville Tavern All redevelopments will focus on elevating every aspect of the guest experience “Our commitment is to deliver venues that reflect the needs and character of each local area,” says Meers “Our redevelopment plans for each of the hotels are reflective of this and we’re excited to have the wheels in motion.” A product of The Information CollectiveACN All Rights Reserved © 2025 | Privacy Policy Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will connect Stage 1 and the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will connect local communities in the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula, and bring the vision of a ‘30-minute city’ closer to reality Construction of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will be delivered in phases starting with the Enabling Works – the first 1.3km of new light rail alignment including a 320m bridge over the Parramatta River between Wentworth Point and Melrose Park The $322 million Enabling Works contract was awarded to John Holland Pty Ltd following a competitive tender process with interest from 19 leading organisations across Australia and around the world to deliver the first part of the project It marks the first major bridge crossing the Parramatta River since the Ryde Bridge was completed nearly 40 years ago This work will also see upgrades to surrounding public spaces including Archer Park Design and early works will begin this year before major bridge construction starts in 2025 Construction of the bridge is expected to generate 1,000 jobs For news and updates, visit the Parramatta Light Rail news library The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail went on public exhibition from 9 November to 16 December 2022 The public exhibition of the EIS allowed residents stakeholders and businesses the opportunity to learn more and help shape this important transport project The Response to Submissions, which addresses all comments received during the EIS exhibition period is available to view on the NSW Planning Portal Public feedback received during the EIS exhibition period informed key project amendments to improve social and environmental outcomes and reduce impacts where possible Transport for NSW consulted with the community and local residents during August and September 2023 on the project amendments Feedback from 30 respondents during this consultation period was used to inform the development of the project’s Amendment Report. Read it on the NSW Planning Portal An artist's impression of the Stage 2 route of the Parramatta Light Rail near the Carter Street Precinct An artist's impression of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 new bridge from Melrose Park to Wentworth Point An artist's impression of the Stage 2 Parramatta Light Rail route on Boronia Street in Ermington Early planning and consultationEnvironmental Impact StatementProcurementConstructionOperationkeyboard_arrow_left" aria-hidden="true" tabIndex="-1">keyboard_arrow_rightStakeholder engagementSince Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail was announced in October 2017 there has been ongoing engagement with NSW Government agencies and major stakeholders across the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula region This is to ensure there is a ‘whole-of-government’ approach a number of stakeholder workshops have been held to map out a shared vision for the project The team is engaging with the Sydney Olympic Park Authority and the Royal Agricultural Society to support the redevelopment and revitalisation of the Sydney Olympic Park precinct The project team is committed to providing comprehensive and appropriate communication and engagement with the community and key stakeholders throughout the project’s design and construction phases Community consultation on the second stage of the Parramatta Light Rail has been ongoing 56 information sessions have been held along the alignment The team also actively engaged with the community at other project information sessions such as those held by the Sydney Metro West project team the NSW Government announced an alternate route along Waratah Street in Melrose Park would be investigated due to feedback received from local residents During the public exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement the team engaged with more than 850 people A further 2500 people visited the virtual engagement room Transport for NSW engaged with more than 600 people on the project amendments A static map that displays stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail The route starts on the left-hand side of the map at the Parramatta Square light rail stop bus stop and a metro station that’s under construction.  It heads east where it stops at Robin Thomas and Tramway Avenue then continues east through Camellia where it stops at Sandown Boulevard and where the Stabling and Maintenance Facility is located It then continues north-east to Rydalmere where it stops at John Street near a Ferry stop then continues south-east and stops at Nowill Street and River Road.  From there it goes north-east into Melrose Park stopping at Murdoch Street then crossing over Parramatta River Into Wentworth Point stopping at Footbridge Boulevard below a ferry stop.  The route continues south-west stopping at Hill Road and Holker Street before heading south-east into Sydney Olympic Park where it stops at Jacaranda Square and Olympic Boulevard just above train and bus stops as well as a metro stop that is under construction This route then concludes at the last stop at Carter Street It will link communities north and south of the Parramatta River directly to the: Major attractions along the alignment include: Design and early works for the public and active transport bridge across the Parramatta River between Wentworth Point and Melrose Park are expected to commence in 2024 The NSW Government has committed $602.4 million to commence the delivery of the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 enabling works The cost of the project will be confirmed once contract(s) are signed to: An additional $200 million was allocated in the 2023-24 NSW Budget (over four years) towards progressing the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 project.  the NSW Government announced a $2 billion investment to build better connected communities in Sydney’s growing west The 2024-25 NSW Budget paves the way to start construction on this essential project in this term of government.  The final Stage 2 route was determined under NSW planning approval some acquisitions of property will inevitably be needed light rail is designed to fit primarily within existing road corridors and whole or partial acquisition of property will only occur where alternative options are not feasible Transport for NSW’s Personal Relationship Managers have been appointed to work directly with impacted property owners and tenants and will continue to work closely with them as project progresses Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will reduce the need for people to travel by car around the Greater Parramatta and the Olympic Peninsula This will in turn lower the demand for parking spaces.  Around 688 parking spaces will be directly impacted as a result of light rail construction and operations around half are currently being used during peak periods Transport for NSW will work closely with City of Parramatta Council and other key stakeholders on strategies to lessen the impacts on residential parking such as: Following a similar approach used in the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 project Transport for NSW will implement a small business support program and business activation plan to support impacted businesses along the alignment.  These initiatives will provide a framework to support businesses and activate public places before and during the construction of light rail Transport for NSW will also appoint dedicated Place Managers to assist affected businesses This will serve as a single point of contact through which businesses can obtain project information and discuss impacts there will inevitably be a loss of some trees to enable the construction and operation of light rail an estimated 4000 trees within the project area will be impacted by the project.  Transport for NSW will seek to minimise the loss of trees throughout the design and construction phases To offset any trees that need to be removed the project is committed to delivering a strategy to achieve a significant increase in tree canopy across the alignment and surrounding areas The strategy will be developed in consultation with key landowners such as: Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 has been designed to minimise impacts on important heritage landmarks and items across the alignment by using existing roads.  there will be some impacts on non-Aboriginal heritage and archaeology and potential impacts on Aboriginal heritage throughout construction Consultation with Aboriginal parties has commenced about Aboriginal heritage and cultural values to identify and mitigate these impacts If unexpected heritage items are discovered during construction the work will stop until a full assessment is undertaken Where direct impacts to heritage items cannot be avoided Transport for NSW will continue to refine the project’s design to avoid direct impacts on heritage as far as practicable Options are currently being explored to use locally manufactured content for the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 vehicles.  While vehicle type and specifications will be determined during the procurement phase, all vehicles will be interoperable between Stage 1 and Stage 2 and comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 will use 13 CAF Urbos 100 light rail vehicles which are about 45-metres-long with capacity for up to 400 passengers There will be further opportunities for Transport for NSW to engage with the community and stakeholders throughout the project’s development We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture charged following an alleged stand-off in Sydney's west officers attached to Ryde Police Area Command attended a home on Mitchell Street It will be alleged the man threatened police before barricading himself inside the home Police established a perimeter and were assisted at the scene by the Tactical Operations Unit police forced entry into the home and the occupant – a 50-year-old man – was arrested He was checked at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Westmead Hospital for treatment and assessment the man was taken to Ryde Police Station and charged with Police will allege in court the man was the driver of a vehicle involved in an incident where a police officer was injured on Coxs Road He was refused bail and will appear before Burwood Local Court today (Friday 9 February 2024) Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is treated in strict confidence The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The final brightly coloured golf ball will roll into hole 18 at Ermington Putt Putt which sits on a site Parramatta Council sold to developers in 2014 has had a lengthy stay of execution and been busy during the summer school holidays The site was originally sold to Chinese developers Aqualand in August 2014 for $130 million sparking disappointment in the Parramatta and Ryde communities Waterways and Jungle Trail mini-golf courses have sat on the site since 1969 Long-time putt putt golfer Lesley Slender told the Herald after the announcement was made that "It will be a very sad day for the community when bulldozers come through and destroy a local icon for entertainment" who originally built Putt Putt in 1969 at Ermington Aqualand's real estate hoardings went up The site was resold to development company Payce for $160 million - an increase of $30 million in two years a new development application was lodged with Parramatta Council for permission to construct a 1078 apartments confirmed that the development would be constructed in four stages and subject to government approvals over the next 10 years Records on Parramatta Council's planning database indicate that the site has received a B4 Mixed Use zoning classification and has a Capital Investment Value of $102,962,383 The Fun Run course.Credit: Dallas Kilponen "The mixed use development will provide a considerable boost to employment in the area," Mr Sutton said Parramatta Council would not comment on the status of the development citing that the site was now privately owned which have been blacked out.Credit: Dallas Kilponen The fate of the application will be determined by the Sydney West Central Planning Panel chaired by Greater Sydney Commission commissioner Ed Blakely determines significant infrastructure applications and rezoning reviews Putt Putt is currently continuing operations as usual on the site rent free The Putt Putt course was created by Tom Wykoff and despite efforts to find a new home for the much loved Putt Putt nearby sites such as Ryde Bowling Club or Rydalmere Park were deemed unsuitable Upset at Parramatta Council for selling off the land and providing no viable alternative location Mr Wykoff says he "feels terrible to have lost it after 47 years" especially as Putt Putt has welcomed nearly four million visitors through its gates "Putt Putt's gonna die," said 86-year-old Mr Wykoff who has no plans to open a new course to replace the Ermington site The site is destined for closure on April 30 with most of staff to be transferred to the final Putt Putt course in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast where he owns the land the course is set on "It is very sad," said employee Susan who has worked at the Ermington site for seven years Long-time putt putt golfer Lesley Slender told the Herald after the announcement was made that \\\"\\\" Records on Parramatta Council's planning database indicate that the site has received a B4 Mixed Use zoning classification and has a Capital Investment Value of $102,962,383 \\\"The mixed use development will provide a considerable boost to employment in the area,\\\" Mr Sutton said Mr Wykoff says he \\\"feels terrible to have lost it after 47 years\\\" especially as Putt Putt has welcomed nearly four million visitors through its gates \\\"Putt Putt's gonna die,\\\" said 86-year-old Mr Wykoff \\\"It is very sad,\\\" said employee Susan Ermington Environmental are staging a social evening with bring and share supper. It is being followed by the film Six Inches of Soil. The film tell the story of remarkable farmers, communities, small businesses, chefs and entrepreneurs who are leading the way in transforming how our food is produced and consumed. It follows three new farmers; Anna Jackson, an 11th generation Lincolnshire arable and sheep farmer, Adrienne Gordon, a small-scale Cambridgeshire vegetable farmer and Ben Thomas, who rears pasture-fedf beef cattle in Cornwall. It is directed by Colin Ramsey and produced by Claire Mackenzie. People are being asked to bring a plate of food to share and a £5 donation would be appreciated. The event starts at 6.30pm with the film screening at 7pm. Comments Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 but gains Girraween and Ermington under boundary changes proposed by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to the Federal electorate The AEC has today released its proposed redistribution which would see the M4 Motorway serve as a strong boundary to the south of the Parramatta electorate The current Parramatta electorate shares a boundary with the Division of Bennelong which is proposed to undergo significant change due to the proposed abolition of the North Sydney electorate The Redistribution Committee proposes the Bennelong electorate transfer 23,134 projected voters from the areas of Dundas and Ermington and the portion of Melrose Park west to the Parramatta electorate Parts of the localities of Beecroft south of the M2 Motorway as well as the portions of Eastwood and Epping west of Midson Road are also proposed to shift to Parramatta Minor adjustments to the Greenway electorate would see Parramatta gain the portion of the Cumberland Council currently located within Greenway along with the portion of Seven Hills located to the south of Abbott Road and east of the T1 Western train line Parramatta is also proposed to gain 1,779 projected voters from Berowra in the portion of Carlingford located to the south of the M2 Motorway The Redistribution Committee said these changes will produce a proposed Division of Parramatta that more closely aligns with City of Parramatta Council Labor’s Dr Andrew Charlton is the current Federal Member for Parramatta “I welcome all new electors to the federal electorate of Parramatta and I’m absolutely committed to representing Parramatta at the next election,” Charlton told Parra News “It is the honour of a lifetime to serve as the Federal Member for Parramatta I look forward to continue working for our local community.” The seat of Blaxland is proposed to gain 27,078 projected electors from Parramatta Granville and South Wentworthville located to the south of the M4 Motorway are also planned join Blaxland The Chair of the Committee and Electoral Commissioner said the NSW redistribution was required to enable a decrease from 47 to 46 electoral divisions “Under the proposal some significant changes would occur with the boundaries of New South Wales divisions being amended to accommodate the decrease,” Rogers said “Forty-five of the existing 47 division names would be retained.” “The Division of North Sydney would be abolished and the basis for naming the Division of Cook would be expanded to acknowledge former Prime Minister Joseph Cook.” The green house sandwiched between mansions in Sydney’s west sold for $2.85m A Sydney family selling a dated green house sandwiched between mega mansions was left in tears after their home sold at auction for a surprise $2.85m The result appeared to please one of their agents as well who was seen doing cartwheels in front of the for sale sign Different generations of the O’Donnell family were there to say goodbye to the home at 28 Tristram St said it was bittersweet but they were happy with the result A cartwheel from the one of the Melrose Estate team at todays auction at 28 Tristram Street Ermington MORE: James Packer hits Sydney to check out ‘city’s best penthouse’ Fashion power couple’s $100m real estate plunge $470k bunker has all you need to survive The Apocalypse “We didn’t really know what it would sell for but we couldn’t be happier with the result,” he said there are a lot of memories in that house.” Ryan and his sister Bridgett now live in Perth and were looking forward to bringing their father to join them in the Western state Dad can have some closure and now move on and live out his retirement closer to us,” he said Listing agent Ahmad Malas from Melrose Estate Agents Ryde said it was a “cracking” auction It was an extremely emotional sale for the vendors,” he said The auction drew a crowd of 120 people and the entire street had to be blocked off to accommodate them The auction drew a large crowd and the entire street was blocked off to accomodate location and potential of the property drew the majority of the interested buyers which auctioneer Francesco Princi of Cooley Auctions noted was a high number even in the current market “The bidding was aggressive from the start and went up in good healthy increments,” Mr Princi said He said most of the active bidders were developers The agent wouldn’t disclose the reserve price but said the final bid was well above expectations The median house price in Ermington is currently $1.665m according to the latest PropTrack market data The home was one of nearly 750 properties scheduled to go under the hammer this week in what has been shaping up to be a busier spring The spring selling season in Sydney had a slow start with a 10 per cent dip in new listings between August and September Listings have been rising since then and the total number of city listings is now higher than at any point in the last year There was a particularly strong increase in new listings which jumped up by more than a fifth year on year PropTrack senior economist Anne Flaherty said the increase in listings was easing pressure off buyers by providing more choice But agents said that “A-grade” properties – well located homes that ticked most buyers’ boxes – remained rare and were still hotly contested The Saad brothers discuss their bids at todays auction The suburbs with the biggest increase in new listings over September were Hamlyn Terrace in The Central Coast The next two weeks are set to be even busier for auctions with 898 sales scheduled across Sydney next week and 1,060 the week after, according to PropTrack The auction clearance rate last week was 61 per cent MORE: Oceanside gem could smash George Michael’s price record Aussie house prices ‘set to soar 15 per cent’ 10,000 sqm for 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Jonathan Wilkes first swung a putter at Ermington Putt Putt as a 10-year old he teed up with his two boys and thousands of others for a final shot at the much-loved site the mini golf course that has hosted more than five million visitors will close on Sunday to make way for new housing "I used to go to a church youth group on Friday nights," Mr Wilkes said "We've been taking the kids here since they could pick up a golf club and they were desperate to come again when they saw the closing-down sign." was already mourning the loss: "It's going to sacrifice a fun golf course for apartments" Jonathan Wilkes with (left to right) son Nathan 7 nephew Michael Habbard 12 and Benjamin 6 at the closure of Ermington Putt Putt.Credit: Fiona Morris Owner Tom Wykoff shared the pain but was cheered by the big turnout and the thousands of letters he had received: "There are so many stories that have been made here from first dates and happy family moments - it means a lot to a lot of people." said the closure was "very surreal - it's heart breaking" but thank you for supporting us all these years," she said The site of the Victoria Road course was sold ​by Parramatta Council ​to Chinese developer Aqualand in August 2014 for $130 million Final tees: Tom Wykoff opened Putt Putt in 1969 at Ermington.Credit: Dallas Kilponen The site was resold to development company Payce for $160 million are subject to approval by the Sydney West Central Planning Panel Attempts to relocate the putt putt course in Parramatta and Ryde municipalities have proved fruitless The animal figures that adorn the Waterways and Jungle Run courses have been sold to another mini-golf course in Newcastle Swinging on the final days at the Putt Putt course.Credit: Geoff Jones Mr Wykoff told Fairfax Media earlier this year that staff would be transferred to Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast Millions have had a go over the years.Credit: Geoff Jones \\\"I used to go to a church youth group on Friday nights,\\\" Mr Wilkes said \\\"We've been taking the kids here since they could pick up a golf club and they were desperate to come again when they saw the closing-down sign.\\\" was already mourning the loss: \\\"It's going to sacrifice a fun golf course for apartments\\\" Owner Tom Wykoff shared the pain but was cheered by the big turnout and the thousands of letters he had received: \\\"There are so many stories that have been made here from first dates and happy family moments - it means a lot to a lot of people.\\\" said the closure was \\\"very surreal - it's heart breaking\\\" but thank you for supporting us all these years,\\\" she said The site of the Victoria Road course was sold \\u200Bby Parramatta Council \\u200Bto Chinese developer Aqualand in August 2014 for $130 million A Woolworths supermarket in Sydney’s west could be destined for rapid development after the freestanding store was put on the market Developers are expected to battle investors and occupiers for the Ermington supermarket which has redevelopment potential due to its flexible “B2 Centre” zoning While the supermarket at 525 Victoria Rd is one of the company’s best-performing with annual turnover around 60% above the national Woolworths average marking a rare opportunity for someone to snap up a major site and potentially begin development within three years Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates With a site area of 2966sqm, the Woolworths is the largest supermarket within its trade area, which has a population of more than 26,000 people and sits 19km west of the Sydney CBD. Colliers International’s James Wilson and Alex James-Elliott have been tapped to market the property on behalf of its private local owner. James-Elliott says freestanding supermarket sales in New South Wales are exceptionally rare. “Freestanding supermarket investments have become one of the tightest and most competitive markets among private investors, both domestic and offshore,” he says. “On average only four freestanding supermarket transactions have occured each financial year over the past five years in New South Wales, reflecting how tightly held this asset class has been in over the past few years.” Wilson says the short lease profile made the supermarket a compelling proposition with multiple options. “An opportunity to acquire a freestanding supermarket featuring exceptional supermarket performance, and the flexibility of the short lease profile in metropolitan Sydney, rarely presents itself to the market,” “Woolworths Ermington has an exceptional supermarket turnover, circa 60% above the national average, with significant potential income reversion given Woolworths current low occupancy cost. “The short lease profile expiring in 2021 is attractive to investors, developers and occupiers given the redevelopment potential under the flexible “B2- Centre” zoning.” The supermarket is being sold through expressions of interest. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. A Woolworths supermarket in Sydney’s west could be destined for rapid development which has redevelopment potential due to its flexible “B2 Centre” zoning While the supermarket at 525 Victoria Rd is one of the company’s best-performing Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates the Woolworths is the largest supermarket within its trade area which has a population of more than 26,000 people and sits 19km west of the Sydney CBD Colliers International’s James Wilson and Alex James-Elliott have been tapped to market the property on behalf of its private local owner James-Elliott says freestanding supermarket sales in New South Wales are exceptionally rare “Freestanding supermarket investments have become one of the tightest and most competitive markets among private investors both domestic and offshore,” he says “On average only four freestanding supermarket transactions have occured each financial year over the past five years in New South Wales reflecting how tightly held this asset class has been in over the past few years.” Wilson says the short lease profile made the supermarket a compelling proposition with multiple options “An opportunity to acquire a freestanding supermarket featuring exceptional supermarket performance and the flexibility of the short lease profile in metropolitan Sydney rarely presents itself to the market,” “Woolworths Ermington has an exceptional supermarket turnover with significant potential income reversion given Woolworths current low occupancy cost “The short lease profile expiring in 2021 is attractive to investors developers and occupiers given the redevelopment potential under the flexible “B2- Centre” zoning.” The supermarket is being sold through expressions of interest The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n \n \n \n '.concat(e,' Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response The file could not be found for a number of reasons such as the file being moved or deleted. Please check your spelling and if you still can't get to the right page try heading to the homepage for a look around If you still have problems, try contacting us and we'll do what we can to help you. Click here to get back to where you came from A top detective found dead inside his police station is from a highly regarded law enforcement family and solved some of Sydney's toughest cases in a two-decade career with the homicide squad. Shocked colleagues discovered Detective Sergeant Adam Child dead from a gunshot wound inside a room at Ermington police station, in Sydney's west, about 12.30pm on Monday. The 46-year-old father, who worked in the force alongside his wife, has been remembered as 'one of the finest humans and detectives' by relatives of murder victims whose cases he helped solve. Police do not believe Mr Child's death was suspicious. He was on duty at the time and a police-issued firearm was used in the incident. Friends and former colleagues have expressed horror at learning of the father-of-two's untimely death and questioned what support services were in place.  'I am just heartbroken. [Adam] was one of the finest humans and detectives,' said one woman, who met Mr Child when he was assigned to the case of her loved one. She added Mr Child would be remembered for his 'compassion and steely determination for justice'. He was publicly involved in the investigation into murdered mother Jody Galante, and was praised by her relatives for his kindness and dogged search for the truth. The case was the subject of an Australian Story episode in 2008 which featured Mr Child, as he explained the steps he took to solve the murder and put Mrs Galante's husband, Mark, behind bars for 27 years.  'Adam Child and Anthony Agnew were so caring, they knew they were asking us to do hard things,' Mrs Galante's mother Julie-Anne Hand said at the time. Mr Child had suspicions Mrs Galante's husband was responsible for her death but did not have enough evidence to make an arrest.  He asked her family to continue publicly supporting him while the investigation was ongoing to lull him into a false sense of security. Almost two months later, he asked them to help clear out Mrs Galante's daughter's belongings from the house, noting 'she wouldn't be going back there'. Following Galante's arrest, the 27-year-old pleaded guilty to his wife's murder and was sentenced to 27 years imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 20 years. Mrs Galante's family could not praise Mr Child enough for his work on the case.  The homicide squad in NSW leads the response to major criminal investigations, including murders, suspicious deaths, critical incidents and coronial inquiries.  Mr Child has been commended for his role in countless investigations over his 20-year career. 'I'm so sick at heart right now, the ripple affect of the loss of Adam will be felt by many families today, his own family and the his family in Blue,' one friend said. 'It's a very sad day. Adam was a good man and detective... Rest well brother.'  Mr Child was usually based at the Parramatta head office but was stationed at Ermington while working on an active investigation in the region. A critical incident has been declared as part of standard procedures within NSW Police when an employee dies in the vicinity of other officers. NSW Police said in a statement Mr Child's colleagues and all officers at Ermington station will be offered support to deal with the grief and shock. Mr Child's death is the latest in a string of tragic police deaths in recent years. Just two years ago in November 2020, Sergeant Matthew Theoklis died by suicide at the Sydney Police Centre in Surry Hills. Between 2017 and 2019, a further five Australian Federal Police officers took their own lives on the job. A 24-hour trauma response hotline was established in NSW and 1,200 officers were trained as part of a state-wide peer support program.  Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au Steps have been taken within police forces across the nation to improve mental health support services for serving officers following a spate of suicides among serving and former cops. In the span of two years, five Australian Federal Police officers tragically died by suicide in the workplace, prompting overhauls to firearm rules.  Previously, officers were able to check out their guns even while they were off duty, but the new restrictions meant they would need a reason to take their weapons. Last year, two serving West Australian police officers died in the span of a fortnight. 'It's not uncommon, and that's the scary thing,' a serving police officer told Daily Mail Australia. 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PICTURED: Tragic homicide squad detective who died on the jobCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} achieving a per square metre sale price that wouldn’t be out of place in prestige markets like Mosman or Double Bay sold for $1.45 million – $450,000 more than its reserve price – or $20,714 a square metre “That [figure] is not out of place in Mosman and Double Bay,” said agent Tom Doran The elderly couple had held the property for an extended period of time and tenants had included a $2 shop and a photo-processing facility The property was most recently rented for $54,500 a year net a yield of 3.79 per cent would have applied,” Mr Doran said He said that marketing the property as vacant was an important strategic move considering the strong demand from owner occupiers in the Ermington area “The owners saw that we sold two properties in Ermington late last year They came to us after those sales and said ‘We have a tenant vacating – should we get another tenant or sell as vacant possession?’ We advised that an owner occupier would be interested in a vacant offering.” Burgess Rawson then set about attracting the attention of local business owners including a 8000-strong letter drop and a targeted Facebook advertising campaign Listings at the 531-537 Victoria Road shopping complex have proven popular in recent months Late last year Burgess Rawson sold two neighbouring properties in the Woolworths-anchored complex Meanwhile a 202-square-metre property at lot 4 netted $2.21 million on a 5.09-per-cent return The centre’s appeal with both owner occupiers and investors can be attributed to the infrastructure incorporated with the shopping centre “Ermington has got a significant amount of customer parking The suburb is 18 kilometres north west of the Sydney CBD and is in a fast-growing area of the city “Ermington is in between two of the infrastructure hubs of Australia – Parramatta and Ryde Within three kilometres of our site its quite a dense residential area.” The portfolio auction recorded a 93 per cent clearance rate on the day – seven assets sold under the hammer six changed hands shortly after the auction and one was bought before auction A NAPA automotive retail site in Slack’s Creek A Young Academics Childcare at Kellyville’s The Ponds sold for $3.45 million on a 5.36 per cent yield and another childcare property in Auburn sold for for $4.175 million A Bowral property, currently leased to two-hatted restaurant Biota Dining Sydney assets recorded a particularly strong showing reflecting the re-entry of investors into the market a lot of people want to get their money out of the bank and are going back to property,” he said Sydney commercial real estate Melbourne commercial real estate Brisbane commercial real estate Adelaide commercial real estate Perth commercial real estate Canberra commercial real estate Darwin commercial real estate Hobart commercial real estate NSW properties for sale VIC properties for sale QLD properties for sale SA properties for sale WA properties for sale ACT properties for sale NT properties for sale TAS properties for sale NSW properties for lease VIC properties for lease QLD properties for lease SA properties for lease WA properties for lease ACT properties for lease NT properties for lease TAS properties for lease Rural & Farming for sale in NSW Rural & Farming for sale in VIC Rural & Farming for sale in QLD Rural & Farming for sale in SA Rural & Farming for sale in WA Rural & Farming for sale in NT Rural & Farming for sale in TAS Rural & Farming for sale in ACT Sydney Toowoomba City Surry Hills Melbourne Dandenong Brisbane Morton Vale Noosaville The file could not be found for a number of reasons such as the file being moved or deleted. 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Click here to get back to where you came from Three generations of families have played upon its greens millions of golf balls have run underneath the giant rabbit past the leopard and through the sherrif's office Putt Putt Ermington has remained unchanged – a vintage course that reflects an increasingly rare pastime: outdoor family fun the land was sold by Parramatta Council for $130 million to Chinese developer Aqualand The development will see 1000 apartments rise where the course sits In its 45-year history the course has played host to five wedding proposals and a world record Putt Putt superstar Allan Cox sunk 1516 holes-in-one in 24 hours to set the benchmark "A 102-year-old can play and a two-year-old can play it's a game for everyone," manager Kim Whybro said Even the mayor who orchestrated the sale regrets its loss "My kids love it," Parramatta lord mayor John Chedid told Fairfax's 2UE radio She has been overwhelmed with the public outpouring of support "People want to be outside in the fresh air; those are public spaces in the community," she said you would think there is a place for us." Long-time customer Lesley Slender said: "It will be a very sad day for the community when bulldozers come through and destroy a local icon for entertainment." And mother Kathy Maxwell said: "We don't have much of a backyard so we rely on these wonderful places to get active outside In an era of computer games and too much telly watching it would be terrible for this magical place to be lost." Occupational therapist and mental health worker Sam Beamish wrote a letter to the course thanking it for its service a commodity too often found lacking in the lives of our patients," he wrote Cr Chedid said the sale of the 4.8 hectares of public land provides housing in a much needed location He emphasised that efforts were under way to find a new home for the mini-golf course But questions remain over what infrastructure will be provided by the council and the government to serve the population influx Ryde's west ward councillor Jerome Laxale whose council borders the putt-putt course said Ryde Council was not consulted about the development "I think it's a big loss," he said "It's sad that once again such a big piece of public land is being sold to a developer." Sharon Symons has lived in the area for 48 years and each generation of her family has played the 1st to the 18th hole "I don't see how the apartments are going to serve the community," she said The redevelopment by Parramatta Council coincides with the development of North Parramatta by the state government The government aims to build 6000 new homes in North Parramatta It is the latest announcement this year that has been made without a comprehensive metropolitan plan for Sydney's growing population Premier Mike Baird said the release of the plan was imminent As Mrs Whybro discussed the sale of the course "I heard you're closing," the grandmother said "Have I got time to bring down my two-year-old grandson to play the course I've always played?" For those looking to sink a final few putts the course should stay open for another year past the leopard and through the sherrif's office Putt Putt Ermington has remained unchanged \\u2013 a vintage course that reflects an increasingly rare pastime: outdoor family fun \\\"A 102-year-old can play and a two-year-old can play it's a game for everyone,\\\" manager Kim Whybro said \\\"My kids love it,\\\" Parramatta lord mayor John Chedid told Fairfax's 2UE radio \\\"People want to be outside in the fresh air; those are public spaces in the community,\\\" she said you would think there is a place for us.\\\" Long-time customer Lesley Slender said: \\\"It will be a very sad day for the community when bulldozers come through and destroy a local icon for entertainment.\\\" And mother Kathy Maxwell said: \\\"We don't have much of a backyard it would be terrible for this magical place to be lost.\\\" a commodity too often found lacking in the lives of our patients,\\\" he wrote \\\"It's sad that once again such a big piece of public land is being sold to a developer.\\\" \\\"I don't see how the apartments are going to serve the community,\\\" she said It is the latest announcement this year that has been made without a comprehensive metropolitan plan for Sydney's growing population \\\"I heard you're closing,\\\" the grandmother said \\\"Have I got time to bring down my two-year-old grandson to play the course I've always played?\\\" "Yes we are still open" screams the sign outside Ermington Putt Putt but it has become dwarfed by the real estate hoardings which now surround it and relocation options for the courses have been exhausted The party hut at Ermington putt putt.Credit: Dallas Kilponen "Everybody's played Putt Putt," Mr Wykoff said "I can't talk to a soul in Australia who hasn't." Tom Wykoff built the Ermington Putt Putt course in 1969 Mr Wykoff's Putt Putt journey began while he was running a car factory in South Africa in the 1960s "There was nothing to do in South Africa except go to the movies," he recalled "…so I decided I'd open up an American Putt Putt course." So he left his position at Chrysler and its hefty bonus After purchasing the legal rights to "Putt Putt" Putt putt at Ermington.Credit: Dallas Kilponen First he built at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast then opened Ermington in 1969 At its height there were 27 Putt Putt courses around the country Mr Wykoff used a simple philosophy to guide his many investments one of three courses on the Ermington site.Credit: Dallas Kilponen "All my life I've used American ideas in other countries so I've simply brought them over here," he said When it came to his involvement in the building of these courses Including the planning and construction," he said In total he created 62 miniature golf courses; each and every one personally designed Mermaid Beach remains his most prized establishment as it was the only one that he could secure land ownership By the mid-1970s miniature golf's popularity had grown so much that Mr Wykoff's courses were hosting tournaments that were $100,000 in size – approximately equivalent to $600,000 today American minigolf professional Dan Ivers flew in for the Australian and New Zealand championship in 1975 the franchise became a victim of its own success Everybody calls themselves Putt Putt and I can't stop them," Mr Wykoff said Miniature golf courses quickly emerged using the Putt Putt brand to replicate Mr Wykoff's business "I tried to take legal action to keep people from doing that but I was told that Putt Putt is now synonymous with miniature golf," Mr Wykoff said Forty-six years since he began his Australian Putt Putt venture Mr Wykoff has been forced to see all but his first course at Mermaid Beach close down In 2005 he handed the business down to his children finally stopping daily work on the course last year Parramatta Council's sale of the land to Chinese developer Aqualand for $130 million left Mr Wykoff desperately seeking relocation to keep the family business alive Rydalmere Park was denied and Ryde Bowling Club could not offer the necessary space to include parking Mr Wykoff – described by the Smith Journal as "Australia's Putt Putt King" – didn't go down without a fight "It all became too much trouble for me I've sacrificed a year of my life to it I'm not going to do it any more," Mr Wykoff said He estimates Ermington Putt Putt has had more than 4 million visitors through its gates including the likes of Delta Goodrem and Sonny Bill Williams It has always been a beacon for the Ryde-Parramatta community we donate to our local schools and we use our local businesses It's a very community-minded business," manager Kim Whybro said Sydneysiders are left with few alternatives for the family-friendly experience of minigolf While there is an indoor putting course in Miranda they lack the accessibility of the more central location These days the Putt Putt King enjoys strolling through his Ermington course favouring the watercourse for its beautiful design and tranquil atmosphere; a blissful escape from the impending concrete jungle "People are upset because they know they're losing something special," Mr Wykoff said Advertising material for Park Avenue apartments promises 60 per cent of the land will be public space \\\"Yes we are still open\\\" screams the sign outside Ermington Putt Putt \\\"Everybody's played Putt Putt,\\\" Mr Wykoff said \\\"I can't talk to a soul in Australia who hasn't.\\\" Mr Wykoff's Putt Putt journey began while he was running a car factory in South Africa in the 1960s \\\"There was nothing to do in South Africa except go to the movies,\\\" he recalled \\\"\\u2026so I decided I'd open up an American Putt Putt course.\\\" After purchasing the legal rights to \\\"Putt Putt\\\" \\\"All my life I've used American ideas in other countries so I've simply brought them over here,\\\" he said Including the planning and construction,\\\" he said By the mid-1970s miniature golf's popularity had grown so much that Mr Wykoff's courses were hosting tournaments that were $100,000 in size \\u2013 approximately equivalent to $600,000 today Everybody calls themselves Putt Putt and I can't stop them,\\\" Mr Wykoff said Miniature golf courses quickly emerged using the Putt Putt brand to replicate Mr Wykoff's business \\\"I tried to take legal action to keep people from doing that but I was told that Putt Putt is now synonymous with miniature golf,\\\" Mr Wykoff said Parramatta Council's sale of the land to Chinese developer Aqualand for $130 million left Mr Wykoff desperately seeking relocation to keep the family business alive Mr Wykoff \\u2013 described by the Smith Journal as \\\"Australia's Putt Putt King\\\" \\u2013 didn't go down without a fight I'm not going to do it any more,\\\" Mr Wykoff said It's a very community-minded business,\\\" manager Kim Whybro said \\\"People are upset because they know they're losing something special,\\\" Mr Wykoff said Plymouth’s population could grow by around 13 per cent, if the city’s plans to absorb 13 neighbouring parishes come to fruition. The city council will put the idea to the government this week, as its preferred option for local authority reorganisation. If accepted, it would increase Plymouth’s population to 300,000 by taking Bickleigh, Shaugh Prior, Sparkwell, Brixton, Wembury, Cornwood, Harford, Ugborough, Ivybridge, Ermington, Yealmpton, Holberton Newton and Noss from South Hams District Council. The government wants to abolish the district and county two-tier system in favour of larger unitary councils delivering all services including education, roads and social care. Over the coming months, the city council says it will liaise with parish councils and others on a “comprehensive engagement process” to work up the idea. A decision will be made by the government later this year. Council leader Tudor Evans (Lab, Ham) told a full council meeting on Monday that officers had been “working around the clock” to find a solution which would be “sufficient in scale but still delivered services without losing Plymouth’s distinctive urban identity”. A report dismissed two other options – a shared health service area or a combined area covered by the Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan which includes all the parishes of  West Devon Borough Council and South Hams District Council. The authority says these options would conflict with reorganisation in the rest of Devon or are “unwieldy” because of the large area. But Cllr Chris Wood said bringing three council areas into one would result in a population size nearer 500,000, the figure suggested by the government, and doesn’t involve splitting current council areas in two. He said West Devon communities like Tavistock and Bere Alston look to Plymouth for work and hospital services and are linked by road and rail. He requested more information so all three options could be looked at. Cllr Evans denied claims the council was trying to “land grab” areas of planned growth. He said the boundary proposed is the natural catchment area for Plymouth and people in these parishes look to the city for work, education or recreation. Including large rural areas like West Devon and the wider South Hams was wrong for Plymouth because it was “profoundly urban and suburban,” he said. “We could take this place from a thriving city to a rural backwater in no time, I’m not having it,” he said. Leader of the Conservative group Cllr Andy Lugger said this “modest extension” made perfect sense. “We are the powerhouse for the region, we wish to share this success with our neighbours outside the city boundary.” Cllr Patrick Nicholson said this was not about taking over the South Hams but how to best run services for local people. He said Plympton had benefitted after it was brought into the Plymouth council area in the 1960s. “We would not have had the swimming pool or the road infrastructure projects had we not been associated with Plymouth City Council,” he said. The city council’s cabinet is expected to rubber-stamp the decision on Wednesday ahead of the deadline for submissions this Friday. Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) will shut down its manufacturing facility at Ermington GSK said the decision to close down the plant came after a comprehensive review of the business which found that significant ongoing investment would be required over the longer term to maintain the competitiveness of the manufacturing site VP – Asia Middle East and Africa Supply Chain said GSK thoroughly evaluated a number of alternative options for the Ermington site before reaching a final decision “We have a loyal and committed workforce in Ermington who have a long history of manufacturing high quality over-the-counter healthcare products for Australian consumers,” Mr Tyler added “We have thoroughly evaluated a number of options before taking the decision to close the site but unfortunately significant ongoing investment would be needed to maintain our Ermington manufacturing facility making it uncompetitive to keep manufacturing in Ermington in the future.” The move will affect 223 jobs in Ermington with GSK committing to provide all manufacturing employees’ benefits “We know this announcement is very difficult I started my GSK career in Ermington and I have worked alongside many of our employees at the site Providing support to those in our team whose roles will be affected is a priority during this four-year transition period,” Mr Tyler said we will treat employees fairly and do everything we can to support our employees through this period of change we will provide outplacement support to help our employees find work outside of GSK and will provide redundancy packages when the time comes for our employees to leave the business.” GSK said the closure will be carried out in phases with production to be gradually transferred to a combination of other GSK manufacturing sites and third-party contract manufacturers the closure will not affect the rest of the business in the country “The decision to close our Ermington manufacturing site does not affect other parts of the GSK business in Australia,” the company said in a press release where respiratory products are manufactured Keep me up to date with the latest Australian Manufacturing news Australian Manufacturing (AM) is the leading publication and resource for the manufacturing and industrial sector in Australia This Granville home on Queen St sold for $795,000 in March SCORING a bargain in the Parramatta region may be a thing of the past with only seven suburbs having a median house price of under $1 million Of the suburbs classified as part of Parramatta Council Rosehill and Harris Park all creep under the $1 million mark with a median house price of $688,250 while you can still get a home for under $800,000 in Guildford and Rosehill Constitution Hill sold for $775,000 after spending just eight days on the market Older homes and smaller block sizes are the main reasons that these suburbs are more affordable developers are now seeing the potential in the land and location Rowan Thredgold of Ray White Parramatta and Oatlands believes while they are still cheap in comparison to places like Ermington and Telopea improved infrastructure will see their prices continue to grow “As people push out further from the Parramatta CBD all these affordable suburbs will become more attractive,” he said This four-bedroom house on Morley Ave in Pemulwuy sold for $890,000 With the announcement of the Parramatta light rail Mr Thredgold expects prices in spots along the proposed line to increase A five bedroom home at 13 Florida Avenue in Ermington recently sold for a suburb record $2.007 million while a two bedroom home in Oatlands at 27 Bettington Rd Joe Bousimon of McGrath Parramatta said as long as demand stayed strong “Unless there is a correction in the market in 12 to 18 months you won’t find anything under $1 million,” he said is the most affordable suburb in Parramatta prices in Guildford have grown by 49.8 per cent 33.3 per cent in Rosehill and 62.8 per cent in South Granville A 562.8 sqm block of land in Guildford recently sold for $910,000 while a five bedroom home sold in January for $1.071 million high demand for land in 2017 is expected to see prices rise again It is a different story with suburbs of the Cumberland Council region Mays Hill and Wentworthville the only suburbs with median prices over the $1 million mark Ermington sits at the other end of the scale with a record $2.007 million sale last month Smithfield and Guildford West offer the best value all with median house prices under $800,000 and growth of more than 40 per cent in the past three years Yennora has experienced the strongest growth over the past three months Pemulwuy appears to be the next suburb to breach the $1 million mark with the median currently sitting at $910,000 and having already recorded a number of $1 million-plus sales this year PM CONSIDERING SUPERANNUATION PROPERTY PLAN PM considering superannuation property plan Hundreds of mourners have gathered to farewell a highly respected detective and doting dad who was found dead inside his police station Uniformed officers stood shoulder to shoulder to create a guard of honour at the funeral of Detective Sergeant Adam Child on Wednesday The 46-year-old father was found dead from a gunshot would inside a room at Ermington police station, in Sydney's west, on August 1.  On Wednesday, upwards of 200 of Mr Child's colleagues and loved ones gathered at the Garden Chapel in Castlebrook Memorial Park, in Rouse Hill in Sydney's north west, to say their final goodbyes. Bagpipes played as a procession - led by officers on motorbikes - made its way through the gardens, past tearful mourners and stoic police and into the church. Officers stood with their hands to their chests as their colleagues marched ahead of the hearse, giving a final salute to their beloved friend.  They were seen consoling their mates and mingling with Mr Child's family ahead of the ceremony, which began at 10am. Mr Child's immediate family, including his wife and two sons, watched the moving tribute from a slightly elevated platform before following his casket into the church. Other loved ones and Mr Child's closest associates followed his children into the church for the ceremony, but at least half the officers watched on from the garden.    The chapel can accommodate 120 seats inside.   The 46-year-old father, who worked in the force alongside his wife, has been remembered as 'one of the finest humans and detectives'. He first joined the academy at 19 and worked his way through the ranks for 25 years - spending most of his career within the Homicide Squad.  Tearful mourners filed back out of the church about 11.15am and slowly made their way from the grounds. Mr Child's wife and family asked mourners to make a donation to Police Legacy in lieu of sending condolence flowers. The charity will help to support the family in raising Mr Child's two young sons.  More police officers were stationed at the busy intersection on Windsor Road diverting traffic so as to allow mourners to make a swift exit from the grounds.  Top cop who died on the job is farewelled with guard of honourCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} Ermington was previously owned by famous V8 Supercar racer Larry Perkins A western Sydney duplex previously owned by six-time Bathurst 1000 winner Larry Perkins has been the talk of the town Ermington has just sold for $1.22 million and attracted plenty of interest gaining momentum when potential buyers heard it had belonged to the famous Racing drivers Larry Perkins and Russell Ingall in September 1995 when they clocked the fastest lap qualifying for the Tooheys 1000 in Bathurst Agent Paul Tassone from Professionals Ermington said “there were many excited dads” walking through the house when they learned it was the property of an Aussie legend “Perkins bought it from me many years ago for about $800,000 and he got it for his daughter who has been living there since,” Mr Tassone said “He has now relocated the family down to Melbourne — it is sad to see him leave (the area)” Originally a Formula One driver in the 1970s Perkins was inducted into the V8 Supercars Hall of Fame SIGN UP TO THE NSW REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER HERE the Larry Perkins Trophy was named as a tribute to his legacy and will form part of the annual Melbourne 400 race A look inside the duplex at 25 Broadoaks St The 11-year-old building he decided to put on the market One of its top features was its spacious living areas no longer available in newer duplex builds It is now owned by a young couple from Dundas Valley who had been renting and wanted to buy a house they could move into