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View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders A woman has been airlifted to hospital suffering severe burns after a fire broke out at a home in Sydney A house fire in Sydney's west on Friday afternoon has left a woman with severe burns was rushed to hospital after the blaze broke out at a home in Kingswood Park Emergency services descended on the Lethbridge Street property just after 2pm after multiple calls were made to triple-0 about a fire "More than 30 firefighters and eight fire trucks responded to the incident and upon arrival crews found the two-storey home well alight," Fire and Rescue NSW said "Firefighters quickly got to work and contained and extinguished the fire on the ground floor in approximately 15 minutes She was initially treated on scene by firefighters until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived." The Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter was dispatched to the scene before the woman was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in St Leonards The woman is said to be in a serious but stable condition Firefighters spent the afternoon "mopping up extinguishing hot spots and ventilating the home" An investigation will be carried out into the cause of the fire Work is starting on the first stage of South Gloucestershire Council’s landscaping programme for Kingswood Park which will involve major accessibility and biodiversity improvements This forms part of The National Lottery Heritage Fund award granted to improve accessibility and enhance the site for local wildlife in the park The work includes laying a new stone path as well as major tree landscaping work with the public invited to help create a new green wildlife corridor Over the winter work will begin onsite to create the missing section of a circular route around the park The new 150 metre section will be laid between Orchard Road and Edward Road using local limestone The stone has been selected as a more environmentally friendly option compared to standard asphalt as it allows air to reach the roots of trees As the area near the path includes mature lime trees the council will be using no dig construction techniques to protect the sensitive environment and root systems of the trees The tree landscaping work will involve the removal of 70 metres of Leylandii trees and replacing them with native hedgerow which will provide a much better source of food and shelter for wildlife The Leylandii trees were planted originally as a screen but provide little benefit to wildlife compared to a native hedgerow with the timber used to make path edges for the nature reserve area The bark chippings will be used to create this new path and used to mulch the newly planted hedgerow The timber will also be used to make a dead hedge along the park boundary providing a new habitat that will benefit insects and birds Once established the new hedgerow will have greater amenity value Local people are invited to help create this exciting wildlife habitat with a ‘hedgerow heroes’ planting day on Saturday 7 December 10.30am to 2.30pm as part of National Tree Week 2024 The next phase of the council’s wider work programme will begin in spring next year and will include revamping the amphitheater with new seating and performance area as well as the building of a new accessible toilet block creating more accessible paths and extending the play area wellbeing and other community activities in the park will continue to run alongside these physical improvements This three-year project is an important piece of South Gloucestershire Council’s wider programme of investment in Kingswood. More info is available on the council’s website here https://kingswoodparkimprovements.commonplace.is/ New South Wales Local Government Elections are being held this weekend and here is everything you need to know before heading into the polling booths Australian residents aged 18 and over are required to hit the booths and cast their vote for the new crop of Penrith City Councillors local Councils are the third tier in Australian government after State and Federal and are charged with making decisions that represent the values and needs of the local community they serve They have jurisdiction over day-to-day level operations like developments Penrith residents will be electing 15 different Councillors In the North Ward there is current Councillors John Thain leading a Labor ticket and Ross Fowler leading the only Liberal ticket and two Independent tickets being led by Amanda Cardwell and current Councillor Glenn Gardiner The South Ward will have current Independent Councillor Sue Day leading a ticket newcomer Hollie McLean taking over the Labor ticket from Karen McKeown and Libertarian Vanessa Pollak leading a ticket In the East Ward there is only one ticket which is led by current Mayor Todd Carney for Labor It is compulsory for all Australian citizens aged 18 and older to vote Not voting in an election without valid reason can lead to a $55 fine this includes those living in parts of Kingswood The election in the East Ward has been declared by the NSW Electoral Commission as uncontested meaning that no vote will take place for those living in the East Ward Labor is the only ticket running in the East Ward meaning that all five candidates will be elected to Council No polling places will be set up on Saturday North Ward polling places include Andromeda Community Centre Glenmore Park Youth & Community Centre Werrington County Public School and Werrington Public School South Ward polling places include Emu Plains Community Centre Mt Hope Uniting Church Hall – Orchard Hills Surveyors Creek Public School and Wallacia Public School There will be no polling places set up in the East Ward Voting opens at 8am and closes at 6pm on Saturday Check the NSW Electoral Commission’s ‘find my electorate tool’ at http://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/find-my-electorate if you’re not sure what Ward you have to vote in Vote counting begins soon after the polls close at 6pm on Saturday During this initial count some Councils will get an indication of the result but for situations where the results will be a bit closer more counting is continued in the following days Follow local results on the Weekender website Emily Chate joined The Western Weekender in 2024 and covers local news - primarily courts and politics A graduate of the University of Wollongong Emily has contributed to The Daily Telegraph and worked as a freelance journalist When the moon rises above Kingswood’s notorious shopping strip on the Great Western Highway no one wants to be outside – fearing the repercussions of an interaction with someone looking for trouble The death of pizza shop owner Sonmez Alagoz – known to the local business community as John – has prompted questions about the strip of shops that many locals avoid Alagoz was fatally stabbed just after 10pm on Tuesday A teenager has been charged with his murder who chose to hide her identity to protect her workplace “Sometimes people come to the front of the store at night and shout They steal cans from the fridge and run away,” she explained Another anonymous business owner said the tragic death of The Pizza Stop owner has impacted her business and people are too scared to come,” she said while working behind the counter I’m a new business owner and this is something I haven’t seen in other areas.” but workers attribute that to their daytime opening hours “During the day it’s OK,” Shai from AllFish2U stated “But it’s definitely a scary situation being only five doors down Joh from Kingswood Florist shared Shai’s sentiment explaining the store no longer extends its hours for special occasions “We used to do that on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day many years ago until one day there was a group of drunk people that came from the hotel after that I said we’re not doing night-time hours anymore,” Joh explained Following an enquiry about the cracks in her storefront window the florist told the Weekender there should be a bigger police presence a CB radio store neighbouring The Pizza Stop explained there’s always been stigma attached to Kingswood “We’ve always had a degree of trouble because we’re in a low socio-economic area and we have a pharmacy that dispenses methadone and we have a drug and alcohol clinic at the end of the street,” Ben said “A lot of the issues aren’t caused by people who live here Ben’s been at the Kingswood business for 28 years and believes it’s time young offenders get more than a slap on the wrist and none of them would’ve done that,” he declared The suburb’s questionable reputation hasn’t impacted everyone; Dee from Country Brewer explained there’s trouble everywhere “I knew the family and I’m shaken by the tragedy,” Dee began Kingswood’s housing market is also unaffected according to Glenmore Park Realty Sales Consultant Ralph Saporito “We haven’t had a problem selling what we have there,” Saporito explained “We had a property in Kingswood on the weekend and it sold at the first open home.” A NSW Police spokesperson said Nepean Police Area Command reviews instances of crime on an ongoing basis and in line with community needs “Police are tasked to complete high visibility patrols in addition to responding to calls for service in identified areas based on this ongoing review,” the spokesperson stated members of the Command work closely with the local community to prevent crime and address community safety through joint initiatives and collaboration.” But after years of locals avoiding their own shops perhaps it’s time for a re-think on what the future holds for this row of shops and focuses on entertainment and community stories She's a graduate of the University of South Australia and has previously worked as a Video Journalist with Southern Cross Austereo and as a News Reader with Australian Radio Network A fully leased shopping centre in Sydney’s west with a supermarket child care centre and liquor store is up for sale with price expectations of $15m Kingswood Park Village in Penrith is one of only three neighbourhood shopping centres to come to market this year The centre is fully leased with an IGA supermarket and a 43 place childcare centre Kingswood Park Village in Penrith is set to sell with price expectations of $15m MORE: Inner-west site with brothel for sale the centre is supported by a liquor store and eight specialist tenants The centre includes a car park with space for 65 cars as well as an adjoining council car park with an additional 22 spaces The centre is open via an expression of interest campaign with Colliers who have said it is “an incredible opportunity for investors.” head of retail middle markets at Colliers said neighbourhood shopping centres that provide essential retail are showing strong demand among investors Western Sydney’s population is set to surge with new road infrastructure and Western Sydneys international due to be built MORE: ‘Innovative’: Aussie first for $30m industrial space Investors hungry for Bondi Beach blocks “Particularly when situated in high density growth corridors such as Penrith which has a population density over 5 times greater than the Western Sydney average,” he said Kingswood Park Village has a weighted average lease expiry of 7.5 years Located only 54 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD the centre has dual street access and minimal retail competition in the area The centre currently only takes up 40 per cent of the site with zoning supporting potential to expand and develop on the site director in charge of Colliers Sydney West said Western Sydney’s population is set to be one of the largest growing urban populations in Australia “$3.6 billion in Government funded investment into road infrastructure for Western Sydney alongside the slated opening of Western Sydney International Airport in 2026 is set to see Western Sydney’s population reach 3 million people by 2036,” he said MORE: Cricket golden couple’s $9m beaches home for sale Vital warning for bushfire home prep 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. MORE: Inner-west site with brothel for sale MORE: ‘Innovative’: Aussie first for $30m industrial space Investors hungry for Bondi Beach blocks MORE: Cricket golden couple’s $9m beaches home for sale Vital warning for bushfire home prep Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Kingswood was last seen outside a hospital on Somerset Street “When he could not be contacted or located officers from Nepean Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts,” a Police spokesperson said “Police hold concerns for John’s welfare “John is described as being of Caucasian appearance chest and neck and was last seen wearing no shirt they’re urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 300 This post has been published by the team in our newsroom the 25th anniversary of Walk Safely to School Day is taking place in schools across the country more active lifestyles by just adding a walk into their daily routine and we try to do Ride Safely to School as well That idea of walking safely and riding safely is really important in our context,” she said “The kids all live really close to our school It’s not like in some other settings where they’re a really long way away from the school most of ours are within four or five blocks so pretty much everyone can walk or ride to get here.” Championed by the Pedestrian Council Australia the messaging around Walk Safely to School Day is focused on raising awareness of the health transport and environmental benefits that regular walking or alternative active transport like riding a bike can provide for the long-term wellbeing of children particularly given the childhood obesity epidemic that continues to affect one in four children but then also having that exercise model as part of that as well is obviously really important for being healthy and starting school right it’s really important that we have that great start to our day there will be plenty of fun campaigns and activities to encourage little ones to get involved in the initiative “We’ll be encouraging them on the day to do it extra safely!” she said “We’ll have some staff out the front with little stickers and things from ‘Walk Safely to School’ just to give them that extra little bit of excitement it’s part of our normal road safety program that we teach in class every year anyway – it’s just a great opportunity to reiterate that message.” It’s for this reason that she’s encouraging everyone to get involved – not just today we’re always talking about walking safely to school,” she said “We’re always talking about crossing safely – you can’t get into our school without crossing a road so no matter where they’re doing that around the school it’s always really important to have that messaging coming through.” Cassidy Pearce is a news and entertainment journalist with The Western Weekender A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney she has previously worked with Good Morning Macarthur and joined the Weekender in 2022 where we are privileged to live and operate 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. 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Kingswood (Image: Google Maps)Traffic was moving slowly in Kingswood after a crash on a major A-road in Bristol The A420 Regent Street was closed eastbound with traffic queuing between the Staplehill turn off to Moravian Road Google Maps reported major congestion in the area this afternoon (Thursday First West of England also reported disruption on multiple bus routes with neither the Kingswood Regent Street or Kingswood Park stops being served Traffic monitor Inrix reports: "A420 Regent Street Eastbound closed slow traffic due to accident from Staplehill turn off to Moravian Road." FirstBus warned of disruption: "Services are facing delays/short notice cancellations Kingswood Regent St & Kingswood Park will not be served - please head over and board at Kingswood Library." A person has been taken to hospital after a bus collided with a pedestrian on the A420 in Kingswood accident cleared on A420 Regent Street in both directions from Staplehill turn off to Moravian Road slow traffic due to accident from Staplehill turn off to Moravian Road Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time It’s the latest in a series of western Sydney suburbs that I have inhabited after growing up in the area I did spend some time away living in other areas but you always feel the most connection with where you grew up My family is here and now my two kids are being raised in the area I know it sounds corny but it makes me happy to think that they will visit and play in some of the same places I did as a kid They have played in some of the same parks and swum in the same pools A lot of things are said about western Sydney Many of those things are said by people whose idea of western Sydney is anywhere farther away than King Street Does it have some of the fancy (and expensive) menu items that fancy cafes closer to the city have Does it have tasty food and friendly service is it on the ground floor of my apartment building meaning I can take the lift down to breakfast I’m usually drawn to Thai Tae restaurant in Penrith’s Westfield Penrith Beach officially opened on December 19 giving residents of Western Sydney a new watering hole to escape the oppressive heat that plagues the region.Credit: Dean Sewell Generations of kids in the area have wiled away the ridiculously hot summer daylight hours at Ripples ignoring the orders of the lifeguards not to run on the pool deck (Sorry to the lifeguards I ignored.) However but you have to take visitors to the stunning combination of Leura and Katoomba in the Blue Mountains Every now and again Penrith City Council hosts a movie night in Kingswood’s Wainwright Park for families with the kids on a beanbag and chowing down on free popcorn Secret spot: quiet time at the NSW State Archives in Kingswood.Credit: Kate Geraghty There is just not enough in the whole Penrith City Council area In summer it can get very hot in Penrith and feeling the sun searing down onto the hot concrete makes it far worse Best secret spot in your suburb? The NSW State Archives Reading Room Who would think that documents containing fascinating information about the history of our state dating back to 1788 would be located in little old Kingswood Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter It\\u2019s the latest in a series of western Sydney suburbs that I have inhabited after growing up in the area I\\u2019m usually drawn to Thai Tae restaurant in Penrith\\u2019s Westfield Every now and again Penrith City Council hosts a movie night in Kingswood\\u2019s Wainwright Park for families Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Much loved for generations since its creation in 1934 the park has been in need of restoration for many years The project has been supported with £2.6m to restore it back to its former glory Friends of Kingswood Park community group have been instrumental in the project getting to this stage they have a shared vision to create a vibrant space for the community The group has been working with South Gloucestershire Council to realise their vision The project aims to make the space accessible for all improving park amenities as well as enhancing wildlife and biodiversity through wildlife-friendly planting Carbon neutral management will make sure the park is sustainable and resilient to climate change Heritage will play a central role in making Kingswood a better place to live boosting the local economy and supporting community health and wellbeing Cabinet Member for Communities and Local Place said: “The funding is a game-changer in terms of how we’ll be able to transform and update the park for the benefit of residents and the wider local community "It wouldn’t have been possible to secure this award without the help and support of the Friends of Kingswood Park and we would like to extend our sincere thanks for their continued work and commitment.” To find out the latest on the project, visit Kingswood Park restoration If you query is regarding our application portal, please contact our support team We urge you to read our privacy policy which gives you more control over your information and clearly explains how we use it © Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund South Gloucestershire Council is developing plans to improve Kingwood Park and local people are being asked to provide their input to help shape the proposals After securing £120,000 development funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) the council is working with the Friends of Kingswood Park and the local community on plans to restore and enhance the park The project aims to renovate the park so that it forms the green ‘heart’ of Kingswood where people go to enjoy high quality facilities there will be landscape and biodiversity enhancements and the play area and the park’s learning experience are also earmarked for improvements The council hopes to apply for up to £2.5 million of funding in total to restore and improve the park in 2023 The restoration of Kingswood Park forms part of the council’s ambitious £25 million regeneration vision for the Town Centre which also includes the purchase of Kings Chase Shopping Centre and the restoration of the Whitfield Tabernacle as part of the wider Kingswood Masterplan The recently created Town Council will be an integral link to the success of this wider vision cabinet member with responsibility for communities at South Gloucestershire Council said: “We are working with the Kingswood community to make Kingswood Park a place that everyone in the area can be proud of “We recently approved a masterplan for Kingswood backed by a £25 million investment package secured by the council with support from the local MP and part of this shared future vision aims to improve local parks and green spaces and their connections “These proposals have been developed by the council and Friends of Kingswood Park in consultation with park users We want more people from the area to help shape our plans to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the local community so please let us know your views by taking part in our questionnaire which should only take a few minutes to complete.” secretary of the Friends of Kingswood Park said: “This survey features a lot of great new additions to the park that have been the subject of discussions we’ve had with South Gloucestershire Council over the last few years We are delighted with how it’s all progressing The refreshment facility is one particular feature which we are really hopeful to see happen.” The main aims of the Kingswood Park project are to: making it a central focus for the community and contribute to the economic regeneration of Kingswood High Street – improve access for people with mobility difficulties – improve the park landscape and biodiversity – encourage greater use of the park through events and activities – encourage voluntary groups and schools to make more use of the park – share the heritage of the park and research its history – explore the option to refurbish or provide new toilet facilities – investigate opportunities for a refreshment facility By completing the questionnaire you could also win one of five £25 shopping vouchers (details at the end of the survey) Closing date for submission of the questionnaire is 31 August 2022 A hotel boasting a rooftop bar and dining has been approved for Kingswood 140-bed ‘medi-hotel’ will be built on the northeast corner of Somerset and Hargrave streets diagonally opposite Nepean Public Hospital’s multi-storey car park Submitted by investment group Boston Global late last year the $30 million development will cater to pre and post-operative patients as well as regular guests “The applicant describes the use as a ‘medi­-hotel’ because of its proximity to Nepean Hospital and other medical facilities in the immediate area,” the Major Assessment Report states “The hotel will be marketed to pre and post-­operative patients and their families “No medical advice or services will occur at the hotel.” The rooftop level will contain the hotel gym outdoor exercise terrace and food and beverage space with both internal and external seating areas In addition to the reception and lobby areas the ground floor will also feature a hotel lounge And it won’t just be guests who will be able to enjoy the views lounges and dining areas available to the public adding another option to Penrith’s busy food and drink scene Rubber-stamped by the Local Planning Panel last week the original Development Application (DA) was amended to address parking and height provisions “The proposal was amended to provide a third level of basement parking and increase the number of parking spaces from 46 to 63,” the Major Assessment Report states “The overall building height was reduced by 0.5m by compressing the floor to ceiling height at Level 1 (to 3m) and the ground floor presentation was refined to provide better equitable access.” Three lots at 28-32 Somerset Street will be consolidated to provide the 1,680sqm site needed to build the large facility The hotel is expected to employ 24 staff and will likely be managed by an internationally-renowned hotel operator with negotiations already taking place in that space The intersection at Somerset and Hargrave streets could undergo even more changes in the near future with a proposed five-storey private hospital building currently being considered by Penrith Council The Western Weekender has reached out to Boston Global for comment Alena Higgins is the Weekender's Senior News Reporter primarily covering courts and Council issues A Kingswood apartment complex has been plunged into a 14 day lockdown after three cases of COVID-19 were reported The unit block at 69 Park Avenue has been declared a high risk premises and will be in lockdown until September 25 The Weekender understands at least three residents living in three different dwellings have tested positive to COVID-19 At least nine residents living in five different dwellings have been declared close contacts Police were on site this morning while residents have been given notification by NSW Health “There is a risk of transmission of COVID-19 between residents of the premises,” the notice to residents states Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist working with some of Australia's leading media organisations he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards South Gloucestershire Council and the Friends of Kingswood Park are celebrating after securing a grant of over £2.6 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore Kingswood Park to its former glory The Council has been working in close partnership with the Friends of Kingswood Park community group to restore and enhance the park with the latest announcement on 19 February being the biggest ever grant funded investment for a green space or park in South Gloucestershire The grant from The Heritage Fund forms a large part of the total project cost of £3,360,857 and means the Friends Group can realise their dream of bringing the park back to its former glory – which has been a goal since the volunteer group was formed in 2005 Restoration of the park is part of the council’s wider £25 million Kingswood Masterplan a regeneration vision for Kingswood town centre to make it a better place to live Kingswood Park opened in 1934 and is the only significant area of green space in Kingswood town centre The next step of the project will be to start implementing exciting plans to make the park and its heritage accessible to everyone Funding will be used to improve park amenities including new centrally located accessible toilets and Changing Places facility an improved and expanded play area with better equipment all combining as a hub for the park and local community There will also be improvements to signage around the park gates and railings and other heritage features additional new wildlife-friendly planting including native trees Access will be improved by building a new ‘missing link’ footpath to create a full circuit of the park along with the installation of new access ramps A three-year programme of activities will also allow people from across the Kingswood community to learn about and celebrate the park’s heritage Running alongside the improvement work will be a three-year programme of community events and activities with a focus on health and wellbeing Cabinet Member for Communities and Local Place at South Gloucestershire Council said: “We are absolutely thrilled that the National Lottery Heritage Fund has granted this considerable support to rejuvenate and improve Kingswood Park The park is the most prominent green space in Kingswood town centre and has been enjoyed by generations of local people since 1934 We’re hoping the activities we put on will get even more people enjoying the park on a regular basis “The funding is a game-changer in terms of how we’ll be able to transform and update the park for the benefit of residents and the wider local community As ward member I understand how much of a positive impact this investment into the local community will have and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help and support of the Friends of Kingswood Park We would like to extend our sincere thanks for their continued work and commitment.” Director of England – London & South at The National Lottery Heritage Fund said: “We’re thrilled to support Kingswood Park and their vision to create an accessible green space for the community We believe that everyone should be able to access connect with and enjoy nature on their doorstep – whether they are in urban areas or the countryside It is thanks to National Lottery players that we can support projects like this which bring people together and transform the communities we live in The main aims of the Kingswood Park restoration project are to: For more information visit https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/restoring-kingswood-park/ A selection of images is available from our Flickr site: https://www.flickr.com/photos/southglos/albums/72177720314804895/ 29 Jan 2024 • 3m read • View Author 5-new-postcodes-enter-Top-10-preferred-locations-1732009886.png Home buyers are expanding their choice of location in NSW to make their first property investment, according to a new report by prop tech firm InfoTrack. The company’s latest Property Market Update reveals that five new postcodes have made the list of the State’s top selling locations for first home buyers. The report, which named the ten suburbs with the highest number of sales for first home buyers between 1 October and 31 December 2023, found that half the suburbs to make the list weren’t named in the previous quarter. These included Lidcombe in third place, Gosford in fifth, Kingswood in sixth position, Penrith in eighth, and St Mary’s at number nine. InfoTrack’s head of property Australia, Lee Bailie, says it’s the first time the postcodes of 2141, 2747, and 2760 featured among the State’s most popular locations for this buying cohort. “The postcode 2141, which encompasses four suburbs – Berala, Lidcombe, Lidcombe North, and Rookwood – has made an impressive entry, coming in at third position for its debut in the top 10 list,” Bailie says. The postcodes of 2747 and 2760 have a combined total of 15 suburbs, which surround the University of Western Sydney’s Kingswood campus, and include Kingswood, Cambridge Gardens, Colyton, St Mary’s, and Oxley Park. “It makes sense we are seeing a younger buying cohort taking up residence in this geographical location, with the university so close and with the recently opened WestConnex tunnel extension of the M4 Motorway. It’s also clever long-term planning – purchasing property in proximity to major roads and facilities like a university can be a smart investment for students or city workers seeking accommodation,” he says. The Central Coast’s postcode of 2250 was the only location outside of Greater Western Sydney to make the top ten. “There are 24 suburbs, which made up the postcode 2250, which was also named at number five in Q1 of 2023 but fell from the list in Quarters 2 and 3,” Bailie continues. “The beach lifestyle, greater property affordability, and commutable distance to the Sydney CBD account for this surge in popularity for Gosford, Erina, Mount White, Peats Ridge, and Wyoming.” The postcode of 2145, encompassing Constitution Hill, Girraween, Greystanes, Mays Hill, Pemulwuy, Pendle Hill, South Wentworthville, Wentworthville, and Westmead, moved from sixth position in Q3 to take out first place in the latest report. There was a near even split between apartments and houses for first home buyers, with 47 percent purchasing owner occupied houses while 49 percent opted for strata owner occupied. 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googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_Article-page_Position01' bringing new life to a former drive-in cinema site.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plans submitted to Penrith City Council for 68-80 O’Connell Street next to the Caddens Corner Shopping Centre comprise 564 apartments across 19 buildings.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKingswood is 52km west of the Sydney CBD.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the plans the buildings will be constructed by Sarkis Nassif’s Holdmark across four stages of construction at an estimated cost of $283 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreliminary earthworks and the initial five buildings will be completed in stage 1 delivering 145 apartments; followed by another 246 apartments in stages 2 and 3.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStage 4 will comprise the construction of the western portion of the site which will also deliver the remainder of the apartments plus 1083sq m of retail space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe majority of units will be two and three bedrooms with a smaller number of one and four-bedroom homes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of the plans 444 parking spaces for the Caddens Corner Shopping Centre will be relocated while overall nearly 900 car parking spaces will be delivered.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site in the Caddens Development precinct is surrounded by the Caddens Corner Shopping Centre and recently constructed low-density homes The Werrington Campus of the Western Sydney University to the east.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an infill development which aims to encourage sustainable urvan development capitalising on proximity to tertiary institutes and public transport links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The proposed redevelopment of the large site present a unique opportunity to deliver appropriate commercial premises and high density housing within Penrith within a vacant and underutilised land parcel situated within close proximity to educational establishments child care facilities and public transportation,” Holdmark said.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site was previously home to the Kingswood Drive-In Cinema and later a car park supporting the Caddens Corner shopping centre.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurner Studio Architects and Think Planners supported the development application.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoldmark has spearheaded many major city centre projects in Sydney including Burwood Central Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook bringing new life to a former drive-in cinema site The plans submitted to Penrith City Council for 68-80 O’Connell Street comprise 564 apartments across 19 buildings the buildings will be constructed by Sarkis Nassif’s Holdmark across four stages of construction at an estimated cost of $283 million Preliminary earthworks and the initial five buildings will be completed in stage 1 delivering 145 apartments; followed by another 246 apartments in stages 2 and 3 Stage 4 will comprise the construction of the western portion of the site which will also deliver the remainder of the apartments plus 1083sq m of retail space The majority of units will be two and three bedrooms with a smaller number of one and four-bedroom homes 444 parking spaces for the Caddens Corner Shopping Centre will be relocated while overall nearly 900 car parking spaces will be delivered The site in the Caddens Development precinct is surrounded by the Caddens Corner Shopping Centre The Werrington Campus of the Western Sydney University to the east the developers said it “aims to be consistent with the medium- high density character of the locality as well as providing additional retail offerings for surrounding residential properties.” Caddens is within the Werrington Enterprise Living and Learning Precinct which aims to encourage sustainable urvan development capitalising on proximity to tertiary institutes and public transport links “The proposed redevelopment of the large site present a unique opportunity to deliver appropriate commercial premises and high density housing within Penrith within a vacant and underutilised land parcel situated within close proximity to educational establishments child care facilities and public transportation,” Holdmark said The site was previously home to the Kingswood Drive-In Cinema and later a car park supporting the Caddens Corner shopping centre Turner Studio Architects and Think Planners supported the development application Holdmark has spearheaded many major city centre projects in Sydney including Burwood Central, a $600-million development of 1000 apartments which was approved last year.  The high-profile developer also submitted plans for a 59-storey Sydney CBD skyscraper earlier this year. Four people have been arrested after a public place shooting in Sydney’s west today officers from Nepean Police Area Command attended Joseph Street Police have been told a man arrived at a house before an altercation broke out with the three occupants – two men and a woman – and shots were fired No one was injured and the man left the scene in a Honda CRV Officers established a crime scene and seized a handgun from the property Two men – aged 33 and 49 – and a 50-year-old woman were arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station police arrested a 32-year-old man in Cambridge Park a short time later Council is renewing the heart of Kingswood through the delivery of streetscape improvements to the eastern side of Bringelly Road as part of the NSW Government’s Your High Street program Works have now commenced and weather permitting are due for completion by the end of December 2022 From the Great Western Highway to the trading area opposite Wainwright Park the works include widening of the footpath improvements at the station forecourt area and completion of the Pedestrian Lighting Network Council received over $925,000 in grant funding for the project through the Your High Street program The project built on the success of the learnings and temporary trials held as part of the NSW Government’s Places to Love program The new works focus on enhancing the village feeling at the core of Kingswood to help build community connection Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said the Bringelly Road works are a key part of Council’s 10-year Think Bold Kingswood Place Plan which aims to continuously shape the future of the suburb “The Bringelly Road works are part of Council’s long-term vision to ensure Kingswood is a safe and welcoming place and a neighbourhood that supports the wellbeing of a diverse community and a thriving local business sector,” Cr Hitchen said Council consulted with more than 130 Kingswood residents and businesses via a co-design workshop to guide the design of the works Participants showed strong support for using colour and character to improve Kingswood’s public spaces and streetscape starting with the replacement of the existing concrete footpath followed by trenching the installation of new electrical light poles The project is funded by the NSW Government’s Your High Street grant program which supports councils across NSW to make permanent improvements to the functionality and amenity of their high streets “These innovative and creative projects will allow people to dine under the stars and create spaces to relax and connect which will support local business operators as they bounce back from the pandemic,” Kiersten Fishburn “We’re reimagining our streets as better places for people which will drive an increase in foot traffic and bring the community together to enjoy the vibrancy our state has to offer.” For further information, visit: yoursaypenrith.com.au/renewingtheheartofkingswood   Shoppers and visitors to Kings Chase Shopping Centre in Kingswood can now park for up to four hours for free thanks to South Gloucestershire Council The free car parking is part of the council’s regeneration plans for the town and follows their purchase of the shopping centre in May 2021 Offering four-hour free parking will benefit shoppers visitors and retailers in Kings Chase and provide a boost for the town centre as a whole which was considered following a campaign led by the local MP brings the car park in line with the longstanding policy of providing free parking in all council owned car parks across South Gloucestershire helping to support local communities by removing an important barrier to visiting said: “We have exciting and ambitious plans for the future of Kingswood and are investing £25 million into the area to improve the town centre and surrounding areas “Providing four hours free parking at Kings Chase Shopping Centre means that people can come to shop and stay a little longer to explore all that Kingswood has on offer such as the wonderful parks and open spaces This is just one element of our work supporting Kingswood’s success as a vibrant and sustainable community where people want to live and young families to put down roots “Other work includes the partial pedestrianisation of Regent Street which will enhance the shopping experience and improve air quality the complete renovation of the Whitfield Tabernacle to supplement the arts and cultural heart of Kingswood and supporting the relocation of the Kingswood Leisure Centre to the town centre.” said: “We are delighted to launch our new free parking initiative at Kings Chase With the unprecedented cost of living crisis biting hard we are committed to relieving the pressure on our customers wherever we can We hope that this removal of parking fees combined with our strong line up of value led retailers will make life a little easier for the Kingswood community during these difficult times.” South Gloucestershire Council has recently approved a masterplan for Kingswood which aims to unlock a shared future vision that will bring improved experiences for shopping The Kings Chase Shopping Centre is an important element of the plan and will provide an improved commercial and leisure offer within the community The centre will accommodate the new leisure centre and the wider building will also potentially include new residential uses Four people will appear in court today charged following a public place shooing and affray in Sydney’s west yesterday officers from Nepean Police Area Command attended a house in Joseph Street officers arrested a 50-year-old woman and two men – aged 49 and 33 The younger man was later taken to Nepean Hospital for observation under police guard Police were told a fourth person left the scene prior to police arrival officers attended Epping Place at Cambridge Park just before 2.30pm where they attempted to stop a Honda Odyssey The vehicle stopped in nearby Barry Street and the driver fled on foot A 32-year-old man was arrested after a short foot pursuit and taken to St Marys Police Station Crime scenes were established at both homes and detectives commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident police seized two firearms from Joseph Street baseball bat and cannabis from Epping Place possess unregistered firearm – prohibited firearm The 49-year-old man was charged with affray and possess unregistered firearm – prohibited firearm The 32-year-old man was charged with affray drive motor vehicle during disqualification period police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly not keep firearm safely – pistol and possess prohibited drug the 33-year-old man was taken back to Penrith Police Station and charged with affray and contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (domestic) Police will allege in court that an altercation occurred between the woman and men before the woman allegedly discharged a firearm They were all refused bail to appear before Penrith Local Court today Kingswood ParkPlans to restore Kingswood Park to its former glory have been given a huge lift thanks to a £2.6million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund - the biggest ever grant funded investment for a green space or park in South Gloucestershire South Gloucestershire Council has been working with the Friends of Kingswood Park on the project which includes installing new play equipment as well as a new mobile park refreshment facility The grant from The Heritage Fund forms a large part of the total project cost of £3,360,857 and means the Friends Group can realise their dream of bringing the park back to its former glory – which has been a goal since the volunteer group was formed in 2005 The funding will be used to improve park amenities including new centrally located accessible toilets Councillor Leigh Ingham, Cabinet Member for Communities and Local Place at South Gloucestershire Council Stay up to date with the latest on this story and more by signing up to our daily newsletter, delivering our top stories straight to your inbox Restoration of the park is part of the council’s wider £25 million Kingswood Masterplan, a regeneration vision for Kingswood town centre to make it a better place to live, work and visit. The community is being invited to have its say on the proposed accessibility upgrade at Kingswood Station the plans for the upgrade will be on public display until November 30 “The NSW Government is upgrading Kingswood Station as part of the Transport Access Program modern and accessible public transport infrastructure across the state,” said Penrith MP Stuart Ayres “The proposed changes will deliver a station precinct that is accessible for our less mobile customers.” new pathways and a family accessible restroom New station entrances on the Great Western Highway and the corner of Park Avenue and Richmond Road are also proposed The plans for Kingswood Station can be viewed online or at Penrith City Library The project team will be hosting a pop-up stall at Kingswood Station between 4pm and 6pm on Monday November 28 to answer any questions the community may have about the project For more information about the upgrade and the ways to have your say, please visit: http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/kingswood News | Politics Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice The new Kingswood MP Damien Egan has spoken of how proud he is to represent where he grew up Mr Egan was joined by Pat McFadden, Labour’s national campaign co-ordinator, Chris Bryant the shadow minister for creative industries and cheering activists at a celebratory rally in Kingswood Park after being declared the winner of a by-election last night The former mayor of Lewisham in London, who resigned to fight the by-election, overturned a Conservative majority of 11,220 Speaking to the PA news agency on Friday morning “I went through so many emotions yesterday; I finished the election thinking ‘I’m not sure if I’m not sure if we’re over the line’ people have turned out and I’m just so grateful for people of Kingswood putting their trust in me “I grew up Kingswood and went to school at Hanham High it means a huge amount to be able to represent there is a long list of issues that people have raised with me to make sure that those voices are heard in Parliament.” Mr McFadden said the results showed that people had shifted their support from the Conservatives to Labour with the electorate having grown “disillusioned” with the Government He said: “We did find voters coming across people disillusioned with the Conservatives “People who had voted Conservative in the past and they’re looking at a changed Labour Party they are seeing a party now that they can put their trust in and in a democracy that is an awesome thing “That’s what happened here in Kingswood and that’s what we know has to happen on a large scale if we have got a chance of winning in the general election.” He added: “The message to Rishi Sunak is that every time he comes in contact with the electorate there is no point in Rishi Sunak sitting in Number 10 waiting for something to turn up Wes Streeting ‘not remotely happy’ voting to ‘take money away’ from pensioners Streeting says NHS ‘broken but not beaten’ as he seeks private sector deal Children’s hospital launches urgent review over concerns about former surgeon Save £20 per person on autumn and Christmas days out by steam give people the chance to have change in the country.” David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints VE Day 2025 flypast and parade LIVE: King Charles joined by senior royals on Palace balcony to watch aircraft King joined by senior royals on Palace balcony to watch VE Day flypast UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Revealed: The real reason Brooklyn Beckham snubbed dad David’s 50th birthday amid family feud Revealed: Why Brooklyn Beckham snubbed dad David’s 50th birthday Iranian terror attack 'hours from being launched' before being foiled by police Terror attack on UK soil 'hours away' before being foiled by police Ohio (WKRC) - Plans to turn golf greens into a new development land in the rough Deerfield Township wants to transform the former Kingswood Golf Course property it bought more than a decade ago But some are fighting to save their green space Valerie Crowe and her two dogs come to Kingswood Park once She and others are upset the one time golf course An online petition drive has been launched to try and save it Those opposed to the plans for development are upset about plans for a road to be built pretty much right down the middle of the park It would no doubt impact those who walk their dogs The township says it has plans to maintain green space at the location Deerfield Township trustee President Chris Romano says he welcomes the publics input but says no final plans have been made for the park Kingswood park has been used for cyclocross races It's great for the dogs and their owners Deerfield Township trustees will be meeting with developers to come up with possible ideas for the park opponents have over 800 petition signatures in hopes of saving Kingswood Park If you still have problems, try contacting us and we'll do what we can to help you. 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