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Phillips Park - August 2024 update

The upgrades to Phillips Park Play equipment and Loop Path is now complete, and the playground is open to the public.
July 2024 podcast - Events and Culture special featuring 2024 Cherryblossom Festival

Welcome to the July 2024 episode of the Cumberland Conversations Podcast. On this episode:

* What's happening in Events and Culture.
* Spotlight on the 2024 Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival.
* An update on the Small Business Awards and Employment Expos.

Presented by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cumberland City Council⁠⁠⁠⁠ Community Engagement Team.

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July 2024 update - Merrylands CBD works

Due to the unprecedented wet weather we have been experiencing, works to complete the new stormwater infrastructure under Addlestone Rd near the intersection with Merrylands Road will be extended. It is now estimated that Addlestone Road will be opened to traffic by the end of August 2024 (subject to weather). There will be some instances after August 2024 when the western side of Addlestone Rd (i.e. North bound lane) will need to be closed for a period of time.

The works along western side...

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Wanderers Jersey Winner

As part of our Back to Guildford celebrations, we ran an online survey asking for feedback. Everyone who entered was entered into a draw to win a Western Sydney Wanderers Football Jersey signed by the whole team.

Congratulations to our winner, Raymond, who was presented with his new signed WSW jersey recently at the Auburn Admin Building by Council's Placemaking and Liaison Officer Steve.
Temporary Deferral of Local Infrastructure Contributions 2024

On 1st May 2024, Council resolved to temporarily defer the timing of local infrastructure contributions (Section 7.11 and 7.12) payment that is usually required to be paid prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate. The changes will allow for the timing of payment to be deferred to prior to the issue of the first Occupation Certificate for any part of the development for a 2 year deferral period from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026.

The temporary deferral arrangement will apply to all...

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June 2024 podcast - Education and Care special

Welcome to the June 2024 episode of the Cumberland Conversations Podcast. On this episode:

* An overview of Education and Care services in Cumberland.
* The latest Smart Places projects.
* Consultations open for feedback.

Presented by the Cumberland City Council⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Community Engagement Team.

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June 2024 update - Merrylands CBD works

Due to utility delays, works to complete the new stormwater infrastructure under Addlestone Rd near the intersection with Merrylands Road has seen significant delays.

It is now estimated that Addlestone Road will be opened to traffic by the end of July 2024 (subject to weather). There will be some instances after July 2024 when the western side of Addlestone Rd (ie north bound lane) will need to be closed for a period of time.

The works along western side of Addlestone Road will commence...

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Free Business Health Check - Cumberland LGA

Get a FREE, face to face Business Advisory session - appointments available now for the Cumberland area.

The Business Advice Sessions are delivered in partnership with the Cumberland City Council, Western Sydney Business Centre, NSW Business Connect and Service NSW for Business.

These are one-on-one sessions and places are limited.

Note, each session is approximately 60 minutes in duration (free of charge, as part of the 8 hours advisory sessions allocated each financial year from Business...

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June business webinars

Western Sydney Business Centre are running Business Advice Sessions and Webinars for businesses in the Cumberland area. With so much uncertainly about the financial year ahead, we have stacked our June, End of Financial webinar calendar with helpful advice on important topics to assist local business in key areas to help start, run, grow and adapt.

See our 'What's On' calendar for selected webinars, or visit the Western Sydney Business Centre website for their full list of training.

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Westmead South - May 2024 update

The Draft Westmead South Master Plan and Planning Proposal will be reported to the Ordinary Council Meeting for consideration on Wednesday 5 June 2024.

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