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  • October 2024 update - Merrylands CBD works

    The Merrylands CBD Drainage and Infrastructure Upgrade is progressing with Addlestone Road now open to southbound traffic from Merrylands Road, improving the traffic flow and easing congestion around the project.

  • Holroyd Centre - rare opportunity for local groups

    The Holroyd Centre in Merrylands is one of Cumberland's premier venues.

    For the first time in more than 15 years, an opportunity exists for a local church or community group to hire The Holroyd Centre on a long term continual basis on a Sunday morning.

    Several spaces are available, and it would and suit congregations of between 50 - 300 people.

    If this seems like the perfect venue for your group, your expression of interest can be directed to:

    Dean Savetta
    Manager, Holroyd Centre
    P: 8757...

  • Kulgun Reserve Upgrade - September 2024 update

    The playground upgrade at Kulgun park, Auburn has recommenced and currently in remediation works stage.

  • August 2024 update - Merrylands CBD works

    Approvals for Endeavour Energy to relocate electrical services along the western side of Addlestone Road have been finalised and works are expected to commence end of September 2024.

    It is estimated that Addlestone Road will be opened to southbound traffic early to mid-September 2024 (subject to weather). The western side of Addlestone Rd (i.e. northbound lane) will need to be closed for a period of time.

    We anticipate this part of the works should be completed by December 2024 (subject to...

  • Parramatta Road - August 2024 update

    New artwork has been installed at Auburn North Public school as part of this stage of the Parramatta Road project. Some images are available in the gallery.

    The project is also due to be completed by the end of August, weather permitting.

  • 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 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...

  • 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...

  • 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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