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February 2024 Update - works extended
Due to the unforeseen circumstances works to complete the new stormwater infrastructure under Addlestone Rd near the intersection with Merrylands Road will be delayed and are expected to be completed by the end of May 2024 (subject to weather).
The following works have been completed:
- Precast Stormwater culvert sections have all been installed
- Temporary water main required to allow final culvert construction has been constructed awaiting Sydney water connection
- Merrylands Road has been...
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Cooling Cumberland Splash Parks
Council has arranged free water slides for the community to cool down and enjoy every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of January from 10am to 4pm.
- Lytton Street Park, Lytton Street, Wentworthville
- Wyatt Park, 49 Church St, Lidcombe
- Greystanes Sports ground, Merrylands Road to Bolaro Avenue, Greystanes
- Campbell Hill Pioneer Reserve, 67 Campbell Hill Road, Guildford
- Granville Park, 2 Montrose Avenue, Merrylands
For more details on Cooling Cumberland, see our Beat the Heat page.
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School holiday activities over summer
From hands on robotics, to LEGO days, to board games, to sports clinics with the Western Sydney Wanderers, there is something for everyone this holidays.
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Wednesday Book Club
Membership is free but before you decide to join a Books Club or need more information, please contact Merrylands Library on 8757 9065 to make sure that places are still available. You must also be a member of Cumberland City Council Libraries.
Upcoming dates
2023
- 13 December
2024
- 10 January
- 14 February
- 13 March
- 10 April
- 8 May
- 12 June
- 10 July
- 14 August
- 11 September
- 9 October
- 13 November
- 11 December
More information can be found on the Cumberland City Council website.
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Merrylands Christmas Night Markets
Fun things to do and see
- Snap a photo with Santa and his elves,
- Live entertainment
- Roving characters including; unicycling fairies, snow princess, roller-skating Christmas Candy Canes and more
Live Music
- The Holroyd Brass Band
- Kiss the Frog featuring Antoine ( a former member of “The Hooley Dooleys“ )
Food Stalls
- Meat To The Heat
- Pantatstic Turkish Pastry
- Social tea station
- Sydney Falafel
- Cupcake Glory
- Coffee and Snow Cone To Go
- The Poffertje Shack
- Mase Cafe
Market Stalls
- Pour Some...
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Feast up Fridays in Westmead
Held every Friday in November from 5pm, grab a bite to eat from the food trucks, discover the fun-coloured furniture and let the kids enjoy the range of free games.
Plus, look over and provide your feedback on the Draft Westmead South Master plan.
Friday 3 November 5pm-9pm - Pop up stall at the Oakes Centre
Friday 10 November 5pm-9pm - Pop up stall at the Oakes Centre
Friday 17 November 5pm-9pm - Pop up stall at the Oakes Centre
Friday 24 November 5pm-9pm - Pop up stall at the Oakes Centre
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Parramatta Road Project - November 2023 update
Macquarie Road
Civil works and landscape works are now completed.
Artwork, on the new concrete pavement, will be installed early 2024.
Melton Street
This project is completed.
Parramatta Road
Civil works are well under way and will substantially be completed late December 2023.
The undergrounding of the overhead wires is anticipated by March 2024 with artwork installation and project completion by April 2024. -
Proposed Planning Controls - October 2023 update
In 2021, the planning proposal for targeted sites in Merrylands, Guildford, and Victor Brazier Park underwent evaluation by the Council and the Local Planning Panel. These proposals were subsequently submitted to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in mid to late 2021.
During their assessment, the Department identified the need for additional technical reports to assess the proposals' impact on their respective surroundings, except for Victor Brazier Park. In response to the...
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2023 Small Business Month event
Cumberland City Council and the Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce are presenting at this year’s Small Business Month Event - Acceler8 Cumberland on Friday 20 October.
This year we are very fortunate to have:
- Senator Tim Ayres - Assistant Minister for Trade and Manufacturing
- Carlos Antonius - Chief Executive Officer - Cha Time Group as our guest speakers.
This will be followed by an informative panel discussion on the topic of the Digital Economy with Jenny Dinh, Director of Co. Lab...
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Specific sites in Merrylands and Guildford update
In 2021, the planning proposal for targeted sites in Merrylands, Guildford, and Victor Brazier Park underwent evaluation by the Council and the Local Planning Panel. These proposals were subsequently submitted to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in mid to late 2021.
During their assessment, the Department identified the need for additional technical reports to assess the proposals' impact on their respective surroundings, except for Victor Brazier Park. In response to the...
Last Modified : 03 October 2023
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