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About Project Penshurst 2222
Project Penshurst 2222 is a New South Wales incorporated association (INC2400373) established in May 2024 by Joe Bianco and Nicky Parras.
Our mission is to improve the safety and enhance the aesthetic appeal of Penshurst, restoring the charm of this historic suburb.
We are NOT aligned with any political party. We lobby and petition our local area council (Georges River Council) for issues that are affecting Penshurst, with a focus on the town centre. In doing so, we seek the help of councillors, and state and federal MPs, to support our petitions, regardless of their political standing.
If you are a Penshurst resident or business, please join us ($5 / year). Your membership will help our community to provide a united voice to direct Georges River Council spending towards our neglected suburb.
Apply for membership using the button at the top of this page.
Membership also gives you a voice in prioritising the committee's objectives. You can read our constitution here.
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Upcoming and Recent Events
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General Meetings
Christmas Social Event — December 7th, 2024
We celebrated our 2024 successes at our Christmas social event on Saturday, December 7th, and a great time was had by all!
A big thank you to our members and guests for their attendance and generous donations on the evening—the money will really help us keep moving forward through 2025. Also, a special thank you to TJs for hosting us and providing the pizza!
August Social Event — August 24th, 2024
We had a social event on Saturday, August 24th, where we announced our winning of the grant (see August Newsletter) and our other recent successes. Plus the door prize, which was won by David W, who generously donated his winner’s cap to another member.
All in all, it was a great evening of conversation, meeting new people, and, for us, gaining 4 new members and as well as some gratefully received donations–a big thank you!
Our thanks also to all who came along to support us. And a special shout-out to TJ’s Trent, Tahlia, Lucy and Mitch, for the support of venue and catering, and also to Tonino’s David for supplying us with pizzas.
We’ll be planning another social event for the end of year.
Project Penshurst 2222 General Meeting — May 14th, 2024
Thank you for all who attended this information meeting with Councillors Christina Jamieson and Ashvini Ambihaipahar.
Minutes of this meeting are now available here.
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Council Meetings Financial Year 23/24
Our thanks for the support of our Councillors and to the members who showed support by speaking at or attending the Georges River Council meetings.
Georges River Council Meeting — July 22nd, 2024
Our committee Chairperson, Nicky Parras, and member Liane Madden, presented in support of — NM067-24 Public Decorative Lighting. It is our belief that decorative "ambient" lighting will provide a safer town center and draw in much needed additional retail business, especially during the upcoming holiday season.
Georges River Council Meeting — June 24th, 2024
Our Public Officer, Joe Bianco, spoke in support to have the funding for safety barriers at Penshurst St. / Bridge St. included in the 2024/25 Operational Plan budget. Councillor Jamieson confirmed late on Monday that the draft plans have been adopted and safety barriers are included in the budget. See minutes (page 11 ref. CCL043-24)— CCL043-24 Working together for a better future 2022-2026 Delivery program 2024/25 operational plan and updated resourcing strategy.
Also see public responses to the 2024/25 Operational Plan (search for "Penshurst"), and especially pages 266, 288, 290 and 292— Attachments of Georges River Council - Council Meeting - Monday, 24 June 2024. We believe the required additional funding for the safety guard rail will be provided by the deferral of the Connelly Street Feasibility Study.
Georges River Council Meeting — May 27th, 2024
A Notice of Motion was put forward for this meeting by Councillor Jamieson regarding Penshurst town centre (including public safety). This was carried unanimously. See minutes p18-19 — NM050-24 Penshurst Town Centre Beautification.
A Notice of Motion was put forward for this meeting by Councillor Smerdely regarding a traffic study for the intersection at the top of Penshurst Street. This was also carried unanimously. See minutes p23-24 — NM048-24 Traffic Study - Penshurst.
Georges River Council Meeting — April 22nd, 2024
A Question with Notice was raised by Councillor Jamieson regarding Penshurst Park (bubblers, facility access, plants, etc.) Questions and answers are on P118 — QWN012-24 Penshurst Park Community Requests. Minutes of the meeting — here.
Georges River Council Meeting — March 25th, 2024
A Notice of Motion was raised regarding the conversion of Penshurst Park (Bridge St. formerly Penshurst Nursery) into an open space. Thanks to our members, Leane Madden, Trent Fasch, and Nicky Parras, for attending and speaking in support. Motion was carried unanimously. Minutes are on P20 — NM025-24 Bridge Street, Penshurst Park to Open Space
The Director's comment, which is in the agenda for this meeting, confirms that a letter was written to TfNSW. See p127 — of the agenda.
Useful Links
- A Log-it/Fix-it report can be submitted through the Georges River Council Online Service page here.
- If you want to report an abandoned supermarket trolley, you can access Trolley Tracker here.
- Georges River Council Meetings
- Georges River Council and Committee Meetings Fact Sheet
- Our member, Lucy Smithett, in support of Project Penshurst, has written a paper on the positive effects of tree-canopy coverage to urban heat, and that Penshurst has a low percentage of canopy, which leads to heat vulnerability. You can read the paper here.
Committee Members
Our committee comprises the following unpaid volunteers:
Public Officer — Joe Bianco
Chairperson — Nicky Parras
Secretary — Vacant
Treasurer — Vacant
Website and Administrative Support — Vacant
We acknowledge the Bidjigal people of the Eora Nation, who are the Traditional Custodians of all lands, waters and sky where we live and work, and pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend our respect to all First Nations peoples.