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MARCH 29 2013 ISSUE 1096
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THE HEARTBEAT OF PENRITH
CALL TO CHINA Penrith businesses are turning to overseas investment in order to create much-needed new jobs in the local area. The Penrith Business Alliance (PBA) will be attending the China International Import Expo from May 15 to 18 and is staking the case for business investment in Penrith. The PBA is compiling a portfolio of businesses and qualifying local projects that may appeal to investors.
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GOING BANANAS General Manager of NACE Civil Engineering Neil Kuberan, Tanya Davies, Mark Davies and NACE Civil Engineering CEO Rocky Giannetta. Photo: Melinda Jane.
Key gateway open
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Mayor: This project has been “of great importance”
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CASSANDRA O CONNOR
he Erskine Park Road intersection with Mamre Road was officially opened on Wednesday by Penrith Mayor, Mark Davies, and Mulgoa MP, Tanya Davies. Formerly a rural intersection of two single lane roads, the Erskine Park Road intersection will act as the gateway for many motorists to the pivotal Erskine Park Link Road. “It really does give me great pleasure to be standing here today at the official opening of such an important intersection in the Penrith LGA,” Cr Davies said.
“Th is is a project that has been of great importance to Penrith Council. There is an incredible amount of traffic that passes through this area, there a number of transport companies, logistical companies and businesses based in this area as well as residents.” He said the road’s opening also symbolises a great partnership between Council and the State Government. “Th is is a $6.6 million piece of infrastructure... the funding of course has been through Section 94 (funding by developers) and Council has delivered the intersection,” he said. Mrs Davies agreed that the road is pivotal for the region.
“It is really great to be standing side by side with Council to open what really is a missing link in important roads infrastructure,” she said. The roadworks included widening of both roads, traffic signals and major drainage works. Meanwhile, Premier Barry O'Farrell said that work on the Erskine Park Link Road is progressing well. “An important milestone has been completed with the second 80 metre long set of dual bridge girders installed for the Ropes Creek Bridge,” Mr O’Farrell said. Are you a regular motorist in the area? Tell us what you think of the new intersection: news@ westernweekender.com.au.
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