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Penrith Economic Brief (Dec.2008)

Overview of the Penrith Economy

The City of Penrith nestles ideally at the foot of the Blue Mountains, just a short 56 kilometres along the M4 Western Motorway from Sydney. This major vehicular artery can be accessed from the north via the M2 – M7 and from the international airport and south via the M5 – M7 links. The main western railway (freight and frequent passenger services) runs through the City. Port Botany is the nearest container facility and is accessible by road and rail.

Penrith is specially endowed with the Nepean River that feeds the newly developing Penrith Lakes scheme, which was the venue for rowing and white water rafting events of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. This world class sporting facility typifies the ‘can do’ attitude of the Penrith population and local leadership.

Penrith has been designated a Regional City in the Metropolitan Plan of the State Government of New South Wales, serving a catchment of 500,000 people covering the Blue Mountains, the Hawkesbury, and much of central-western NSW. There are two business districts in the City, both east of the Nepean River, at Penrith and St Marys.

Penrith is a go-ahead city with extensive employment lands for industry and commerce and a strong tertiary education presence with a major University and technical education facilities. Penrith’s historically connected agricultural heritage is alive and highly productive and adds to the City’s growing appeal as a lifestyle destination. Penrith export history is vibrant and even includes top quality sake to Japan. A highly-skilled workforce supports a diverse range of industries and business and professional services.