A major change has been approved to the upcoming upgrade at Westfield Penrith.
While the $18 million plan, which includes a long-awaited upgrade of Hoyts Penrith, is going ahead, a rooftop bar and restaurant has been scrapped.
The original approved plan included five new restaurants across three levels including the rooftop bar, two new Hoyts ‘LUX’ auditoriums and a LUX lounge for moviegoers to enjoy.
Of the five new restaurants, three were set to be on Riley Street joining a slew of pre-established food joints, one was set to go on the second level and a rooftop bar and restaurant were promised on the new third level.
However, the developer has successfully lodged a modification to the original plans which sees the third floor in its entirety scrapped.
The modification request was submitted in December of last year but only received the go-ahead by Penrith City Council earlier this month.
The new modification will also see an increase in floorspace on level 2 as well as other minor adjustments.
Work on the upgrade is set to commence later this year.
Emily Chate
Emily Chate joined The Western Weekender in 2024, and covers local news - primarily courts and politics. A graduate of the University of Wollongong, Emily has contributed to The Daily Telegraph and worked as a freelance journalist.