Queen honoured with local tree planting

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Penrith City Council has honoured The Queen’s 70 years of service to Australia and the Commonwealth by planting 28 new trees in Robinson Park, Jamisontown.

A commemorative event was held at the park today, with dignitaries including Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen, Member for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh MP, and school captains from nearby Jamisontown Public School helping to plant the first few trees.

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said the tree planting was a fitting legacy of Her Majesty’s lifetime of service.

“Her Majesty reigned as Queen for over 70 years, making her our longest-serving monarch,” Cr Hitchen said.

“These trees will serve as a reminder of her dedication to Australia and will also enhance the shade canopy of the park, ensuring it can be enjoyed by the community throughout the year.”

This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee Program.

Federal Member for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh MP said she was moved by the messages of affection from locals for our late Queen.

“It’s great that our community now has somewhere in Lindsay that will serve as a lasting tribute to a remarkable individual.”

The tree planting complements Council’s relocation and upgrade of the Robinson Park playspace, which was completed in late 2021. The new playspace features a variety of play equipment, bench seating, an accessible picnic table with shelter, shade sails and landscaping. 

Photo caption: Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen, Jamisontown Public School Captain Imogen Kop, Member for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh MP, and Jamisontown Public School Captain Lucas Woolard, planting trees in Robinson Park to commemorate The Queen’s Jubilee.

Information contained within this news release was correct as at Wednesday, 16 November 2022.