Log Cabin Penrith: Developer’s big plans for site

The site of an iconic Penrith pub could soon be a hive of activity again as developers reveal its plans for the site.

One of Penrith’s most iconic pubs could soon rise from the ashes, as developers hint at plans to put a new pub on the site of the old Log Cabin Hotel. Picture: Paul Elmer

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It’s been just over eight years since the beloved old Log Cabin Hotel burnt down — but a new hotel could soon rise from its ashes.

The Press can reveal developers have their eyes on the riverside site on Memorial Ave as plans were discussed in one of Penrith Council’s access committee meeting last month.

While a development application has not been submitted to the council, it is expected one will be lodged either this month, or next.

The Log Cabin Hotel burnt down on March 8, 2012. Picture: Matt Black Productions

It is understood Laundy Hotels is behind the plans.

FDC Construction has teamed up with Design Confidence and Team 2 Architecture on the design, which is expected to be finalised within the next four weeks.

The new hotel is expected to be two storeys with an upper-level function space, and up-market restaurant, and a deck that overlooks the Nepean River.

The plans could also include an inclusive playground on the top level as well as a beer garden.

The Yandhai Nepean Crossing was officially opened at the Log Cabin site in October 2018. Picture: Roads and Maritime Services

Members of the access committee had concerns with plans to have the carpark on a different lot and the difficulty of travelling from the hotel site to the city centre.

The riverside site had been home to a pub since the early 1800s, and the original Log Cabin was built in 1926 as the Log House.

It became the Log Cabin Hotel in 1939 and lasted for 73 years before burning down on the evening of March 8, 2012.

The old Log Cabin saw its fair share of famous faces. Here is former Penrith Mayor John Bateman (left) meeting with former (and current) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Picture: Nick Andrean

A project to build a footbridge through the site was approved in 2014, and the Yandhai Nepean Crossing was officially opened on October 28, 2018.

Laundy Hotels has been contacted for comment.