April 2026 General Meeting

Building Camden’s Future

Camden is evolving from a collection of historic towns and villages into a network of connected, thriving suburbs. Rapid population growth, combined with major regional infrastructure such as the opening of Western Sydney International Airport, is reshaping the opportunities available to Camden’s community, economy and visitor offering.

Hear from Camden’s Mayor and General Manager about Council’s vision for the next decade, including key projects currently underway and those planned for delivery. This presentation will outline how Council is preparing for growth through infrastructure, planning, advocacy, economic development, and placebased investment, while strengthening Camden’s role as a destination to live, work, visit and do business, ensuring Camden continues to be a welcoming and prosperous community for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Mayor of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli

Mayor of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli, has been a dedicated member of Camden Council since first being elected in 2012. She served as Deputy Mayor from 2014 to 2015 and again from 2016 to 2019. In April 2019, she was elected Mayor. She returned to the role of Deputy Mayor in May 2023, before being elected Mayor again in October 2025.

Cr Fedeli managed her family’s sub-contracting business in the building and construction industry for 30 years. She has sat on a variety of Council committees during her time as Councillor, including currently sitting on the Multicultural Committee. She is a past Rotarian and is a recipient of a Paul Harris Award.

General Manager, Mr Andrew Carfield

Andrew Carfield has over 30 years of experience in local government, managing a broad range of responsibilities including policy and strategy; urban planning and urban growth management; infrastructure planning and delivery; waste and landfill operations; environmental programs and botanic gardens; and compliance and regulatory programs. He also holds a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (UNE) and Master of Urban Policy and Strategy (UNSW).

As the General Manager of Camden Council, one of Australia’s fastest growing local government areas (LGA), and the fastest growing in NSW, Andrew is responsible for leading and steering the organisation and the LGA through a period of significant change and growth.  A key focus for Andrew is to ensure Camden and the southwest region develop to their full potential as an integral part of Sydney’s future.