Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plans rolled out
The NSW State Government continues to release infrastructure and land strategies for its designated priority growth areas, the most recent of which was the Greater Parramatta Priority Growth Area.
Covering almost 3,0 hectares, the Priority Growth Area includes land in twelve precincts – Westmead, Parramatta North, Parramatta CBD, Harris Park and Rosehill, Camellia, Rydalmere, Carlingford Corridor (including Telopea and Dundas), Silverwater, Sydney Olympic Park and Carter Street, Wentworth Point, Homebush and Parramatta Road.
The Interim Plan forecasts more than 113,000 additional jobs over the next 20 years and 72,000 dwellings. These numbers will likely increase as infrastructure is delivered and the area develops.
The areas will also be supported through stage one and two of the Parramatta light rail and the Sydney West Metro
To provide a valuable evidence base to inform service and infrastructure delivery as the precincts redevelop, the Department and Greater Sydney Commission will monitor and report regularly on the:
- Number of housing approvals, construction commencements and completions for all housing types within the priority growth area.
- Pipeline for additional jobs and housing throughout the West Central District.
- Performance of Councils development processing times.
The Department will also monitor population, household, jobs and dwelling projections for West Central District and the relevant local government areas.
The Department’s Employment Lands Development Program will continue to monitor and audit the supply of employment lands throughout the priority growth area to inform policy development, infrastructure coordination and future planning for employment lands.
The Property Council will continue to assess each plan and welcome member feedback if there is a plan that is of interest.