Vibrant new community near Macquarie University

Plans have been announced to create a vibrant and dynamic community precinct in the surrounds of Macquarie University Station. 

The vision aims to protect Macquarie Park’s thriving commercial centre while at the same time investigating opportunities for a residential community. Accompanying the precinct will be complementary transport and social infrastructure such as schools and open green space which will help the community thrive.

The area surrounding Herring Road has the potential for up to 5,800 new homes by 2013. $5 million will be invested into new infrastructure to improve existing parks and open spaces along Shrimpton Creek, and create better accessibility to restaurants, shops and cycle ways.

Part of the plan includes developing the eight hectare Ivanhoe Estate into a mix of private, social and affordable housing. Currently the Ivanhoe site contains 259 social housing dwellings. This will be converted into 556 new social housing dwellings, at least 128 new affordable housing dwellings and approximately 1,900 private dwellings.

The Property Council commends the plans to integrate new housing supply with easy access to transport and jobs.