Areas surrounding seven railway stations in Sydney’s south west will be redeveloped for high rise, urban development.
NSW minister for planning Rob Stokes on Sunday announced plans for the rail corridor between Glenfield and Macarthur stations on the Main South Line, which he said provide a vision for new opportunities to renew areas around the seven stations with new homes, shops and businesses.
The plans, released now for public comment, include improved access for pedestrians and bicycles, better access to buses and upgrades to surrounding community centres including schools and libraries.
Click here to view the Glenfield to Macarthur Urban Renewal Corridor Strategy
Stations included in the scheme are Macarthur, Campbelltown, Leumeah, Minto, Ingleburn, Macquarie Fields and Glenfield.
“We know that one in every five additional Sydneysiders will be living in the south west by 2036,” Stokes said, “so it’s crucial we get the planning right.
“The community has already responded to a survey and told us what they love about their neighbourhood and what improvements they’d like to see.
“We’ve used this feedback to provide a roadmap for revitalisation which will facilitate more than 20,000 additional jobs and 15,000 new homes by 2036.”
Member for Holsworthy Melanie Gibbons and member for Camden Chris Patterson welcomed the plans to revitalise the station precincts.
“Our community relies heavily on the rail line, so improving these stations and the areas around them will provide benefits for residents and commuters,” Gibbons said.
“I am excited that this plan identifies how we can revamp and improve these areas,” Patterson added.
The draft corridor strategy, released on Monday by the Department of Planning and Environment, outlines the future vision for each area along the train line. It is now open to community feedback. Once that is received, the strategy will go back to the Department of Planning and Environment for further refinement, Stokes explained.