Mulpha reveals plan for innovative education system in North West Sydney
NORWEST “Smart City” developer Mulpha have revealed a vision for an innovate education system in partnership with Western Sydney University.
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NORWEST “Smart City” developer Mulpha have revealed a bold vision for an innovative education system in partnership with Western Sydney University.
The project, which would see a new secondary school and tertiary education scheme developed as part of the new Norwest Business Park, was revealed exclusively with the Hills Shire Times by Mulpha chief executive Tim Spencer.
“Mulpha is excited to see construction has commenced on the new Bella Vista Primary School and, following discussions with the Greater Sydney Commission, is investigating the potential for a secondary school at Norwest,” Tim Spencer told the Times.
“Mulpha is also engaged in the delivery of a digital learning program for school aged children which will target expansion throughout Australasia, and hopefully make a difference to millions of students.
“Moving through to tertiary level education, Mulpha’s interest has expanded beyond its current
hospitality platforms to include a visionary Innovation Incubation Club all anchored through
partnerships with Australian universities.”
Mr Spencer said the developers were working with Western Sydney University to create a customised learning experience that would act similarly to partnerships with Southern Cross University for the renowned hospitality and tourism training facility, the Hotel School, that operates in Sydney and Melbourne.
“The establishment of an Innovation Incubation Club to drive innovation and entrepreneurship is based on fostering connectivity and collaboration between education, research and business,” he said.
“We are currently working with the University of Western Sydney to scope a customised remit for such a facility at Norwest.
“Mulpha’s holistic approach is based on the desire to drive lifelong education opportunities and integrate this concept into the culture of our communities and we are exploring a
Norwest campus as part of our Smart City vision for Norwest.”
Mr Spencer said he was determine to provide an innovative lifestyle and economic hub of the future at Norwest.
“It’s not just about having the physical infrastructure to support the digital economy, it’s about creating the social and business environment to foster research and development links that drive innovation,” Mr Spencer said.
“This sort of thinking is increasingly going to make the difference in creating great places to live, great places to work and great places to do business.”
The Innovation Club will provide mentoring schemes, business placements and enhanced learning programs “to create the jobs and industries of the future”.
“Staff are encouraged to expand their education and upskill through research and development partnerships, identifying and subsequently collaborating with diverse specialist service providers”.
Western Sydney University assistant vice-chancellor, strategy and policy, Dr Andy Marks said the university was in discussions with Mulpha to partner with the Innovation Incubation Club.
“This is an opportunity to support learning and start-ups outside the Sydney CBD,” Dr Marks said.
“In the north west there is no area for start ups to grow so that is what makes the Innovation Club such an appealing space for the university.”
Dr Marks said innovation hubs developed by the university are moving leaps and bounds to support the growth of start-ups.
“We are always interested in ways of innovative teaching and we are very conscious about the need for universities to be embedded where people do business. We want to give the opportunity for the university to be involved and immersed at the ground level where business is taking place.”
MULPHA’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE
A MULTIBILLION-dollar, Silicon Valley-style vision for the future has been released by Mulpha Norwest to create a world-leading innovation, lifestyle and economic “smart city” for Norwest Business Park.
Mulpha’s masterplan for the 377ha business park proposes a $3 billion development including the redevelopment of Norwest Marketown; the development of The Greens; the redevelopment of the Circa commercial, retail and retirement precinct and a concept for the revitalisation of Bella Vista Farm Park.
Mulpha Norwest general manager Tim Spencer said the company was committed to developing a smart city which would provide “new age” jobs, supported by an entrepreneurial workforce, while establishing the business park as a “beacon of modern education and innovation”.
“As Sydney’s population and economic centre moves west our vision is to create a highly desirable work and lifestyle destination that will attract entrepreneurial workers and industries of the future, including world-leading innovation enterprises,” he said.
“To achieve this, Mulpha is working creatively with a broad team of outstanding Australian and international experts in health and education, architecture, planning and engineering to re-envision how people will live, work and play in the future.”
Mr Spencer said the smart city would be serviced by some of the largest infrastructure advancements in Sydney’s history, including two Sydney Metro North West rail station precincts and Western Sydney airport while also looking to enhance existing infrastructure including Norwest Boulevard.
