Minto: Campbelltown Council endorse high-density zoning plans
Sweeping changes are set to transform and revitalise one of Campbelltown’s oldest suburbs, with apartments and a retail on the cards to stimulate the economy in the area. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED.
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Grand plans to radically change the face of the once-derided Minto, or suburb known as ‘Minno’, are taking shape with Campbelltown Council leading plans to overhaul the area.
Sweeping changes could see the old suburb welcome apartment buildings and retail hubs standing up to six storeys high, as part of a vibrant vision to stimulate the economy and boost the local population.
The project, known as the ‘Minto Urban Renewal Planning Proposal, was endorsed unanimously by councillors at the recent meeting.
Labor councillor Karen Hunt said she was “looking forward” to the proposed revamp.
“This will certainly change the face of Minto for the better,” she said.
“I am sure it will enhance the overall environment for this old suburb of Campbelltown.”
The major plans would see council acquire 10 residential blocks, on Stafford, Blanche and Phyliss streets, to upsize Murray Reserve to deliver extra parklands for the enhanced population.
More than 250 suburban lots, currently zoned as low and medium density, are proposed to be rezoned as high density to allow the construction of multi-storey apartment blocks. This is proposed for the vast majority of land bordered by Pembroke Rd, Durham St, Coronation Park and Surrey St.
Council also endorsed plans to encourage the operators of Minto Marketplace to explore the development opportunities on the site. The shopping centre owners previously called on council to rezone Coronation Park, home of Campbelltown Netball Association, to have housing developed on the site. Council did not support that vision.
The grand plans, which have been in the works for five years following a state government strategy, have been forwarded to the Planning Department for consideration.
The Macarthur Chronicle approached Minto Marketplace manager Michael Prestia to ask about the centre’s reaction to the earmarked changes, however he declined to comment.
The shopping centre is owned by the Murdocca family, who bought the site in 2012.
Campbelltown Labor Mayor George Brticevic was also contacted last Thursday for an interview on his thoughts on the face-changing plans. He did not respond.