Rouse Hill Town Centre: 21 high-rise towers proposed by GPT group

A masterplan for the construction of 21 high-rise towers — ranging from four to 30 storeys in height — has been earmarked to transform a northwest Sydney suburb.

Plans for 21 high-rise towers ranging from four to 30 storeys in height have been proposed for Rouse Hill Town Centre.

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A masterplan for the construction of 21 high-rise towers — ranging from four to 30 storeys in height — has been earmarked to transform Rouse Hill Town Centre into a bustling mixed-use neighbourhood over the next 15 years.

2500 apartments would be constructed in the mixed use neighbourhood.

Developers behind the shopping precinct, GPT, submitted plans to The Hills Shire Council for the proposal, which would neighbour the retail centre, Rouse Hill Metro station and soon-to-be-constructed Rouse Hill Hospital.

The concept development application, revealed exclusively with the Rouse Hill Times, proposes the construction of 2500 apartments, more than 10,000sq m of additional retail space, 8,100sq m of commercial space and a central town park as part of 2490sq m parcel of land of community facilities.

High-rise towers ranging from four to 30 storeys in height are proposed for the Rouse Hill Town Centre development.

GPT senior development manager Angus Gordon said the jewel of the masterplanned community would be 1.4ha of open space, retail, dining and community facilities.

“All areas of the Northern Precinct will be within a five to 10 minute walk — or 600m — of Rouse Hill Metro Station,” Mr Gordon said.

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“The arrival of the Sydney Metro Northwest rail service provides the opportunity for Rouse Hill Town Centre to continue to evolve as a world-class Town Centre orientated around high quality public transport, pedestrian friendly streets and open spaces.”

A series of parks will stretch out through the residential precinct.

The concept development plan includes a 4000sq m community centre, which earmarks the potential for a new library, community centre, cultural facility and function space.

“Our proposed 15 year masterplan for the Northern Precinct encourages a car-free lifestyle where residents can access all their daily needs by foot and are a walkable distance from Rouse Hill Metro Station,” Mr Gordon told The Times.

A pedestrian and cycle network has been designed within the neighbourhood.

“The proposed precinct will enhance Rouse Hill Town Centre’s capacity to stage outdoor, family-oriented and community events with the addition of a Town Park.”

More than 3700 carspaces will also be provided as part of the proposed redevelopment of the precinct — which comes following Rouse Hill Town Centre’s $170 million expansion plans commencing construction next year.

A town park would be the centrepiece of the neighbourhood.

Mr Gordon said the additional retail and commercial space proposed for the new precinct would contribute to Rouse Hill Town Centre’s capacity to support more than 7,000 jobs.

The Northern Precinct masterplan will be on exhibition at the Rouse Hill Town Centre Information Centre on Library Lane just off the Town Square.

GPT's $170 million retail expansion at Rouse Hill Town Centre.

Expansion of retail spaces are included in both plans.

Hills Shire Mayor Michelle Byrne hit back at the proposal, declaring current and future generations “will not thank us if we get these decisions wrong”.

“Just because we have a Metro opening in a matter of days, doesn’t give applicants an excuse to dump in as much density as possible with little regards for the wants and needs of our community,” Cr Byrne told The Times.

“ We all accept there will be some density around the stations however we won't accept over the top density that is completely irresponsible and can't be supported with infrastructure.”

“Any density needs to be responsible, be supported by appropriate levels of infrastructure, have a high level of community benefit and offer a quality life style for those who will call these developments home.”

Cr Byrne said the community is sick of the ‘over the top proposals’.

“Every day I have residents contact me about over development, traffic and infrastructure needs,” she said.

“I want to see well thought out and responsible development that can be supported by infrastructure like parks, playgrounds, schools and community facilities, and meets the needs of our community.”