Parramatta North rezoning plan set to deliver 2500 new homes, 12,000 jobs
The state government has unveiled a rezoning plan that is set to create up to 12,000 high-value jobs and deliver 2500 homes along the new Parramatta Light Rail line as it looks to meet the growing needs of one of Sydney’s fastest-growing central business districts.
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The state government has unveiled a rezoning plan that is set to create up to 12,000 high-value jobs and deliver 2500 homes along the new Parramatta Light Rail line as it looks to meet the growing needs of one of Sydney’s fastest-growing central business districts.
The Minns Labor government has green-lit a rezoning plan for a 42-hectare site in Parramatta North, where a new university campus, with the potential for up to 25,000 new students, has also been earmarked in support of the Westmead Health and Innovation District.
While Premier Chris Minns has vowed to accelerate developments around transport hubs, The Daily Telegraph previously revealed NSW building approvals had slumped by 10 per cent, with 4686 fewer homes receiving the green light in the 12 months to November 2024 than in the year before.
Lands and Property Minister Steve Kamper said Parramatta was “going from strength-to-strength” and the rezoning plan was the next piece in the “Parramatta puzzle”.
“The rezoning of Parramatta North is crucial to unlocking the full potential of this precinct, delivering jobs, housing, and open space, whilst taking full advantage of the new Parramatta Light Rail,” Mr Kamper said.
“Delivering a vibrant mixed-use precinct will mean the local community will be able to live, work and play on the doorstep of one of Sydney’s fastest-growing central business districts.”
The announcement follows the new L4 light rail line opening last month after five years of construction, testing and delays.
Connecting Carlingford and Westmead via the Parramatta CBD, there are 16 stops that include Westmead’s health precinct, CommBank Stadium, Parramatta Square and three Western Sydney University campuses.
The state government has also indicated the Parramatta North proposal will increase recreational green space, with roughly half of the precinct to be open for the community.
Parramatta North already includes “The Green”, a sportsground featuring six cricket pitches, a rejuvenated turf playing surface, temporary change room facilities and sustainable LED lighting.
The facility, first established in 1879, reopened last year following a revitalisation aimed at boosting participation in grassroots sport.
The state government says the Parramatta North proposal will also deliver up to 12,000 high-value jobs by transforming the Westmead Health and Innovation District, incorporating health services, research and education, and supporting industry.
The suburb’s rich history, cultural significance and local heritage were considered as part of the rezoning application.
More than 30 significant buildings were considered but none were in Parramatta North’s cultural precinct, which incorporates the Parramatta Female Factory.
The government said it would respect the area’s heritage by rejuvenating historic buildings and showcasing compelling stories.
The local Dharug people and the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council will advise the government on the wishes of First Nations people as part of the planning process.
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