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The state government claims that the revitalisation plan will balance growth, heritage and community in Parramatta North.
The NSW state government has announced a rezoning proposal for a 42-hectare site in Parramatta North, addressing the growing demand for the area as Parramatta continues to grow.
The proposed plan will facilitate the development of 2,500 new homes located along the upcoming Parramatta light rail line. In addition, a new university campus is set to accommodate up to 25,000 students, bolstering the Westmead Health and Innovation District (WHID) – one of Australia’s largest health and research zones.
A release from the government confirmed that a key component of the initiative includes the creation of expansive recreational green spaces, with nearly 50 per cent of the precinct designated for open community areas.
The proposal is also projected to generate up to 12,000 high-value jobs by transforming the WHID into a hub for health services, research, education and related industries.
Incorporated into the planning controls for state significant development applications are design guidelines and excellence processes aimed at ensuring high-quality community outcomes.
Minister for Lands and Property, Stephen Kamper, emphasised the importance of the initiative.
“The rezoning of Parramatta North is crucial to unlocking the full potential of this precinct delivering jobs, housing and open space, while taking full advantage of the new Parramatta light rail,” he stated.
“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 Minns Labor government has highlighted that respect for the area’s rich history and cultural significance is also paramount, with over 30 significant heritage buildings earmarked for preservation in the rezoning application.
Notably, the Parramatta North Cultural Precinct, which includes the historically significant Parramatta Female Factory, will remain excluded from the rezoning plans to honour its heritage.
The proposal envisions revitalising historic structures to showcase compelling stories and enhance the area’s cultural narrative.
Property and Development NSW (PDNSW) is collaborating with local Dharug people and the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council to ensure the voices of First Nations peoples are reflected in the redevelopment plans.
Member for Parramatta, Donna Davis, emphasised the necessity of maintaining the significance of Parramatta.
“Importantly, this proposal will protect the cultural precinct and earmark 30 significant heritage buildings for conservation, while delivering 21 hectares of open space,” she said.
“We achieved these outcomes through meaningful consultation with the local community. I encourage members to continue to have their say to shape the future of Parramatta North.”
The public exhibition of the proposal is set to conclude on 10 February 2025.
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