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Media Release - Minister's Office Sydney: 10 May 2007 WORK TO START ON 12,000 NEW HOMES NEXT YEAR State Plan Priority E6: A supply of land and housing that meets demandState Plan Priority E5: Jobs closer to home
The Iemma Government today released detailed draft plans to develop 12,000 new homes in Sydney’s south-west – with construction to start as early as next year.
Planning Minister Frank Sartor said these were the first draft precinct plans to be released through the Growth Centres, which will deliver a total of 181,000 homes to help accommodate Sydney’s growth.
The plans for the Oran Park and Turner Road precincts of the South West Growth Centres will be on exhibition for public comment for six weeks.
The Government also announced land for around 8,000 additional homes was likely to be fast-tracked for release in the south-west Growth Centre at East Leppington and Lowes Creek under the precinct acceleration protocol.
“The Iemma Government is making real progress on its plans to provide a sustainable supply of land and housing for Sydney families,” Mr Sartor said.
“Less than a year ago, we announced the Growth Centres Commission would prepare 39,500 lots for rezoning as the first stage of the release areas.
“Today we have delivered detailed draft plans for nearly one-third of those lots and more will follow in the next 12 months.
“These plans will create liveable communities for hard-working families, with a mix of housing, jobs, schools, parks, transport and shops.
“Importantly, these precincts will offer a choice of housing including houses, units and terraces for young singles, couples and seniors.
“Combined, the two precincts are expected to provide 7,700 new jobs for Western Sydney – helping to achieve a key State Plan priority of more jobs close to home.”
The 1,145 hectare Oran Park precinct includes:
• 7,500 new homes for around 22,000 new residents; • Around 17 hectares of employment land; • Nearly 30 hectares of commercial and retail area; • 36km of walking and cycling routes; and • More than 10% (142 hectares) will be open space.
The 527 hectare Turner Road precinct includes:
• 4,000 new homes for around 11,000 new residents; • Around 87 hectares of employment land; • Around 15.5 hectares of commercial and retail area; • 27km of walking and cycling routes; and • 80 hectares will be open space.
Member for Camden Geoff Corrigan welcomed the Minister’s announcement, saying the Growth Centres was an important project for his electorate.
“As the electorate grows over the next 30 years, this project will set a benchmark for Camden, for NSW and for Australia,” Mr Corrigan.
“It fulfils the Government’s commitment to ensure infrastructure is provided as people move in. In a welcome move, the Minister has also committed to achieving quality design.”
Minister Sartor said the plans include provisions for important infrastructure, such as regional road upgrades, community and recreation facilities, five primary schools and a high school.
“The Iemma Government understands the importance of planning for infrastructure hand-in-hand with development,” Mr Sartor said.
“The Oran Park and Turner Road precincts will share in $483 million to be invested upfront by the Government upfront over the next four years, as part of a $546 million infrastructure spending program.
“At least $80 million in local infrastructure will be provided through Camden Council’s Section 94 contributions.
“The details of this are yet to be finalised. I have asked the Growth Centres Commission to continue working with Camden Council to ensure equity with similar release areas in the region to help to fast-track the process.”
Minister Sartor said the Growth Centres Commission was already working to slash the time taken to get land to the market from seven years to as little as three.
The close cooperation of Camden City Council in the Oran Park and Turner Road precincts had ensured that would be cut even further to less than one year, he said.
“This is a clear example of state and local government working together to address the challenges of Sydney’s growth,” Mr Sartor said.
Planning Minister Frank Sartor also announced two precincts in the south-west Growth Centre – at East Leppington and Lowes Creek – would potentially be fast-tracked.
“Landholders are negotiating to provide infrastructure, to allow the precincts to be opened up ahead of schedule,” he said.
“A package of requirements will now be developed to clearly outline what would be required of each landholder and to adequately link the precinct to surrounding areas.
“These two proposals are still in the early stages of negotiation. I welcome the fact that landholders are working with us to help meet the challenge of planning for Sydney’s growth.”
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