Draft West District Plan

Co-creating a Greater Sydney November 2016 How to be involved

This draft District Plan sets You can read the entire Before making a submission, out aspirations and proposals draft District Plan at read our privacy statement at for Greater Sydney’s West www.greater.sydney and send www.greater.sydney/privacy District, which includes the feedback: For more information Blue Mountains, Penrith and • via www.greater.sydney visit www.greater.sydney Hawkesbury local government call us on 1800 617 681 areas. It has been developed • by email: by the Greater Sydney [email protected] or email: Commission. • by post: [email protected] Greater Sydney Commission This draft District Plan is on Draft West District Plan formal public exhibition until PO Box 257, the end of March 2017, and will Parramatta NSW 2124 be finalised towards the end of 2017 to allow as many people as possible to provide input.

This document was updated on 21 December 2016 to address typographical errors and production faults. A detailed list of the errata can be found at www.greater.sydney/content/publications

Draft West District Plan Exhibition

THIS SEPARATE DOCUMENT DOCUMENT Overview Draft District Maps Background Website Plan Material Dashboard

Our vision — Towards our Greater Sydney 2056

Summary The requirements A compilation of Data and Reports How the A draft brochure of the legislative maps and spatial used to inform the draft District Plan is amendment to of the draft framework information used draft District Plan to be monitored update A Plan for District Plan to inform the draft Growing Sydney District Plan

You can view these supporting components, as well as Our vision — Towards our Greater Sydney 2056, WEST DISTRICT our proposed 40-year vision for Greater Sydney, at www.greater.sydney. Contents

Our vision West District 2036 1 1 Introduction 11 1.1 The role of district planning 12 1.2 Implementation 17 1.3 Next steps 20 2 Our vision Towards our Greater Sydney 2056 23 3 A Productive City 31 3.1 The West District’s economy 32 3.2 Creating a framework to deliver the Western City 37 3.3 Building international tourism 43 3.4 Delivering job target ranges for strategic and district centres 44 3.5 Planning for Greater Penrith as Sydney’s Western Gateway 45 3.6 Increasing, strengthening and diversifying the skill base 53 3.7 Accessing a greater number of metropolitan jobs and centres within 30 minutes 54 3.8 Accessing local jobs, goods and services within 30 minutes 55 3.9 Managing freight activities 58 3.10 Managing employment and urban services land 60 4 A Liveable City 65 4.1 The West District’s people 67 4.2 Liveability priorities 72 4.3 Improve housing choice 73 4.4 Improve housing diversity and affordability 86 4.5 Coordinate and monitor housing outcomes and demographic trends 92 4.6 Create great places in the West District 93 4.7 Foster cohesive communities in the West District 97 4.8 Responding to people’s need for services 101 5 A Sustainable City 111 5.1 The West District’s environment 113 5.2 Enhancing the West District in its landscape 114 5.3 Protecting the District’s waterways 114 5.4 Protecting and enhancing biodiversity 120 5.5 Delivering Sydney’s Green Grid 123 5.6 Managing the Metropolitan Rural Area 128 5.7 Creating an efficient West District 133 5.8 Planning for a resilient West District 136 5.9 Managing flood hazards in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley 139 Glossary 143 WEST DISTRICT Chief Commissioner’s Foreword

On behalf of the Commissioners and staff of the challenges in the District, with many different Greater Sydney Commission, I acknowledge the people, places and organisations involved. traditional owners of the lands that include the The Greater Sydney Commission has been West District. established to bring together all the various parties with an interest in the District’s future We acknowledge the living culture of the and channel the collective energy into improved traditional custodians of these lands, recognise planning outcomes. that they have occupied and cared for this country over countless generations, and The Commission will take a leadership role celebrate their continuing contribution to the to make sure that public resources and life of Greater Sydney. expertise are brought together to create a more productive, liveable and sustainable city. This draft District Plan sets a vision for growth and development in the West District. It will This draft District Plan is an important step in form the overarching strategy for all future setting a vision for growth and development planning in the area. in the West District and Greater Sydney. I thank everyone from the community, industry, The draft District Plan recognises what we have councils, government and other stakeholder heard to date – particularly that the District’s groups who have contributed so far in natural landscape is a great asset and a great developing this draft District Plan for public attractor, sustaining and supporting a unique, comment. bushland city. We know that over the next 20 years, changes in our social make-up – such as I encourage all stakeholders with an interest the expected increase in people in the over 65 in the West District to now take the time to and especially the over 85 age brackets – will review and provide feedback on the draft require specific planning in terms of housing District Plan. Your suggestions, comments and and social infrastructure. opinions will be crucial in making this Plan We also know that the investment in a living and working document to guide the the Western Sydney Airport will have a West District’s future. transformational effect on the District, including employment opportunities. Now we want to Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO know how we can build on the District’s assets, Chief Commissioner and major infrastructure investment, as the District’s population grows and how we can deal with the difficult questions and conflicts that may arise. Everyone benefits when there is more clarity on our city’s approach and better guidance on what we should be prioritising. In getting this right, we recognise that collaboration will be key. There is a diversity of opportunities and WEST DISTRICT District Commissioner’s Foreword

The West District is Greater Sydney’s bushland get around and access day to day services and city, a place surrounded by World Heritage- facilities within the District. With more jobs on listed landscapes, with a sprinkling of towns our doorstep, we can see more people working and centres that combine village charm and locally and experiencing reasonable commutes. heritage character. To support this, we will need a greater diversity of homes in the District, so that people who This iconic landscape is more than a backdrop – want to live here can afford to do so, and choose it is the West District’s underlying asset. People the type of home that better suits their lifestyle. travel from around the world to experience this landscape – mountains, escarpments, rural This draft District Plan is part of a concerted hinterland and rivers. The landscape is the conversation between all of us who live and foundation for how we think and plan for the work here about how we can come together to District – it resonates in our places and informs create the kind of West District we aspire to. the District’s design and structure. I’m eager for as many people as possible to With expected population growth, the planned get involved. This conversation will continue investment of the Western Sydney Airport, the throughout the coming months as we finalise economic potential of Greater Penrith and this draft District Plan and it’s an important first increasing tourism numbers and experiences, formal step in helping to shape the decisions we want to work across government to realise that will drive the District’s future. the potential of this District. Sean O’Toole OAM The development of Australia’s first 21st West District Commissioner Century international airport at Badgerys Creek within the next 10 years will drive population growth, improve transport links and create new jobs and economic opportunities for Greater Penrith. This is a unique chance to grow new markets in international and domestic tourism, advanced logistics, aerospace industries freight, transport, health, education and the knowledge economy. The Western Sydney City Deal between the Australian and NSW Governments, with local government will drive this growth.

With this transformative change, we will work to protect and enhance the character and feel of our places and make it easier for residents to WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 1

Our vision – West District 2036

20-year vision, priorities and actions for the West District

The West District’s unique and rich tapestry of urban, rural and natural environments, combined with access to jobs, quality health care, education, recreation, cultural and natural experiences creates a great quality of life for its communities.

In 2036, the West District will continue to be The District will leverage investment in the a place where its people are its strength. All proposed Western Sydney Airport, connecting backgrounds and cultures will be respected and the region to the rest of the world and valued, with people sharing a determination to planned in a way that protects our world-class realise the District’s potential while cherishing landscapes. The Western City around the Airport its unique environment and heritage. will deliver local jobs and business activity to the area. The dynamic city of Greater Penrith – an economic and service hub for the District and The District’s resilient economy will also draw on the gateway to the Blue Mountains and the new opportunities and innovations, providing Central West region of NSW – will build on its jobs and services for more than one million renowned health and education super precinct. people who will live in the catchment between The vibrant centres of Katoomba, Richmond- the North West and South West Priority Growth Windsor and St Marys will complement Areas. Greater Penrith, providing a mix of services and This growing economic base will draw from workplaces. new jobs in tourism, the creative industries, The District’s web of towns and villages will agribusiness, advanced manufacturing and provide livelihoods and be destinations in their engineering, lifestyle health, research and own right, acting as stopping points along the technology, education, defence and aviation. It Great Western Highway, the Western Rail Line will be supported by a comprehensive and high and Bells Line of Road. quality transport network with north-south and east-west rail and road connections and strong With the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage digital connections. Area, the Hawkesbury’s rural and agricultural landscapes and the iconic Hawkesbury- Nepean River as a green backdrop, the District will enjoy even better recreation and tourism opportunities. Development will balance the need for more diverse housing that respects the District’s distinctive town character and environment with an appreciation of the risks of bushfires, flooding and heatwaves in a changing climate. WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 2 The West District West The Strategic Centre District Boundary District Centre District Waterways reserves and National Parks Boundary Government Local Motorway Railway Boundary Suburb and Highway 3

West District: Priorities and actions

This draft District Plan identifies priorities and Action tables in this section identify outcomes, actions to realise the vision for the District. This lead agencies and partner agencies (partners). section lists the overarching priorities that will Further detail on the priorities is included inform strategic planning and summarises the throughout this draft District Plan in terms actions outlined in each chapter. of implementation and monitoring priorities (Chapter 1) and productivity, liveability and sustainability priorities (Chapters 3, 4 and 5 respectively).

Implementation and monitoring actions (Chapter 1)

Action Outcome Lead agency Partners

IM1: Align land INSW, Inform the NSW Government’s use planning and GSC TfNSW,NSW infrastructure decision-making infrastructure planning Health

Inform the ongoing actions and IM2: Develop a framework infrastructure investments of Government to monitor growth and GSC - required to deliver A Plan for Growing change in Greater Sydney Sydney and the District Plans

IM3: Develop an Enhance the community’s understanding interactive information of the performance and characteristics of GSC - hub – the Greater Sydney Greater Sydney Dashboard

Improve the understanding of the IM4: Report on local effectiveness of District Plans in delivering GSC Councils planning on the stated priorities and actions WEST DISTRICT 4

Key: Productivity priorities and actions (Chapter 3) AA Aboriginal Affairs The proposed priorities and actions for the CCNSW Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW West District aim to accommodate more jobs CHPs Community Housing Providers in the District, particularly in Greater Penrith in the short to medium term, and boost its DoE Department of Education international tourism industry. They address DoI Department of Industry the low share of knowledge-intensive jobs in the West District – which will be enabled in the DPE Department of Planning and long term by the investment in Western Sydney Environment Airport – and focus more immediately on health EPA Environment Protection Authority and education precincts. Better transport connections will provide better access to a INSW Infrastructure NSW greater choice of jobs closer to where people GSC Greater Sydney Commission live. The overarching priorities are:

OEH Office of Environment and • Creating a framework to Heritage deliver the Western City OGA Office of Government Architect • Building international tourism • Planning for job target ranges for TfNSW Transport for NSW strategic and district centres • Planning for Greater Penrith as Sydney’s Western Gateway • Increasing, strengthening and diversifying the skill base • Accessing a greater number of metropolitan jobs and centres within 30 minutes • Accessing local jobs, goods and services within 30 minutes • Managing freight activities • Managing employment and urban services land. WEST DISTRICT 5

Productivity Actions

Action Outcome Lead agency Partners

Australian P1: Establish the Western Sydney Increase in total jobs and NSW Councils City Deal Governments

Increase total jobs and proportion P2: Develop and implement an GSC, of health and education and Economic Development Strategy DoI Jobs for knowledge and professional for the Western City NSW, AA services jobs

P3: Develop infrastructure to support the growth of the visitor Increased visitation Councils GSC economy

Increased investment, increase P4: Develop and implement a in total jobs and reduced retail GSC Councils centres framework for the District escape expenditure

Increase in total jobs, and increase NSW Health, P5: Coordinate activities to grow in the total health and education Councils, GSC, Council jobs in Greater Penrith and knowledge and professional State services jobs agencies

P6: Develop the Greater Penrith gateway corridor as a major Increased investment, jobs and GSC, Council – tourism, cultural, recreational and visitation entertainment hub

P7: Enhance public transport Increased patronage TfNSW – access to Penrith City Centre

P8: Support skills development Reduced inflow of workers from as Western Sydney Airport is DoI – outside the District constructed

P9: Encourage opportunities for Retention of skilled knowledge Councils, DoI GSC new smart work hubs and professional jobs

P10: Identify and plan for efficient movement of freight to, from Improved freight transport TfNSW – and within the District, with least connectivity impact on residents’ amenity

P11: Develop better understanding of the value and operation of Increase in total jobs GSC Councils employment and urban services land WEST DISTRICT 6

Liveability priorities and actions (Chapter 4) The proposed priorities and actions for the West District are based on the District’s unique way of life as a bushland city with access to global opportunities throughout Greater Sydney. The District’s many places – from unique towns and villages to the growing Greater Penrith area and the opportunities that will come from the investment in Western Sydney Airport – provide a strong foundation to improve quality of life for residents. The overarching priorities are:

• Improving housing choice • Improving housing diversity and affordability • Coordinating and monitoring housing outcomes and demographic trends • Creating great places • Fostering cohesive communities • Responding to people’s need for services

FastFast facts: facts: West West District District − −Growth Growth & & Investment Investment Outlook Outlook

+91,500+91,500 moremore people people by by 2036 2036 +41,500+41,500 increaseincrease in in persons persons 65+ 65+ by by 2036 2036 446,300446,300 Population Population 397,000397,000 +13%+13% +24%+24% +194%+194% Age Structure Age 354,800354,800 BabiesBabies and and 5 to5 to 19 19 85+85+ year year olds olds Structure Age pre-schoolerspre-schoolers yearyear olds olds 910k910k

20162016 20262026 20362036 WEST DISTRICT

+14,000+14,000 moremore single single person person +8,400+8,400 householdshouseholds by by 2036 2036 moremore dwellings dwellings by by 2021 2021 Dwellings Dwellings Households Households +51%+51% +18%+18% moremore single single CouplesCouples with with personperson households households childrenchildren households households

+XX*+XX* 25+25+ moremore jobs jobs by by 2036 2036 committedcommitted XX%*XX%* growth growth in injobs jobs from from today’s today’s levels levels infrastructureinfrastructure projects projects Employment Employment Infrastructure Infrastructure 7

Liveability Actions

Lead Action Outcome Partners agency Increase in diversity of housing L1: Prepare local housing strategies Councils - choice L2: Identify the opportunities to create the capacity to deliver 20-year Creation of housing capacity GSC Councils, DPE strategic housing supply targets Creation of housing capacity and L3: Councils to increase housing increase in diversity of housing Councils – capacity across the District choice Increase in diversity of housing L4: Encourage housing diversity DPE – choice L5: Independently assess need Industry, Increase in affordable rental housing GSC and viability CHPs, DPE L6: Support councils to achieve Increase in affordable housing GSC Councils, DPE additional affordable housing DPE, Councils, L7: Provide guidance on Affordable State Increase in affordable rental housing GSC Rental Housing Targets agencies, CHPs L8: Undertake broad approaches to Councils, Increase in affordable housing GSC facilitate affordable housing CHPs L9: Coordinate infrastructure Change in industry perceptions planning and delivery for growing GSC DPE (surveyed) communities L10: Provide data and projections on Contribute to more informed population and dwellings for local infrastructure investment decisions, DPE – government areas across strategic planning and plan making Greater Sydney Contribute to improved L11: Provide design-led planning to sustainability, productivity and OGA GSC support high quality urban design liveability outcomes Contribute to improved health L12: Develop guidelines for safe and outcomes and increased walking GSC DPE healthy built environments and cycling L13: Conserve and enhance Identification and protection of OEH, DPE, environmental heritage including GSC, Councils heritage elements AA Aboriginal, European and natural Contribute to informed decision L14: Develop a West District sport making for sport and recreation Office of and recreation participation strategy Councils infrastructure and increased Sport and sport and recreation facility plan participation State Increase in the provision of L15: Support planning for agencies, community facilities, including open GSC, DEC shared spaces organisations, space providers L16: Support planning for school Improved education infrastructure NSW DPE facilities decision making Property, DEC L17: Support the provision of Improved decision making with the GSC, AA - culturally appropriate services Aboriginal community Contribute to improved decision L18: Support planning for making for emergency services DPE - emergency services operators L19: Support planning for Improved decision making for new CCNSW - cemeteries and crematoria cemeteries WEST DISTRICT 8

Sustainability priorities and actions (Chapter 5) The proposed priorities and actions for a sustainable West District focus on the District’s expansive bushland, waterways and biodiversity, which attract people from around the world and provide a unique way of life for its residents. As the District grows, these assets will be enhanced, and the District’s efficiency and resilience boosted. The overarching priorities are:

• Enhancing the West District in its landscape • Protecting the District’s waterways • Protecting and enhancing biodiversity • Delivering Sydney’s Green Grid • Managing the Metropolitan Rural Area • Creating an efficient West District • Planning for a resilient West District • Managing flood hazards in the Hawkesbury-NepeanFastFast facts: facts: West Valley.West District District − −Growth Growth & & Investment Investment Outlook Outlook

+91,500+91,500 +41,500 moremore people people by by 2036 2036 +41,500 increaseincrease in in persons persons 65+ 65+ by by 2036 2036 446,300446,300 Population Population 397,000397,000 +13%+13% +24%+24% +194%+194%

Babies and 5 to 19 85+ year olds Structure Age 354,800354,800 Babies and 5 to 19 85+ year olds Structure Age pre-schoolerspre-schoolers yearyear olds olds 910k910k

20162016 20262026 20362036

+XX*+XX* 25+25+ moremore jobs jobs by by 2036 2036 committedcommitted infrastructure projects XX%*XX%* growth growth in injobs jobs from from today’s today’s levels levels infrastructure projects Employment Employment Infrastructure Infrastructure 9

Sustainability Actions

Action Outcome Lead agency Partners

S1: Review criteria for monitoring Improved water quality and OEH GSC water quality and waterway health waterway health

S2: Protect the South Improved water quality and Creek environment and use waterway health, and integration development approaches to GSC EPA of South Creek into land use achieve excellent environment planning performance S3: Improve the management Improved management of riparian of waterways in Priority Growth DPE – corridors Areas S4: Develop a Strategic Protection and management of Conservation Plan for OEH, DPE GSC areas of high environmental value Western Sydney

S5: Update information on areas Protection and management of OEH, DPE Councils of high environmental value areas of high environmental value

S6: Use funding programs to Delivery of the Green Grid GSC, TfNSW, deliver the West District Councils priorities OEH Green Grid priorities

S7: Develop support tools and Improved utilisation of open space methodologies for local open and increased provision of open GSC – space planning space

S8: Update the Urban Green Cover in NSW Technical Guidelines to Protection of solar access to roofs OEH, DPE – respond to solar access to roofs

S9: Identify land for future waste Identification of land for waste EPA, DPE Councils reuse and recycling management

S10: Embed the NSW Climate Contribute to energy efficiency, Change Policy Framework into reduced emissions and improve GSC Councils, OEH local planning decisions environmental performance

S11: Support the development of Contribute to energy efficiency, GSC, Councils, initiatives for a sustainable low reduced emissions and improve – DPE carbon future environmental performance

NSW Climate Council, S12: Support the development Contribute to improved Australian of environmental performance GSC environmental performance Government, targets and benchmarks utility providers

S13: Incorporate the mitigation of the urban heat island effect Contribute to reductions in DPE – into planning for urban renewal ambient temperatures projects and Priority Growth Areas S14: Review the guidelines for air quality and noise measures for Improved land use and transport EPA, DPE – development near rail corridors decision making and busy roads S15: Identify and map potential Improved land use and transport high impact areas for noise and EPA DPE, Councils decision making air pollution S16: Address flood risk issues in Protection of life and property DPE, INSW GSC, Councils the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 10 1 Introduction 11

This draft District Plan proposes a 20-year vision for the West District, which includes the Penrith, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury local government areas. It has been developed by the Greater Sydney Commission in consultation with State agencies and the community, with technical input from councils.

The West District offers an enviable lifestyle – We see this draft District Plan as a first step in the best of both worlds. With world-heritage the planning for the West District. We want as listed bushland and escarpments framing a many people as possible to continue to engage landscape of lovely towns and villages, and with us as we work to develop the draft District access via rail directly to the growing centre Plan further towards finalisation at the end of Greater Penrith and through to Greater of 2017. Parramatta and Sydney City, people can have We intend to achieve this by building the benefits of a bushland city and access to collaboration and listening into everything good jobs. we do. The planned Western Sydney Airport will provide even greater opportunities for people to strike this unique lifestyle balance. Our work on this draft District Plan builds on the District’s characteristics, while drawing on a robust body of technical material that looks into Greater Sydney’s changing demographics, economy, housing, open spaces and many other characteristics. It also incorporates feedback garnered through our #GreaterSydney engagement during 2016.

#GreaterSydney: Insights from the community Our conversations with the community through our #GreaterSydney engagement have provided valuable insights into what the community values about the District and what people want to see changed. We have sought to encapsulate these inputs into this draft District Plan. People in the West District highlighted transport as the key to unlocking the District’s potential. There was strong support for more public transport options and better roads to connect to jobs, services and leisure activities both within the District and across Greater Sydney. People want to retain the District’s character, which is defined by its open space and natural heritage, particularly the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. At the same time, they are looking for infrastructure and development that will support more local jobs, housing choices, and entertainment

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WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 22 2 Our vision Towards our 23 Greater Sydney 2056

Our 40-year vision to enable a more productive, liveable and sustainable Greater Sydney

This chapter outlines a draft amendment to A changing, growing A Plan for Growing Sydney that aligns with the vision established by this draft District Greater Sydney Plan. It is the first step in the comprehensive work that will take place next year to review Think about Greater Sydney as you know it A Plan for Growing Sydney. today. Not only has it completely transformed in its structure and role from when it first This amendment reconceptualises Greater flourished in the 19th Century, it has already Sydney as a metropolis of three cities, and surpassed the ambitious city on the Harbour is presented with this draft District Plan to that spread its reach and created its new reflect the most contemporary thinking suburbs throughout the 20th Century. about Greater Sydney’s future. As a draft amendment for consideration, this allows Today, Greater Sydney is an economic the community and stakeholders to provide powerhouse, generating nearly a quarter of feedback to the draft District Plan while Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). understanding the context of an emerging Its economy – at $378 billion per year – is Greater Sydney, which will inform our review bigger than the combined value of Australia’s during 2017. manufacturing, mining and construction industries (Figure 2-1). Its financial strengths You can read a standalone version of this make it a great place for business. chapter by visiting www.greater.sydney.

Figure 2-1: Greater Sydney GDP compared to national industries (2015)

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Catalogue 5204.0 Australian System of National Accounts. WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 24 without the need to travel long distances. to distances. travel long need without the communities that greater provide opportunities sustainable and connected allow more for they as benefits, environmental social and with butalso with productivity, improved only not structures We these associate organised. are activity of economic areas different how it how distributed is and located, is activity alternatives economic in of where terms Sydney. global leading cities Instead, develop like district Greater centrallarge business that are asingle orientatedknow around few to we Looking global comparable cities, layout right. to Greater get spatial and Sydney’s structure like economy Australia’sIn acity-based need we heart. than rather geographic at its edge, centre at city the geographic the sits when continue Greater particularly as Sydney grows, centre city one cannotyet on asingular focus it well, served centred Sydney on –has City network transport the and activity economic Greater Sydney’s current –with structure districts. its ever-changing across suburbs and main streets to busy settings, to bushland beachside from choices, of lifestyle diversity that a places many provide local offers It also credentials. cultural artistic and (NIDA) Art Dramatic −highlight Greater Sydney’s National and Institute of Art Contemporary of NSW, of Gallery Museum Art House, Opera institutions Sydney the −such as renowned (ASX).Securities Exchange world- Other Australian and Australia of Bank Reserve the to key home nationaland institutions such as epicentre the is of Australia’s sector financial Sydney City, Sydney traditionally as CBD, known million which includes 2.4 workers. people, Greater 4.7 to Sydney million nearly home is These moments are rare in are rare Greater Sydney’s moments These transformation. positive its shape to moment right the is now structure, geographic Sydney’s of Greater challenges fundamental the to respond to need the and investments planned of pipeline astrong growth, population and economic strong to Thanks centres. of smaller, liveable highly assets lifestyle the sharing also while competitive globally is that acity place: rare that Sydney is Greater to choices. employment uneven access and affordability of rates housing lower congestion, of higher levels such as constraints capacity created has living in west, the of people number with combined an increasing in east, jobs the of Greater Sydney’s of location the majority the Compare this with Greater Sydney. Already, about an area that had been neglected. an that area been about had thinking transformed and heart geographic Greater Sydney’sevent regenerated –they than a sporting more were Games Olympic The rich cultural establishing and world offerings. the across from visitors attracting global stage, it putGreater –instead, a show Sydney the on aplace to as see developed just not was House Opera in The future. the confidence its and itsouth: signalled Greater Sydney’s maturity and north between aconnection than just more was buildingThe Bridge of Harbour the Games. Sydney 2000 Olympic the and House Sydney the Bridge, Opera Harbour rarer. of Sydney the Think significance the about ability to the even is them and grab history powerhouse.’ economic global differentiated and adiverse to be a real opportunity Greater gives Sydney Sydney Airport, by Western catalysed City, Western emergence the of the and City Central the of development The industries. production advanced and technology, innovation, education, embraces also that story broader a towards focus City Eastern corporate services and professional current its from economic brand global its develop ‘Greater Sydney potential to the has Sydney. Global create will collectively that ametropolis cities: of three metropolis into a Sydney maturing Greater for plan and conceive to Put simply, time the nowis region. Greater city Sydney’s second GPOP) to(referred as as role will its develop Peninsula Olympic the and Greater Parramatta the continues, of Sydney the in east the City success the as and to emerge starts Airport Sydney Western the around activity economic new the As network. transport supporting Sydney, asustainable to for plan now need we in Western expected of growth with scale the Given magnitude the of this together change, of jobs. of tens thousands years, in 40 provide, around Greater for changer Sydney agame willis and This investment in Sydney Western the Airport. – that it this motivates planned the approach, is in time moment If asingle –one is change there citizens.future all existing and in that away structure benefits Greater Sydney’s to spatial shift an opportunity WeWe point. have are at atransformational opportunity generation once-in-a- The Greg Clark, on advisor urbanist global and cities investment and

shown in 2-2. Figure shown cities as polycentric approach, –agenuine these between connections and places many local in cities three the and assets outstanding the at looking instead approach –and monocentric –a district single centralstrong business bySydney an economically aplace anchored as thinking away from of Greater ashift This means Sydney City Deal is intended is to drive anew Sydney Deal City Western The investment partnership. and in nation’s the what is ever planning largest outer Sydney Western for transport better and housing more jobs, 100,000 almost to deal deliver agenerational Deal, City of Sydney aWestern development the on to government with work local have agreed Governments NSW AustralianThe and Deal City Sydney Western • • • • to: pledges Sydney Western Deal The City region. broader the and Sydney Western the Airport, immediately areas the around incorporates that aerotropolis ineconomy emerging the vibrant arts and cultural and initiatives. vibrant arts clean air, support spaces, green all of levels government three streamliningand across approvals well, done planning density and through better housing increase skillsand development training Aboriginal and youth on with afocus services, and to homes closer jobs deliver more time with more their families can spend people so congestion, traffic reduce and publicinvestment to transport increase additionaltarget infrastructure 25

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 26 Source: Greater Sydney Commission, 2016 Commission, Greater Sydney Source: Sydney Global cities: ofthree 2-2:Figure Ametropolis industries. education-related and in medical practice willprecinct continue best to lead grow and health super education and Westmead the and centres, Sydney’s administrative business and it 2036, of Greater By will one be advantages. greatest of its metropolitan will one location be identity. central of its Its akey is aspect heritage significant and colonialan early settlement Historically, was years. Parramatta 30,000 occupationAboriginal of this dates area back 10 to over next 15 the years. transformation urban significant to most the experience City the cities, three the Of landscape. occupationAboriginal interaction with and the of evidence include significant foreshores Harbour The Domain. the and Gardens MacquariePoint, Street Royal the Botanic and Millers Rocks, The such as precincts heritage contains city significant established The branding. and global industries City’s of Eastern the continued the enable and growth support planning Our must tackling congestion. Sydney and near land City government-owned City, of Eastern the renewal the such as to enhance are manyThere opportunities jobs. of knowledge-intensive proportion harbour, alarge and suburbs sought-after –with abeautiful innovation sectors start-up and services professional and business financial, in the –especially engine It an is economic to Kogarah. Botany Port and through Sydneysouth Airport through to Macquarie Park and north to its corridors economic Sydney and City established The city. equitable and sustainable to productive, to move amore industry and of government priorities the and It willby 2056. decision-making guide future Sydney an eight as million-strong metropolis in Greater planning the for strategy organising acentral as cities of three metropolis acts The with GPOP at its heart is anticipated is heart at with its GPOP established Eastern City Eastern established

developing Central is the currently the is the strategic advantage of creating advantage a strategic the will offer City Western also emerging The Greater Sydney. of area of an extensive structure and shape to the change will opportunity the provide this catalyst major time in years, over 100 first of the focus will the be Sydney Western the 2056, Airport By Westernemerging City. the and City Eastern to established the capacity transport and connections transport strong It in. critical is around that has Central the City place to to move will an get easier and be investments, transport with and, planned brand will global own build its jobs, smart 21st Century for opportunities more It will offer enterprises. innovation-driven and manufacturing advanced for area It will an important be of centres: strategic, district and local. local. and district of centres: strategic, types three which defines centres proposed, is A Plan for Growing Sydney. of approach to the centresa reconsideration in to citiesSydney of led three ametropolis has as of Greater centralThis new strategy organising call home. to will create want to aplace people needed jobs and infrastructure social and transport housing, diverse and with affordable City Western emerging the to furnish opportunity the will offer SydneyWestern Airport by the generated growth economic The Campbelltown-Macarthur. and Liverpool centresthe of Penrith, Blacktown, of citizens thousands the for in opportunities greater and of jobs social greater diversity emerging Western City.emerging A new hierarchy Anew of

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WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 28 • • • Incommunities. brief: to local provision well service as as productivity contribution to Greater and Sydney’s job growth and in of scale terms centres vary These A 30-minute city A 30-minute jobs with smart A city city A growing Sydney Productive A and services for local catchments. local for services and jobs of local centres havelocal arange populations district that support services facilities and centresdistrict have jobs, Central Cities Western and Eastern, the of success the and jobs with smart a city support to specifically needed location and industries have scale, the gateways, including centres, strategic transport A Liveable Sydney Liveable A An equitable, polycentric city city polycentric equitable, An A collaborative city collaborative A diversity choice and of housing A city table below.table in the summarised of metropolitan priorities, through anumber delivered can be This vision efficiency. and Greater Sydney’s natural resilience environment, on allowing and afocus liveable lifestyle and fair underpinning economy a productive a strong, it has when to manner in develop asustainable that Greater Sydney likelyacknowledges more is integration It cities. of of three ametropolis environmental and social economic, the Greater for Sydney vision Our to 2056 represents A city in its landscape in its A city Sydney Sustainable A A resilient city resilient A city efficient An 29

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 30 3 A Productive City 31

“Successful cities grow. Cities that attract jobs, investment, institutions, tourists, will also attract population, both from within their countries and from abroad. Population growth is a hallmark of city success but it brings with it critical choices and challenges that must be addressed.” – Greg Clark, urbanist and global advisor on cities and investment

The recently announced City Deal between the Australian and NSW Governments and The West District Productivity Profile in collaboration with local government The West District Productivity Profile has the potential to set the foundation for describes the District’s economy in terms of transformation of the West District as a major employment growth, types and locations, driver of Greater Sydney’s emerging Western economic output and other data. This City. The economic opportunity created by informs the way we plan for the District’s the Western Sydney Airport, together with the economy and the type of jobs that the District’s growing visitor economy driven by District will need to accommodate in the the World Heritage Area of Blue Mountains, future. will allow the West District to shift from a place You can view the full Productivity Profile by to accommodate homes for Greater Sydney’s visiting www.greater.sydney. A summary is housing market to an attractor of major provided in Section 3.1. economic activity. Greater Penrith will grow as a strategic centre This draft District Plan outlines the proposed with a health and education super precinct, priorities and actions to drive the West District’s smart jobs, housing diversity and attractive productive economy. It draws on A Plan for destinations for visitors. The centre will Growing Sydney’s Goal 1, which seeks to grow a support and service the new and established competitive economy with world-class services communities. Investment in transport and transport, as well as the priorities from Our infrastructure will strengthen and grow the vision – Towards our Greater Sydney 2056. diversity of employment choice. WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 32 Transport Performance & Analytics (TPA) &Analytics Transport Performance Transport of (formerly Statistics), Bureau as known Transport NSW, for Greater Sydney Sydney; (Jobs) Government, NSW 2016 to 2036, Requirements Dwelling Implied and Projections Household and Population State Area Local Wales South and Government 2016 New &Environment, Planning of (Population) Department Source: Employment Forecasts, 2011 Sydney. to 2041 Forecasts, Government, (2016 NSW Employment Release), Sydney Employment Forecasts, 2011 Sydney. to 2041 Forecasts, Government, (2016 NSW Employment Release), Sydney (TPA) &Analytics Transport Performance Source: Transport of (formerly Statistics), Bureau as known Transport NSW, for Greater Figure Table to compared 13% Greater for 9%, Sydney.about grew by 2015 economy and District’s West the 2011 between slowly; more growing been also Greater Sydney. across to It other Districts has relatively is small compared in District West the Greater Sydney). However, overall the economy across to compared 1.8% in District West the Sydney growth rate (2.0% across annual growth rate than average the afaster This represented to in jobs 133,100 2016. in jobs 1996 89,600 from grown has District West the Employment across jobs. its Sydney’s 5% populationaccommodates and of to 8% of Greater home is District the At present, activity. industrial and in retail health hospitality education, and and economy is driven also District’s by employment tourism the from area’s Apart global brand. in the of tourism and terms activity economic linked which drives natural to landscape, its economy is intrinsically WestThe District’s 3.1 Greater Sydney Greater West District 24

The West District’s economy 3 % 19 3 -1: West District: Historical population and employment growth (1996-2016) growth employment and population Historical District: -1: West West District -1: Employment profile by sector in West District vs Greater Sydney (2016) Sydney Greater vs District in West bysector profile -1: Employment % 19 38 3,553,100 % 299,950 % 1996 Population 19 4,682,000 % projection Greater Sydney 19 354,800 % 2016 2016 30 % 1996-2016 % % 1996-2016 32 Growth to 32%). compared (19% jobs services professional and of knowledge Sydney proportion alower and to compared Greater in District West the sector within of jobs industrial the similar proportion This illustrated is in a is 3-1. Figure There jobs. health (24% education and to compared 19%) to compared 30%) (38% and population-serving of ahigher proportion accommodates Greater Sydney, currently District West the across to compared average the When Sydney. of Greater parts locate in different industries of types why different to us understand helps This categorisation jobs. industrial and jobs population-serving health jobs, education and jobs, professional and knowledge-intensive as are categorised jobs District’s The and the local population. local the and visitors both other tourism facilitiesand serve many hospitality well tourism the industry; as as which driven is by population growth District, of the structure economic the This reflects % 32% 18% 1,722,700 Industrial Sector Health andEducationSector Population-Serving Sector Knowledge andProfessional Services Sector 89,600 1996 1996 Employment 2,439,800 projection 133,100 2016 2016 1996-2016 % % 1996-2016 Growth 49% 42% the spatial distribution of economic activity activity economic of distribution spatial the illustrated is in 3-2, Figure which shows assets economicThe contribution of the District’s it grows. as economy the to diversify opportunities identify 20 will to over next be the years District West Akey the challenge for in District. the growth employment and economic future for sectors health education and and population serving of the both importance the reflect trends These jobs). new (15,000 sector in population-serving the in was jobs increase greatest the employment, (43%) (27%). industrial and In of absolute terms (61%), population-serving services professional and (70%),education by knowledge followed in occurred health and growth proportional significant 2016, and most the 1996 Between might inpatterns change future. the employment of how an understanding for types job in recent each trends ofWe these analyse (2015) Value Added Gross District’s 3-2: West Figure Source: Unpublished data Unpublished Source: derived from derived Australian Cities Accounts 2014-15 Accounts Cities Australian productivity. productivity. will and continue District to drive District’s the within role economic the an important serve centres These with high productivity. labour are centres Penrith Richmond-Windsor and Greater in aparticular area. activity economic of well profile the as as places economic of important can help build an understanding spatial The worked. distribution of productivity hour per value higher economic generate with high productivity labour Areas resources. of use of efficient the ameasure is Productivity (illustrated in 3-3). Figure productivity labour of high areas are also District the across activity significant concentrationsThese of economic Katoomba. and Richmond-Windsor and precinct, including health the super education and Marys, Greater Penrith St and between corridor the is in District West the activity economic for focus main The in aparticular area. services and goods Value of value the Gross Add. measures Add Greater Value Sydney,across by Gross measured Gross value added ($ Million) added value Gross Waterways Boundary District Centre District Centre Strategic greater than 62,400 than greater 1,390-62,400 460-1,390 250-460 90-250 90 than less 33

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 34 Extension). within Sydney Western the Employment Area land employment (thisArea proposed is Growth Sydney Western the Strategy for Priority Infrastructure and Use Land of a new part as investigation under is land of employment Water Pipeline 4,145 Precinct). hectares Afurther in of Sydney the south the 337 hectares and in Erskine Park hectares Employment (365 Area of Sydney Western the part as 700 hectares Sydney’s with land, industrial zoned around currently 13% accommodates of Greater It land. urban services and employment concentration significant of its is assets economic major District’s of West the One data Unpublished Source: (2015) productivity labour District’s West 3-3: Figure derived from derived Australian Cities Accounts 2014-15 Accounts Cities Australian • profiles: Sydney have employment context, and distinct centresdistrict play acrucial in role Greater the centre strategic and District’s West the areas, urban services and well employment as As Sydney, evolves. and grows economy, that and District’s the of Western as activity economic and crucial employment for will areas be Employment urban services and education withineducation this centre. with concentration the of health and potential associated is growth Significant retail major and activity. Hospital Sydney Western TAFE,Campus, Nepean Werrington SydneyWestern University Greater Sydney. centre The comprises into connections transport regional gateway to Greater Sydney provides and Greater Penrith centre strategic the is Labour productivity ($/hour) productivity Labour Waterways Boundary District Centre District Centre Strategic greater than 100 than greater 55-100 50-55 44-50 25-44 Strategic Sydney. Travel (STM) Government, NSW Model 2016, outputs, (TPA) &Analytics Transport Performance Source: Transport of (formerly Statistics), Bureau as known Transport NSW, for Figure to in. work wish they of jobs type choice and location the about have less Sydney, residents District’s West the Greater to across 16% the Compared average private or vehicle. minutes by public transport within 30 residents to District West accessible approximately 3% of Greater Sydney’s are jobs that during peak, shows morning the research Greater Sydney in (as 3-4). Figure shown Our within jobs minutes 30 for than average the of Greater Sydney’sto asmaller proportion have access living in District West the People 3.1.1 • - - - population. growing District’s the serving centres, retail-based Katoomba centres district are largely and Richmond-Windsor St Marys, - - - Proportion of jobs accessible within 30 min 40% Access to jobs to Access 30% 20% 35% 25% 10% 15% 3 5% agribusiness activity. activity. agribusiness traditionally has been function and role of Greaterurban fringe Sydney its and the on located is Richmond-Windsor destination within Mountains. Blue the Katoomba is a significant tourist focus. centre with apopulation-serving atown and land urban services and to centre the covering employment both due contains amix of job types St Marys -4: West District residents’ access to jobs during the AM peak (2016) peak AM the during jobs to access residents’ District West -4: 0 Central North West Central Greater SydneyAverage–16% • • as: such by institutions anchor presented opportunities the well is to placed leverage District West The 3.1.2 by car (refermade to 3-5). Figure to are work of journeys majority the means optionsin District the Limited public transport overall the and economy. households for ultimately and development, outcomes better skill for knowledge and opportunities enhanced greater skill potential and jobs matching, for means of jobs to number alarger access having From perspective, an economic potential. potential. its realises District to the ensure addressed to that be will constraints need amenity and well connectivity as land, as urban services and employment on pressure of such challenges as are there anumber in District, the diversity and activity of economic drivers as opportunities significant present assets While these • Western SydneyWestern Employment Area precinct health super education and Greater Penrith including Penrith the the Blue Mountains. Blue the in particularly tourism assets Economic opportunities South South West West 35

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 36 • are outlined below. this section in covered priorities full of list The productivity appropriate. as planning and proposals planning activities in strategic considered be should priorities The planning planningstrategic and proposals. by detailingin each case relate they how to priorities of these purpose specific the identify We priorities. detailed more are, in many cases, there areas Secondly, within priority broad the below. are included not in list the these only; issues cover factual headings Some sought. outcomes contextprovide detail and to the expand on we and area, outlineseach heading apriority Firstly, ways. in two are presented priorities The District. West the for actions and priorities This chapter outlines productivity the 3.1.3 &Housing Population of 2011 Statistics, of Census Bureau Australian Source: Figure Greater Sydney - - - - - deliver City Western the to Creating aframework West District - - - - -

District priorities District 3 21st Century amenity 21st Century with aerotropolis Plan a21st Century for priorities the Western for City development economic Identify City Western the for corridors road and significant north-south and east-west rail regionally preserve and alignments Identify of City Western the Elements governance – Sydney Western Deal The City -5: Journey to work by mode (2011) West District and Greater Sydney (2011) Sydney Greater (2011) and bymode work to District West Journey -5: 0% Motorbike/scooter Train 20% Bus Ferry 40% • • • • • • • • Bicycle - land urban services and employment Managing freight activities Managing - - - minutes 30 within services and goods jobs, local Accessing centres and withinjobs minutes 30 agreater ofAccessing metropolitan number skill the base diversifying and strengthening Increasing, - Sydney’s Gateway Western Planning Greater for Penrith as - centres district and strategic for ranges Planning job target for - Building international tourism ------Car urban services land. urban services and employment support Protect and centres local to and district Transport connections Planning centres district for - in District West the demand and provision space Retail floor centres local relevant, as and, centres, district and in change strategic and growth Manage of centres Plan growth the for the visitorSupport economy City Western the Create across high urban quality amenity - space in centres in space of retailPrioritise provision the floor 60% Walked Only 80% 100% In October 2016, NSW Australian the In and October governance – Deal 3.2.1 of City. Western the delivery that drive can collectively the opportunities capitalise transformative the and on recognise This to collaborative approach will need ininvest area. the sector, which will, in and develop main, the private the toclear provide direction for need with community, the will engagement and and of government tiers three coordination across To will we deliver need this on vision, • • • into: transformed be will that is City Western the vision by 2056, Our hand in hand with the growth of cities and in with growth the hand hand goes this offers, economy, prosperity the and Australia’s aknowledge-based as growth outcomes. environmental improved to and jobs access better affordability, and supply housing improved transport, through better improve of people lives the by mid-2017.Sydney Deal City will Deals City Western to government deliver anlocal agreed with to together work agreed Governments 1.5 of 1.5 inSydney’s line gateway with capacity Direction enhances and years 40 over area the next the that acentral as can transform catalyst Airport of Sydney Western importance the recognises This Blacktown. and Campbelltown-Macarthur centres strategic the of Penrith,Liverpool, include and Central West Districts and West South West, the will City Western sit across The Sydney Western Airport. proposed the on focused City Western introduces emerging the –Towards vision Our Greater our Sydney 2056 deliver the Western City 3.2 a protected and valued parkland city. parkland valued and a protected places vibrant centres local and and highly functioning, with well-designed, a city hub science and manufacturing advanced logistics, a trade,

Creating aframework to A Plan for Growing Sydney The Western Sydney City .

The Western Sydney City Deal will Sydney Western bring Deal The City in outcomes improved cities. to support investments and contributions, asset or planning require all to of levels government reforms, bring will Deals of City establishment The reform. and investment planning, strategic governance, all by of levels coordinating government will improveDeals collaboration between accountabilities City achieving joint for goals. and timeframes actions, priorities, define and of levels government three the across partnership the will formalise Deals City of people. needs the meeting on with aclear sustainable, focus and well liveable as as accessible, and productive to be Australia need across other regions and in 21st the Century,success Sydney Western To surrounding them. regions the achieve ongoing governance arrangements. will include also Deal clear City The objectives. environmental and social economic, desired the to achieve other support provide and changes contribute planning make land, use land reforms, regulatory and policy undertake funding, tolevel of government provide will each include Deal for clear City The roles • • • • to: 2056 to to vision our 2036decisions influence and will complement Deal planning our City The of area. the sustainability liveability and productivity, the on impact a measurable to have with purpose: acommon together governments local and NSW Australian, the outcomes through biodiversity conservation. biodiversity through outcomes maintain improve or environmental are affordable and demand meet housing of types help and supply tothe ensure groups vulnerable particularly communities, for outcomes economic and social to and drive better tourism, and logistics freight, such as industries in jobs and jobs of knowledge-intensive investment to stimulate attract growth the rail infrastructure and investment in road with of Greater other areas Sydney through and in City Western the improve connectivity 37

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 38 Table 3-2: Comparative data for five aerotropoli five Table for data 3-2: Comparative Source: Extract from NACO Aviation/Urban Planners draft report (October 2016) for NSW Government. 2016) Extract Government. NSW Source: for (October from report draft NACO Aviation/Urban Planners Related jobs Related jobs Airport USD) annum, (per value Added (hectares) area Airport (tonnes/annum)Cargo Trafficmovements Traffic (millionpassengers/year) 2015 Liverpool and Campbelltown-Macarthur. and Liverpool centres the of Penrith,Blacktown, transform and City, aerotropolis, or Airport a transformed in jobs of knowledge-intensive agglomeration century,the aglobally provide significant Sydney.Western It could, by middle the of Greater for changer Sydney particularly and an intergenerational as game Sydney Airport that Western the view we thisIt reason for is 30-minute workforce. to a connected in area, jobs the of new base can help we to facilitate diverse and astrong investment in Sydney Western the Airport, the leverage and to west, the Parramatta from particularly footprint, economic GreaterIf can broaden Sydney’s we global partnership. nation’s ever planning investment and largest outer Sydney Western for –the transport better and jobs to 100,000 deliver almost with deal acommitment once-in-a-generation a is million Deal City The togrowing 1.5 by 2056. million, than one will more be Motorway of M7 the west City Western emerging the We that know by population the 2036, of 5,116 2,600,000 300,200 49 (Seoul) Incheon 200,000 60,000 $10bn

157,000 55,000 $17bn 7,200 770,000 682,261 64 Worth Fort Dallas

120,000 60,000 $12bn 2,787 1,620,000 450,679 62 Amsterdam • • of elements: anumber encompasses City Western The 3.2.2 in placebe by mid-2017. will agreement Deal City The Sydney Deal. City Wollondilly Councils to deliver Western the Penrith and Liverpool, Hawkesbury, Fairfield, Campbelltown, Camden, with Mountains, Blue will work Governments NSW AustralianThe and • • Sydney Priority Growth Area Growth Sydney Priority by Western the defined land the which included in is Aerotropolis, corethe of Sydney Western the Airport (1,780 land hectares) SydneyWestern Airport Blacktown Local Government Areas. Local Blacktown Campbelltown and Liverpool, Fairfield, within urbanthe areas Penrith, Camden, the Campbelltown-Macarthur and Liverpool centres strategic the of Penrith,Blacktown, Elements of the Western ofElements the City Sydney City Deal City Sydney P1: Action 158,000 38,000 $18.5bn 1250 900,000 379,670 75 Haneda Tokyo

Establish the Western the Establish 81,000 74,000 1,400 2,000,000 232,182 37 International Narita Tokyo

Source: Greater Sydney Commission, 2016. Commission, Greater Sydney Source: ofpearls string the and aerotropolis Airport Sydney Western 3-6: Figure and associated business parks. parks. business associated and workforce make tourism, upand Airport’s the manufacturing advanced industries, defence and aerospace trade, logistics, such as industries high-tech and services of professional variety including a types, of employment arange see to We expect District. South West and District West the for particularly activity, employment and a substantial of source economic will surrounds be its and Airport The year. per millionthan 80 passengers to cater capacity the to more has Sydney Airport today.Smith Ultimately, Airport aWestern Sydney’s using Kingsford of annual passengers million number same the by 2050. This about is 37 to to about increase projected passengers in of mid-2020s,year the operation with annual first in its million Airport the will use people five that about AustralianThe Government forecast Western Sydney Airport employment opportunities in the region. in region. the opportunities employment and asubstantial of source economic as to continue role expected is its airport the 1development of Stage the operation During • • create: to forecast is 1development of Stage Construction increases. demand passenger which will grow as effects employment and economic tosignificant generate expected are of Airport the operation and construction that shows Airport the for Assessment Impact Environmental Government’s Australian The value add being created in being Sydney. Western add value approximately billion $1.9 83% or of the with Sydney period during construction the billion Greater across in add value $2.3 in Sydney Western be would of which approximatelyactivity 84% construction duringjobs peak the full-time 3,180 about equivalent 39

WEST DISTRICT 40 WEST DISTRICT services in area. the services coordination the and of to transport, close jobs and homes new for locations investment, that area the willfor infrastructure guide new planning including infrastructure and use land deliberations of Sydney Western the Deal, City Council Council Penrith and City will inform the of Planning City Environment, and Liverpool by Department the undertaken well work as global exemplars as Key these from learnings Table (see 3-2).benefits and size the show of assets developments recent global examplarsThree of aerotropolis outcomes. environmental leading achieving industry while also opportunities and high jobs by together quality bringing like regions Sydney Western have transformed world the around Aerotropolis developments related industries. airport- knowledge-intensive agglomerating on It will focused Aerotropolis. be Airport core the is of Sydney Western the Area, Growth Sydney Western the as Priority defined Airport, surrounding land Sydney Western the The Aerotropolis Western Sydney Airport core The Greater Area. Mountains Blue World Heritage in Greater Penrith gateway the as to services accommodation and of tourism, growth the support and relatedtourism and industries will in drive employment also Airport The • • • • • to: example,for expected is in 1development of 2031, Stage the Operation productivity and household income. household and productivity profits, in business drive growth of Greater rest the Sydney for add $145 about generate million in value Sydney Western for add value million $77 about generate in site the on parks withinon-site jobs business full-time potentially 4,440 create afurther on-sitedirect jobs create full-time 8,730 about Airport. The Plan The includes: Airport. Sydney capitalise Sydney Western the and on in Western integrated transport Plan to support Sydney Western the as Infrastructure known investment program road a10-year funding are Governments NSW AustralianThe and Sydney Growing an airport an by created 3-7:Figure Typical types ofjob mix Priority Growth Area, as identified in identified as Area, Growth Priority Sydney Western the planning for of use land foundation the and connections transport east-west and require north-south improved will of City Western the delivery successful The corridors Western the for City east-west and south rail road and north- regionally significant preserve 3.2.3 lifestyle. and services can access people where places the will They be also growth. City’s Western the to jobs enable and urban infrastructure support centres will These urbanfoundational centres. –will City’s Western the provide Macarthur Campbelltown- and Liverpool Blacktown, centres strategic -Penrith, established Four centres strategic The sheet EIS fact Airport Western Sydney Source: Identify alignments and alignments and Identify Labourers Managerial Sales andretail operatorsMachinery anddrivers Professionals Community andpersonal service Technicians andtrade Ofﬁce servicesandadministrative support 10.9 12 9.9 % % . % 7.2 14 % % 16.9 14.6 % 14.6 % A Plan for % Airport, the Australian and NSW Governments Governments NSW Australian the and Airport, of Sydney Western Sydney Western the and growth the both in supporting rail transport of role important the In addition, recognising • • • in area: the corridors toworking preserve, is or preserved, also has NSW Transport for in identified As • • • • • • Sydney markets. to and regional within Greater logistics and movements acriticalis freight link facilitating the Intermodal Terminal, in identified Sydney Western The Freight Line and Wollongong Canberra. and Newcastle, Greater Sydney NSW, to and regional within connections better provide and freight rail and line motorway a future for connection anorth-south provide Sydney Outer the which Orbital, will for corridor apreferred to identify working Government is NSW The Highlands Southern Line. and West Inner to south corridor the existing the T2 of extending possibility the considering to Narellan. also Government is NSW The south and St Line Western near Marys T1 to the north heads to then and Bringelly Leppington corridorThe connects Station including Sydney Western the Airport. Sydney Western the Employment Area, and Area Growth Priority South West through the connection north-south Rail South West The Link –a extension over 10 delivered years. to be upgrades, a $200 million road local for package Street Great the and Highway Western of Ross of intersection the an upgrade to M4 the providing ramps and Motorway Greater Highway Western M4 the and the Gipps between Street lanes to four builtbe Kent by upgrading and Road which Werringtonthe Road, will Arterial Valley Camden and Road WayNorthern The minimum between lanes of four to Road Bringelly a for an upgrade M12 the as (known Road Motorway) Northern The and M7 the Motorway between to Airport the motorway east-west a new Narellan Penrith Road, to Jamison to aminimum from lanes of four Road Northern The for an upgrade NSW Freight Ports and Strategy A Plan for Growing Sydney, , development of Future the development Transport Strategy Plan, the District West will inform final the The • • • • 2016: September in released Paper ADiscussion Airport. proposed of Sydney Western the and needs rail transport Study Scoping are a developing • • • will They Cities. consider, relevant: where Central Eastern Western, and the for aspirations our will and reflect will complementary be strategies development economic three The Plan. District of this aspirations the draft and of to achieveprivate organisations ambitions the to collaborate public and a framework across will us give strategies development economic The industry. and of jobs agglomeration the skills the to of government lead leverages Greater approach for This anew Sydney is –it cities. each of three the for implement development strategies economic will and prepare other relevant stakeholders and investmentcouncils, the community in collaboration with Commission, the Industry of Department the cities, of three metropolis of GreaterWith Sydney emergence the a as priorities Western the for City 3.2.4 Sydney. of the review the and Our vision –Towards vision Our Greater our Sydney 2056 Sydney Sydney Western the and Airport. Western to service rail options identified of initial the of set an overview provides in Sydney Western examines rail the demand in Sydney Western underway projects of transport the an overview provides challenges transport Sydney associated and Western for forecast growth employment level of the population and acknowledges manufacturing clusters manufacturing advanced and manufacturing conjunction with Aboriginal Affairs in developed prosperity, economic of NSW of goals the precincts of health super education and growth the toplanning support strategies Western Sydney Scoping Study Rail Needs Identify economic development economic Identify – a framework for Aboriginal Aboriginal for –aframework that will examine the passenger that will examine passenger the Growing the First Economy Western Sydney Rail Needs A Plan for Growing

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 42 together with othertogether assets. key economic Penriththe precinct health super education and address this will specifically District, West the City. Western the for For strategy development councils will relevant, an develop economic as other local State and and agencies Affairs NSW, for Aboriginal Jobs with Commission, the in collaboration of Industry, Department The achieving it. can contribute publicprivate to and sectors how in and NSW growth employment future NSW, for outlines aspirations Government’s the NSW by 2036 the Future: Adding 1million rewarding in jobs 2016draw Government’s the on report will also strategies development economic The • • • guide businesses. emerging to partnerships and providing grants also is NSW economy. NSW the for growing Jobs with overall the aim of manufacturing, advanced and exports goods tourism, as such industries in target enterprises medium small-to- fast-growth including and start-ups could have aglobal competitive advantage, or has NSW where sectors and in industries growth driving on focused is NSW for Jobs by March NSW 2019. across jobs commitment its on to new create 150,000 Government in NSW the delivering assisting million Fund NSW and $190 the for Jobs with overseeing tasked been has body The NSW. across facilitateinvestment and growth jobs in 2015 to Minister Industry driveNSW for Premier by NSW the and established was Government-backedNSW initiative which aprivate is sector-led NSW for Jobs NSW for Jobs other specific industries as required. as industries other specific industries defence and aerospace economy services and tourism P2: Action Western City Western the for Strategy Development Economic an implement . This report, prepared by Jobs for for by Jobs prepared . This report, Develop and Develop and

Jobs for Jobs • • • excellence Design willaerotropolis. require: of the much of investment the for afocus and Area Growth Sydney Western the for Priority excellenceDesign will acritical be requirement amenity with Century 21st aerotropolis 3.2.5 and transport infrastructure. commercial of centres, development areas the for framework an urban design planning authorities establish must of place, relevant the create sense astrong Tocommercial infrastructure. and areas ofpublic centres, urban design and realm, of by quality the the will influenced be of District the prosperity economic The a focus on people. on a focus creating ‘urban’ with places corridors road to address activity options for planting tree allowing and for specifically are treated, infrastructure transport of major edges the how considering element acentralas design organising of including area the utilising South Creek of natural the attributes advantage taking Plan for a 21st Century Plan a21st Century for amenity across the Western City the across amenity urban quality high Create 1: Priority Productivity

and better connect its many areas. its connect better and accessibility, improve centre’s the amenity, visual improve and congestion investment to ease This will require overnight for alocation stays. as build and Greater on Penrith’s District, the role international into to impetus the attract tourists will provide Sydney Western new the Airport Greater NSW. Sydney regional and In addition, all for of assets otherMountains tourist and GreaterWe Penrith agateway see as to Blue the destinationsnew visitors. experiences and for consider planning our also should visitors, host that villages and to towns the improvements and at amenities destinations, and tourist In addition facilities to better tourists. domestic to accommodate additional international and infrastructure supporting needs District The a tourism position as District’s gateway. to build will the enhance opportunities Airport Centre. of Sydney Western the development The Arts Sutherland Performing Joan such as cultural and facilities arts and opportunities Cultural Centre in Katoomba, adventure tourism Scenic World, Mountains Blue World Heritage Sydney the as International Centre, Regatta such assets and cultural attractions heritage many and recreational, Hawkesbury the and of Mountains Blue the villages and towns economy. It is complemented by the historic tourist District’s West the growing for focus main the is Area Mountains World Heritage Greater the Blue 16 National Landscapes, by TourismRecognised of one Australia as overnightincreasing stays. by particularly with tourism, associated growth can capitalise on the significant economic planning 4% Smart about output. of economic and jobs 5% for ofaccounts District’s the million by ayear industry 2025. The 8.4 visits million in 2016 visitors –5.5 levels to –rising current to visitation see expect we and tourists, destination for apopular is District West The 3.3

Building international tourism international Building • • to: efforts We will support overnightMountains to stays. encourage trail tourist in Blue upper the a five-villages and Scenic Southern Penrith, the Escarpment links into in Escarpment, Eastern the activities tourism includes investment Such investment. priorities tourism for visitor and infrastructure nature-based for aneed haveThey identified can enjoy in visitors District. the experiences improve tourism and diversify to and increase councils ajoint use approach District West The • • heritage and agricultural and heritage assets. cultural, and environmental, arts District’s with the associated tourism opportunities of councils allow avariety should for environmental plans, In local preparing invest in new and improved improved in and invest new visitors for attractive the District that currently make assets protect villages tourist trail) tourist villages stays. farm and (including heritage produce, five- the food currenton local such as experiences by building tourism opportunities diversify plan the District for coordinated destination management to a develop arrangements governance necessary the establish consideration of user-pays options including infrastructure, tourist visitor economy of the growth the support to Develop infrastructure P3: Action Support the visitor the economy Support 2: Priority Productivity

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 44 • • • • following characteristics: of the more or centres having one strategic as We local. define to and strategic district from to ahierarchy consider of centres ranging approach the have we redefined this basis, On contribution to of Greater economy the Sydney. centresthat make some asubstantially greater Sydney 2056, In developing to homes. close jobs tomore places provide as gateways, transport four and centres, strategic A Plan for Growing Sydney 3.4.1 acommercialfrom perspective. are attractive investment and infrastructure and by use land that are supported know we in rightjobs of the kind –the places locations these accommodates and Sydney attracts We Greater do, to however, how plan for need growth. economic and confidence business Greater Sydney aglobal city, as representing for opportunity growth This asignificant is by 2036 to 817,000 689,000 from additional jobs. Greater Sydney across jobs for demand forecast the have revised updated projections These Greater investments. Sydney’s planned and outlooks specific industry and sector conditions trends, and economic broad profiles, age and population growth projected consider employment of future Recent projections growth. distribute economic and employment best and to plan to attract need we by 2056, people six million by 2036 eight and million people into Greater of over acity SydneyAs transforms for strategic and district centres 3.4 generally generate over 20,000 jobs. over 20,000 generate generally cities Western or Central Eastern, of the activity economic increased the in role a major supporting gateways transport major of existing proposed or presence the acombination or development of these office alone stand institutions, education tertiary of hospitals, major presence principallyintensive relating jobs, to the of knowledge- a higher proportion

Planning for job target ranges Plan for the growth of centres growth Plan the for the Commission’s research found Commission’sthe found research Our vision –Towards vision Our Greater our identified 28 identified district centres. centres. district as identified centres have been These • • • the upper end is an aspirational higher growth an is aspirational higher growth end upper the anticipated is growth that in centre, the while of projected jobs baseline targets reflect the job of these of range the end lower The aspirations. local and investment opportunities conditions, economic to account varying arange for as of value the providing targets emphasises experience planning. Our infrastructure and to and inform use land growth employment to likely the as potentialagencies and of scale guidanceprovide to councils State and centres district to and strategic District’s the for We have nominated job targets population. local the serve centres thansmaller generally district and scale are a on They toa corner avibrant main street. on in size shops afew centresLocal from vary process. assessment development planning local and to normal the subject development) of(including any scale, office centre retail commercial or to attract activity adistrict or either astrategic ability for the on intend not to differentiation does impact The Greater Sydney. of enhance global the competitiveness which can existing infrastructure from activity greater has potential economic to leverage Government NSW the Here, centres. district and strategic that key the is differentiator between jobs knowledge-intensive and infrastructure gateway transport facilities, education and of health the scale and It presence the is • characteristics: of following the more or of one presence the to due role district play asignificant in fact centresstrategic in as classified of centres of been which (some had 2056 Greater Sydney to work support The 5,000 to 10,000 jobs. to 10,000 5,000 between generate generally services level ofthe transport community local the and district the facilities that serve of health education and presence the 50,000 square metres square 50,000 over of retail generally scale the activity, A Plan for Growing Sydney) Our vision –Towards vision Our our also identified that a range that arange identified also

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2,700 10,300 8,300 33,400 Estimate 2016 development of a business park at park Werrington of abusiness development with change, the It undergoing is Hospital. of TAFE Allied Health Facility Nepean and College Nepean Werrington Campus, University Sydney Western the around based is precinct Penrith The health super education and Penrith. precinct super education and health Centre Penrith the City and We define services. and jobs knowledge-intensive and potential commercial to expand its activities the Itconcentration has of commercial uses. complementary activities. activities. complementary to attract grow and uses will these enable can deliver healththe sectors education and that level of the services and activity economic 2001. Maximising from growth 300% almost in jobs 2011, 6,000 representing accommodated It public and transport. space to open access good from It benefits homes. new and Penrith City Centre Penrith City of job opportunities. diversification the and growth jobs for that will afocus be places and Greater Penrith includes assets as Sydney’s Western Gateway 3.5

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WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 46 health and education super precinct. health super education and only Greater Penrith District’s West the is Sydney Growing in of review our confirmed and further will refined be precincts super approach toOur health education and presence. health major no is there –where Rydalmere –and presence education major no is there exceptions only -where The are Rhodes in identified metropolitan health precinct education and of list the significant mirror closely precincts health super education Our and education sector. Sydney will in jobs health the be and anticipated that by 21% 2036, of all Greater It delivery. is innovation service and jobs, knowledge-intensive locations for important are precincts Health super education and precincts. health super education as and these of NSW. We have identified prosperity the and activity to drive economic opportunity creates significant assets education and proximity of the health where of locations GreaterAcross Sydney are there anumber precincts super education and Health A Plan for Growing Sydney in 2017. in A Plan for . • • • to: need the recognise and precincts super education and in healthhealth activities other ancillary and of growth the encourage and We support provided. and for planned is groups these to support necessary infrastructure and measured, and are monitored aged frail the of children in and proportion the high growth the such as changes thatcertain demographic to be We need withpace population growth. to keep needs infrastructure education and Greater health Sydney’sAs population grows, 1.10.3 Sydney Growing 1.10 Direction on of delivers sectors in health jobs Growing the education and • and medical research activities; private activities; research medical and health such as accommodate uses of to zones flexibility the consider health related education and use land for areas surrounding employment protect precincts of expansion the these plan for and education super precincts. super education and within health around and urban amenity enhanced and access increased plan for accommodation in right the locations retail; visitor, and aged and carer allied health;hospitals; ancillary , specifically Actions 1.10.2 and and 1.10.2 Actions , specifically A Plan for • • • • • • Mulgoa Roads: including corridor Castlereagh/ a north-south along assets recreational entertainment and that could of build cultural, anumber on agatewayWe tourism corridor have identified facility in Centre. Penrith the facility City focused exploring also optionsto is atechnology develop technology, Sydney Western University design and infrastructure In world’s recognition of region’s the for best demand growing Sydney Western It adistinctively is approach. an innovation ecosystem. link grow region’s the and commercial emerging existing ventures and to with creating aview incubator The principle, an on amplification to draws working develop, identify, entrepreneurs. stage to early over 25 mentoring support business and technology intensive research, accelerator. incubator start-up only technology small enterprises medium and and It provides to region’s the Werrington LaunchPad, home is South campus SydneyWestern University’s graduating. in work Sydney Western to and stay after choose students, medical likethem, University’s the of majority vast The Hospital. at placed Nepean students midwifery and nursing over of its 350 with acentral is of Penrith the precinct, component health super education and University The Technology, at Penrith. Institute the entities, Infrastructure research leading for based also is world- of Sydney Western one University’s projects, of region’s the complexity infrastructure and Importantly, scale the given Penrith dominantthe campuses. disciplines at University’s the health and are psychology digital education, mathematics, media, engineering, Computing, students. than 44,000 more of University’s the over 8,660 comprise in main the – –Kingswood campuses of Centre. Penrith the City to These kilometres east the are situated four Werrington about and campuses Kingswood University’s The development. and continued growth District’s acritical is West the for agent SydneyWestern University University Sydney Western water rafting, Ifly and Cables Wake Cables and Park. Ifly water rafting, adventure tourism facilities white such as River Nepean WorldPanthers of Entertainment Stadium Penrith Centre Arts Sutherland Performing Joan Sydney International Centre Regatta and swimming. swimming. and sailing rowing, Sydney’s destination for premier Sydney International Centre, Western Regatta It the accommodates attributes. historical and wildlife parkland, of lakes, habitat, cultural recreational destination with aunique blend potential –it amajor is offers Penrith also Lakes 47

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 48 Existing activities: Figure 3 Hospital Cultural Centre Retail hub University/TAFE -8: Greater Penrith existing activities existing Penrith Greater -8: Business Zones Opportunities Green Grid Our River Project Office State Government Office Local Government Open Space Local Public Open Space District Public Open Space Regional Public Industrial Zones Mixed UseZone (UrbanGrowth (UrbanGrowth NSW Project) NSW

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WEST DISTRICT 50 WEST DISTRICT of at least 45,000 new jobs in centre. jobs the new 45,000 of at least centre. initiative The a2031 aims to meet target to the revitalise projects catalyst identifies to investment and barriers addresses drivers, environmental and social economic, new This collaboration future. the for identifies jobs Plan Alliance have initiated the CouncilPenrith Penrith the City and Business tourism visitation and rates. in an increase and jobs, of knowledge-intensive ahigher share job types, in and jobs an increase gateway, toSydney’s plan western for need we GreaterFor Penrith to grow into Greater proposal. are taken into in matters any account relevant these planningHow demonstrated to is be • • • • • • • • • to: strategies considered centresplanning has for its how to demonstrate needs relevant the plans planning strategic preparing authority When • • • • consider: should authority relevant the planning centres, local and district strategic, planning for undertaking When to transform the city centre city the deliver and to transform a centre and lower intensity activity that frames the centre. the that frames a centre activity intensity lower and in around and activity higher intensity transition between the manage management and safety principles such as crime prevention (CPTED) through environmental design reflect cultural and promote community, activities arts to centre’s the history and respond heritage playgrounds and places meeting such as urban spaces provide solutions cycling of walking, integrated and promote use the public transport facilitate reinforcement the of expansion /or allied and activities health research and of community the needs retail the service and meet centre’s district and deliver strategic the on job targets markets. including office local uses ofviability non-residential and appropriate operation the in centres district to reinforce support and Commercial of B3 the in centres Core where Zones strategic use the and accessibility and visibility location, servicing, such as commercial and of commercialthe retailers operators requirements acompetitive while encouraging marketcommercial uses to reinforce suitability the of retail centres need the for and of retail types arange across demand forecast to meet planned existing centres for centres to new to grow and be opportunities to grow jobs in Greater Penrith in Greater grow jobs to P5: Action centres, and, as relevant, local centres local relevant, as and, centres, 3: Priority Productivity Coordinate activities activities Coordinate Penrith Progression Manage growth and change in strategic and district district and in strategic change and growth Manage planning for Greaterplanning for Penrith’s future. that interest groups and are stakeholders of many the agencies, will facilitate efforts the we to Subject availability the Area. of resources, Greaterdesignated Penrith a Collaboration as have we floodplain, Hawkesbury-Nepean the ofconsideration centre’s the within location Greater Penrith’s complexity, and scale including To in and recognition of build this on work, sector or landowners. or sector private the cases in and of some government through collaboration the levels of different achieved outcome better is sustainability liveability or productivity, a significant Area A Collaboration is a place where aplace is where • such as: precinct, super health the education and for opportunities relevant at to State as specific and look agencies with Health, councils NSW We will partner also • • • • • This collaboration on: will focus gateway to NSW’s west gateway to NSW’s ahealth as presenting development (ESD) outcomes. ecologically sustainable principleshigh urban quality design plan infrastructure a prioritised centre’s of place ambiance sense and to gateway and improve roads the spaces that vision will improvea landscape public Road Northern The and Road Mulgoa along Centre,Penrith City specifically to the access constrained that addresses vision transport and an integrated use land • • • • • • around Nepean Hospital and education education and Hospital Nepean around health the sector to support infrastructure and land required the identifying to Sydney Western Airport connections of the maximising benefits the viable more is development that parcels of so land fragmented consolidate to opportunities investigating spaces to open and nearby Station Sydney Western and University, Kingswood Hospital, Centre, Nepean Penrith City between connections improving walking cycling and Station Kingswood around improving urban the amenity institute of aresearch development the facilitatinginnovation, and this by promoting of medical export and production increasing sectors around Western Sydney Western around University. sectors 51

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 52 Penrith collaboration. of Greater the part as explore this opportunity We will with work Council Penrith City to such improvements. to make away,decade an is opportunity there a Sydney Western With an operational Airport Road. Northern The via Airport the coming from that into lead Greater Penrith, particularly of roadsides the amenity the is entertainment tourism and in element attracting important An Progression Plan of its part as precinct entertainment asite apotential for culturalidentified and Council Penrith already City has services. and Greater accommodation tourist Penrith for help improve to and and activate in District the tourism and cultural attractions heritage and This could area complement established the corridor.River along the north-south adjacent facilities, entertainment to Nepean the cluster ofemerging cultural, recreational and intomain roads Greater Penrith with an of the one is Road Mulgoa/Castlereagh and entertainment hub entertainment and tourism, cultural, recreational recreational cultural, tourism, amajor gateway as corridor Penrith Greater Develop the P6: Action .

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WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 54 at Katoomba Richmond. and Work Hubs Smart initiativesconsider to support to We councils will industry and encourage NSW. UrbanGrowth by Sydney, established west been which has Work Hub Park in Smart at south Oran the Work Hub. this WeSmart are seeing already place in a of asponsored take advantage commutes could long Government butface NSW the for work who residents District West of initiative. the objective an important fulfilling business, an independent as operating are Hubs now Smart District’s the Work Hub initiative,Smart noting that each of the reviewing is of Industry Department The considered. will be also west and line the extend east this corridor, toBeyond opportunities system. public transport art the state-of link and create anew using them ones new greater communities, potential to transform of the Line, Western because existing T1 and River Parramatta the between acorridor on will SydneyThe focus project Metro West centres. major two the between growth supporting well by rail as as serviced previously not Sydneyand City, linking communities City Parramatta between connection Sydney will Metro West adirect provide help cater Sydney’s growth. for Sydney to and City City Parramatta between metro railway lineunderground will built be anew announced Government has NSW The Sydney Metro West • include: within District West access the and to improve connections Opportunities services. to and jobs access easy have who of people proportion the increase centres employment to around and corridors transport on focused with housing new activity, to of economic hubs major access better will enjoy people cities, of three metropolis Greater Sydney to As a evolves centres. employment and economic stronger and connections transport minutes better requires within can access 30 that people opportunities other and of jobs range the Increasing minutes 30 within of metropolitan jobs and centres 3.7 of Future the Transport Strategy in 2017. of development the part as NSW Transport for by will considered be opportunities These • • • • • • • Sydney Infrastructure Plan Sydney Infrastructure of Western the planning delivery and walking cycling and network. acomprehensive developing strategy transportation ground airport acomprehensive on operator Airport with Sydney Western working future the Road Northern of The upgrade the on to capitalise Sydney Western via Airport, Penrith route to from Liverpool bus rapid including apossible services, suburban bus rapid, investigating new optionsfor congestion Point to ease Program aPinch for investigating need the Freight Line Intermodal and Terminal investigating Sydney Western the growth expected and demands traffic current future and toRoad support widening of Mulgoa Road/Castlereagh continuing and upgrade the planning for Corridor Bells Line of Road-Castlereagh Sydney Outer the for and Orbital corridors suitable investigating preserving and

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WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 56 • include: investments These centres. local to and district connections that will the strengthen services and infrastructure of transport planning delivery and investing Government is in NSW The the of place.function and well form the as as differences mobility travel times, including trip purposes, factors of range abroad considers and behaviour travel factors, socio-economic uses, land of relationships the between understanding an integrated requires city A 30-minute impacts. economic environmental, and social will minimise District the West the around move goods and Improving people way the centres local district and 3.8.3 priorities each for centre. communities and on government to agree inState and collaboration with agencies local will we and across work centres, of district to 3applies growth the Priority Productivity services. local and jobs to access distances long to travel people for centres will need the reduce local and of district Encouraging growth the 3.8.2 level. area government retail local at and development adistrict likely is demand where to require increased planning that tool indicates current and supply strategic background material, auseful is of our available retailOur part dataset, as of infrastructure. forms other important and by transport thatlocations are supported in centres formed new to be for opportunities investigate We also should services. associated retail for and demand accommodate increased of expansion the existing centres to support centres on Greater and focus Sydney’s strong In this context, planning our reinforce should - of: delivery - Transport to connections Planning district centres for bus services for the Penrith the to area for services bus an additional weekly 390 provided has that Program since 2011 Services Growth of Future the Transport Strategy of development the part as NSW Transport for by will considered be opportunities These • • willNSW investigate: Transport for In addition investments to these • ------potential to congestion: reduce areas - - - - connections: transport priority - - planning for: ------travel times bytravel up times to 15 minutes from reducing motorway’ ‘smart Sydney’s first to Greater upgrade M4 Motorway cyclingand infrastructure pedestrian effective and safe provide and toimprove public transport access and times during peak intersections delays at and the congestion to reduce Upgrade Infrastructure Road Street Mulgoa Jane and River Hawkesbury of the crossing a reliable safe and provide and flow improve traffic replacement to help Bridge Windsor Richmond Bridge to approaches on to congestion reduce Improvements Richmond Intersection in suburbs new demand support Richmond upgrade. Bridge Greatthe Highway Western from to Springwood entry southern the Yeaman’s to Katoomba and entry Bridge Mountains Blue the tocorridor from and Western the on trainimproved services Penrith and Hawkesbury between public transport Park Penrith tofrom Marsden Parramatta Penrith and along corridor between in area the growth expected and demand traffic future and current to Road support Castlereagh widening of and Mulgoa Road/ upgrade Penrith Mount Druitt and between and Park HillPenrith Rouse and Marsden via between routes suburban bus new by 2020 to Parramatta Lapstone

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WEST DISTRICT 60 WEST DISTRICT • • will: NSW Transport for transport. road on will depend District the connections, freight rail intermodal terminal supporting and terminaland site, will diminish. an Without pipeline toincluding Sydney Western afuel for freight aviable corridor, to identify opportunity the grows, and develops City Western the As for the future Outer Sydney Outer future the Orbital for continue to plan a suitable for corridor SydneyWestern intermodal and terminals pipeline for including afuel for corridors, freight as that preserved land can be suitable identify to investigations continue amenity amenity with least impact on residents’ residents’ on impact least with District, the within and to, from movement of freight efficient P10: Action Identify and plan for for plan and Identify urban services land urban services 3.10 categorised into precincts. With the into precincts. categorised were lands employment From 2008, utilities”. and services research development; and urban and administration, production, warehousing, integrated enterprises with amix of repair and service trades industries; and warehousing; and transport manufacturing; concentrations involved in of businesses density employment areas containing instruments [and] generally lower industrial similar or in planning purposes “ as land employment defined Taskforce Employment the Lands In 2006, land services urban and Employment vehicle repairs and household trades). vehicle household and repairs council depots, beaters, panel for land (for example, residents by providing local utilities distribution and centres) well as as example, data by centres, providing for land (for industries and urban areas support they way the and generate, they activity economic and jobs the areas, employment nature evolving the of reflects terminology of the land, type same the this still describes land’.‘employment While urban services and term the ‘employmentreplaced with land’ Plan, have we District In this draft of uses. industrial anumber permit that zones includecan now other business EnvironmentalLocal precincts Plan, these implementation of Standard the Instrument

Managing employment and and employment Managing zoned forzoned Source: Department of Planning and Environment, Employment Lands Development Program (2015) Program Development Lands Employment Environment, and Planning of Department Source: 2015) (January District in West Table economy.District’s to that the land employment are important contains also smaller parcels of District the in Table identified precincts 3-5, larger the ProgramDevelopment 2015 Environment’sand of Planning Department the on based area, government by local in District West the (more land than hectares) 30 urban services Table and of employment areas large lists 3-5 in 2015. undeveloped hectares) was (721.5 40% this, Of land. urban services and of employment 13%representing of Greater Sydney’s total stock 27 precincts separate across spread This is land land. urban services and employment for zoned was In 2015, District of West the 1,786 hectares District. West the Greater Sydney across within and protected and managed are efficiently lands employment our tothat ensure We need therefore congestion. minimising to travel to other areas, need the reduces locally to urban services access good Australia’s capital. Furthermore, manufacturing contributeindustries to Greater Sydney’s as role distribution and warehousing manufacturing, this context Greater Sydney’s existing industrial, liveability. and sustainability In productivity, that are criticalactivities to Greater Sydney’s supports land Employment urban services and LGA Penrith Hawkesbury Mountains Blue 3 -5: Major (larger than 30 hectares) employment and urban services precincts precincts services urban and employment hectares) 30 than (larger Major -5: St Marys North St Marys Marys St Water Pipeline ofSydney South Penrith North Jamisontown Park Erskine Plains Emu Windsor /South Windsor /Vineyard Mulgrave Lawson Katoomba Precinct Employment Lands . In addition to hectares of industrial-zoned of hectares west south land SydneyWestern 1,960 Employment Area, of the includes part also District West The metropolitan markets. and district with local, manufacturing heavy and accommodating industry major St Marys, Penrith and at North Emu Jamisontown, Plains, precincts developed largely and of established Penrith includes arange Government Area Local in land the Employment urban services and markets. with local urban services and manufacturing light light industry, accommodating development low density and small lots with predominantly precincts established of consists generally Government Areas Local Hawkesbury Mountains Blue the and in land Employment urban services and 1.7 50.2 337.2 90.7 4.3 123.2 45.7 19.1 3.8 17.3 13.9 (hectares) land Undeveloped Area. Growth Sydney Priority Western the Strategy for Infrastructure and Use Land of anew part as uses employment investigation of under land for hectares 4,500 afurther is There undeveloped. was land 2015, approximatelyIn January of this 60% of M7 M4 the and Motorways. intersection the 55.2 174.4 0 166.3 77.4 242.3 83.8 79.3 58.4 14.1 32.5 (hectares) land Developed

56.9 224.7 337.2 257.1 81.7 365.5 129.4 98.4 62.2 31.4 46.4 (hectares) Total

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 62 in 2017. in A Plan for Growing Sydney by checklist suggested lands industrial the from to approach and away step this precautionary councils appropriate to explore where verify and in collaboration withAdditional needed is work this comparatively resource. scarce contributions for demand make they strong and by economic the their value,underpinned reaffirmed has research Our productivity. to land Greater Sydney’s urban services and of employment importance the emphasises of 1.9.2 Action grows. populationthe of District the anticipated butis as to District, increase West of Greater in Sydney. the pronounced This less is parts in particularly eastern the residential uses, to to convert pressure sitesindustrial face of This occurring transition is anumber as responses. planning infrastructure and different that require locating in precincts industrial businesses for are emerging models new light such as activities industrial manufacturing, traditional accommodate precincts industrial While some of activities. a greater diversity natureThe with changing, of is land industrial international markets. to state, metropolitan, nationalaccessibility and level of increased thisgive asignificantly area Freight Line Intermodal and Terminal will Sydney Western proposed the and Orbital of Sydney Outer the provision the Airport, of Sydney Western development The network. to Sydney’s road major access good and lots, including large unparalleled opportunities from Sydney Western The Employment benefits Area A Plan for Growing Sydney during review our

functions of these areas. of these functions enhance economic the and support to protect, ofpreparation appropriate planning controls to inform the will identified locations be these of add value and particular characteristics the In improved. doing this, to be opportunities and key theirchains, interdependencies, constraints, supply and including their industry support they of uses range the operate, land services urban and employment District’s the of how understanding and research our develop further will we with work sustainability councils to liveability and productivity, to District’s the land urban services and of employment contribution the understand In to order better Plan or an alternative strategy endorsed by Plan an or alternative endorsed strategy A Plan for Growing Sydney) direction in Plan Regional the (currently exceptionAn aclear is there when is that hinder function. their would and role lands or adding additional uses permissible rezoning urban services and employment approach to takeshould aprecautionary Accordingly, relevant planning authorities planning undertaken. be should approach to its precautionary and holistic a of this resource, comparativethe scarcity to Owing of District. the function effective and acriticalplays in role efficient the land Employment urban services and planning proposal. in any relevant demonstrated tois be are taken into matters account these How P11. Action in accordance with perspective wide District- a account into taking exception, implications) social and of proposed the environmental of economic, the analysis (an assessment benefit community a net on based alternative be should strategy relevantthe planning authority. Any such urban services land land services urban and of employment operation and value of the understanding P11: Action and urban services land services urban and employment support and Protect 5: Priority Productivity

Develop better Develop better , the District District , the

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 64 4 A Liveable City 65

‘City areas with flourishing diversity sprout strange and unpredictable uses and peculiar scenes. But this is not a drawback of diversity. This is the point of it.’ Jane Jacobs

The West District is home to natural icons such This draft District Plan looks at how we can as the Blue Mountains. It comprises semi- implement the priorities from Our vision – rural living in hamlets, villages and towns and Towards our Greater Sydney 2056 and the provides access to Greater Penrith and Sydney goals of A Plan for Growing Sydney that seek to City and all that these major centres have develop a city of housing choice, with homes to offer. that meet our needs and lifestyles in a great place to live (Goal 2), with communities that are In our community consultation in 2015 the strong, healthy and well connected (Goal 3). residents of the West District valued the area’s community spirit. Our planning for Greater Sydney aspires to maintain and improve residents’ quality of life Participants spoke of the population in the by providing more housing and employment area being small enough for people know each opportunities and the infrastructure that makes other. This has created a strong community these opportunities accessible. We can help to spirit where people are mostly friendly, create healthy and connected communities if welcoming and non-judgmental. we collaborate across the private and public Our aim is to conserve and enhance quality of sector and with communities, and base our life and local identity. We want to collaborate decisions on quality evidence. with communities and stakeholders to make the most of public investment in the District’s The West District Liveability Profile infrastructure and urban places and address the issues that people tell us are important to them. Our West District Liveability Profile describes the District’s population in terms This requires a focus on the type of housing of its existing characteristics, age, gender, that the District needs as it grows – not just in country of birth, family type and how we numbers, but the diversity that offers different expect these characteristics to change over price points and can help improve affordability. time. This informs the way we plan for each As the District grows, we need to plan upfront group’s unique needs. to support new residents with the right mix of You can view the Liveability Profile by schools, health services, community facilities, visiting www.greater.sydney. We will walking and cycling connections. This needs to continue to increase and build the profile be achieved in a way that creates safe, engaging so as to improve the quality and range of places for everyone. social data that forms the basis of smart strategic planning. WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 66 exercise socialise. and in to order create work, great to places meet, people on planning approach that focuses of their life. It adesign-led takes stage every through people for services emergency and health, community to education, access good for need the Plan addresses District This draft • • • • • • • • • Healthy demonstrate: liveable places through consultation Framework. the to form community with the and councils, interest groups refined and international practice from derived best Nine have liveability outcomes been communities. and providers private organisations, non-government government, local State agencies, between partnerships It strong on relies Greater as urban suburban to places. Sydney more forefront from transitions health mental wellbeing and and physical our at places Framework Liveability the The population our liveability grows. as District’s enhance the to and plan for framework acommon across to together work providers services planning authorities and allow would to plans Framework inform strategic governments, of of the life. Use at all stages needs driven by of to consideration people’s be delivery planning infrastructure and for afoundation Greater Sydney’s forms Framework Liveability Framework Liveability The environmental quality by managing the quality of and access to natural the environment. access of quality and environmental the by managing quality development learning/skills and of jobs to arange by providing access of job opportunities diversity innovation and culture digital technology, innovation culture and by celebrating creative promoting and arts, in shaping ownership and resilientempowerment cities all by liveability community promoting outcomes across delivered engagement community facilities community/cultural other and spaces public open access, food that includes health fresh care, education, by an promoting integrated provision approach to infrastructure social infrastructure social of belonging feelings and promote respect by creating identity local great that and places are socially of belonging inclusive and a sense destinations between movement cycling walking, public and transport communities by supporting connected character and assets community enhances health and wellbeing, and safety, community excellenceurban design by delivering that high design quality supports all for appropriate and housing affordable choice by supporting housing traditional culture Aboriginal in District. West the continuing the recognises and heritage natural cultural and District’s the respects in places thatWe away want to these plan for bicycle. or by foot cultural and facilities sports parks, shops, spaces, public able to to access be We want people • • • to: ratings gave highest the of liveability, residents District West aspects of of their anumber on area performance to rate asked were the residents When Greater for Sydneyaverage (66%). good’.‘excellent’ This similar is to ‘very or the liveability the ofconsider either their to area be in District West the that 59% of residents consultation community Our in 2015 revealed to city. the close that such anatural so is treasure fact the and listing Worldthe of Mountains Blue the Heritage in of pride agreat is sense There increasing. in context the population of local the wildlife habitat, especially important provide to and tourists, and generations future and of current benefit the it to protect for need the talked They about of area. the beauty rugged proximity tovalue vast, the natural and features District of West the residents Overwhelmingly, Katoomba the and Railway. Caves Jenolan the Sisters, Three the such as District the throughout features sites and natural landscape and historic many are significant also There cultural many of which heritage, are protected. of Aboriginal areas important has District The schools. and GreaterCities, services Penrith local and to three the access with good of worlds, both best the it holds living –torural many people, semi- for areas Sydney. provides also District The Greater across views panoramic and rivers with bushland, to Mountains, Blue the access have unrivalled place residents to live. Existing agreat make District West the Many factors 4.1

access to (47%). naturalaccess environments educational facilities (51%) and and schools availabilitythe of good 63% good’) rating ‘excellent’ this as ‘very or retail and (with to supermarkets access The West District’s people

West District means sharing equitably amongst equitably sharing amongst means District West cultural Improving liveability diversity. in the District’s the want planning our to support clearIt in was consultation our that people playgrounds. and parks and infrastructure community services, education to health access and better provide and enhance centres our and places, and renew to an this opportunity as to use need we grows, the District As employment opportunities. new and housing to new plan for need we To residents, new accommodate these rate of 1.6%. growth rate than Greater the Sydney projected average to This aslower is 2036. District West the for rate expected is growth average A1.2% 446,300. to around people, grow 91,500 by an estimated to population projected is District’s the 2036, By over coming the 20 years. in District the expected growth the result from that will benefits infrastructure and amenity existing housing, communities many the jobs,

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 68 by key age group group by key age area (2016 –2036) government growth bylocal proportional and aggregate projected Table District West 4-1: Projections and Implied Dwelling Requirements 2016-2036, NSW Government, Sydney. Government, NSW 2016-2036, Requirements Dwelling Implied and Projections Households and State Area Population Local Wales South and Government 2016 New Environment, and Planning of Department Source: Sydney Greater West District Penrith Hawkesbury Mountains Blue

and Household Projections and Implied Dwelling Requirements 2016-2036, NSW Government, Sydney. Government, NSW 2016-2036, Requirements Dwelling Implied and Projections Household and State Area Population Local Wales South and Government 2016 New Environment, and Planning of Department Source: (2016 –2036) group byage growth population projected District West 4-1: Figure 17,080 660 540 65-84 50-64 35-49 25-34 20-4 15-9 140 -20 <1 5-14 85+ 0-4 68,320 2,640 2,160 560 -80 1-4 5, 2016 250 333,450 16,800 12,800 3,050 Aggregate growth 2016-2036 growth Aggregate 5-19 950 10, 23, 23, 100 25, 2016 t 250 50 50 824,100 824,100 25,800 29,850 20-64 5,500 -1,450 o 2036G 43, 47, 60 49, 386,800 18,650 31,450 30 65-84 r 6,700 6,100 5, o 350 70 w t h 3, 750 3, 6, 30 110,650 10,100 2,000 2,350 5,750 85+ 71, 0 05 1,740,400 65,700 91,500 17,350 8,450 Total 26% 13% 15% 17% -2% Proportional growth 2016-2036 growth Proportional <1 1, 10 2, 750 26% 13% 15% 17% -2% 1-4 31, 450 40% 24% 22% 5-19 31% 6% 20-64 29% 14% 21% 14% -3% 10, 40 65-84 50% 85% 72% 73% 71% 12, 950

235% 190% 194% 124% 138% 85+

Government Area. Government Area. childrenaged in Mountains Blue the Local in school- growth proportional and aggregate will comparatively there small be contrast, By Government Areas. Local Hawkesbury in Penrith the and expected increases with largest the District, the across varies children in school-aged growth projected The schools. existing of innovative more use and new planning for necessitate and places school for demand children in will school-aged creategrowth 24% the spectrum, At of age the other the end growth. 59% of District’s the representing of 24,400, with growth acombined groups, age 85+ and to in 84 65 the growth aggregate projected to have largest the projected is Area Penrith Government Local District. the across will vary care requirements in aged Growth services. health plan network for and older get they to in as area stay their local people for opportunities provide of housing, diversity the to strengthen providers service authorities and require to with us work planning changes These Sydney. Greater in group for this age growth projected 20 to with par on 2036, average the next years will by over 72% the increase years 84 and 65 by 124%.) between aged of people number The will over 85 grow Sydney people number the Greater (Across of 194% numbers. today’s on over, and 85 increase aged with an expected will in those be growth proportional greatest The old. years 85 and over 65 people for District in West the expected is growth fast Comparably Greater Sydney. 14% in with compared a29% increase 20 will –64 grow by just aged of people number with 26% Greater for Sydney. Similarly, the 13% is compared four under in District West the children rate for growth projected average The Greater for Sydney. that from expected varies group distribution by age of population growth in the changes projected In District, West the of their life. stages at different to people plan for need we where understand to profile changing age We at District’s the look 4.1.1 West District age profile West age District

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 70 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011 Census of Population and Housing. and Population of 2011 Statistics, of Census Bureau Australian Source: (2011) District West Qualification, Education Higher District 4-2: West Figure lifeand threatening conditions. of debilitating with arange which associated is achronic is condition medical Obesity obese. or overweight was population in District West the of Health indicates that 59% of adult the around Ministry by NSW Population the Health Survey 2015 The population the ages. 20 as next years that in the this will significantly number increase It expected is in District. lived West the disability with a In people 2011, than 13,500 more Government Area. living in Penrith the Local people with most Greater than 37% Sydney, the across fewer than English which considerably at is home other alanguage Up to speak 11% of households Government Area. Local Sydney (1.1%) living in Penrith the with most Greater than across ahigher proportion is there atof overall the 2.6%, population of District the arelatively comprise small proportion people TorresWhile and Aboriginal Strait Islander Greater Sydney averages. than lower is Degree) the Postgraduate and Degree (Bachelor qualification with auniversity of residents proportion the Conversely average. IV) than Greater the III Sydney Certificate and Certificate (including qualifications vocational population working holding District’s West the of higher proportion asignificantly is There characteristics 4.1.2 West population District B 1% ac h e l o r D 20% e g r e e W e s t P

D o i s s t t 3% g r i r c ad t u at e 7% D measure of affordability is that housing costs costs that is housing of affordability measure Acommon manyconcern residents. for asignificant as identified is affordability Housing Sydney. Greater for than averages the congestion traffic of living and cost housing, affordable to jobs, access for ratings gave performance lower in 2015 our interviewed consultationResidents are rented. apartments dwellings and of density medium the 60% and outright purchased, being or are either owned dwellings (81%) detached Most in apartments. 5% and live row housing, and terrace detached, semi- such as homes, type density medium cent Nine per live in live house. in adetached in District West the centEighty six per of people characteristics household 4.1.3 households by 8,400 by 2036. by 8,400 households couple and only households, by 14,000 increase to are projected households single person example, For types. household projected and in mix the of current reflected is District West the of population the across profile ageing The incomes. moderate on households for ‘affordable’ were in availability the reduction of dwellings that asignificant to 2015 2005 the was there period, examination that over of showed dwelling sales arecent this point, Underscoring budget. than of household 30% the more require no e G g r r e e at e West dwelling District and e r S yd D n i e p y 35% l o m a o r Ce 28% r t i ﬁ c at e Projections and Implied Dwelling Requirements. Dwelling Implied and Projections State Area Household Local Wales South and Government 2016 New Environment, and Planning of Department Source: 2011 –2036 Structure Household Projected District West 4-4: Figure to include more This needs demand. greatest in is the accommodate smaller households that can housing in District, West the types all for housing need While an is increased there respectively). (51% 31% and areas government Mountains local Blue and in Hawkesbury the increases moderate to This compares more households. in single person 64% growth a significant local government record areato expected is inPenrith to The 2036. 33% of all households 37% in from 2016, will decrease proportion the households, in single person toowing growth the yet in District, West the type dominant household with childrenCouples will continue the as Housing. and Population of Census Statistics, of Bureau Australian Source: byTenure Type Structure (2011) Dwelling District West 4-3: Figure 2036 2031 206 201 2016 201 100, 80, 60, 40, 90, 50, 30, 20, 70, 10, 0 G O Co 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 r t o 0 h u u e p p r l f e o a m n i l l y y h S e p o ar u 50, s at e e h 0 H o l o 0 d u R s s e e n t e d M Co u u l t p i M p l e o l 10 w e r t -f A g i t p am ag , h 0 ar terrace, row and courtyard housing in addition housing courtyard rowterrace, and infrastructure and services. and infrastructure health, education, proximity to public transport, provide and market characteristics housing and needs to local that responds housing new for that ensure capacity is there planning must Our adaptable housing. and accessible more living together, generations or well groups as as that family can accommodate several homes including large more types housing flexible to of development enable We will need also dwellings. than detached price points affordable more for all buildings, of whichto will apartment provide c 0 e t i d h l m y h i l e d n o r t e s u n s O e w h o n e l d d s o 150 u t r S S i , g i i 0 n n h M 0 g g t e l l d e e i p p u m e ar r D e s o n e n n t s i t y 20 , 0 0 71

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 72 and demographic change demographic and Coordinate monitor and outcomes housing • • • • • affordability and diversity housing Improve • • • • • Improve choice housing chapter are outlined below. full of list in covered The liveability priorities this appropriate. as planning and proposals planning activities in strategic considered be should priorities The planning planningstrategic and proposals. by detailingin each case relate they how to priorities of these purpose specific the identify We priorities. detailed more are, in many cases, there areas Secondly, within priority broad the below. are list included not the these only; issues cover factual headings Some sought. outcomes contextprovide detail and to the expand on we and area, outlineseach heading apriority Firstly, ways. in two are presented priorities The District. West the for actions This chapter outlines and liveability the priorities 4.2 Facilitate integrated infrastructure planning. infrastructure integrated Facilitate - housing social Support - rental housing affordable Deliver care aged and housing adaptable planning for Support - diversity Plan housing for in District. West the Create capacity housing targets strategic year 20- Establish West District’s - target supply housing five-year District’s West Deliver market demand and housing Greater the Sydney Understand strategies housing Prepare local

- - - - Liveability priorities Liveability Delivery of housing diversity of housing Delivery housing targets five-year District’s West Deliver Increase social housing provision housing social Increase Housing Target Rental Implement the Affordable

• • communities cohesive Foster • • • places great Create • • • • • • • • services for need people’s to Respond • • • - culture and creative the arts Support - European natural and includingheritage Aboriginal, enhance environmental and Conserve - Enhance walking and cycling connections - healthy and places Plan safe for planning Provide design-led - crematoria and Plan cemeteries for - services Plan emergency for - Plan health facilities services for and health planning networks for Support - the Aboriginal community Support of youth provision services the Support child and care facilities services education of early Plan provision the for - facilities school for Plan demand the to meet spaces. and Share resources spaces shared planning for Support facilities community recreation and more for Create opportunities ------Foster the creative arts and culture and creative the arts Foster characteristics unique and local heritage Conserve cycling connections. Facilitate walking enhanced and places healthy Facilitate and of safe delivery the and crematoria. and cemeteries planning for Support services planning emergency for Support infrastructure health planning for Support services and appropriate infrastructure Provide socially culturally and delivery and planning innovative school Support

Source: adapted from Sydney. of City adapted Source: continuum housing The 4-5: Figure incomes. high on through to people stress, in housing living well households as as groups families, by occupied single people, to homes refers also rented. It or outright, mortgaged that are owned tenures including to different dwellingsIt refers villas. and terraces apartments, dwellings, including of housing detached to all types continuum housing the refers specifically More continuumPlan housing the as (Figure 4-5). District choices in this ofdraft housing range We to the refer price points. tenures and types, of housing through arange achieved be must This supply Sydney District. well West the as as Greater across delivered be choices must of housing avariety groups age and economic cultural,To of different socio- needs the meet by household. and by community location, that by nature the varies of this demand Key recognising is to this planning growth for opportunities. enhance housing to projects infrastructure new existing and To will achieve this leverage Commission the time). market first the entering for housing the those (particularly for equitable city a more women) and elderly the (particularly for and in that inclusive away builds city amore also We to are committed achieving this outcome in will required Sydney be of to housing 2036. forms different and new that significant means change demographic Notable increasing. Greater Sydney across rapidly is housing for demand investment interest, strong and growth economy, of levels population unprecedented choice. and supply With Greater Sydney’s robust challengethe of providing greater housing global cities growing and face All successful 4.3 Housing SupplyContinuum accommodation Emergency shelters

Crisis Improve choice housing & government andcommunity sector including housingprovided by the Government Subsidised Housing Transitional Supported housing & Social housing (including housing) public Affordable housing rental

Housing Sector non-market housing Community Affordable ownership ownership • • • • enhance: and continuum, approach aims our to support To full the housing across improve capacity continuum housing the to approach Our • Shared home & Sydney) to homelessness. and reduce 37,660 in has list Greater households waiting the (presently housing social requiring of households number growing of the needs the to meet housing of social provision the Social housing: income households moderate and to key workers that affordable are more in private the market types housing of asupply diverse to supporting relates This also vulnerable. most the that are low households income very low and the for areas release land and in urban renewal new rental housing of affordable provision the for a target and three+ bedrooms) and more more bedrooms) and three+ and (one, two of configurations a variety in apartments and terraces housing, including small lot types of housing adaptability: diversity the and Diversity by 2036 targets supply housing for opportunity are creating sufficient controls investigation new areas and that so existing planning Capacity: infrastructure regional and local by sufficient served locations planned in well- of supply the housing support creating conditions to Delivery: in in building direction the on Affordability: families and disabilities with people older people, for housing of forms accessible adaptable and A Plan for Growing Sydney housing andstudent (including boarding affordable housing accommodation Private market government that may be subsidised) Market Housing Private market rental housing by setting by setting ownership Housing 73

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 74 housing sector. This sector has grown grown has sector. This sector housing continuumin housing the community the is Government partner NSW important Another of community. to instil agreater private housing and sense mix of social while providing abetter housing to improve of quality the seek areas in these Government-led NSW affordability. projects and to choice, improve diversity housing District with work councils also Corporation in West the Housing and Land and NSW UrbanGrowth such as agencies and private sector The it. manage to than rather simply trying of homelessness, prevention the on It focuses homelessness. to reduce collective action to strengthen individuals and organisations aims to engage in NSW for Change –Homelessness paper discussion the released In 2016, September Government NSW the • • • implementing: is Services of Family Community and Department The • Environment is: of PlanningCurrently and Department the continuum. the across of housing delivery the to support implementing measures and policies State are and government Local agencies Government initiativesNSW organisations the and private sector. non-government providers, housing community between partnerships through innovative tranche first in its houses affordable and social additional Fund, which 3,000 will fund Housing Affordable Socialthe and housing social concentrated of of existing areas renewal mixed use through which improves diversity Communitiesthe Plus Program, to private the stone rentalstepping market a as rental housing affordable using housing, that transition out of social of households NSW Future Directions in for Social Housing standards. to environmental design and incentives space subject with floor locations in various houses boarding generation new 2009 Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) implementing the , which aims to increase the number , which number the aims to increase , which allows for the development of development the , which allows for State Environmental Environmental State Foundations , which

• • • • • • strategies options. care aged and housing seniors households, intergenerational group or for homes larger with adisability, of provision the people and choice of greater provision for the housing This includes diversity. and affordability housing innovative that solutions can address to find not-for-profitthe private sectors and government, torole across collectively work It our is initiatives these projects. and support to complement and planningOur needs stress. housing living in households vulnerable most the for greater support provides and of housing social to out move people for opportunities bolster will this sector for choice. Support housing in role providing intermediary an important plays and to 10 years five in last the considerably Action L1:Action in detailed sections. and following the outbelow are set continuum. requirements The by housing the underpinned are to be strategies strategy. These housing adistrict prepare and Alternatively Councils to collaborate may agree strategy. housing to local prepare will need each Council need to housing responds area government local or adistrict of how To understanding acomprehensive provide 4.3.1 current Government initiatives. NSW initiatives alignCommission’s with proposed Greater the how Sydney shows 4-6 Figure rates and how this how aligns and rates with demand market and take-up staging development types housing different for of development feasibility the market including housing local the economic characteristics socio- and demographic local 20 next the years for target housing strategic the to support capacity target housing year five- the to support capacity in planningthe directions principles and A Plan for Growing Sydney Prepare local housing strategies strategies housing Prepare local strategies and will need to consider: will and need strategies Councils housing will local prepare Prepare local housing housing local Prepare Source: Greater Sydney Commission 2016. Commission Greater Sydney Source: initiatives housing Commission Sydney Greater and Government NSW 4-6: Figure • • • • • • • • • Government Commission Initiatives Initiatives Proposed by Livable Housing Australia. Australia. Housing by Livable accordance guidelines with design the in adaptable to housing provide ways community by local the required housing density medium and homes only, couples and intergenerational singles for smaller homes homes, group of larger provision the for incentivise to ways addressing including market local complexities specific provision service and connectivity transport with other good areas and centres district and strategic around additional for capacity opportunities housing of affordable displacement prospective the affordability housing to improve opportunities adaptability and diversity housing to, for, blockages and opportunities market including housing local future of existing the and relevant to needs the that are diversity housing to address ways employment opportunities to housing of accessibility place making and urban form provision to infrastructure relating opportunities and challenges Greater Sydney NSW DiscussionPaper: · - Homelessness inNSW Foundation for Change Homelessness Private, non-government · Intergrated housing · Department ofFamily Department and · Align planningwith + and community housingsector developments SocialandAffordable · Communities Plus · Future Directions for · Community Services Communities Plus program Housing Fund Social HousinginNSW Social Housing State Environmental Planning · Affordable Rental+ Housing sustained population growth and a strong astrong and population growth sustained by low interest rates, fuelled approvals market of levels with housing housing record Greater Sydney experiencing astrong is markets. housing District’s West the later identify in this section (Figure 4-10) accompanying and discussion Market map strategy. Housing Area The housing any point local for starting the form should factors of Aconsideration these District. the within operating markets housing local more of market with characteristics the together Greater influencing Sydney’s housing factors the understand to first need we District West the continuum the across in housing ofsupply new the can support we To how understand better markethousing demand and 4.3.2 period of decline and low production. of decline low production. and period a experiencing high of levels completions after is Greaterfor Sydney District West the and are currently in levels at 16 their years highest completions and approvals thatus housing of Planning Environment and Department tells by the provided Research investor interest. 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WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 78 Figure 4-9 Greater Sydney Historic Dwelling Completions and Approvals (1998-99 to 2015-16) to (1998-99 Approvals and Completions Dwelling Historic Sydney Greater 4-9 Figure • • • reasons: three requirement for aminimumWe this consider projection District. West the additional dwellings 41,500 in 20 and next years additional dwellings over the 725,000 needs Environment that estimates Greater Sydney of Planning and Department the this basis On decade. in past the annum) dwellings per than at any(36,250 point demand each to year meet dwellings need we of new to number estimated the closer now Greater Sydney in 2015-16 the is year financial (excluding granny flats)completed across dwellings 30,200 the aconsequence, As Dwelling Completions blockages to achieving supply.blockages potential such as period 20-year next over the changes any other unforeseen with along reasons prior two the address to estimates to demand the added be to a‘contingency’ for case the is There additional for to housing. demand adding at particular pricedemand points market ‘pentSydney’s is there housing up’ in Greater undersupply to past Due Plan. District of this draft period 20-year over the to demand greater housing continue, could lead ahigher growth if and current scenario trends growth population medium the on It based is 60,000 40,000 50,000 30,000 20,000 10,000

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the West District is explored in the next section. in explored is next the District West the initiativesEach relate they of these how and to 3. 2. 1. to guide process: the approaches of anumber propose we this basis, On area in the South West District. inarea District. South the West market housing in falls Liverpool the Area of Penrith Government Local A small part • • are: areas In these West the Market Areas Housing West District choices. housing preferred people’s for provide will markets better individual housing by capacity and need Understanding in another. demand mayarea satisfy not providing market in supply one demand market that is areas housing distinct these implication The market of areas. housing that Greatershowed Sydney contains 18 preferences of these assessment The housing choice within their District. can enjoy greater that so people District West the for investigated what this means have we this reason For residence. former within home 15 ofnew their kilometres to a moving withmove, 82% of residents remain they within when area their local in Greater to Sydney prefer generally living indicatesResearch that people Market Areas Sydney Housing Greater to achieve these targets. to achieve these housing for areas of new identification the Plan District of this draft period over the capacity sustained planning for that area government the allowslocal for by target housing strategic a 20-year 2.1.1Action of (in area government accordance with by local target supply a five-year supporting urban renewal at urban Werrington. renewal supporting on afocus is there where Precinct of Penrith the Health Education and part well eastern the as as Hawkesbury, of the villages and towns and Vineyard which includes St West, Marys, North the of Mountains Blue the villages includes Greater Penrith the and which Mountains, Penrith-Blue the A Plan for Growing Sydney ) 79

WEST DISTRICT 80 WEST DISTRICT Centre, UNSW. Centre, (2013), Futures City Research Technical Report demand, housing local account taking into strategies: metropolitan planning from Implementing 2016 adapted Commission, Greater Sydney Source: Figure 4-10: West District Housing Market Areas Housing District West 4-10: Figure District Boundary District Centre District Centre Strategic

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advice to Government. NSW the advice subsequent and List Priority Infrastructure of preparation the Commission’s the Annual will help inform in District West the homes Monitoring new realisation the of these • • • • • • include: in District West the that are currentlyProjects contributing to supply projects. Communities and NSW Plus UrbanGrowth precincts, including supply and priority that capacity increase Government programs by NSW are supported targets These relevant planning proposal. in any demonstrated to be account need taken into have been matters these How • • targets. Councils need to: Councils need targets. housing Councils five-year to deliver these Plans for District of draft the It apriority is planning for Vineyard Stage 1. Stage Vineyard planning for Area Growth Priority West North Bank Red Glossodia Crossing Ropes Jordan Springs PenrithThornton North, in accordance with the targets. the with accordance in to delivering additionalbarriers housing toliaise identify with Commission the housing targets five-year of the monitorand delivery capacity plan tosufficient provide housing targets housing five-year West District’s Deliver 1: Priority Liveability

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 82 District’s 20-year housing target as aminimum. as target housing 20-year District’s the are to meet strategies housing choice. These housing can deliver and supply sector profit which for created not private the and from can be additional how capacity strategies, now, housing through of preparation the local considering start Councils therefore should • • • • • • including: of factors arange to address opportunity approach creates the A capacity-based needed. approach is capacity-based and outlook alonger-term with development, associated by all councils timescales the given and efforts challenge sustained requires This significant Greater Sydney.20 across years additional dwellings new over next the 725,000 of aminimum of delivery the created to support is capacity a central in sufficient role ensuring Greater market, planning Sydney’s has housing existing the of strength Notwithstanding 20-year targets strategic 4.3.4 all completed. or commenced approvals are nor development, as realised is system that built all not into capacity planning the blockages of unforeseen case inof Greater the Sydney’s districts each across supply steady support to acontingency for need the Intergenerational Report calculationsthe by provided supply,housing consistent with of additional benefits productivity the to live locally people for choice with together opportunities to improve housing need the scenario) populationmedium projection additional the on dwellings by 2036 based is 725,000 (the for demand realised estimated Greater for Sydney being projections of higher population the prospect the of Planning Environment and Department by the of dwelling projection the need above NSW dwellings across 100,000 further a that for unmet is there demand Report Intergenerational of NSW the estimates Greater Sydneyacross consistent with the pent-up to demand address opportunities

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proximity to existing and planned infrastructure. infrastructure. proximity to planned existing and in capacity housing for opportunities expanded and new to identify communities industry, and well as as State and government local agencies, liveability, and Sydney’s equity will we with work while improving provision Greater infrastructure current future and leverage opportunities To capacity that housing ensure new Projections. Household and Population State Area Local Wales South and Government New 2016 Environment, and Planning of Department Source: 2016–2036 Targets Housing 20-Year Minimum District Table West 4-3: where to focus these investigation areas. these to focus where guidance on further provides while L3 Action initial our on investigations, and research based areas of these analysis preliminary provides 4.3.6 Section follows. to guide this process A framework Communities and NSW Plus. UrbanGrowth such as other programs and program precinct of Planning Environment’s and priority Department incorporate the and strategies housing local of preparation the council via undertaken be planning detailed then through more should areas of these progression and testing The Government. NSW to the advice and List Priority Infrastructure in 2017 continue and to inform Annual our area to government 2036target each local for strategic 20-year specific and anew establish Sydney of Plan review and District West investigation withinas areas final the incorporated can be areas these identified Once Greater Sydney Greater West District in 2017. will help to us also This process 725,000 41,500 Target 2016–2036 20 YearMinimum Housing A Plan for Growing

the next generation is intrinsically is generation next linkedthe accommodating for vision forOur homes located. to be needs additional capacity To clear criteria to need we where as this, do We to ‘capacity’. this refer as locations. in right the housing new for opportunities havewe akey to role play in creating cannot directly build homes, new system While planning the affordability. to housing responding while also growth housing new Greater Sydneyacross to accommodate to supply accelerate housing aneed is There dwellings. requirescenario an additional 830,000 ahigh growth for projections The projections. Sydney Growing from of 9% This an is increase 2036. additional dwellings over 2016- of 725,000 multiple with middle the scenarios scenario include projections The upwards. revised Sydney of Since release the • • • • included: Directions The lifestyles. and needs our that choice, meet withof housing homes A Plan for Growing Sydney housing capacity Strategic guidance for new need to be investigated further now to now investigated further to be need opportunities These corridors. urban renewal A Plan for Growing Sydney services. and jobs to can live that in access areas provide people that –meaning more of passengers numbers large that can carry public transport frequent in centres new existing with and housing new to focus opportunities provides renewal Urban renewal Urban to this do in ways. three opportunities the We identify services. and infrastructure to planning for, integration and new with, release precincts and housing. and precincts release deliver land timely well planned lifestyles and needs different choiceimprove to housing suit to jobs close Sydney –providing homes Greateraccelerate across urban renewal Greater Sydneyacross supply accelerate housing the projections for growth have been have been growth for projections the owing to revised population toowing revised A Plan for Growing identifies possible possible identifies Goal 2 is for a city acity for 2is Goal A Plan for • renewal corridors: criteriafollowing investigating for urban A Plan for Growing Sydney In addition guidance in to general the Districts. Central and in greatest is North the additional capacity this for (20+ years) need longer The and term. to 20 in (five medium the years) housing new for determine their ability capacity to provide • • • • • • • Beaches Hospital and any and other Hospital future Beaches Light RailParramatta Northern and Sydney Light South CBD East and Rail, WestConnex, NorthConnex, Southwest, Sydney and & Metro City Northwest Sydney such as Metro of infrastructure impacts catalytic the acknowledges This infrastructure. district and Alignment with investment in regional between the different built forms. different the between transition the and ownership topography,such as lot sizes, strata features of local Consideration constraints. environmental other and uses land special flooding, such as natural elements impacts, visual elements, cultural and of heritage Consideration facilities. health and schools including services to Proximity with market demand. consistency bedrooms) and three+ and (one, two configurations of housing a range including across viability financial of development, feasibility The ofdistance centres transport. with regional catchmentThe that area within is walking within adecent travel time. transport regional can access who expand catchment the of area people and services transport to local connections can create efficient services transport noting that high-frequency transport, toAccessibility regional centres. district and strategic half of Greater Sydney’s are in jobs noting almost toAccessibility jobs, to existing infrastructure. created by enhancements opportunities the acknowledges It also Government. to committed by NSW the projects , we propose the the propose , we

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 84 renewal precincts and existing suburbs, existing suburbs, and precincts renewal urban between in transition areas located middle’. ideally is housing Medium density ‘missing the to which as refer we areas, in these density medium for opportunities to investigate position Councils are in best the Code Housing Medium Density proposed outinare set Department’s the delivery planning regulations that support The outcomes. design can promote good Guide Environment’s of Planning and Department The housing. with density medium housing older to renew opportunities local present areas routes) These stock. contain housing older (rail, light bus regional railtransport and are within not walking of distance regional of suburban Greater Sydney thatMany parts budgets. and preferences sizes needs, to suit individual household of housing agreater can provide variety areas within development existing Medium density development infill density Medium • open space and community facilities. facilities. community and space open schools, local such as infrastructure of social expansions or upgrades enabling infrastructure, staging, such as considerations Delivery shows how this local scale renewal renewal scale this how local shows Draft Medium Density Design Design Draft Medium Density . to the to amendments diversity by housing supported choice is of housing Agreater variety terraces. and including apartments types of housing agreater variety seen centresaround has intense development more for Opportunities rail the or line to Leppington. Metro Northwest Sydney such as of investment in infrastructure to in take recent years advantage shifted has communities new of these shape emerging contain The communities. new for west land south and west west, Greater Sydney’s north areas release in land communities New cycling help promote ahealthy lifestyle. walking links and for where transport regional catchment of to five-kilometre one the centres within and local around particularly term in balance urban with renewal. and infill in longer and medium the Area) needed is (Penrith Government Local in District West the capacity Further west. south and west north in Greater long-term capacity Sydney’sand medium significant offer areas release Land higher dwelling . significantly yield in resulted which a has smallertowards lots shift amajor been has there decade last the (Sydney Growth Region Centres) 2006 State Environmental Planning Policy . In incorporate into local housing strategies: housing local into incorporate appropriate where and actions following the choice, councils to are required implement and supply housing In to order increase Taskforce. Risk Management Flood Nepean of by Hawkesbury- the work the informed property and to risk people carefully consider to residential willfuture development need Valley any planning for Nepean floodplain, Penrith in is Lakes Hawkesbury- the As Lakes. at Penrithrehabilitation quarry of former the of investigations into part future the been also potential The residential has development for Science Park. at Area Sydney Growth Sydney Priority investigated in Western the being are also earlier, mentioned supply housing opportunities accelerated for In addition to projects the • • • including: insupply District West the housing for capacity to increase opportunities investigated has studies government of local arange 10 years, last the Over West District 4.3.5 • • CommissionThe will: Penrith City Strategy (2013). Strategy City Penrith Strategy (2011) Residential Land Hawkesbury (2010) Addendum and Strategy Blue Mountains Residential Development strategy. housing of alocal part additional to capacity form housing investigation for areas identify of Planning Environment and to withwork councils Department the and of review the and Plan District in final the includeand these targets housing strategic 20-year prepare Create housing capacity in the in the capacity Create housing District the across capacity housing L3: Action strategic housing supply targets supply housing strategic deliver to 20-year capacity the create to opportunities L2: Action Councils to increase increase to Councils A Plan for Growing Sydney Identify the the Identify

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WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 86 group homes. group homes. development of larger intergenerational or planning controls Some inhibithousing. the creating to abarrier building density medium dwellings, detached and/or ratios space mostly with combined is low floor smaller homes for demand where in particularly areas barriers, to feasibility innovative responses We need areas. greatly in different can vary these -as apartments three-bedroom to compared studios such as types housing of example, viability different – for financial the types housing ofcommercial different feasibility to the consider It needs then needs. future and mix) current bedroom or and (dwelling type nature the stock consider of existing housing to first needs of housing Planning adiversity for greaterprovide diversity. torow, required are also villa and terrace homes density medium More care facilities. aged and adaptable homes group homes, smaller homes, of additional will disability require delivery the with a people and people of older proportion increasing District’s West The smaller homes. for in demand growth will significant there be to grow, population expected is ageing the and detached dwellingWhere mostly is stock need. housing and supply mismatch between centre. however, Penriththe city can be, There a of north occurred has housing density medium and of apartments development Significant years. five overbuilt past the in District West the have been homes detached and apartments Dwelling that completions data both shows 4.4.1 diversity. housing as This known is need. people of housing a mix types of all different the planning can help to facilitate by providing this, Our clubs. facilities local and community services, family, and GPs, to friends connected of them life. This keeps of their stage regardless lived, have they always in where stay area the want to Many people is. their community safe and cohesive how and within society feel people of connected life how on Quality relies affordability and 4.4

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The Department of Planning Environment and Department The NSW. across apartments for standards design Guidelines Environment’sand of Planning of Department the A recent review services. community and family, and importantly, and with healthfriends with neighbours, connections established to liveability, to maintain it as allows people in place, in and community, fundamental is abilitycontinued to The inclusion. age social facilitate that activities cultural with together services health community and for demand in increase It will result in also aproportional incare options that to place. age allow people aged and housing seniors particularly diversity housing planning on for emphasis more be that must there means over in District West the and 65 aged in people growth projected The • • of Planning Environment and will: Department the To diversity housing encourage of housing. types different for outcomes design good to how alignand planning local controls and strategy in housing their local population base of local the Councils needs the consider should responses. willchange appropriate drive more planning demographic market and areas housing types, completions and dataUpdated housing on housing. density similar prepared medium guidancehas for the appropriate housing mix. appropriatethe housing provide and mix provision housing existing the help to them understand to sector, councils financiers and data to development the housing provide strategies housing ofpreparation local the atoolkitdevelop to support diversity L4: Action provides consistent planning and provides Apartment Design Apartment Design Encourage housing

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Deliver Deliver housing needs of its residents. of its needs housing affordable the to meet output if failed London in potential economic lost extra be would year billion that over £1 found a study London-based One benefits. to have productivity notable recognised is of housing forms affordable more liveability priority. Internationally, the provision of than a more is price points and types of tenures, arange across housing of affordable provision that broadly,More the shows research our displace and low households. income housing of affordability the reduce butcan also housing additional provides Development development. in evident also but is gentrification, and urban renewal undergoing areas established This challenge acute particularly is in Greater for broadly Sydney. more and District akey West the as challenge for affordability housing identified stakeholder engagement Our in terms. real have increased while rents median continued has to to grow incomes prices house ratio the alone, of decade In last the world. the in affordable of least the one as recognised GreaterThe market Sydney is housing Challenge 4.4.3 are described as being in ‘housing stress’ and and stress’ in ‘housing being as are described households these of this, utilities. Because and clothing, transport food, such as costs other living theirto ability to impact afford it likely is costs of their housing on income than 30% more spending is If ahousehold accommodation to rent own. or affordable in experience finding groups of income arange across people challenges the term to that describe abroad is use we affordability but interrelated Housing terms. different two Plan uses District This draft Housing Rental Affordable and affordability housing between difference The incomes. low very low and on those for provision gap in the housing approach to addressing our term to that describe use we specific a is Rental Housing In Affordable contrast options. housing of affordable in need The Affordable Housing Housing The Affordable 87

WEST DISTRICT 88 WEST DISTRICT the City of Sydney City the Willoughby. or in those such as full the range, income across housing that affordable secure mechanisms existing planning it affect does nor households, income moderate for housing affordable councilspreclude negotiating additional from Rental Housing) 2009. State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Affordable Schemes) (Revised Housing as such housing controls affordable that address of other existing operation the planning impede not does outlined here target Rental Housing In addition, implementation of Affordable the initiatives. Plus Communities Fund and Housing Affordable Social and of Family Services Community and Department continuum housing the that includes the across initiatives affordability to address other government complements also A target challenge. housing to affordable the approaches these complements target Rental Housing an Affordable and of solution, the are part only However, diversity and supply it grows. housing as needs that District the of housing type the on with afocus of supply the housing encourage continuum. housing the We want toacross to improve affordability of measures a range Plan identifies District this draft this reason, For Greater Sydney’s most vulnerable. Greater Sydney’s most of needs the to and meet outcomes, supply to not hinder as housing so inarea question of the to tailored urban the economics and approach will transparent, Our be consistent. been not Square has Green and Redfern Hill, Rouse Park, Sydneysuch as Olympic developments approach inthe significant toare new not Greater Sydney, to date Targets Rental Housing While Affordable to implementing 2.3.3. regards Action with councils industry development the and to greater give to clarity approach seeks Our government-led projects. urban renewal within housing to create affordable It State requires governments local and of 2.3.3 Action on Target Rental Housing Affordable that builds an Plan proposes District This draft Targets Housing Rental Affordable State

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WEST DISTRICT 90 WEST DISTRICT community. the and private the sector providers, housing community State government, agencies, local of Planning Environment, and Department the TargetsRental Housing in collaboration with We will aguidance prepare note Affordable on applicable. not is this target where in locations housing prejudice to affordable secure negotiations Plan not should District in this draft identified Schemes (Revised amending in of Planning Environment and Department the councils and will we support In relevant areas, strategies. authorities housing in their preparing local of relevant work the planningSydney to support Greater across Rental Housing Affordable for assessment We needs astrategic will undertake infrastructure. of city-making component of acritical major or hinder delivery the financially would housing of affordable provision example, the granted -for where may be exceptions determine and government where We to advice will provide nominated target. also of a feasibility development the to verify will independently we required, act Where supplyof housing implications. implementation that of target the cognisant is Environment to clear enable consistent and of Planning and Department the and providers We housing community will with work industry, Targets Housing Rental Affordable on L7:Action housing affordable achieve additional L6: Action viability and need L5: Action SEPP 70 -Affordable Housing ). The application). The of target the Provide guidance guidance Provide Independently assess assess Independently Support councils to to councils Support • • • as: such opportunities, new investigate for advocate or (including providers) to housing community institutions relevant State and agencies financial willwe with work councils, industry, broadly, more To affordability housing address designed, socially cohesive communities. socially cohesive designed, existing on sites tomix of create housing well- Communitiesthe Plus ambition to a provide supports and Plan recognises District This draft well private homes. as as housing, social new replacement and housing, containing affordable to createdesigned integrated communities accelerated program development funded, aself- is This program Communities Plus. commenced Family Services Community and supply. of To thisDepartment the trend, reverse of loss anet been has there years in previous Furthermore, to increase. this expected and is housing social for demand considerable is There Windsor. and Cranebrook St Marys, in North located of housing social clusters with some District, distributed the throughout is Social housing District. the across households 3.7% of all representing live in housing, social households over 4,900 In District, West the 4.4.5 • legislation to term allow rental longer to existing tenancy amendments funds superannuation for classes to asset changes such as changes taxation and financing broader outcomes supply affordability housing leverage to better sector housing community the toplanning support approaches forms of quality. suitable design forms housing compact more and rates maximum car parking collective housing, housing, modular and fabricated includingbuilding pre- approaches, innovative and effective cost more of tenure to improve security leases Support social housing social housing Support affordable housing affordable facilitate to approaches L8: Action Undertake broad broad Undertake

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WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 92 as needed. to communities growing deliver infrastructure at aState, level tostrategies local and district coordinate infrastructure and use land of Planning Environment and to better will with work Department the Commission The Commission’s List. Annual Priority Infrastructure well inform the as Contributions, as throughInfrastructure Special infrastructure State for arrangements of funding review and This approach will help inform update the • • • • • involve: could planning This approach to coordinated infrastructure to ensure that it meets local needs. local to that ensure it meets investment infrastructure making about ininvolving decision community the improvements intersection temporary and treatmentwastewater systems packaged including solutions interim using delivery infrastructure staging capacity infrastructure of existing use efficient most to development the get staging timing of location development and to create accurate more information about annually forecasts development reviewing constraints and costs of delivery certainty to achieve greater infrastructure for designs to advance withworking private the sector communities growing for delivery and planning infrastructure L9: Action Coordinate Coordinate supply capacity, infrastructure and delivery. and capacity,supply infrastructure information supply on housing to coordinate up to date need all stakeholders homes new ofof To materials. construction the support to capital availability and access skilled workers, of asupply requires and activity economic amajor is homes of new construction The utilities other infrastructure. and transport, education, for determines planningturn, needs in of This, dwellings required. type the and are needed homes new of where understanding to improve our not-for-profit private sectors and well the State as as government local across and will programs and all draw together actions the continuum housing the Through we approach, trends demographic and outcomes housing 4.5 utilities and transport. transport. utilities and services, emergency education, planning for inform the also type like household and age in population changes characteristics projected thatPopulation accurately projections describe trends. on demographic advice provides and projections demographic prepares also of Planning Environment and Department The the sector. across to inform activities used and monitored closely mismatch can be demand of and supply that so the types to all consider housing completions data and needs Supply forecasts of housing. datadetailed all describing types will by improved inclusion the of be more publishes annual completions, housing which of Planning Environment and Department The

Coordinate and monitor • • • • will: Environment of Planning and Department The - - - that: supply forecasts housing publish annual 10-year - - - including: of population growth, projections continue 20-year to release strategies housing local of preparation the that will assist assessment needs ahousing prepare area government by local NSW for dwellingpopulation and projections updates prepare toregularly 20-year ------projections and completions. and projections to allow of comparison areas, growth Greater Sydney, including in new those completions across include housing types details of housing to include enhance existing the forecasts area government by supply local include forecast dwellings implied types households cohorts) populationstudent age (including profiles age for projections areas across Greater Sydney Greater across areas government local dwellings for and population on projections L10:Action Provide data and and data Provide

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WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 94 infrastructure, open space and public and areas. space open infrastructure, employment, of housing, in delivery the outcomes and processes quality by fostering liveability and environmental management productivity, supports policy draft The urban places’. factors akey is and determinant of successful architecture essential is to all three of these that notes and ‘ planning design-led advocates policy draft The • • • that: noting cities towns for and design successful of importance the outlines It environment. built sustainable equitable and asafe, and 2016), to excellence deliver design seeks policy,urban design architecture and draft Government’s NSW The funding. and proposals development initiatives, future to decision-making, shape Clear,future. used be can then goals shared to enhance ways thisit -and in special the of keythe aplace -what makes strengths involves with working communities to identify It liveable environment. and sustainable of apeople-centred, key as elements transport and integratedquality urban use land planning aims good to produce Design-led 4.6.1 accommodating relationships. in function social anplays essential in urban places of people together and people house and welcome Cities towns and agricultural and of ecological land. displacement and use energy impacts, environmental significant for is responsible Collectively, urban development key centre’s or to acity productivity. is activity and of people agglomeration Accommodating an services. and commerce, and employment industry economic factors Cities centres and are linked through Provide design-led planning the role of urban and design communities. and greenhouse greenhouse and Better Placed Better : they support support : they The coming coming The (October (October

the coming together of the full spectrum of society in amutually of society comingthe of full the spectrum together 3: Principle adapt over time. and to changes to respond designed It be should natural on toand avoid systems. detrimental impacts to minimise consumption of energy, water natural and resources; compact; and accessible to be designed be urban should An area climate environmental on and quality impact change. negative and require they have apositive both infrastructure the Principle 2: a place will ‘of engaging. and be location’ resonant –distinctive, its In this way, setting. and tocultures their landscape connected and and integral to people with be local designed be Places should recreate. live, of and us work most environment where is 1: Principle Principles Seven Placed: –Better Architecture and Design Urban on Policy Draft impact, while good design provides ongoing benefits for all. for benefits ongoing provides design while good impact, negative alasting, has design Poor people. for works and feels to it how looks, fundamental is precinct or of city the design The live we urban the daily our environment where is lives. people 7: Principle all. for value increasing creating and term, over long the ongoing effective have urban places potential the Well-designed highly to cost be of sources. arange from into urban the investment environment goes infrastructure and 6: Principle essential. is at quality outset the permanently, design urban areas so and workability of and functionality the can influence design Urban of purposes. range awide for well work urban the environment daily our must for lives, setting 5: Principle that are user-friendly, dignified. and enjoyable, accessible providing environments focused, people be should design Urban generations. and decades for can have an impact infrastructure investment in and development and lives, cities adailyexperience people’s on has impact 4: Principle opportunities. social and public space public transport, employment, to housing, access equitable provide all. should for Urbandesign opportunities to access accommodate provide and must Cities towns and arrangement. beneficial Enjoyable, safe and comfortable. How people people How comfortable. Enjoyable, and safe Contextual, local and of its place. The urban place. The Contextual, of its and local Distinctive, visually interesting and appealing. For most most For visually interesting appealing. and Distinctive, Equitable, inclusive and diverse. The city represents represents Equitable, city The inclusive diverse. and Sustainable, efficient and durable. Cities, towns and and towns durable. Cities, and efficient Sustainable, Functional, responsive and fit for purpose. As the the As purpose. for fit and Functional, responsive Value-creating and cost effective. Substantial Substantial effective. cost and Value-creating and precincts. precincts. and collaboration centres planning and for for areas specifically planning approaches, design-led implementation and development the of Government Architect NSW the in support To will we high urban provide quality design, outlined in as grows Greaterunderpin how planning the for Sydney context guiding of three the principles that in the important This particularly is jobs. - thus economic activity housing, affordable housing, sufficient such as of community the core needs while delivering the on competing objectives to how balance considering for process the principles inform planning design the and led Design- an planning area. for when balanced to be that of outcomes need range broad the emphasise above identified areas These • • • • • • • including: outcomes, planning design-led specific deliver several to Accordingly, Plan seeks District this draft considerations (Section 4.8) culturalAboriginal, natural and heritage 4.7) (Section spaces and resources of sharing community enhanced for support 4.7)urban (Section development into actions investment and strategies, cultural and integration of arts 4.6) (Section systems food productive for gardens roof and urban agriculture, community 4.6)built (Section environments healthy and safe guidelines for design 4.3) (Section housing density medium guidelines for design 3.4) centres district (Section and considerations planning for strategic urban design quality high support to planning L11: Action A Plan for Growing Sydney

Provide design-led . nature strips – should result in places and streets nature result streets in –should and strips places and parks spaces, open squares, footpaths, planning of public the realm- Design-led Architecture. and Design Urban on Policy Draft the and Framework outlined inconsiderations Liveability the intoif are they liveability incorporated broader built effective more safe environment can be of ahealthy development and design planning, of Building 3.3.1 Action on of residents. needs social and services the that fulfil neighbourhoods in public and spaces, streets well connected of functional through provision the achieved This is health mental and problems. physical healthy built help prevent environments Foundation, by documented Heart the As 4.6.2 District residents. residents. District long-term health the of for West important This especially is cardiovascularand disease. diabetesrate such as of chronic illnesses the and helping to obesity reduce lifestyles active more can encourage environments of healthy safe characteristics These greater cohesion. and community agriculture can facilitate health outcomes better of urban other forms and gardens community gardens, roof productive planning for led Design- food. seasonal to fresh access Healthy facilitate built can also environments congestion. with potential the accessibility to reduce centres their and communities enhance and will of improve these sustainability the of capable growth areas in mixed use services and transport schools, Co-located options. transport to day toconnections day needs, easy provide also must Functional streets dark. after especially safe- not is that aneighbourhood to sense first the all are often of whom people, older and children young women, for of safety a sense Walkable, well-lit paths can provide and places to walk cyclethan rather or drive. people that can support functional and that are safe A Plan for Growing Sydney Plan for safe and healthy and places Plan safe for guidelines for the the guidelines for 95

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 96 and safe built safe environment. and ahealthy planning developing guidelinesled for of Planning Environment and to design- prepare will with work Department the Commission The relevant planning proposal. in any demonstrated to be account need taken into have been matters these How • • Relevant planning authorities should: - - - of: to provision the incentivise bonuses space floor such as mechanisms inclusion the consider of planning built safe environments and facilitate of healthy development the - - - systems. food productive for gardens roof urban agriculture, and community child or libraries care public such as infrastructure social toparticularly schools walking cycling and connections with good walkable neighbourhoods environments built healthy and safe for L12:Action healthy places healthy and of safe delivery Facilitate the 5: Priority Liveability Develop guidelines Develop guidelines

and encourage more people to travel on foot. to travel foot. on people more encourage and pedestrians, enhance facilities for intersections, at spend to amount the of reduce time people will help to walking the improvements network through Walking the Communities program, convenient, enjoyable. and Funded safer councils to make walking cycling and more commitmentGovernment’s to with working Future Cycling Sydney’s and and within the District. For short trips under short For withinand District. the all for are trips dominant the to, from mode Cars helping to and levels congestion. reduce activity walking increasing cycling, while and also of improves viability the publicand transport, to interact recreation facilities people helps child and care, community schools, shops, as such uses land of complementary Co-location options. transport and facilities that link to services cycling and footpaths to well enable designed planning thoughtful Thiswellbeing. requires improve and levels health and activity at to way aworkplace, increase as showers and lockers of trip such as end and facilities, walking cycling and connections better We see cycling connections 4.6.3 Transport for NSW’s S NSW’s Transport for public transport. walkers to it access for is easy how and roads adjacent along of walkways relative comfort the by foot, destinations and services to access it is easy how assesses tool The made. can be to walking the improvements environment Tool where that areas will help to identify aWalkability developing is NSW Transport for cycling in District. West the into walking planning and for will ongoing feed of initiativesA number Greater Sydney across challenge. major transport centres a district is to and strategic connections have told that us improving walking cycling and taken Councils by train. in District West the 8% of and tripstaken over 10 by bus kilometres 10 and kilometres five 5%only of trips between with kilometres of trips over five than 90% more for used car is 26% The with just taken foot. on 70% by of car, trips are kilometres, made five Enhance walkingEnhance and ydney’s Walking Future Walking ydney’s reflects the NSW NSW the reflects

affect accessibility in and around centres. centres. in around and accessibility affect that decisions councils making use land when will continue guidance to provide to Services Maritime and Roads and NSW Transport for WalkingGovernment’s Cycling and programs. NSW the under will funded councils, and be local and Maritime and Services Roads both will continue District by West delivered to be in the walking cycling and Other projects • • • • • are: District West the connecting routes PrincipalThe Network Bicycle relevant planning proposal. in any demonstrated to be account need taken into have been matters these How neighbourhoods. walkable and connections regional and of district to delivery the consideration due by giving outcomes facilitate walking cycling enhanced and Relevant planning authorities should Nepean Private Hospital and Mount Private Druitt. and Hospital Nepean to Penrith Connecting to Blacktown: Precinct Penrith to Sydney Western Airport Penrith to Warrimoo toRichmond Penrith HillRichmond to Rouse connections cycling and walking enhanced Facilitate 6: Priority Liveability business and communities, we can foster can foster we communities, and business creative the collaboratingBy arts, across District. the across unique neighbourhoods of many the identity local and heritage the achieve and this by cohesion protecting social in We future. the can enhanceenhance these to ways and unique within places District, the of key the communities strengths to identify will we planning, with work design-led Through spirit. area's the community value District of West the Residents tourists. and generations future and of current benefit the it to protect for need the talked They about of area. the beauty rugged proximity tovalue vast, the natural and features District of West the residents Overwhelmingly, in the West District 4.7 stories and cultural places in the District. cultural and stories in places District. the significant map the and to identify community with work Aboriginal the and grows, District the as Staterelevant and custodians agencies, in collaboration with assets these manage and protect appropriately We recognise, must fabric. cultural of ashared component important occupation cultural and which an is heritage of Aboriginal history a long has District The Kurrajong. Windsor, Richmond, Town, Pitt and Wilberforce well as as areas conservation middens, sites and rock art place listings, Aboriginal significant State the on Register, Heritage the such as identity.place and This includes items listed of sense reinforces our naturaland heritage rich cultural Aboriginal, District’s West The natural and European Aboriginal, including environmentalDistrict’s heritage, 4.7.1 detail in more below. communities discussed is of cohesive elements Each of these District. the facilities across community and of sports enhance by liveability greater outcomes sharing We will lifestyles. active more can encourage recreation facilities and we sportsgrounds parks, to naturalexisting access landscapes, enhancing and protecting By District. the cultural across expression and development

Foster cohesive communities communities cohesive Foster Conserve and enhance the the enhance and Conserve

WEST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT 98 valued by the local community. by local the valued qualities and spaces enhance places, and to protect used be should process development buildings through the heritage and character to adaptively re-use identity. Opportunities communities local and connected fosters that apoint of difference offers heritage Our enhance it. –it must heritage to District’s the than sympathetic more be must development that Plan recognises District This draft agreat remains place to live. District West will ridgelines catchments the help and ensure water Area, MountainsBlue World Heritage including Greater the landscapes diverse enhancing Protectingin and these history. role its and development social and economic environmental the on influence ecology, its fragile aware of its strongly is community River. The including Hawkesbury-Nepean the Grid of Green the parts that significant form landscapes including and parks biodiversity its is values to District’s the important Also NSW Heritage Manual. the and Charter contained in Burra ICOMOS the guidelines practice implementation of best the by the enhanced further can be protection This conservation. environmental for plans Parks &Wildlife Act 1974 by the protected are significance itemsPlaces and of heritage Heritage Act 1977, and listed in local in listed local and the the National Environment and Heritage and councilsEnvironment and to Heritage and of will with work Office the Commission The of place. pride community’s the underpins which heritage the protect and manage assess, to Relevant identify, planning authorities need Aboriginal history. celebrating events and projects place making and public and art organisations community local of significance, places lands, collaborate to map Aboriginal-owned will Environment, Affairs Aboriginal and of Planning and Department Heritage, and of Environment Office the healthy places, To and high urban quality design support heritage items. heritage of adaptation and additions alterations, in restoration, practice best share and identify relevant planning proposal. in any demonstrated to be account need taken into have been matters these How • • Relevant planning authorities should: spaces and qualities. and spaces places, and natural heritage cultural Aboriginal, protect and values heritage respects and in that away enhances structures buildings listed and heritage and of historic require adaptive the re-use and natural and European Aboriginal, including heritage environmental enhance L13:Action local characteristics local unique and heritage Conserve 7: Priority Liveability Conserve and and Conserve

spaces. local aculture nurture inand everyday of art in all communities to arts the enhance access that precincts priority and areas urban renewal for through planning achieved proposals can be well integratedbe into This urban development. cultural should policy, actions investment and and Arts liveability outcomes. important and planning can facilitateled cohesion community through design- spaces day local in every of art ingroups community. the aculture Nurturing of different needs the for provide and identity culture and promote local arts In District, the spirit. community of astrong evidence further is District the across organisations support and volunteers of local work The Festivals. Music and Mountains Blue the Winter and Magic Festival, culture. and include Examples Penrith River arts of life walks participate toand and in experience of all ages people for opportunities important provide markets community and workshops exhibitions, outdoor and indoor fetes, festivals, fairs, street Neighbourhood District. the across collaboration partnerships and by are enhanced and locally are organised Many of these festivals. cultural and programs culturalfor exchange through public art, place publicThe domain an is important another. with one celebrate identify and to connect, residents facilities District’s help West the cultural and many arts and other local these that through operate activities and events The overseas’. and inexcellence Australia, created elsewhere art in rivals and standards, new sets ground, SydneyWestern ‘continues to new break in that art demonstrates Recent research of place. sense and identity local can foster to inclusion, and social are essential activities cultural and to participate in arts Opportunities District. the whichthroughout are located public art exhibitionwith smaller galleries, and areas Trail, Artisans and together Artists Hawkesbury the and Gallery Regional Centre, Hawkesbury Mountains Blue Cultural Museum, and Gallery Penrith Lindsay Gallery, Regional Norman Centre, Arts Sutherland Performing Joan the cultural District’s facilities West includeThe culture and 4.7.2 Support the creative arts creative the arts Support

• • • Sydney will and consider: all Greater for communities across to arts the access to better towards us work This will assist culture District. the night for and time activities enhancement the direction on of arts, provide Plan can District final the how stakeholders, explore, in consultation willwe with further Sydney of review the During relevant planning proposal. in any demonstrated to be account need taken into have been matters these How • • Relevant planning authorities should: Blue Mountains and Penrith. MountainsBlue and in like places scene the arts thriving to grow local the opportunities in appropriatetime activities places of night- range delivering adiverse places improved planning for (library/hubs) ininfrastructure of community provision the accessible artist-run spaces artist-run accessible creative incubators and hubs and of resourcing and establishment that the incentivise would inclusion of planning mechanisms to consideration due give the in all communities arts the to access enhance and spaces local a culture in everyday of art that nurture planning proposals into urban through development cultural and integrate outcomes arts and the finalisation of the District Plan, of District the finalisation the and creative arts and culture culture and arts creative the Foster 8: Priority Liveability A Plan for Growing 99

WEST DISTRICT 100 WEST DISTRICT facilities. these to access enhance to continue and distinguishing characteristics reinforce these Future should planning decision-making and areas. recreation facilities bushland and valued and many significant features District West The communities. local future existing and by the of required facilities as use shared and facilities accommodate and community new continue to to recreation and enhance access Future should planning decision-making and groups. user of different arange for recreation areas multi-use on to focus We need spaces. green contemporary for demand the meet we to public of ensure underutilised spaces use at flexible to more look We need also spaces. recreation to occuractivities in District’s the allowing on many planning focus Our should public on have impact health. amajor likely is in community the to activity physical level of the increasing such, are. As who those as diseases heart likelyas to coronary die from twice are almost are physically not active who that people identified Foundation has Heart The abilities can enjoy them. of all that inclusive and so people accessible be therefore of life. should They all stages at to people are important government, by usually local delivered facilities, These facilities. to these enhance access distinguishing continue and characteristics to reinforce should these decision-making and planning future areas, facilities bushland and to recreation access good With District’s the gardens. community centres community and event spaces, libraries, facilities such community as and landscapes natural and parks recreation areas, regional to include and aliveable city. local These facilities contribute community recreation and of range ofAdequate whole the provision facilities community and recreation 4.7.3 Create opportunities for more more for Create opportunities community resources could be a game changer changer agame could be resources community of use share for articulated system governance clearly to amore 2036, District of West the changing and Given population growing the urban governance. good is of existing resources use sustainable and productive Making more spaces shared 4.7.4 District. Recreation and Facility Plan West the a Sport for Recreation and Participation Strategy and Sport of councils together bringing the to a develop will coordinate of support Sport and Office The • • • • could to: extend of resources use Shared space. facilities open and school togovernment access to collaborate schools government with local non- and government for opportunity the example One of this is investment. and use community available complementary for that are assets can identify we government with local working State and By agencies Greaterfor Sydney. multiple buildings within frontage. astreet water) recycled for access, (waste, services courses golf and pools swimming such as resources space private open facilities art or gymnasiums rooms, facilities meeting suchcommunity as resources space open schools’ Support planning for planning for Support and recreation facility plan facility recreation and sport and strategy participation recreation and sport District L14:Action Develop aWestDevelop

• • • To will: we of sharing the spaces support and community facilities. community and space to open access for demands growing and constraints are competing use land there where urban environments in dense particularly communities, with local schools integrate to better opportunities provide GreaterAcross Sydney this approach might utilisationbetter of public assets. of providing in process the forward step all it communities, amajor is will local fit not While approach taken the in Hills The Shire community. facilities with broader the school of government to allow use shared that seeks Education are collaborating apilot on project of HillsThe Shire Department NSW and Pilot project spaces: Shared relevant planning proposals. in any demonstrated to be account need taken into have been matters these How spaces. shared multifunctional cultural facilities public and as libraries hubs, facilities community such as local of shared delivery the consider Relevant planning authorities should owned land including schools. including land schools. owned government- surplus of uses alternative regarding toplanning prior sale advice strategic provide requested, where other spaces and playgrounds of school template that will use include shared the Education’s of preparation ajoint venture of Department NSW the support facilities school and community of use shared the for opportunities communities and to identify providers private organisations, non-profit collaborate with State agencies, shared spaces shared L15:Action resources and spaces Share 9: Priority Liveability Support planning for for planning Support

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WEST DISTRICT 102 WEST DISTRICT • • • include: schools government in investiment major Recent District. the across schools of in Sydney. capacity spare generally is There parts populated densely tocompared more alowclassrooms level of demountable and utilisation by moderate rates characterised are schools government 105 District’s The of Penrith. areas urbanised more within and the Hawkesbury, Mountains and Blue the throughout villages small and towns across are spread schools Within District, the government schools. current non- in and government enrolments the on 28% or of approximately based 16,000 to enrolments result in in school an increase population expected is school-aged secondary and in primary the growth significant 2036, By schools. non-government attend addition, approximately students 19,000 In population. of student the 67% representing students 40,000 almost accommodated In in District 2016, West the schools government 4.8.1 services. of these planning delivery and the approach our to explores supporting section This services. these for demand future and organisations to that consider existing need and of many agencies responsibility the is services of these delivery The well crematoria. care, and as cemeteries aged health centres and hospitals, child care, schools, include realised be that must needs services of of to life. full range The end the birth from need, that people services and infrastructure place of to the live provision the requires Sydney Growing In accordance with of 3.1 Action services for 4.8 at Park. Glenmore Purposes Special for School at Springs Jordan school primary new Campus Hawkesbury at Sydney Western University’s AgriculturalHurlstone High School

Responding to people’s need Education infrastructure Education , making the District agreat , making District the A Plan for approaches to the use of land, facilities and floor of facilities floor land, to and use the approaches innovative through and expansion achieved be will This will occur District the in existing areas. in growth most because enrolments, of new will accommodate majority the infrastructure school Existing in Penrith surrounds. and demand increasing significant is There communities. of District’s the unique the on characteristics based developed be can then investment solutions school available. will Integrated become capacity where or will needed, be schools or classrooms new when and where decline therefore, and, population likely is age or stabilise to increase, school- the of where an understanding requires To demand planning meets school ensure facilities school 4.8.2 location of new and expanded school facilities. facilities. school expanded and oflocation new and toinnovative design the approaches planning our support should Furthermore in communities. critical growing infrastructure are that schools recognise planningour must of Education, by Department the identified will be facilities appropriate and responses While government school detailed for demand • • • • including: ways in of anumber infrastructure of its use optimises of Education currently Department The space. manage fluctuations in enrolments. fluctuations manage to classrooms relocatable using schools existing of functionality size, the increasing and amenity catchmentprioritising ‘in area’ students boundaries catchment realignment the of school Plan to meet the demand for for demand Plan the to meet Table 4-5: Count of schools by school type and sector for West District, 2016 District, West for sector and type byschool ofschools Count Table 4-5: direction policy from Departmental independently are targets made not and are projections These geography. or point time reported at any realised be will trends thattrend. There these certainty no is current retrospective and observed assessed the reflect and correct release is of Information at time the only 2016. Projections Student and Adolescent, information Child, inthe of to reliance the liability disclaim Education of Department NSW 2016 Education, of Department NSW Source: District West for Students (2026 2036) (2016) School and Public Actual NSW Table Projected and 4-4 Schools of NSW, of 2016 Schools Independent of Centre, 2016 &Association 2016 Commission Education &Catholic Education, of Department NSW Source: Total Centre Education Environmental Purposes Specific for School (K-12) Combined Secondary Primary School Type Total Subtotal Government Non Secondary Government Non Primary Government Non Subtotal Government Secondary Government Primary Government Level School 58,450 58,450 19,100 9,700 9,400 39,350 15,150 24,200 2016

22,200 22,200 11,050 11,150 45,950 17,300 28,650 2026 68,150 68,150 105 2 3 20 80 NSW Public Schools 24,450 24,450 12,550 11,850 50,100 19,700 30,400 2036 74,550 24 1 7 16 Catholic 5,350 5,350 2,850 2,450 10,750 4,550 6,200 2016-2036 16,100 16,100 25 20 3 2 Independent 28% 29% 26% 27% 30% 26% Change 28% 103

WEST DISTRICT 104 WEST DISTRICT Figure 4-11: Primary Schools in the West District, 2016 District, in West the Schools 4-11:Figure Primary Source: NSW Department of Education, 2016 Education, of Department NSW Source: Primary School Primary Non-Government School Primary Government District Boundary Centre District Centre Strategic

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WEST DISTRICT 106 WEST DISTRICT • • • • • of Planning Environment and will: planning authorities Department the relevant and providers education, making across To planning decision and support better relevant planning proposals. in any demonstrated to be account need taken into have been matters these How • • due consideration to: Relevant planning give authorities should plan for future growth and change. and growth future plan for to collaboratively work to sectors school non-government and government for creation the of ajoint support forum potentialstrategic of key sites government of Education the to identify Department the and with Property work NSW are growing populations student where to confirm areas growth new monitor completions housing in by growth catchments will affected be showing where and when school forecasts housing annually release population student the in District the of projections continue 20-year to release - - that the incentivise would inclusionthe of planning mechanisms - - approaches including development and Innovative use land - - - - community needs. community wider can meet they so facilities, indoor and including playing fields community local the and schools of facilities between use shared the developments mixed use appropriate and quality of good part a as schools of new development need. community varying over change time to and meet use can facilitate they so shared spaces, flexible as of schools construction enabling and development the car use travel optionsto reduce identify that plans, travel management using for school facilities school for L16:Action planning and delivery and planning innovative school Support 10: Priority Liveability Support planning planning Support

agencies to improve availability and quality the agencies with non-government other and government of Education jointly are working Department the of Planning Environment and Department and child the facilities, education early care and for demand increasing the In to order meet buildings. office and schools primary such as including with compatible co-location uses land space, floor of and land to use the approaches communities will increasingly require innovative facilities in Planning existing2036. these for by that toddlers in will District the reside and babies new 3,300 expected the given facilities in District will West the increase also child and education early for care Demand facilities child and care services education 4.8.3 job readiness in asocially appropriatejob readiness manner. training and pre-employment homelessness, health, mental such as issues address and youth our to support facilities are important appropriate cultural, employment and social Age facilities. and youth services targeted for demand considerable has District West The provision. appropriate age service and require socially, also community the culturally of in many future, the other sectors residents will of make uppeople agreater proportion multicultural also is District while older and West The changing. are also characteristics its population and growing is District’s The services youth 4.8.4 Education’s joint for use. arrangements of consistent with and Department the growth jobs child for essential hours care is of school Early Childhood Educationfor Out Care. and aligning it to National the Framework Quality by and streamlining planning the system care facilities childhoodof and education early Plan for the provisionPlan the of early for Support the provision the of Support

community. planningsupport outcomes the Aboriginal for to relevant planningprovided authorities to information thisThrough approach, can be in aspirations each District. community that align actions deliverable with Aboriginal on strategy, focus and an engagement Together, on will agree we and prepare providers. service Aboriginal and youth students, Aboriginal and Councils, Land Aboriginal from representatives inform planning. our This willto better include Greater in Sydney’s order community Aboriginal with forum engagement an ongoing establish will Affairs Aboriginal and Commission The education employment. and between to young Aboriginal transition people support that Centre services and will deliver programs Excellence in Sydney. Western $20 The million Centre of an Aboriginal establishment the of to committed Government has NSW The healtheducational and outcomes. to deliver high quality providers service and Aboriginal communities, government local State with are working and agencies Federal determine appropriate priorities. to will required communities be of District the Aboriginal Collaboration with diverse the are required. care services aged care and child health services, education and targeted of In particular, consideration participation. health, wellbeing economic and community’s can improve Aboriginal the infrastructure social to appropriateEquity of access whole-of-life opportunities. social and economic for strategies and of policies development the and cultural and heritage, of assets management control,Aboriginal in particularly of the terms of self-determination and aframework on integrity, founded and built be should trust on with community, Aboriginal the Engagement living in area. government Penrith the local making up of mainly population the and 2.6% live in District, West the Strait people Islander Torres and of Aboriginal proportion A significant Community 4.8.5 Support the Aboriginal the Support of services culturally appropriate L17:Action Support the provision the Support and consider the operational needs of providers. consider the operational needs and health networks local creationthe of productive planning controls support should reasons, these For connectivity. and networks utilise transport to leveraged can be opportunities employment where health care precincts established the in smaller centres to and agreater extent in degrees will to co-locate varying services These services. to accessibility better will areas support mixed use in allied or care, specialist health infrastructure care, child residentialaccommodation, aged short-term such as services ancillary and centres and that allow complementary precincts Planning health controls productive for jobs. local of agenerator also is health network A strong acompetitive advantage. provides industry educational institutions and businesses, of Co-location alliedand health providers. pathology clinics, surgeries, well associated as as services includes emergency and hospitals of community. the network segment The every for of health facilities services and spectrum whole the encompasses healthThe network networks health 4.8.6 relevant planning proposals. in any demonstrated to be account need taken into have been matters these How • • Relevant planning authorities should: communities appropriate. where by local required services of these to provision the incentivise mechanisms include appropriate planning care services child aged care and including preschools, residents Aboriginal for infrastructure social to integrate District and local providers service and agencies Statecollaborate and with Federal Support planning for planning for Support infrastructure and services and infrastructure culturally appropriate and socially Provide 11: Priority Liveability

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WEST DISTRICT 108 WEST DISTRICT • • • • includes: health infrastructure Current improved and new major planning for District. Health Local Mountains Blue Nepean the across health services local of Katoomba and anetwork and in Windsor by health major facilities supported hospital aprincipal referral precinct, super education in Penrith the health and at Kingswood Hospital by Nepean served is District West The services 4.8.7 jobs. local provide and capability development and research support precincts health These investment. and employment activity, hub of economic anis important which precinct health super education and this includes Penrith the In District West the Government’s Primary Health Networks. Primary Government’s byadministered Australian the as healthother specialist services centres GP and medical clinics, as such healthcommunity programs St ClairSprings, Park Glenmore and care centres at Jordan integrated primary ambulancea major at station Penrith redevelopment Hospital of Nepean the stage next the Plan facilities health for and • • • • • • • complement health precincts, including: that uses of ancillary co-location the to support to consideration due need the Relevant planning give authorities should relevant planning proposal. in any demonstrated to be account need taken into have been matters these How into key areas. employment residential encroachment from precincts super and of healthprotection precincts to given the be also should Consideration the health precinct. to service and complementary thatcommercial are uses non-critical patient care child care activities research health medical and visitor short-term and accommodation health workers for housing care facilities residential aged planning for health infrastructure health for planning Support 12: Priority Liveability service planning. service in detailed L10, Action as to inform emergency data projections, and will demographic provide of Planning Environment and Department The change. by demographic affected will demand catchments be and service emergency of how an understanding and including profiling risk improved District, the appropriately across to deliver services agencies Planning Environment and will support also of by supply Department the forecast and completions housing on reporting Improved planning required. also is design-led Environmental principles through Design implementation of Crime Prevention Through The services. to delivering these essential planning communities authorities and is collaboration ongoing Early with and relevant planning. local and in regional considered to be needs and services, emergency requirement for an is essential connectivity level of transport with ahigh services of location these The quickly efficiently. and assistance to render able to be need highly services mobile These security. property and safety personal about concerns community reduce buildresilience and also community they in of emergency, times assistance provide and of community. our for, prepare Not they do only all safety the to work protect Rural Fire Service NSW and Ambulance, NSW NSW Fire &Rescue Police, NSW State Services, NSW Emergency 4.8.8 relevant planning proposal. in any demonstrated to be account need taken into have been matters these How services. of emergency requirements consider the operational locational and Relevant planning authorities must Plan for emergency services Plan emergency for emergency services emergency L18: Action planning for emergency services emergency for planning Support 13: Priority Liveability

Support planning for for planning Support new cemeteries and appropriate land use appropriate and cemeteries use new land conditions consent development for and guidance appropriate the provide on location Crematoria and Cemeteries will NSW lives, of their residents’ full the planning spectrum for To relevant planning authorities in support changing preferences. society’s reflecting areas space open and settings bushland gardens, incorporate facilities often Contemporary reception centres car parking. and chapels, facilities such as cremationor associated and all as cities burial require for land infrastructure, crematoria and Cemeteries are important crematoriaand 4.8.9 information will on our shared website. controls available zoning. made and Once this relevant planning proposal. in any demonstrated to be account need taken into have been matters these How crematoria. of and cemeteries requirements locational and toconsideration need the Relevant planning give authorities should Plan cemeteries for cemeteries and crematoria and cemeteries L19:Action cemeteries and crematoria and cemeteries for planning Support 14: Priority Liveability Support planning for for planning Support

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‘The integration of environment and development concerns and greater attention to them will lead to the fulfilment of basic needs, improved living standards for all, better protected and managed ecosystems and a safer, more prosperous future.’ Agenda 21, 1992

A sustainable city protects and enhances its This chapter outlines the sustainability priorities natural environment, integrating its bushland, and actions for the West District. open spaces, waterways and vegetation into The priorities are presented in two ways. Firstly, the planning for how it will grow and build its each heading outlines a priority area, and we resilience and efficiency. This draft District Plan provide context and detail to expand on the outlines the priorities and actions required to outcomes sought. Some headings cover factual safeguard the West District’s environment. issues only: these are not included in the list It draws on Our vision - Towards Greater Sydney below. 2056, which sets out the strategic basis for Secondly, within the broad priority areas, there Greater Sydney as an efficient and resilient city. are, in many cases, more detailed priorities. We It also draws on the ambitions of A Plan for identify the specific purpose of these priorities Growing Sydney’s Goal 3 for a great place to live in each case by detailling how they relate to with communities that are strong, healthy and strategic planning and planning proposals. well connected, and Goal 4 for a sustainable and resilient city that protects the natural The prioirties should be considered in strategic environment and has a balanced approach to planning activities and planning proposals as the use of land and resources. appropriate. This draft District Plan recognises that a The full list of sustainability priorities covered in metropolitan-wide approach to sustainability this section are outlined below: is needed to protect and enhance the • enhancing the West District in its landscape environment. This means thinking of sustainability in terms of what is required for all • protecting the District’s waterways of Greater Sydney and how best to then apply • maintain and improve water this thinking to protect and enhance the West quality and waterway health District’s environment. • managing the District’s estuaries Collaboration will be needed to protect the District’s environmental elements and to adapt • protecting and enhancing biodiversity and respond to a changing climate, build • avoid and minimise impacts on biodiversity resilience to future shocks and create more efficient natural systems as the District grows. • deliver Sydney’s Green Grid It also proposes to make Greater Sydney a net • align strategic planning to the zero carbon emissions city by 2050. vision for the Green Grid

Our vision for South Creek is key to this draft • protect, enhance and extend District Plan’s approach to sustainability. As well the urban canopy as improving the health of the waterway and vegetation along the South Creek corridor, the • improve protection of ridgelines South Creek will become a spine for the District, and scenic areas a blue and green corridor within the landscape, • managing the Metropolitan Rural Area which is recognised and valued by people across Greater Sydney. • discourage urban development in the Metropolitan Rural Area

• consider environmental, social and economic values when planning in the Metropolitan Rural Area WEST DISTRICT 112 WEST DISTRICT • • • • • • • • • Sydney Dashboard. of information Greater the on reporting the information contained in this chapter, and the compiled to support been It has Sydney to natural hazards. resiliencethe Greater of communities across on and energy, water waste, and of carbon, Greater Sydney, across of places flows on environmental and characteristics landscape information the on baseline and maps at available GreaterOur Sydney Profile, Sustainability Profile Sustainability Sydney Greater The Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.Hawkesbury-Nepean hazards in the flood managing that risk reduce responses hazards and of natural coordinated understanding communities local a develop assist air and quality odour noise, on activities of rural impacts the to manage buffers use evacuation needs to consider emergency planning integrate transport and use land mitigate effect urban the island heat aresilientplanning District for West waste management District for opportunities support District West creating an efficient Metropolitanthe Rural Area of while values the protecting residential development rural for provide www.greater.sydney , provides , provides Sydney. Greater for production of food history a long have main watercourses of these floodplains the of soils Cumberland Plain, fertile broader The of the hills are valleys characteristic wide and To River, of Nepean the east the low rolling South River Creek. and Hawkesbury-Nepean the mainThe are water catchments in District the urban areas. and rural both native permeate and vegetation creeks rivers, as planning design, point and for starting the natural the environment is In District, West the waterways. and national parks other and Area, Mountains World Heritage including Greater the landscape, its Blue for renowned is of District place. The sense its natural environment defines District’s West The 5.1 pressure with urban growth. pressure will continue to under come assets ecological These communitiesvegetation habitats. and native fragmented clearing and has settlement urban remain, of bushland tracts While vast banks. and beds stream to of retain structure the carefully managed be to will aresult of urban need as development, rates, to flow Changes agriculturalfrom areas. nutrient runoff and sediment urban and areas from by stormwater runoff reduced been has tributaries its and of Hawkesbury-Nepean the water The quality flooding. and heat extreme bushfire, such as of environmental hazards, to climate, anumber subject also is District the and of use land topography, to its history Due Wollemi Yengo and Subregions Cumberlandthe Plain), of the well parts as as to as referred Cumberland (often Subregion within is the District West The Bioregion. Basin Sydney of larger the part is District West The culturalEuropean-settlement values. post- and Aboriginal recreation and wilderness, byaccompanied water catchments, supply are natural and beauty formations geological of range biodiversity, exceptional Its Australia. in bushland of protected tracts intact most and of constitutes largest the one Area GreaterThe Mountains Blue World Heritage

The West District’s environment Macquarie rivers. Macquarie rivers. of Clyde the and headwaters the of smaller and portions Rivers, Parramatta and Lake Illawarra, Georges Hacking, smallerthe catchments of Lake Macquarie, all of Hunter Shoalhaven and systems, river catchments of Hawkesbury-Nepean, the of the proportion It includes asignificant Muswellbrook. and Cessnock Newcastle, Wollongong, Nowra, Bioregion encompasses well Sydney as Sydney the itself, As Basin within contained wholly State. the bioregions of two one is and Mudgee as west far as Bay,Batemans Bay to Nelson almost and of north just from extends Bioregion Basin with 17 in NSW. recognised, Sydney The been have bioregions different 85 Australia, Across ecosystems. regional determining for major the are basis the and attributes other biophysical and vegetation in geology, differences on based defined have been smaller subregions bioregion, Within each flora. and fauna and processes ecosystem in landscape, the patterns own its displays Each bioregion entire ecosystems. of functions the that influence processes environmentalnatural and features landscape-scale by broad, characterised are relatively areas land large Bioregions landscape. in the biodiversity managing and conserving approach to have abioregional adopted Australia across governments boundaries, planning government local or state, district recognise not does biodiversity Because Bioregion Sydney Basin The

enhancing the West District in its landscape by landscape in its enhancing District West the Plan outlines approach our to District This draft systems. ecological and water for challenges This presents future. the in area of urbanised in proportion the increase an to We see expect District. of West the 97% make up landscapes Rural non-urban and area’s the for identity. foundation the provide naturalthe landscape and of activities centrepiece, mosaic the where a‘parklandfor city’, with its South as Creek to plan imagine and opportunity extraordinary an has District West The natural landscape. environmental conditions within operate its of cultural social, and diversity District’s the way the Plan considers District West This draft in its landscape 5.2 4. 3. 2. 1. highly interconnected elements: four addressing with views. scenic highly valued landscapes and production food for used land areas, rural urban and between transitional the land, land includes rural which Metropolitanthe Rural Area, linger and connect people where streets well and public the as as areas recreational and activity, sport for used whichspace, includes public areas open and GridSydney’s of parks Green communities ecological and biodiversity of nativeareas vegetation, of District the water systems manipulated and natural, artificial which includes healthy waterways,

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WEST DISTRICT 114 WEST DISTRICT Plan for Growing Sydney in during of this review the regard waterways of Grid' 'Blue the for arrangements governance We of will explore forms new stakeholders. these in facilitating collaboration between have we aclear and to role playstakeholders of by a range are managed Many waterways access. enhancement and guide protection, to clear plans strategic from benefit would Greater Sydney’s other waterways major managed. carefully to be which will Southparticularly Creek, need in District, West the will waterways the impact Future urban development networks. these in quantity water the and quality changed agriculturalurban and that development has by affected have while been others parks within are protected national waterways Some parklands. wetlands and lakes, site rehabilitated being is into quarry former a including where Penrith Lakes, waterways includes manipulated also District West The wetland. aregionallysignificant as recognised Wetland Cranebrook is waterfalls. and creeks into clean help and water it to filter as flows and habitat threatened species provide for swamps Commonwealth The and legislation. NSW under community threatened ecological a as MountainsBlue are Swamps listed Sydney. Greater and of drinking District the water for source Mountains National an Park is important (FigureCreek 5-1). catchment The of Blue the Wentworth and Creek Cedar Creek, Glenbrook River,Grose Colo River, MacdonaldRiver, River, River,Hawkesbury Nepean South Creek, include the waterways District’s West The waterways 5.3

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A • of public should: land managers Relevant planning authorities and Water River Flow and Objectives. Quality NSW the to help meet planning process water in quality strategic restore the or that maintain, decisions improve to assist framework arisk-based have developed Environment the and Protection Authority of Environment Heritage and Office The • • • that contribute to maintaining or or maintaining to contribute that and wastewater management targets determine appropriate the stormwater to framework Protection Authority’s Environment the and Heritage and of Environment Office the adopt of how waterways will used. be waterways of how expectations and values community in line with healththe of waterways, maintainsurban areas improves or in development established new public and land from wastewater of quality stormwaterthe and that ensure established, being are targets while management waters receiving for objectives water catchments and quality whole for targets management the to meet opportunities cost-effective facilitate and sub-catchments between to allow mechanisms develop offsetting ofmanagement riparian corridors of water and re-use and harvesting including targets, quantity water the and to quality meet to stormwater managing approaches water sensitive more consider values health community’s the to meet improving waterway water and quality quality and waterway health waterway and quality improve water and Maintain 1: Priority Sustainability

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recreational areas used for recreational fishing recreational fishing for used recreational areas of catchment the Some includes natural and process. this to contribute will of Sydney Western development The Airport years. 50 this will over to next the 80% increase While 20% only of catchment the urbanised, is Creek. Eastern and Creek Ropes Creek, Kemps Creek, includetributaries Badgerys Windsor. River near Its with Hawkesbury the until confluence north reaching its flows and Hills Sydney in in west Gregory south begins River. South Creek Hawkesbury-Nepean the of tributaries of major the South one is Creek values for water in quality for decision-making. values to community consider guidelines helped These River Flow and Objectives. Objectives Quality in Water NSW the identified as waterway, the for expectations community supports integrated approach to that development to deliver an an opportunity represents indevelopment South the catchment Creek Future greenfield and urban renewal Sackville. and Windsor River,of between Hawkesbury particularly the health the on amenity and impact downstream a of South has Creek degradation The • • • include: Major issues condition. moderate remaining the and 26% are indegraded a 74% are of catchment’s the waterways habitat however, as and areas; approximately aquatic weed growth. aquatic weed excessive and algal blooms resultingis bank erosion in severe during wet weather, flows whichpeak treatment increased plant and discharges to due sewage altered flows significantly nutrientelevated levels water quality,poor including performance achieve excellent environment to development approaches Creek environment use and S2: Action Protect the South South the Protect Source: Greater Sydney Commission, 2016. Commission, Greater Sydney Source: Figure 5-2: Catchment Figure Creek South District Centre District Centre Strategic Area Rural Metropolitan Boundary District Urban Area Urban Predominantly Forest Waterway 117

WEST DISTRICT 118 WEST DISTRICT • • • will: We catchment. in the decisions regulatory and programs control,development while informing other planning strategic to and outcomes local health waterway This approach could connect Shoalhaven Plan Regional the for developed guidance being is that public authorities consider. must Similar 1997 Protection of the Environment Operations Act Environmentthe the under detailed as Policy aProtection of such as mechanisms, Statutory with City. Western the urban associated development of future character and an identity aim this investigation for to define utilities and by other agencies management space riparian open and and biodiversity water cycle management, integrated to urban design, approaches innovative of investigation the coordinate councils other and stakeholders South catchment, Creek with working Environment the the for for Policy an investigationlead into aProtection Authority the request and Authority withwork Environment the Protection , could specify waterway health outcomes waterway , could specify (see case study). case (see Illawarra- and ecological communities. ecological and providing habitat and native species for amenity cooling improving urban the environment, water quality, corridors, woodland protecting maintaining of stabilising banks, objective the the of management for riparian with corridors, Greater Sydneyacross that includes guidelines Areas Growth Priority for code development of Planning Environment and a will establish Areas Growth in Priority waterways S3: Action can be used as a strategic planning astrategic tool as used can be framework catchment. risk-based The in of development the effects adverse health of lake the ecological any from with the associated benefits community that protects framework Authority’s Environment the and Heritage Protection of Environment and Office the adopts The of lake. the parts some are still and in evident are long-standing, in Waterlake the communities. issues quality ecological of endangered well arange as as commercial recreational and fishery aproductive supports and tourists, for Lake location Illawarra coastal apopular is growth sensitive STUDY:CASE Working water towards reaching Lake Illawarra. of quality water the toconsent manage controlsdevelopment conditions and of tailoring and infrastructure, and strategies including of water design quality development, new for requirements water management quality assessing for Illawarra-Shoalhaven Plan Regional growth in the District. The Department Department The in District. the growth of of main the will one areas Area be Growth Sydney Western The Priority Improve the management of management the Improve

• • • • 2016 from NSW toacross 2021 to: million Government will NSW $83.6 The provide District. the across or area government zone within of coastal the alocal anyor part whole the for developed may be They level. at adistrict issues management coastal reflect that so better they planning decisions use land will guide programs management Coastal Local Government Act 1993 the under integrated planning reporting and planningcouncil strategic and and community in will required be programs management Act 1979Planning &Assessment the under responsibilities planning into use land requirements local planning and management integrates coastal The management. require effective continually and coast the influence processes These in climatic systems. shifts and events storm waves, wind, such as processes, of coastal by arange affected whichenvironment, can be of coastal the part as are identified areas These Creek. Cattai of South and Creek sections into extends and lower Colo the River and River Hawkesbury the on of Windsor upstream reaches tidal influence In District, West the 5.3.1 coastal management framework. with new the to consistency ensure proposals and programs assess and review technical and science advice of state-wide delivery support programs management coastal councils coastal to implement support programs management of preparation the enable coastal Coastal Management Act 2016Coastal Management Managing the District’s estuaries District’s the Managing Environmental . . Coastal Coastal . directly important environmental values. environmental important that contain areas also development intensity high- proposed on focused certification, of biodiversity use the recommended and scale at landscape the ofconsideration biodiversity the legislation in NSW, supported of biodiversity of review the part Legislation as Panel, Review In 2014, Biodiversity Independent the in landscape. the biodiversity enhancing of and protecting process ongoing of the avital part therefore, planning is, District landscape. the across efforts of conservation Strategic effects the planning consider can also to natural threats and features. areas different relationship the of biodiversity, between areas to connect planning opportunities can consider strategicon a site-by-site This is because basis. level, than rather planning at landscape the through strategic efficiently and effectively more delivered can be outcomes Conservation habitats. aquatic on of activities impact the manage to measures contains offsetting separate The District. in West the planning future for considered be also should aquaticand threatened species estuaries of habitat protection and The in rivers urban bushland are on public land managed are public on urban managed land bushland Many of areas other environmental processes. health and waterway landscape, to visual the their contribution well for as as biodiversity, for contain that of bushland are important areas in District urban West the areas Established depends. which on all activity natural economic resources and which of capable providing is biodiversity ahealthy requires development environment sustainable Ecologically values. recreational tourism and related to closely is landscape, ofcultural biodiversity identity. Conservation of their part it forms some, for and ecosystems, natural and biodiversity from economically and socially benefit living in District West the People biodiversity enhancing 5.4 A Plan for Growing Sydney of of review the part in as urbanbushland areas of protection the to strengthen opportunities We land. will examine privatelyowned on found is urban bushland councils, while some by local

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WEST DISTRICT 120 WEST DISTRICT pockets of biodiversity in landscape. the of biodiversity pockets enhance smaller and to connect opportunities fine-grain to identify expertise and knowledge of local use the supports also Commission The 5.5). section of Grid Sydney’s (see Green delivery the This complements District. West in the approach to biodiversity protecting this strategic supports Commission The • • • • • • are to: District West the planning for conservation of strategic objectives The development. and withoutcomes growth balancing conservations for akey strategy be planning will conservation strategic South West, in and particularly West the and districts, these In Central Districts. South West West and West, planning in the of conservation certification biodiversity and environmental assessment Sydney, with an initial strategic on emphasis planning in Greater to conservation strategic approach afresh developed has in response, and Panel’s recommendations Independent the endorsed Government has NSW The approvals for infrastructure. for approvals including approvals, development for timeframes and cost the reduce conflict potential the reduce use land for development and urban growth from impacts of biodiversity cost the recovering and recognising for an equitable model provide Sydney in line with facilitate development and urban growth site efforts project-by-project or by site-by- achieved could have been than that outcomes the conservation biodiversity for outcomes achieve better communities threatened ecological and of threatened species status conservation improve, the possible maintain, where and and this draft District Plan District thisand draft A Plan for Growing a Strategic Conservation Plan to introducea Strategic a Conservation to develop will in work Commission partnership Western Sydney Plan for Conservation S4: Action West, West Central Districts. South West West and West, Plan the for aStrategicdevelop Conservation to work Government’s NSW the We will support • • • • • • planning will: Strategic conservation Central Districts. South West West and West, in the approach to biodiversity new protecting to offsetting those impacts. impacts. those to offsetting minimised, given consideration should be or avoided cannot be impacts when Only practicable. as far as to biodiversity, impacts avoiding on minimising and based be should values biodiversity to protect Efforts to the place where biodiversity is lost. is biodiversity to place the where close deliver offsets and possible, where retain habitat and existing vegetation boundaries District across planning integrate biodiversity 5.6) Section Metropolitan (see Rural Area potential development future of in land the limit and speculation the on landowners public the and for certainty provide Grid Sydney’s and Green waterways to of biodiversity areas help connect management ongoing for funding public both on private with land, and sites in perpetuity offset biodiversity to protect opportunities provide Areas Growth indevelopment Priority and projects development major for costs reduce and streamline assessments Environment and Heritage and the the Environment and Heritage and of Environment, Office the of Planning and Department The biodiversity on impacts minimise and Avoid 2: Priority Sustainability Develop a Strategic Develop a Strategic • • will: Heritage of Environment and Office the and of Planning Environment and Department The information gaps. any that fill surveys towards directed be will effort and to accuracy improvetruthed its data will ground- mapping and be necessary, of Greateravailable Sydney. most for Where councils. High is mapping vegetation quality value of high environmental S5: Action planning authorities the and public. environmental available value to relevant continue to make of data high areas on information new availableas becomes of high areas environmental on layers value withwork councils to update map data Environment and Heritage and Environment and Heritage and of includingsources Office the environmental available is value from information of high areas on Detailed Update information on areas areas on information Update

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WEST DISTRICT 132 WEST DISTRICT • • • • • • • include: tools legislative and policy These employment. and communities facilitating in and housing growth agricultural health environment, the of lands, while protecting resources energy and mineral of development sustainable the to support legislative tools and policy Government has NSW conflicts. use land Potential for exists www.commonground.nsw.gov.au at found information can be this Audit, in and such Resource Minerals the as Greater Sydney, across operations resource potentialexisting and energy and mineral future information on Government provides NSW The Exploration Release Areas. Release Exploration Potentialfor Petroleum Coal and Assessment Issues Regional Preliminary Guide Risk Assessment Conflict Use Land Industries) Extractive and (Mining Petroleum Production State Environmental Planning Policy (Onshore) Act 1991 Mining Act Petroleum 1992 and Operations Act 1997 Protection of the Environment Act 1979 Assessment Environmental and Planning industry resource extractive) energy and of (including amineral phases development with commensurate uses land phased

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WEST DISTRICT 134 WEST DISTRICT hazardous materials from households. materials households. hazardous from recycling and commercial waste industrial and recycling municipal recycling for waste, including facilities, locations management waste for potentialthe locations to become have precincts industrial District’s West The Greater as Sydney demand grows. manage recycling facilities and additional to help waste A Plan for Growing Sydney in Liverpool. to afacility waste of its proportion Penrith a Council sends landfills. council-owned at their waste of residual Councils dispose Mountains Blue the and Hawkesbury landfills. of alternative treatment facilities waste and to sent is acombination District West the from treatment facility. organics and Wastestations treatment facilities transfer including landfills, of waste anumber has District West The by private the sector. owned and Greater Sydney managed largely is across infrastructure Waste management 5.7.1 • • planning authorities should: relevant plans, making strategic When relevant planning proposal. in anyaccount demonstrated to is be taken into have been matters these How •

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WEST DISTRICT 138 WEST DISTRICT • • • relevant planning authorities will: considering development applications, when and controls, development and plans strategic preparing When relevant planning proposal. in anyaccount demonstrated to is be taken into have been matters these How evacuation capacity. cumulative road on of growth impact planning into takes and account the evacuation integratedis with emergency that so planning, it road local and use land to consider the State Service Emergency coordinate and with NSW Transport for Relevant planning authorities should relevant planning proposal. in anyaccount demonstrated to is be taken into have been matters these How other development. sensitive encroachment by residential and from activities industry primary agricultureprotect and conflict use land to manage industry with agricultureconflict primary and in that indevelopment areas be would to plans prevent strategic limit or use activities industry primary and agriculture for include buffers) (that approaches may to identify councils and Industries Primary of Authority, Department the withwork Environment the Protection and air quality air and odour noise, on of activities rural impacts the manage to buffers Use 12: Priority Sustainability evacuation needs emergency consider to planning transport and use land Integrate 11: Priority Sustainability 2007 Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) are controls There in place in movements. level of the bus truck and and volume of traffic related to can be roads pollution busy on air or of noise of air degree pollution. The are asource and noise generate rail corridors and road major along Transport movements Greater Sydney. across Areas Growth Priority for Code in Development and new the corridors, and precincts urban renewal priority planning in for its effect urbanthe island heat of to impact the will reduce ways consider of Planning Environment and Department The nsw.gov.au at available with climate areincrease maps These change. it likely is where and to experienced is heat extreme where areas mapped has Heritage of Environment and Office The even more. heat localised can increase District West the of environment in highlyThe parts urbanised to climate urbanisation. increasing and change of Greater due to Sydney increase are expected other parts and inAir District temperatures the climate communities. to change local with associated information risks about coordinate, improve communicate and will to explore also ways Commission The to public private assets. and risks reduce to adapt toactions climate and change implement and resources of tools, a range councils local and will continue to adopt Government NSW the Commission, The to assist in reducing the health impacts in health the reducing impacts to assist mitigation of the urban heat heat urban of the mitigation S13: Action and busy roads roads busy and rail corridors near development for measures noise and air quality for guidelines S14: Action Areas Growth Priority and projects renewal urban for into planning effect island . that reduce riskthat reduce responses and hazards natural coordinated understanding of develop a communities local Assist 13: Priority Sustainability www.climatechange.environment. Incorporate the the Incorporate Review the the Review

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WEST DISTRICT 140 WEST DISTRICT Figure 5-5: Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley floodplain Hawkesbury-Nepean 5-5: Figure Creeks and Rivers and Creeks Roads Town Water Body Water Parks National Dam Warragamba (PMF) Flood Maximum Probable Year1 in 100 Flood commercial development. commercial development. and in and distribution the of homes numbers in of absolute terms carefully managed in Valley the Growth be risk. must flood ongoing existing the and torequired manage is risk flood approach to regional use land strategic amore of dam the raising, Irrespective evacuation complexity. flood evacuation reduce and routes flood on limit of dam the raising, pressure to life benefits risk the tocontrols preserve will considered be to planning changes on Directions floodplain. the investigations across management risk flood additional and dam raising associated the for case business final the considers Government NSW the once will refined risk be to flood planning keyThe responses use land Valley. in Hawkesbury-Nepean the risks flood reduce to and communities to ways on governments to State advice local and expert provide thinking to policy lead stakeholders and other and with Government agencies NSW TaskThe Force continues to closely work Valley.Hawkesbury-Nepean in the to risk life property and potential flood by Task the developed Force, to the reduce Strategy,Risk Management which was Flood Hawkesbury-Nepean the announced In 2016, June Government NSW the are managed. floods to in improve which ways the opportunities Valley to identify Hawkesbury-Nepean the planning and in management current flood at which the looked Industries, of Primary (March 2014) –completed by Department the Valley Review Nepean Management Flood Hawkesbury- –the One Stage This follows Valley. Hawkesbury-Nepean the in preparedness and management into flood Task Two Stage Force to lead of review the Risk Management Flood Hawkesbury-Nepean the established Government has NSW The Management Task Force Risk Flood Hawkesbury-Nepean The

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WEST DISTRICT 142 WEST DISTRICT increase the risk to risk the life. increase Valley not does in Hawkesbury-Nepean the to thatplans ensure cumulative the growth making strategic when addressed have been that toprinciples above the demonstrate need Valley,Nepean relevant planning authorities will Hawkesbury- the for mechanism a statutory In interim, the to prior implementation the of Strategy.Management Valley Risk Flood Hawkesbury-Nepean the in line in with of District the outcomes risks will continue to flood to reduce together work other State and Commission The agencies Nepean Valley Nepean in Hawkesbury- the issues S16: Action Address flood risk risk flood Address 143

WEST DISTRICT 144 WEST DISTRICT Glossary Greater Sydney Greater (GPOP) Peninsula Olympic the and Parramatta Greater Parramatta Greater Program Development Lands Employment City Eastern centres District Area Collaboration City Central Term

• • • characteristics: following ofthe more or of one presence the to due role district asignificant play centres District collaboration. the in facilitating player major a be or lead to seek will Commission the where aplace also is It landowners. or sector private the cases in some and government of levels ofdifferent collaboration the through achieved better be can outcome sustainability or liveability productivity, asignificant where place adesignated is Area A Collaboration City) Rhodes. and Eastern with associated (also Park Macquarie Norwest, City), Western with associated (also ofBlacktown centres strategic the and District (GPOP) Central West in the Peninsula Olympic the and Parramatta byGreater anchored is City, which Central developing the includes cities ofthree metropolis The Plan definition District Draft Willoughby, Wollondilly and Woollahra. and Wollondilly Willoughby, Waverley, of Sydney, Hills, The City The Sutherland, Strathfield, Ryde, Sydney, Randwick, Penrith, North Parramatta, Beaches, Northern Mosman, Liverpool, Cove, Lane Ku-ring-gai, West, Inner Hill, Hunters Hornsby, River, Hawkesbury, Georges Fairfield, Cumberland, Bay, Canada Canterbury-Bankstown, Campbelltown, Camden, Burwood, Mountains, Blue Blacktown, of Bayside, areas government local 33 the as defined is Sydney Greater spine. GPOP the Rail Light forms Parramatta planned the and of GPOP heart the through east flows River Parramatta The Park. Olympic Sydney and Parramatta ofGreater centres strategic the includes and Granville and Lidcombe to Carlingford from north–south kilometres seven and Westmead to Strathfield from east–west 13 kilometres spans GPOP Commission. ofthe Area Collaboration (GPOP) first the is Peninsula Olympic the and Parramatta Greater Camellia. and Rydalmere North, Parramatta Westmead, of precincts the City, and Parramatta includes Parramatta Greater employment lands. for demand ofand supply the on report annual an produces Program The Environment. and ofPlanning Department bythe administered is and Sydney metropolitan across parks business and lands employment for planning on information provides Program Development Lands Employment The Kogarah. and Botany Port Airport, Sydney Square-Mascot, Green Education, and Health City,Sydney, Randwick Sydney North St Leonards, Chatswood, City), Central with associated (also Park Macquarie Hospital, Beaches ofNorthern centres strategic the and Districts South and Central North, the spans City, which Eastern established the includes cities ofthree metropolis The jobs 10,000 to 5,000 between have generally also centres District the level of transport services oftransport level the community local the and district the serve that facilities education and ofhealth presence the space of floor metres square 50,000 over generally activity, ofretail scale the

Local Environmental Plan Environmental Local centres Local jobs Knowledge-intensive jobs Industrial Housing market areas super precincts education and Health jobs education and Health Value Added Gross Product Domestic Gross Sydney Global Dashboard Sydney Greater Term

services in a particular area. in aparticular services and ofgoods value ofthe measure the is Value Added Gross July, 2013) Final, Update, Assessment Baseline Economic Region Metropolitan Sydney Australia, Development Regional (Source: oftime. period given a within in acountry produced services and goods of all final value market the as defined productivity and economy country’s size ofa ofthe (GDP) ameasure Product is Domestic Gross Cities. Eastern and Central Western, ofthe combination the is Sydney Global planning. strategic and decision-making assist to store adata include also will Dashboard The councils. and agencies State byvarious commissioned already evidence on build and collaborations our from insights gain to used be will It decision-making. assist to targets housing and jobs as such issues cross-District for indicators to access provide will that tool web-based interactive an be will Dashboard Sydney Greater The Plan definition District Draft Sydney Commission. Greater the or Planning for Minister bythe made be can LEPs Region, Sydney Greater In the ofland. aparcel on occur can that ofdevelopment amount and type the determining for mechanism main the typically are that controls planning comprises which plan spatial (LEP) Plan Environmental astatutory is A Local population. local the serve generally and centres district than scale asmaller on are They street. main avibrant to acorner on shops afew in size from vary centres Local ofStatistics. Bureau Australian bythe used (ANZSIC) 2006 Classification Industrial Standard Zealand New and Australian the on based Safety and Administration Public and Technical Services; and Scientific Professional, Services, Estate Real and Hiring Rental, Services; Insurance and Financial Telecommunications; and Media Information, are: categories job Knowledge-intensive Statistics. of Bureau Australian bythe used (ANZSIC) 2006 Classification Industrial Standard Zealand New and Australian the on based Warehousing and Postal Trade; Transport, and Wholesale Services; Waste Water and Gas, Electricity, Manufacturing; Mining; Fishing; and Forestry Agriculture, are: categories job Industrial home. previous of their 15 kilometres within are Sydney in Greater made moves household 82% ofall approximately that identified that Wales South ofNew University at the Centre Research Futures City by the research on based are areas market 18 housing Sydney’s Greater wellbeing. social and prosperity economic drive to opportunity significant create that assets are and institutions health specialist and education higher important most Sydney's Greater contain They delivery. service and innovation jobs, knowledge-intensive for locations important are precincts super education and Health ofStatistics. Bureau Australian bythe used (ANZSIC) 2006 Classification Industrial Standard Zealand New and Australian the on based Assistance Social and Care; Health Education; are: job categories education and Health 145

WEST DISTRICT 146 WEST DISTRICT Sydney City City Sydney Strategic centres Policy Planning Environmental State jobs Population-serving Precincts Priority areas growth Priority controls Planning City Parramatta Metropolitan Rural Area Term

Government as major greenfield development areas. Information Information areas. development greenfield major as Government NSW bythe identified Sydney ofGreater areas growth Priority The development or subdivision. size lot for and boundary property or road the from back set may limit standards density, Development height, development. of form built and use the control that standards development and zones use ofland combination the are controls Planning ofParramatta. district business central the covers City Parramatta safety. community and uses military activity, research culture, protection, resource management, agriculture, tourism and environmental with needs growth local balance to managed be will and Sydney to backdrop bushland and a rural creates Area Rural Metropolitan The Region. Sydney Greater broader of the needs the from distinct as needs, growth local for mainly provide they in that areas urban from distinct are villages and towns Rural ofwilderness. areas and parks national floodplains, farmland, villages, and towns rural includes It Region. Sydney Greater the within area non-urban the is Area Rural Metropolitan The Plan definition District Draft Surry Hills and Sydney East. Sydney Hills and Surry to Eveleigh, Central Education, and Health Camperdown-Ultimo Precinct, Bays The Harbour, Pyrmont, Darling Barangaroo, CBD, ofSydney areas contiguous the includes City Sydney jobs: 20,000 over have to tend also centres Strategic • • • characteristics: following ofthe more or one have centres Strategic in NSW. all land or land particular to applies which policy set in it NSW, can and/or land particular for plan aspatial be can It Planning. for Minister bythe endorsed and Environment and ofPlanning Department bythe prepared typically plan, astatutory is Policy Planning Environmental A State ofStatistics. Bureau Australian bythe used (ANZSIC) 2006 Classification Industrial Standard Zealand New and Australian the on based Services Other and Construction; Services; Recreation and Arts Services; Food and Accommodation Trade; Retail are: categories job Population-serving potential. their realise to government local and State from coordination requiring and growth additional significant ofdelivering capable holdings, land up ofmultiple made usually areas, larger as envisaged are Precincts Priority objectives. State’s planning the in implementing important is that ascale on potential redevelopment have or community the for significance environmental or economic social, awider have considers Planning for Minister the that areas are Precincts Priority website. Environment’s and Planning of Department the on available is Areas Growth Priority about the Eastern, Central or Western Cities. Western or Central Eastern, the of activity economic increased the in supporting role a major gateways transport major proposed or ofexisting presence the of these acombination or development office stand-alone institutions, education tertiary hospitals, ofmajor presence the to relating principally jobs, ofknowledge-economy proportion a higher Western City Western Model Feasibility Urban Transport gateways Term Macarthur and Blacktown (also associated with Central City). Central with associated (also Blacktown and Macarthur Campbelltown- Liverpool, ofPenrith, centres strategic the include and Districts West South and West the encompass will City Western The Airport. Sydney Western proposed the on focused City Western emerging the includes cities ofthree metropolis The market. housing local the and costs bydevelopment framed feasibility, economic and controls development and planning on based housing, deliver to area investigation ofan potential the calculates which Environment and ofPlanning Department by the developed tool planning astrategic is Model Feasibility Urban The and employment. activity business ofcomplementary concentrations large support often and prosperity Sydney’s to vital are gateways Transport world. the and Australia across locations with Sydney connect to role ongoing and essential an perform They precincts. surrounding their and airports, or ports major with locations are gateways Transport Plan definition District Draft 147

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