What's New 2005

05 Dec NSW Government Plan for Western Sydney Employment Hub
The NSW Government has announced the creation of a new major employment hub near the intersection of the M4 and M7 motorways, where up to 36,000 jobs could be created.
05 Dec Jobs Boom in Western Sydney Under Blueprint for Growth
Premier Morris Iemma today announced the creation of a major new employment hub at the intersection of the M4 and M7 motorways.
04 Dec City of Cities - a Plan for Sydney's Future
To ensure equitable access to Sydney's infrastructure and services, City of Cities - a Plan for Sydney's Future concentrates growth in centres, to meet the target of ensuring Sydney's residents do not have to travel more than one hour a day for jobs, services, higher order medical and legal services, major cultural and entertainment venues, or regional open space or recreational opportunities.
04 Dec Premier launches Sydney's Blueprint for Growth
Every Sydney family will live within easy reach of a city centre under a new 25-year plan for Sydney's growth unveiled today by NSW Premier Morris Iemma
04 Dec East Darling Harbour Competition Helps Craft Sydney's Future
The competition to design a new 22-hectare park and commercial and residential precinct in the heart of Sydney?s CBD enters its final stage today.
03 Nov New Ground Rules for Green Space in Growth Centres
A proposed Landscape and Rural Lifestyle Zone in Sydney?s north-west and south-west has been scrapped following widespread public consultation, Planning Minister Frank Sartor today announced.
03 Nov Fach Sheet 1: New Ground Rules for the north west and south west land release areas
Ninety per cent of the submissions opposed the proposed Landscape and Rural Lifestyle Zone (LRLZ), known informally as the "green zone" or "green overlay".
03 Nov Fact Sheet 2: How the changes protect the environment and create green suburbs
The Government's new ground rules for the north-west and south-west land release areas cater for Sydney's future housing needs, while safeguarding prime environmental assets.
22 Sep Planning for Sydney's Growth
The NSW Government's Growth Centres plan will provide new land for 160,000 dwellings in Sydney?s North-West and South-West over the next 25 to 30 years, Planning Minister Frank Sartor said today.
09 Sep Statement on Landscape and Rural Lifestyle Zone
Planning Minister Frank Sartor has asked the Department of Planning to review the future of the proposed Landscape and Rural Lifestyle zone in the new urban release areas in south-western and north-western Sydney.
12 Aug Special Assistance Line for Western Sydney Landholders
Planning Minister Frank Sartor has announced a Special Assistance Line for Western Sydney landholders.
01 Aug Growth Centres - Your Questions Answered
Questions and Answers regarding the plans on exhibition for Managing Sydney's Growth Centres
15 Jul Background Papers for the new Growth Centres Plans
Background reports have been posted to the Metropolitan Strategy website to provided supporting information for the exhibition of the Plan for Managing Sydney's Growth Centres.
01 Jul New Rail Network for Sydney - Video
The Premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr today announced the Government would invest $8 billion over the next 15 years for the biggest expansion of Sydney's rail network since the 1930's. When complete, the new line will run from Rouse Hill in Sydney's North West through the City to Leppington in the South West.
09 Jun The South West Rail Link (SWRL)
The NSW Government is planning a new rail line, the South West Rail Link, between Glenfield and Leppington, to serve the new communities in South Western Sydney.
09 Jun The Premier releases $8 billion plan for Sydney's new rail network
The Premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr today announced the Government would invest $8 billion over the next 15 years for the biggest expansion of Sydney's rail network since the 1930's.
02 Jun Managing Sydney's Urban Growth Presentation to UDIA
Jennifer Westacott, Director General, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources presented the plan for the Managing Sydney's Growth Centres to the UDIA following its release in early June, 2005.
01 Jun Premier Carr Releases Detailed Plans for New Growth Centres
The Premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr today released the detailed plans on how new land release areas in Sydney?s north-west and south-west will be developed to house up to 250,000 people over the next three decades.
01 Jun Managing Sydney's Growth Centres - General Information 
This information is part of the exhibition material for the NSW Government's plans for managing Sydney's new growth centres in the North West and South West of Sydney.
01 Jun Draft North West Growth Centre Structure Plan - June 2005 0.72 Mb
The attached map shows the draft Structure Plan for the North West growth centre.
01 Jun Draft South West Growth Centre Structure Plan - June 2005 0.84 Mb
The attached map shows the Structure Plan for the South West growth centre
01 Jun Draft North West Growth Centre Precinct Plan - June 2005 0.66 Mb
The attached map shows the Precinct Plan for the North West growth centre
01 Jun Draft South West Growth Centre Precinct Plan - June 2005 0.62 Mb
The attached map shows the Precinct Plan for the South West growth centre.
01 Jun Draft North West Growth Centre SEPP Map - June 2005 507 Kb
The attached map shows the draft SEPP Map for the North West growth centre.
01 Jun Draft South West Growth Centre SEPP Map - June 2005 421 Kb
The attached map shows the SEPP Map for the South West growth centre
13 May Government announces Board for developing new Western Sydney communities
The NSW Government has announced the appointment of Board members of the Growth Centres Commission which will manage the land release in the South West and North West of Sydney. The Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, Craig Knowles, said Alan Cameron would chair the Board which would have a total of 10 members.
12 May Overhaul of planning laws for major developments
On 12 May 2005, The premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr, announced an overhaul of planning laws to slash red tape on major developments and encourage jobs and investment in NSW.
12 May Carr launches design competition for East Darling Harbour
Today the Premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr announced details of the Urban Design Competition for East Darling Harbour.
21 Mar Premier Carr announces $20 million for major new sporting facilities
The Premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr today announced a major $20 million development of sports facilities in Sydney?s west, opening the door for a potential second AFL team in Sydney and for regular Pura Cup and One-Day cricket matches in Western Sydney.

 In a landmark agreement, Blacktown City Council will construct new stadiums and sports fields for cricket and AFL at the Blacktown Olympic Park, complementing the existing softball, baseball and athletics facilities.
15 Feb Sydney's New Neighbourhoods a Step Closer
Sydney's newest neighbourhoods in the North and South West sectors are a step closer with the recruitment of key positions in the Growth Centres Commission (GCC).
09 Feb Board appointed to plan freight infrastructure
The Minister for Infrastructure, Planning & Natural Resources today announced the make up of the Freight Infrastructure Advisory Board (FIAB) which will advise the Government on infrastructure that will be needed to remove more freight off Sydney?s roads.
08 Feb Green future for Sydney's new neighbourhoods
NSW Minister for Infrastructure, Planning & Natural Resources, Craig Knowles, said today that new communities in the North-West and South-West of Sydney would be some of the most 'water friendly' in the country.
03 Feb City park for Sydney on East Darling Harbour
East Darling Harbour is a 22 hectare site situated on the west of the central business district of Sydney. It boasts a 1.75km long foreshore. In 2006, the stevedoring leases on East Darling Harbour will expire, opening up a unique opportunity to return revitalise this part of the city.