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Contents MAYOR’S MESSAGE 2 PLANNING PRIORITIES AND ACTIONS 26 Infrastructure and collaboration 30 CEO’S MESSAGE 2 Liveability36 Productivity52 INTRODUCTION4 Sustainability 64 OUR VISION FOR BLACKTOWN CITY 6 Implementation80 SUMMARY OF LOCAL PLANNING BLACKTOWN: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE 8 PRIORITIES AND ACTIONS82 BLACKTOWN DEMOGRAPHICS 10 DEFINITIONS87 STRATEGIC CONTEXT 12 ABBREVIATIONS88 BLACKTOWN’S PRECINCTS 16 REFERENCES89 Blacktown Precinct 18 Mount Druitt Precinct 20 Riverstone Precinct 22 Marsden Park Precinct 24 Acknowledgement of country We acknowledge that the Darug people are the original custodians of this land. We pay our respects to elders past and present and acknowledge the Aboriginal people for their custodianship of this land. We will work together for a united City that respects this land and values the contribution to our community and culture of all people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 1
Mayor’s CEO’s message message As Mayor of this great city, it is Our Local Strategic Planning a privilege to present to you our Statement is the core strategic plan for the future growth of planning document for our Blacktown City. City, building on the vision of Our Blacktown 2036 as a This Local Strategic Planning Statement provides a land use vision for Blacktown City, building on ‘City of Excellence – diverse, the community engagement and outcomes of our dynamic, progressive’. Community Strategic Plan, Our Blacktown 2036. It outlines how we will manage growth sustainably over This Local Strategic Planning Statement is consistent a 20-year period, working with the community, with with the NSW Government’s strategies for Greater business and with state and federal governments. Sydney – the Greater Sydney Region Plan and the Blacktown City has experienced sustained growth Central City District Plan. It builds on the feedback we since the 1960s, developing into a vibrant, dynamic and received from you when we prepared Our Blacktown multicultural city. Blacktown City is a major contributor 2036 and will guide future updates of our Local to Sydney’s economy and housing market. Within 10 Environmental Plan. It sets out how we will manage the years our population will exceed that of Tasmania and our growth of our City as we continue to build Blacktown annual regional economic activity will exceed $26 billion. into the best council in Australia. This Local Strategic Planning Statement sets out how This Statement will help us to address important we will manage this continued growth, which will be equity issues for our community: equity of access to focused on the North West Growth Area, Strategic housing, employment, transport and health services; Centres and Urban Renewal Precincts. But we need to arts, culture and recreation opportunities; and to this growth to be supported by the right infrastructure a healthy environment. at the right time. Blacktown City is a great place to call home. In embracing this growth, as our contribution to The Priorities and Actions in this Statement will Sydney’s housing needs, we will in particular protect and help to make it even better. enhance our local environment and meet the changing Kerry Robinson OAM needs of our existing community. Chief Executive Officer, Blacktown City Council We look forward to working with you to make sure that Blacktown City continues to be the best place it can be for you, your family and your business. Councillor Tony Bleasdale OAM Mayor of Blacktown City 2 Local Strategic Planning Statement
Blacktown City is in the north-west of Greater Sydney, strategically located to connect to the broader road and rail network, and home to people in well established and greenfield suburbs. - Nepe ury an Ri v e r sb ke aw H We ste rn S Rouse Hill North West ydne Growth Area N or Marsden y th Hornsby Parkla W Park es tM et ro nds Castle Hill No rth Sh Penrith ore Mount Druitt St Marys lin M2 e Blacktown Epping Greater Macquarie Parramatta Park Chatswood M4 North Sydney Fairfield Bankstown Strathfield Burwood Sydney City South West Growth Area M7 Liverpool Western Sydney Airport- Badgerys Creek Aerotropolis M5 Leppington Sutherland Campbelltown/Macarthur Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 3
Introduction The Blacktown Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) sets out a 20-year vision for the future of Blacktown City as it grows and changes Our City is one of the fastest growing in Australia, The LSPS must set out planning priorities that, and within 10 years it will be home to more than half in our case, are consistent with the: a million people. Blacktown City Council wants to • Greater Sydney Region Plan optimise this growth and use it to provide the people • Central City District Plan who live and work here with more opportunities, better services and connections, and the right mix of different • Blacktown Community Strategic Plan types of homes, open spaces and centres. Our Blacktown 2036. As the LSPS shapes our decisions, it also meets the The LSPS must also include actions to deliver the requirements under the Environmental Planning and planning priorities that are set out in this document, Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) for every council in and the basis for how we will monitor and report on NSW to prepare and make an LSPS that includes the implementation of these actions. basis for strategic planning in its area having regard to In this way the LSPS gives us the ability to translate economic, social and environmental matters. statutory and strategic plans into local plans for Blacktown City. It allows us to plan for local changes, such as new and diverse housing or better transport connections, within the broader context of the Central City District and Greater Sydney. Local Strategic Planning Statement 2019 Draft August 2019 Region District Local Strategic Local Development Plan Plan Planning Environmental Control Statement Plan Plan Our Blacktown 2036 Our vision, our plan Community Strategic Plan Adopted 28 June 2017 Community Strategic Plan Strategic planning framework 4 Local Strategic Planning Statement
What is an LSPS? The LSPS consists of descriptions, maps, diagrams and charts that provide context and direction for land use decision-making in Blacktown City. It: • provides a 20-year land use vision for the City • outlines the characteristics that make our community unique 247 km2 • directs how future growth and change will Land area be managed • informs changes to the Blacktown Local Environmental Plan 2015 (LEP) and Blacktown Development Control Plan 2015 (DCP) • informs changes to State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006 in relation to land in Blacktown City and the Blacktown City Council Growth 35 Centre Precincts Development Control Plan • gives effect to the Central City District Plan km where relevant • identifies where further detailed strategic Km from Sydney CBD planning may be needed. Implementation of the LSPS is identified in priorities and actions with specified timeframes. 54 Suburbs Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 5
Our vision for Blacktown City Our vision for the City of Blacktown Our 20-year planning vision is: is to be a: A planned city of sustainable ‘City of Excellence – diverse, growth, supported by essential dynamic, progressive’ infrastructure, efficient transport, a prosperous economy and equitable access to a vibrant, healthy lifestyle. We will sustainably plan for our current and future population by: Promoting high quality Undertaking place‑based Promoting diverse and design outcomes planning in Urban affordable housing Renewal Precincts Providing equitable access Promoting investment Minimising the risk to community, arts and and jobs growth of flooding and cultural facilities, open natural hazards space and recreation to meet residents’ needs Providing infrastructure to Conserving and enhancing Conserving, restoring and meet growing demands built, natural and enhancing biodiversity cultural heritage 6 Local Strategic Planning Statement
VINEYARD RIVERSTONE ly on TALLAWONG e ROUSE HILL ut ro MARSDEN PARK al tu SCHOFIELDS ep Kellyville nc Co Stanhope Gardens Bella Vista Showground QUAKERS HILL Norwest M7 ly MARAYONG on Emerton Plumpton e ut ro St Marys DOONSIDE MOUNT DRUITT BLACKTOWN ptual ROOTY HILL SEVEN HILLS M2 Conce TOONGABBIE M4 Pendle Hill Wentworthville M4 Prospect Reservoir M7 LEGEND Existing rail network Proposed motorways Strategic Centres and stations (conceptual route only) Proposed rail network Transitway and stations North West Growth Area (conceptual route only) Employment areas Greater Penrith to Eastern Creek Major roads Key centres Growth Investigation Area Proposed roads Urban Renewal Precincts Open space and/or floodplain Motorways Waterways Blacktown City Structure Plan Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 7
Blacktown: past, present and future Blacktown City is 35 kilometres from the Sydney CBD, occupying 247 square kilometres on the Cumberland Plain. Eastern Creek, South Creek, Ropes Creek and Toongabbie Creek and their tributaries provide natural corridors that buffer areas of urban development. Before European settlement, the Aboriginal people Our economy, traditionally underpinned by industrial from the Darug tribe of the Western Cumberland employment, has also transitioned. As manufacturing Plain lived on the land now known as Blacktown. and wholesale trade sectors decrease, education European settlement and land grants date back to 1791 and skills upgrades are underpinning an increase in and land was used mainly for grazing, farming and knowledge-intensive and population-serving jobs, timber production. particularly in the health and education sectors. The post-war years brought about the most significant The NSW Government forecasts that Blacktown changes in Blacktown, with progressive land releases City’s population will exceed 600,000 people by 2041. along rail lines, especially since the 1960s. In more We need to plan for new homes, jobs and services, while recent years, new development was driven by the also recognising the area’s heritage, retaining suburban subdivision of former rural lands. character that people value, and maintaining and enhancing unique open spaces, bushland and waterways. Growth and change in Blacktown City is not new – Our planning will provide flexibility for future needs. for example, just 24 years ago, in 1996, Blacktown City was home to a population of 232,000. It now houses Blacktown City will continue to develop and grow. In close to 400,000 people. It’s a vibrant, progressive urban the future, there will be few greenfield sites remaining area, offering a mix of residential, retail, commercial in the City, our population will be greater than present and industrial land uses. day Tasmania and our economy will exceed $26 billion. Blacktown City will be fully urbanised, with future The City’s population mainly lives in low density growth achieved through progressive redevelopment of suburbs. However, the market is shifting to more established areas. medium and high density dwellings, concentrated in greenfield areas and Urban Renewal Precincts. Blacktown is no longer considered on the fringe of Blacktown City provides a diversity of housing Sydney. It is a critical contributor to Western Sydney’s stock to meet residents’ needs. economy and housing market. 247 km2 35 km 54 Land area Km from Sydney CBD Suburbs 8 Local Strategic Planning Statement
To plan for sustainable growth, we think about our City Blacktown Road and connections between Seven Hills in terms of 4 precincts – areas bounded by natural creek and the M4 and M2 will be upgraded, work connecting systems, parklands or transport corridors. the Castlereagh Freeway to The Northern Road in Penrith will have commenced, Bandon Road will be Each precinct is serviced by a strategic centre, and extended, work on a grade-separated rail crossing each has its own economic, social and environmental at Garfield Road will have commenced and we will characteristics that will influence how it grows work with the NSW Government and landowners and develops. to identify an appropriate alignment for the future These 4 precincts are: Outer Sydney Orbital that respects the rights and • Blacktown aspirations of landowners. • Mount Druitt We will focus economic growth around health and • Riverstone education opportunities in the Blacktown Strategic Centre, including the development of a health precinct • Marsden Park. associated with the expanded Blacktown Hospital and Our vision for these precincts is for people to be able to the opening of a university campus. access their nearest strategic centre on high-frequency Our City’s employment lands will transform into public transport. We will focus growth and development advanced manufacturing hubs with a diversity and in defined Urban Renewal Precincts and we will continue density of jobs, and opportunities for local workers to work across government to deliver well designed new to boost their skills and knowledge. By retaining communities in the NWGA. employment land, we will create one of the largest Our planning will be influenced by continued concentrations of employment in Greater Sydney. investment in transport infrastructure, including the Of this, Marsden Park will be home to the largest portion future extension of the Sydney Metro from Tallawong of employment land in the Central City District. Station to Schofields, Marsden Park and the Western We will conserve, enhance and restore our heritage and Sydney Airport and duplication of the Richmond Rail natural environment. The Western Sydney Parklands Line to Vineyard. We will advocate for stations in the will be extended north through the NWGA, creating Mount Druitt Precinct, knowing that renewed access a green spine that connects with South Creek and the to education, jobs and services creates opportunities Hawkesbury-Nepean River. to transform areas of social disadvantage. Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 9
Blacktown demographics Households (2041)1 138,500 jobs (NIEIR, 2018) 180,000 employed residents Family households Single person households (2018) 169,000 39,000 $1,709 average weekly (+82% from 2016) (+143% from 2016) household income (2016) 5.07 % unemployment rate (March 2019) Housing type (2016) Housing tenure (2016) 4% High density 78% Low density 34% Renting 23% Fully owned 18% Medium density 43% Mortgage Journey to work (2016) Jobs by sector (2016) 13% Other 16% Train 66% Car 30% Industrial 19% Health and education 1% Walk 4% Bus 28% Population serving 23% Knowledge intensive 10 Local Strategic Planning Statement
Population and dwelling growth (2016–2041)1 Population Dwellings 2016 2041 2016 2041 Blacktown 348,030 612,000 Blacktown 110,903² 223,100 Central City Central City District 971,000 1,740,000 District 320,604² 645,000 700000 612,000 600000 570,000 525,000 473,000 500000 411,000 400000 348,030 301,099 271,709 300000 255,195 232,219 211,710 181,139 192,442 200000 156,830 159,734 111,488 100000 0 1966 1971 1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 2056 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census series and NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment population and implied dwelling projections (2019) 1 NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment population and implied dwelling projections (2019) 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census series Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 11
Strategic context Blacktown in Greater Sydney The Greater Sydney Region Plan, A Metropolis of • assists infrastructure agencies to align their Three Cities, draws on a vision of Greater Sydney as a infrastructure investment intentions with strategies metropolis of three cities where most people live within to manage growth 30 minutes of jobs, education and health facilities, • informs the private sector and the wider community services and great places. The Region Plan: of the growth management and infrastructure • sets a 40-year vision (to 2056) and establishes a investment intentions of government. 20-year plan to manage growth and change for Blacktown City is unique because we straddle the Greater Sydney in the context of social, economic boundary between the Central River City and the and environmental matters Western Parkland City. We are critical to the success • informs district and local plans and the assessment of both cities. Our size, social diversity and economy of planning proposals make us preeminent in Western Sydney with a unique opportunity to influence the future of not only Western Sydney but the whole Sydney region. 2016 2036 Greater Sydney 4.7 million people 6.4 million people (8 million by 2056) Central River City 1.3 million people 1.7 million people Western Parkland City 740,000 1.1 million people Greater Sydney will grow by 725,000 dwellings and 817,000 jobs between 2016 and 2036 Western Central Eastern Parkland City River City Harbour City Rouse Hill Marsden Park Norwest Greater Penrith Mount Druitt Blacktown M2 Macquarie Park Greater M4 Parramatta Chatswood North Sydney Sydney M7 Sydney City Olympic Park Western Sydney Liverpool Airport Bankstown Sydney Airport Campbelltown Blacktown City sits across the Central River City and the emerging Western Parkland City 12 Local Strategic Planning Statement
The Hills Blacktown in the Central City District Blacktown The Central City District Plan is a 20-year plan to manage growth in the context of economic, social and environmental factors to achieve the 40-year vision for Greater Sydney. It acts as a bridge between the regional Cumberland planning set out in the Region Plan and local planning. Parramatta The District Plan informs LSPSs and LEPs, the Central City District Plan – assessment of planning proposals, as well as community Strategic Centre job targets strategic plans and policies. The District Plan identifies planning priorities to Mount Marsden Blacktown Druitt Park achieve a liveable, productive and sustainable future for the District. It embeds relevant objectives, strategies 2016 estimate 13,200 6,700 1,600 and actions from the Region Plan to integrate the 2036 baseline target 17,200 8,000 5,000 District’s challenges and opportunities with the vision for Greater Sydney as a metropolis of three cities. 2036 higher target 19,500 8,500 10,000 While we are a part of the group of 4 councils in the Central City District, the boundaries are arbitrary as we shape the future of the whole of Western Sydney and Greater Sydney. Western Parkland City elements Central River City elements Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis Greater Parramatta (metropolitan centre) (metropolitan centre) Liverpool, Greater Penrith and Greater Parramatta to Olympic Peninsula Corridor Campbelltown‑Macarthur Knowledge-intensive jobs (metropolitan cluster) (health, education and research, Sydney Metro finance, business) (Tallawong to Airport) Parramatta Light Rail and Sydney Metro West East-west transit corridor (Harbour CBD to Parramatta) (Western City to Central City) Sydney Metro Northwest Outer Sydney Orbital (Newcastle-Wollongong-Canberra) Western Economic Corridor (knowledge-intensive jobs) Investigation Area (Greater Penrith to Eastern Creek) Greater Sydney Green Grid (South Creek) Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 13
Blacktown’s local context Our Blacktown 2036 Our Blacktown 2036 is structured around Our Blacktown 2036 is our Community Strategic Plan. 6 strategic directions: It identifies the community’s priorities and aspirations • A vibrant and inclusive community and how we can deliver these priorities and track their • A clean, sustainable and healthy environment progress. This LSPS translates the vision, directions • A smart and prosperous economy and focus areas expressed in Our Blacktown 2036. • A growing city supported by accessible infrastructure The community vision is the foundation for • A sporting and active city Our Blacktown 2036. It emerged from extensive engagement with the community and describes the • A leading city. kind of LGA people want Blacktown to be in 2036. Each strategic direction includes: • Community outcome: a statement describing the kind of place the community wants Blacktown to be • Focus areas: strategies for achieving the community outcomes • Our indicators: indicators that will measure progress towards long-term community outcomes. Our Blacktown 2036 also includes Transformational Projects that advance the vision for Blacktown. The Transformational Projects are prioritised to support the strategic directions. Our Blacktown 2036 Our vision, our plan Community Strategic Plan Adopted 28 June 2017 Our Blacktown 2036 Community Strategic Plan 14 Local Strategic Planning Statement
Blacktown’s Transformational Projects BISP Masterplan International Centre of Training Excellence A visionary masterplan for the BISP, including A technologically advanced facility for sports science a public square, hotel, athletes’ hostel, food and and training and related health and rehabilitation beverage facilities, transport and traffic connections. research and services, as the centrepiece for the new BISP. Blacktown City Centre • Warrick Lane development: A key location Animal rehoming centre to be developed as a landmark commercial and A state-of-the-art animal rehoming centre, and the residential hub. first custom-built animal rehoming centre of its • University campus: A major university campus kind in Australia. of at least 2 faculties. • Health precinct: Collaboration with the NSW Government and private health sector to co-locate a private hospital facility and allied medical services. • Council offices: Refurbished office accommodation. St Bartholomew’s Cemetery The 8-hectare expansion of St Bartholomew Cemetery will provide options for remembrance and preservation of the significant heritage site. Riverstone Town Centre Masterplan A vibrant and sustainable town centre for Riverstone. Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 15
Blacktown’s precincts 16 Local Strategic Planning Statement
Four precincts make up Blacktown City, with each serviced by a Strategic Centre: • Blacktown • Mount Druitt • Riverstone • Marsden Park The Blacktown and Riverstone precincts align with the growth of Greater Parramatta, whereas the Mount Druitt and Marsden MARSDEN PARK RIVERSTONE Park precincts align with the PRECINCT PRECINCT opportunities presented by the growth that will emerge around the Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis, serviced by the proposed Sydney Metro extension. MOUNT DRUITT PRECINCT BLACKTOWN PRECINCT Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 17
Blacktown Precinct The Blacktown Precinct is bounded to the north by the Infrastructure and Collaboration M7 Motorway, to the west by Eastern Creek and to the east and south by our boundaries with Parramatta, Cumberland and Fairfield LGAs. • City and centre-serving transport routes to Most new infill housing will be developed in this precinct Blacktown Strategic Centre over the next 20 years, generally in the Blacktown • Outer and inner ring roads servicing Blacktown Strategic Centre and Urban Renewal Precincts at Seven Strategic Centre Hills, Doonside and Toongabbie. Detailed local planning • Blacktown Road upgraded and a link between the and community consultation will determine the housing M4 and M2 and employment capacity of each centre. • Collaboration with health and education providers Blacktown Strategic Centre will transform to create in the Strategic Centre a diversity of new jobs and housing opportunities. • Badgerys Creek to Parramatta rail option via Initiatives include a Blacktown health and education Huntingwood precinct, identified in the Region Plan and District Plan and associated with the expanded Blacktown Hospital, a university campus in the Blacktown CBD, the Warrick Liveability Lane redevelopment and renewal of the Blacktown employment precinct. • Place-based planning in Blacktown Strategic Centre, Formalising the Blacktown outer ring road will better Seven Hills, Doonside and Toongabbie, with more distribute regional traffic around the Strategic Centre, density and diversity in housing types including removing cars from the busy centre and making it aged and retirement living a place in which it is more pleasant to spend time. Improved active and public transport connections will address amenity, access and severance issues. Everyone Productivity living in the Blacktown City Precinct will be able to access the Blacktown Strategic Centre within 30 minutes by public transport. • Economic activity focused on Blacktown Strategic Centre, including government jobs and jobs in the Prospect Reservoir and its surrounding bushland, open health precinct and university campus space and waterways will be enjoyed by more people. • Diverse employment in the Blacktown and It provides a unique opportunity to create Sydney’s best Seven Hills business parks cycleway and walking trail around the Reservoir and non-motorised water-based recreation and tourism. • Industrial activity concentrated around the M4 in the Western Sydney Employment Area and Green Grid connections will be funded by the NSW Blacktown Motorsports Precinct, and Seven Hills Government along Toongabbie Creek, Blacktown Creek • Government funded medical research in and the Western Sydney Parklands. Nurragingy Reserve, Blacktown health precinct Featherdale Wildlife Park, Raging Waters Sydney waterpark, Blacktown Motorsports Precinct and Sydney Zoo will provide recreational and tourism opportunities Sustainability for residents and visitors. • Green Grid connections along Toongabbie and Blacktown Creeks, and Western Sydney Parklands • Biodiversity conservation and recreational opportunities at Nurragingy Reserve, Sydney Zoo and around Prospect Reservoir • Sustainable development in Urban Renewal Precincts at Blacktown, Seven Hills and Doonside 18 Local Strategic Planning Statement
Western Sydney Parklands Blacktown outer ring road Regional recreational corridor Efficient distribution of regional including walking and cycling traffic improves accessibility to tracks, playgrounds, sporting and within the Strategic Centre. venues and event spaces Review classification of ring road Blacktown Strategic Centre Inner ring road Opportunities for growth in employment, education, health Doonside Rail Station services and high density residential Install lift access Showground Warrick Lane redevelopment Norwest Transformational Project to invest in redeveloping the Blacktown Strategic Centre M7 MARAYONG University campus Transformational Project to establish a university campus in Blacktown CBD Health and Education Precinct DOONSIDE Transformational Project to capitalise on State investment in 7 5 6 BLACKTOWN Blacktown Hospital ROOTY HILL SEVEN HILLS M2 T-way TOONGABBIE Government funded commuter parking at 4 T-way stations Prospect Highway extension Pendle Hill Important connection between the M4 and M2 motorways 3 1 Wentworthville Westmead M4 2 Prospect Reservoir St Bartholomew’s Cemetery Parramatta Transformational Project to conserve the heritage site and M7 expand cemetery space Nurragingy Reserve Urban Renewal Precincts Prospect Reservoir and environs Explore State funding to Place-based planning at Blacktown, Recreational opportunities enhance Nurragingy Reserve Seven Hills, Toongabbie and Doonside LEGEND Great Places Existing rail network Green Grid opportunities 1. Raging Waters and stations Sydney waterpark Urban Renewal Precinct 2. Prospect Reservoir Motorways 3. Blacktown Motorsports Precinct Blacktown outer ring road Transitway 4. Sydney Zoo Business Park - Proposed road 5. Blacktown Showground Blacktown, Seven Hills 6. Featherdale Wildlife Park Employment areas 7. Nurragingy Reserve Open space Blacktown Precinct Structure Plan Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 19
Mount Druitt Precinct Mount Druitt Precinct is bounded to the north by the Infrastructure and Collaboration Castlereagh Freeway reservation, to the east by Eastern Creek, to the south by the boundary with Fairfield LGA, and to the west by Ropes Creek and South Creek which • Sydney Metro connection from Marsden Park form the boundary with Penrith LGA. through the Precinct to St Marys, Western Sydney Mount Druitt Strategic Centre provides a mix of homes Airport and Aerotropolis and jobs, as well as social support services, education, • Castlereagh Freeway construction training and employment; renewal of the centre will • Improved connectivity between Western Sydney promote more government jobs and the expansion of Employment Area and the Mount Druitt Precinct TAFE. Urban renewal at Rooty Hill will bring a diversity • Implementation of Western Sydney Planning of new homes to the area and connections to the Partnership and Greater Penrith to Eastern Creek Western Sydney Parklands. investigation area The northern suburbs of Mount Druitt could be transformed through the development and renewal associated with the Sydney Metro rail connection from Liveability Marsden Park to St Marys. New Sydney Metro stations would make it easier for people to get to work, education • Higher density housing focused on Mount Druitt and services, especially given the traditionally poor Strategic Centre and urban renewal at Rooty Hill access to public transport in the area. • Transformation opportunities around future Sydney The Western Sydney Employment Area to the south Metro stations to address social disadvantage provides logistics, distribution and warehousing • Improved access to education, jobs and development and connects to arterial roads and health services Sydney’s motorway network on the M4 and M7. Greater integration between the employment area and the Mount Druitt Precinct is needed. Improved connectivity across Productivity the Castlereagh Freeway will enhance equitable access to employment opportunities in the Marsden Park employment area. • Economic activity at Mount Druitt Strategic Centre, including government jobs, and jobs at Mount Druitt New recreational development around Rooty Hill and Hospital, TAFE, Western Sydney Employment Area Bungarribee, such as Sydney Coliseum Theatre, Sydney and Glendenning, Minchinbury and Mount Druitt Zoo and Bungarribee Tourist Hub, together with the industrial areas location of Western Sydney sports teams in major sports codes – including the Western Sydney Wanderers – • Government investment in medical research and will revitalise the precinct and attract more visitors. development at Mount Druitt Hospital The masterplan for Blacktown International Sportspark and investment in an International Centre for Training Sustainability Excellence will also bring new people and jobs to the precinct and will benefit from improved access via ramps from Eastern Road to the M7. • Quality open space and recreational facilities Western Sydney Parklands helps to create cooler in Western Sydney Parklands and at Blacktown and greener neighbourhoods and provide a continuous International Sportspark parkland corridor and recreation areas through • Remnant habitat in Wianamatta Regional Park Blacktown City. The Parklands help to retain water • New recreational corridors along Ropes Creek in the landscape and are essential to helping us and South Creek manage stormwater and flooding in the area. • Sustainable development in Urban Renewal The South Creek and Ropes Creek corridors provide a Precincts at Mount Druitt and Rooty Hill and north-south network of ecologically valuable lands and at new Sydney Metro stations a diverse and connected sequence of recreational open spaces, walking and cycling trails. 20 Local Strategic Planning Statement
MARSDEN PARK Sydney Metro extension Connections to Marsden Park Precinct Future connections to the Aerotropolis, Marsden Park Strategic Centre and Sydney Future road improvements Metro Northwest at Tallawong Station. Widen Carlisle Avenue, improve Transformative opportunities for connectivity to Mount Druitt Hospital employment, education and services and duplicate Francis Road rail overpass. Rooty Hill Road upgrade to 4+ lanes and improved intersection Conceptu capacity at Rooty Hill Road North 4 a l route on and Richmond Road ly Animal Rehoming Centre M7 Transformational Project with regional capacity and opportunities for partnerships with University and others, State funded Wianamatta ly research and domestic Regional Park on violence animal care Regional recreational Emerton Plumpton space including cycleways linking to Mount Druitt Strategic Centre 9 km open space e Opportunities for growth in ut employment, education and corridor along Ropes ro high density residential. Creek.Biodiversity St Marys conservation area Opportunities for medical MOUNT DRUITT research associated with Sou Mount Druitt Hospital ROOTY HILL only th C 1 BISP 3 ptual Transformational Projects ree Western al route with State funded k 2 partnership to create Conce world-class sporting facilities and a hub for tu community health Concep Sydney and wellbeing M4 Eastern Road on/off ramps Parklands Western Sydney Greater Penrith to Eastern Creek Employment Area Growth Investigation Area Major employment and Opportunities for growth under the GPEC industrial area providing investigation program are dependent on jobs in Western Sydney delivery of stations within the Mount Druitt Precinct along the Sydney Metro extension M7 Western Sydney Parklands LEGEND Great Places Existing rail network Employment areas 1. Blacktown International and stations Sportspark Green Grid opportunities 2. The Rooty Hill Motorways Greater Penrith to Eastern 3. Sydney Coliseum Theatre Proposed motorways Creek Growth Investigation Area 4. Wianamatta Regional Park (conceptual route only) Proposed rail network Urban Renewal Precinct (conceptual route only) Open space Key centres Freight Rail investigation Mount Druitt Precinct Structure Plan Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 21
Riverstone Precinct The Riverstone Precinct is bounded to the south by the Infrastructure and Collaboration M7 Motorway, to the west by Eastern Creek and to the east and north by boundaries with the Hawkesbury and The Hills LGAs. Riverstone Town Centre and Rouse • Sydney Metro extended from Tallawong Station Hill Strategic Centre (in The Hills LGA) are the main to Schofields, Marsden Park and the Western service hubs. Sydney Airport New housing will be developed in new communities in • Richmond Rail Line duplicated and Vineyard the NWGA, and urban renewal at Tallawong, Schofields, Station relocated Riverstone, Quakers Hill and Vineyard stations will • Upgraded rail crossing to protect Riverstone accommodate a diversity of housing types. Town Centre The new jobs in Rouse Hill Strategic Centre, Rouse • Bandon Road arterial link and upgrades to Hill Hospital and Riverstone industrial areas as well Garfield Road and Burdekin Road delivered as population-serving jobs in centres at Riverstone, • New Rouse Hill hospital Schofields and Quakers Hill, will support new and • Collaboration with State agencies in planning existing businesses, and connect more businesses for the NWGA with a wider and skilled labour force. • Local infrastructure provision in NWGA precincts Sydney Metro will connect Tallawong Station to Schofields Station. A duplicated Richmond Rail Line beyond Schofields Station will also be completed, as Liveability will construction of an upgraded rail crossing to protect Riverstone. Improvements to public transport will mean more people will be able to access Rouse Hill Strategic • Diverse greenfield housing opportunities in Centre within 30 minutes by public transport. the NWGA • Higher density development around Tallawong, The State significant and State funded Rouse Hill Schofields, Quakers Hill, Riverstone and Regional Park will be expanded and include areas for Vineyard stations active recreation such as organised sports and more places for people to exercise and relax. The Regional • New Riverstone Community Hub Park is a special place that attracts regional visitors. • Stanhope Leisure Centre extended The Rouse Hill Regional Park’s expansion will encourage more people to visit. Productivity The Western Sydney Parklands will be extended along Eastern Creek to South Creek in public ownership. Together with protecting precious environmental lands, • Economic activity overflow from the Rouse Hill this will create the opportunity to provide walking and Strategic Centre cycling paths that link into the broader Greater Sydney • Renewal and redevelopment of Riverstone Town Green Grid. Centre and industrial area Sustainability • Rouse Hill Regional Park expansion • Western Sydney Parklands extended to South Creek • Greater tree canopy cover in the NWGA 22 Local Strategic Planning Statement
nly eo ut l ro ua Employment Area Riverstone Town Centre Rouse Hill Regional Park e pt High value jobs in business Transformational Project to revitalise Regional recreational space. nc park in Riverstone West Riverstone Town Centre supported Future extension Co by an upgraded rail crossing Rouse Hill House and Farm VINEYARD State-listed heritage site Tallawong Station Connecting to business hubs at Rouse Hill, Norwest, Macquarie 3 Park and Chatswood. Future connections to Marsden Park Strategic Centre and the Bandon Road extension Aerotropolis Planned arterial 2 connection between RIVERSTONE Rouse Hill hospital Richmond Road and 1 Future hospital and health Windsor Road support services TALLAWONG Industrial Precinct only ROUSE HILL Established and future a l route employment areas will ptu provide for growing n ce communities Co 4 MARSDEN PARK Green Grid priority SCHOFIELDS corridor Kellyville Opportunity to extend the Western Sydney Parklands along Eastern Creek floodplain Stanhope Gardens Schofields Town Centre Opportunities for place-based planning QUAKERS HILL centred around an important Bella Vista transport node Nirimba Education Precinct Multi-institutional campus M7 providing flexible education opportunities including MARAYONG secondary, TAFE and university Improved connectivity to Norwest LEGEND Great Places Existing rail network Proposed motorways 1. Rouse Hill Regional Park and stations (conceptual route only) 2. Rouse Hill House and Farm Proposed roads Employment areas 3. Expansion of Western Sydney Parklands Major roads Green Grid opportunities 4. Second Ponds Creek Corridor Motorways Proposed rail network Urban Renewal Precinct (conceptual route only) North West Growth Area Key centres 1:100 year flood area Waterways Open space Riverstone Precinct Structure Plan Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 23
Marsden Park Precinct Marsden Park Precinct is bounded to the north and Infrastructure and Collaboration west by South Creek, forming the boundary with Penrith LGA, to the east by Eastern Creek and to the south by the M7 and the corridor for the proposed • Sydney Metro extension from Tallawong Station Castlereagh Freeway. to Marsden Park and Western Sydney Airport Marsden Park Strategic Centre will include high density • Daniels Road bus only link providing connectivity housing and commercial areas around a new Sydney to Mount Druitt Precinct Metro station, providing connections to Western Sydney • Castlereagh Freeway construction Airport to the south and employment centres to the • Land preserved for Outer Sydney Orbital and east at Norwest and Macquarie Park. freight corridor The Strategic Centre will be supported by the largest • Participation in the Western Sydney Planning employment area in the Central City District, which Partnership will include a business park, large format retailing and industrial activity. This will provide jobs for people living in new communities in the NWGA and the Liveability Mount Druitt Precinct. The construction of the Castlereagh Freeway along the • Higher density housing focused on the Marsden southern boundary of the precinct will improve east-west Park Strategic Centre connections and access to Marsden Park employment • A mix of housing types and densities in new area. The Outer Sydney Orbital and freight corridor communities in the NWGA will support our growing industrial, residential and freight requirements with connections to Port Botany and Western Sydney Airport, and job growth across Productivity Western Sydney. The South Creek floodplain will provide a cool and • Economic activity and a mix of jobs at Marsden Park green parkland setting for the Precinct. Extension of Strategic Centre and Sydney Business Park the Western Sydney Parklands along the Eastern Creek corridor to South Creek will preserve biodiversity and provide attractive walking and cycling trails. Sustainability • South Creek Parklands delivery and Hawkesbury‑Nepean floodplain management • Extension of the Western Sydney Parklands to South Creek • Improved tree canopy cover • Work with the NSW Government to address contamination and remediation to enable development in the NWGA 24 Local Strategic Planning Statement
Green Grid priority corridor Bandon Road extension Opportunity to extend the Planned arterial connection between Western Sydney Parklands Richmond Road and Windsor Road along Eastern Creek floodplain South Creek Corridor Marsden Park Initiatives to protect VINEYARD Strategic Centre biodiversity and corridor Opportunities to connections as part of the grow up to 30,000 Western Parkland City jobs and high density residential development. Provides regional needs for growing communities Garfield Road Upgraded to caterRIVERSTONE for nly regional eo Outer Sydney Orbital growth Completed motorway and freight ut corridor connecting the NWGA with ro al the Hume Highway at Menangle tu and north to the Central Coast cep n Co MARSDEN PARK only route Conceptual Bells Line of Road-Castlereagh Corridor M7 Completed road connecting the Sydney motorway network with regional Marsden Park Regional Marsden Park Station arterial Bells Line of Road Sports Facility Key destination on State funding to assist future rail network remediation to enable connecting to the State Environment future regional Aerotropolis, Conservation zone playing fields Schofields, Norwest Marsden Park Business Park and Industrial Precinct northern Sydney Connections to Emerging industrial precinct Mount Druitt Knowledge-intensive Precinct employment opportunities LEGEND Proposed roads North West Growth Area Waterways Major roads 1:100 year flood area Urban Renewal Precinct Motorways Open space Proposed motorways Employment areas (conceptual route only) Green Grid opportunities Proposed rail network and stations Freight Rail investigation (conceptual route only) Marsden Park Precinct Structure Plan Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 25
Planning priorities and actions 26 Local Strategic Planning Statement
The LSPS is required to be consistent with the Directions in the Greater Sydney Region Plan, the Planning Priorities in the Central City District Plan and the Strategic Directions in Our Blacktown 2036. The LSPS identifies Actions required to implement our City’s Priorities. Actions may be noted as short term, medium term or ongoing, or a combination of these as we respond to monitoring and review. A number of actions are, in whole or in part, dependent on State or private sector agencies. Timeframes for actions: • Short term (0–5 years) • Medium term (5–10 years) • Ongoing Infrastructure Liveability Productivity and collaboration Sustainability Implementation Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 27
Alignment with relevant strategic plans Greater Sydney Region Plan Central City District Plan Directions Planning Priorities Infrastructure and Collaboration D1: A city supported by Infrastructure – Infrastructure C1 Planning for a city supported by infrastructure supporting new developments D2: A collaborative city – Working together to grow C2 Working through collaboration a Greater Sydney Liveability D3: A city for people – Celebrating diversity and putting C3 Providing services and social infrastructure to meet people’s people at the heart of planning changing needs C4 Fostering healthy, creative, culturally rich and socially connected communities D4: Housing the city – Giving people housing choices C5 Providing housing supply, choice and affordability with access to jobs, services and public transport D5: A city of great places – Designing places for people C6 Creating and renewing great places and local centres, and respecting the District’s heritage Productivity D6: A well connected city – Developing a more accessible and C9 Delivering integrated land use and transport planning and walkable city a 30-minute city D7: Jobs and skills for the city – Creating the conditions C7 Growing a stronger and more competitive Greater Parramatta for a stronger economy C8 Delivering a more connected and competitive GPOP economic corridor C10 Growing investment, business and job opportunities in strategic centres C11 Maximising opportunities to attract advanced manufacturing and innovation in industrial and urban services land C12 Supporting growth of targeted industry sectors Sustainability D8: A city in its landscape – Valuing green spaces C13 Protecting and improving the health and enjoyment and landscape of the District’s waterways C14 Creating a Parkland City urban structure and identity, with South Creek as a defining spatial element C15 Protecting and enhancing bushland, biodiversity and scenic and cultural landscapes C16 Increasing urban tree canopy cover and delivering Green Grid connections C17 Delivering high quality open space C18 Better managing rural areas D9: An efficient city – Using resources wisely C19 Reducing carbon emissions and managing energy, water and waste efficiently D10: A resilient city – Adapting to a changing world C20 Adapting to the impacts of urban and natural hazards and climate change Implementation Implementation C21 Preparing local strategic planning statements informed by local strategic planning C22 Monitoring and reporting on the delivery of the Plan 28 Local Strategic Planning Statement
Blacktown LSPS Our Blacktown 2036 Local Planning Priorities Strategic Directions LPP1: Planning for a city supported by infrastructure SD4: A growing city supported by accessible infrastructure SD6: A leading city LPP2: Collaborating, partnering and engaging to implement the LSPS SD1: A vibrant and inclusive community SD6: A leading city LPP3: Providing services and social infrastructure to meet SD1: A vibrant and inclusive community people’s changing needs SD4: A growing city supported by accessible infrastructure LPP4: Respecting heritage and fostering healthy, creative, culturally rich and socially connected communities LPP5: Providing housing supply, choice and affordability with access SD1: A vibrant and inclusive community to jobs, services and public transport LPP6: Creating and renewing great places and centres SD1: A vibrant and inclusive community LPP7: Delivering integrated land use and transport planning SD4: A growing city supported by accessible infrastructure and a 30-minute city N/A N/A LPP8: Growing mixed use, investment, business and job SD3: A smart and prosperous economy opportunities in Strategic Centres LPP10: Growing targeted industry sectors LPP9: Maximising opportunities to attract advanced manufacturing SD3: A smart and prosperous economy and innovation in industrial and urban services land LPP8: Growing mixed use, investment, business and job SD3: A smart and prosperous economy opportunities in Strategic Centres LPP10: Growing targeted industry sectors LPP11: Protecting and improving the health and enjoyment SD2: A clean, sustainable and healthy environment of waterways LPP12: Creating a Parkland City urban structure and SD2: A clean, sustainable and healthy environment emphasising the importance of South Creek LPP13: Protecting and enhancing bushland, biodiversity SD2: A clean, sustainable and healthy environment and scenic and cultural landscapes LPP14: Increasing urban tree canopy cover and Green Grid SD2: A clean, sustainable and healthy environment connections LPP15: Delivering high quality open space SD5: A sporting and active city N/A LPP16: Reducing carbon emissions and managing energy, SD2: A clean, sustainable and healthy environment water and waste efficiently LPP17: Adapting to the impacts of urban and natural hazards SD2: A clean, sustainable and healthy environment and climate change Ongoing SD6: A leading city LPP18: Delivering, monitoring and reporting on the actions SD6: A leading city in the LSPS Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 29
Infrastructure and collaboration As Blacktown City grows and changes, the essential infrastructure required for our expanding community is not only delivered at a local level – it involves decisions at every level of government. We will work across government boundaries to deliver infrastructure for the community at the right time and • Archbold Road bridge duplication and M4 ramps in the right place. • signalised intersection at Bungarribee Road and Collaboration is key to delivering on the needs of our Flushcombe Road community. We will continue to work with the NSW • Francis Road / Railway Street and Duke Street Government, neighbouring councils, the Commonwealth bridge duplication and upgrade to 4 lanes Government and the private sector to coordinate the • Woodstock Avenue to Luxford Road upgrade delivery of new Sydney Metro lines and other transport to 4 lanes services including State funded commuter car parking • a commuter parking plan at our stations to at our stations, health and education facilities, major improve resident access to public transport utilities and our Transformational Projects, and explore opportunities for shared or multiple uses where possible. • lift access at Doonside, Riverstone and Vineyard rail stations This collaborative process will optimise investment in • providing safe, high quality walking and cycling infrastructure, and help us to plan for the right type links including a shared user path cycleway of land uses, employment opportunities, open spaces that cater for and encourage short trips to local and community services for the future community. centres, public transport services, schools, We advocate for the NSW Government to work with local local open space and the Green Grid, and other government to develop a network of ‘Metropolitan Cycle trip attractors Highways’ across Greater Sydney. • duplication of the Richmond Rail Line beyond Schofields Rail Station • Blacktown Strategic Centre pedestrian and road We will advocate to the NSW Government for network improvements, including the inner and the timely delivery of an effective and efficient outer ring roads integrated transport network that supports our • Outer Sydney Orbital growing City. This includes: • Castlereagh Freeway from the M7 Motorway • accelerated delivery timelines for the • extension of Sydney Metro connecting Tallawong NSW Government’s Special Infrastructure Station to Schofields, Marsden Park, St Marys Contribution funded projects in the NWGA and the Western Sydney Airport to support increased growth • widening of Carlisle Avenue. • grade separated intersections at Sunnyholt Road/Old Windsor Road, Garfield Road rail crossing, Richmond Road/South Street, Richmond Road/Garfield Road West • working with the NSW Government to identify solutions to upgrade the Sunnyholt Road/ Main Street intersection, in conjunction with the Warrick Lane Transformational Project • Prospect Highway missing link between Blacktown Road and Seven Hills Road South 30 Local Strategic Planning Statement
Infrastructure and collaboration VINEYARD RIVERSTONE ly on TALLAWONG e ROUSE HILL ut ro al MARSDEN PARK tu SCHOFIELDS ep Kellyville nc Co Bella Vista QUAKERS HILL Norwest M7 MARAYONG St Marys DOONSIDE MOUNT DRUITT BLACKTOWN ROOTY HILL SEVEN HILLS M2 TOONGABBIE M4 Pendle Hill Wentworthville M4 Prospect Reservoir M7 LEGEND Proposed roads Motorways Transitway Major roads Transport corridor North West Growth Area (conceptual route only) Major bus network Future Western Sydney Airport – Parramatta rail link Existing rail network Employment areas (conceptual route only) and stations Urban Renewal Precinct Freight Rail investigation Proposed rail network and stations (conceptual route only) Transport infrastructure in Blacktown City Local Strategic Planning Statement | Blacktown City Council 31
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