Great news for Western Sydney and the advocacy of Business Western Sydney, the City of Parramatta and other groups that an additional metro station will be added to Sydney Metro West at Rosehill and possibly another one. A new metro station at Rosehill is the opportunity to transform a part of Greater Parramatta that has long needed attention. It can deliver 25,000 new homes and create an accessible “mini-city” with great connections to Parramatta and the Sydney CBDs. The possibility of a second metro station west of Sydney Olympic Park would be a further opportunity to support housing and jobs. Metro lines in the leading cities of the word like London and Paris have short distances between metro stations. The decision to add more metro stations helps to balance the number of stations west of Sydney Olympic Park compared to the east and should deliver better value to our city as a result. While a delay to the opening of Sydney Metro West is regrettable, we need to make sure we get this city shaping project right and support as many new homes and jobs as we can with more stations. Business Western Sydney and other peak bodies have been vocal advocates for additional stations on Sydney Metro West between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park. This is a win for the long-term vision for our city. Business NSW Daniel Hunter David Harding Gail Connolly PSM Pierre Esber Donna Davis Andrew Charlton Sydney Olympic Park Business Association Inc. Allison Taylor Jo Haylen Paul Scully Chris Minns Steve McMahon Chris Lawrence Ben Pike Chris Taylor Nick Ryan City of Parramatta
Jason Breton
11mo
David, I know Parramatta is your dance partner but Liverpool and the South West is the attractive girl waiting for the next dance. Take her hand mate…….
Nicole Ryan
11mo
It is good news. As for the relocation of Metro racing it would be easy to transfer it to Hawkesbury. We would love it and all the bones of infrastructure are here.
The initial plan was to include Rosehill Gardens as a part of the redevelopment of the area.. like a Happy Valley style racecourse that would re-invigorate and promote racing throughout - developers and the government pushing away and taking greenspace and an entertainment precinct away from Western Sydney!
The Australian Turf Club and NSW Government - Parramatta City Council had an opportunity to make something great with the Rosehill Gardens - Camellia Precinct Design instead they have sold the lot and passed it off altogether. People have been saying the government would do this for years although most predicted Canterbury would be the first to go.. its something that can't be undone giving up landholdings that encompass a stake in horse racing history as well as the long jeopardy of the industry. Central to the growth and development of Western Sydney Rosehill Gardens had the chance to become a central entertainment precinct surrounded by high rise towers with a visual design that would illuminate the racing experience.
The current plans for 30,000 dwellings could be utilised keeping the racecourse, the current planning does not encroach on the old shell refinery the current Viva Energy Australia site which would allow for existential "mini city" plans and would meet the quota for the area without having to lose such a pinnacle piece of horse racing infrastructure -
Gino Marra
11mo
David, great for Parramatta but again South West Sydney misses out. We have estimates of 40,000 homes plus to be built in the south west with transport missing out again - dont get me started on sporting infastructure
Fergus Higgins
10mo
Such welcome news to the West, kudos to your advocacy David. Although I am somewhat surprised the line has avoided Balmain/Rozelle/ Drummoyne/Leichhardt - instead going straight to Five Dock? Those areas (historic Leichhardt in particular!) are in need of some revitalization. Would also ease congestion on the Anzac Bridge, I am sure!
Davor Jozic
11mo
Great news, congrats on the continuing advocacy by BWS
Principled, analytical & strategic advice
11moYou need to recognise the trade-offs. Not just the cost and delay in project delivery from adding another station, but also the delay to travel times from Sydney CBD to Parramatta. There is a strategic logic for this project that is not being recognised, which is to: a) "merge" Sydney & Parramatta CBDs - so as to better encourage business location in Parramatta, and b) REPLACE current SLOW double-deck services west of Parramatta, to vastly improve the accessibility of these areas to employment centres, as well as to create a more efficient and higher-capacity rail network. Both these criteria require Sydney to Parramatta in about 20 minutes. davidthorp.net/transport-plan/sydney-metro-hst