A NETWORK of regional centres and strong collaboration with Sydney and Canberra will be important catalysts of growth in the exciting future ahead for the region of snow, surf and sustainable living, according to a new plan for NSW's South East and Tablelands region.
THE NSW Department of Planning and Environment last week announced that 15 new priority precincts have been earmarked for growth and revitalisation as part of a plan to fast-track the building of new homes close to transport and services.
THE NSW Government has approved a $44 million upgrade of Eden Wharf, which involves the extension of the wharf and will allow cruise ships up to 325 metres in length to berth at the wharf and attract thousands more visitors to the region.
URBANGROWTH NSW has welcomed the City of Parramatta's decision to adopt the Development Control Plan for the Parramatta North urban transformation program, which aims to deliver a mixed-use renewal precinct located adjacent to the Parramatta CBD within a unique heritage, landscaped and river setting.
THE NSW Department of Planning and Environment last week called for community input to help improve the way state significant projects are assessed, with workshops to be held to gather feedback on draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) guidelines that are currently on public exhibition.
SYDNEY is growing closer to joining the top-tier of global cities, according to a new report from independent think tank, the Committee for Sydney, and written by global cities expert, Professor Greg Clark, which finds that Sydney is one of the leading global cities for financial services, air quality, openness for business and opportunities for students.
AN updated plan to renew and reinvigorate the Sydenham to Bankstown corridor has the potential to deliver more than 35,000 new homes and 8,500 jobs along the new Sydney Metro train line, according to the NSW Government who released the plan for public exhibition last week.
THE NSW Department of Planning and Environment last week said that proposed changes to planning legislation will ensure clarity and prevent delays in the assessment and delivery of more than $8 billion worth of development applications.
THE NSW Government has announced that consultation has begun on the city-shaping Sydney Metro West project, which will largely be built underground and provide a direct connection between the CBDs of Parramatta and Sydney.
URBANGROWTH NSW last week announced that Copenhagen-based 3XN Architects, in partnership with its innovation unit GXN, has been awarded the contract to design the new $250-million-plus Sydney Fish Market at the head of Blackwattle Bay after a competitive process that attracted over 60 registrations of interest.
THE NSW Government will spend more than $720 million over the next four years to address the key issue of housing affordability, according to Planning and Housing Minister Anthony Roberts, who described the increase in the supply and affordability of housing as a key priority for the government.
THE NSW Government has announced $123 million will be invested in the major revitalisation of Sydney's Parramatta Road as part of Budget 2017-18.
CONSTRUCTION of new twin metro rail tunnels deep under Sydney Harbour will soon be under way after a $2.81 billion tunnelling contract was last week awarded to John Holland CPB Contractors Ghella Joint Venture.
