Metropolitan Plan
The Metropolitan Strategy City of Cities: A Plan for Sydney’s Future was released in 2005 and set the overall strategic vision for the Growth Centres.
In December 2010, the NSW Government released Metropolitan Plan for Sydney 2036 - updating the Metropolitan Strategy and integrating it with the $50.2 billion Metropolitan Transport Plan.
As a 25 year planning strategy, the aims and objectives of City of Cities remain integral to the delivery of new communities in the Growth Centres under the Metropolitan Plan:
- More jobs are expected to be located in the regional cities and specialised centres of Western Sydney, including areas that will have direct access to and from the Growth Centres.
- Major Centres, including Leppington in the South West Growth Centre and Rouse Hill in the North West Growth Centre, will be a focus for shopping, health and tertiary education and some medium and high density housing.
- Improved suburban towns, villages and neighbourhoods will provide healthier environments and access to high quality and suitable housing, jobs, transport choices and open space.
- The Sydney Metropolitan region’s transport network will be expanded and improved to provide access to jobs and services. Investment in the rail network and strategic bus corridors will provide faster and direct public transport linking towns, villages and neighbourhoods to areas where jobs are concentrated.
- By concentrating the bulk of new development in the Growth Centres, valued rural and resource lands will be protected. Green areas will be preserved to provide habitat for native animals and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
- Subregional planning will incorporate the plans for the Growth Centres in the wider North West and South West subregions. Planning for new jobs and population growth in the Growth Centres will be considered alongside Sydney-wide objectives.
The full Metropolitan Plan for Sydney 2036 can be accessed at www.metroplansydney.nsw.gov.au