Liverpool welcomes Premier Chris Minns' bold leadership in tackling New South Wales' housing crisis and commends his efforts to deliver 22,000 new homes through the proposed redevelopment of Rosehill Racecourse. While it is disappointing the project did not gain the support of key stakeholders, the Premier's commitment to addressing the housing shortage is clear — and appreciated.
Housing has become a national emergency. It demands bold leadership, not delay or deferral. Decisions on critical housing supply should not be dictated by those who choose to turn their back on this crisis. The people of New South Wales — especially young Australians — deserve better.
Liverpool stands ready to do its part. With the stroke of the Premier's pen, Moore Point and surrounding precincts could unlock up to 20,000 new homes — a transformative opportunity for Western Sydney.
This development would not only be one of Australia's most significant urban renewal projects, but it would also revitalise the Georges River foreshore, support the growth of the Liverpool Innovation Precinct and University City, and create thousands of construction and long-term jobs.
Importantly, we can have shovels in the ground this year to begin construction of the first 1,000 homes, with families moving in by 2027. This is a real, tangible solution — and it's ready to go.
Concerns about flood risk must be met with evidence-based planning — not fear or exaggeration. Noah's flood is not a planning benchmark. Sydney was built on traditional, reasonable flood planning levels, and we must return to that standard. The current flood level criteria are inconsistently applied and unnecessarily restrictive, holding back housing in areas that can and should be developed.
Mayor of Liverpool Ned Mannoun said:
"The Premier showed courage and leadership with the Rosehill proposal, and we thank him for taking the housing crisis seriously. Here in Liverpool, we're ready to help. Moore Point is shovel-ready — it can deliver 20,000 homes, revitalise the river, support our growing university city and be a national benchmark for urban renewal. Let's get on with it. The housing crisis is real — and the time to act is now."
We are formally requesting an urgent meeting with the Premier to discuss what is needed to make Moore Point a reality. We are extending the hand of cooperation to unite and work together on this national emergency.
