The visionary St Marys Town Centre Master Plan is a shining example of collaborative, community driven planning, for the future of Sydney.
Stakeholders across government and industry joined Penrith City Council at Parliament House last night to celebrate the shared aspirations and collective efforts to develop the Master Plan, set to transform St Marys over the next 20 years.
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney thanked the partners involved in developing a reimagined St Marys, that builds on the established suburb's rich foundation while embracing opportunities to unlock its potential as an authentic and strategic City Centre.
"This is a Plan that addresses the challenges shaping Western Sydney's future - including housing and job growth, economic transformation, transport connections, equity and climate resilience," Cr Carney said.
"It's one of the most significant Master Plans that Penrith Council has ever undertaken - it's place-based, evidence-based, and the community has been part of it all, every step of the way," he said.
NSW Premier Chris Minns said the vision for St Marys responds to the immense opportunity presented by its connectivity at the junction of the western rail line and new Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport line, and it is a true example of collaborative partnerships in action.
"We're so excited to be working with Penrith Council whose bold plan for St Marys is delivering the homes young people and families need, while we deliver the essential infrastructure to support them through a historic investment in Western Sydney infrastructure including tens of billions of dollars for new public transport, schools and hospitals," Premier Minns said.
St Marys is home to more than 3,500 people with the population projected to grow to 25,500 over the next two decades.
Envisioned as a new chapter in Sydney's story, the Master Plan seeks to facilitate more than 8,360 new jobs in St Marys and around 9,300 new dwellings by 2041.
A vibrant Central Park is an integral part of the Plan that will serve as a civic green heart for the community - walking distance from the station, shops, restaurants and other facilities.
Deputy Premier, Minister for Western Sydney and Member for Londonderry Prue Car said the evolution of St Marys plays a critical role in the bigger picture for Western Sydney.
"The new St Marys metro station unlocks enormous potential for our community - and this Master Plan seizes on that opportunity. It lays the groundwork for a thriving city centre where people can live, work and enjoy high quality public spaces," Deputy Premier Car said.
"This is a gamechanger for St Marys and for how we are building a fairer, stronger Western Sydney."
NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman said success in Western Sydney depended on bipartisan support.
"This is a fantastic result for St Marys, for Penrith and for Western Sydney. We desperately need new homes in Sydney and particularly in Western Sydney," Mr Speakman said.
"This is an excellent example of development which will be done well, and in the right place."
Cr Carney thanked the State Government for entrusting Council to lead the planning in collaboration with our community - who have shared their needs and aspirations for the City.
"This plan will deliver for them and for our state," Cr Carney said. "I have no doubt that St Marys will be one of our greatest legacies."
*The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) contributed funding to the development of the St Marys Town Centre Master Plan.
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