GOVERNMENT SAYS BUILD, BUILD, BUILD
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Brad Hazzard today announced
the NSW Government has charged UrbanGrowth NSW with a new mandate to
lead the delivery of major scale renewal projects.
“The NSW Government has said to UrbanGrowth NSW get on with these
complex revitalisation projects so that we can build, build, build,” he
said.
“These projects will change Sydney and the state for the better.
“Most of the projects are on surplus government land and represent great value for the taxpayers of NSW.
“Labor sat on its hands and delivered the worst housing figures for 50 years.
“The NSW Liberals and Nationals are using state-owned assets to deliver
great new urban places and significantly boost the NSW economy.”
UrbanGrowth NSW will lead the creation of a new pipeline of urban
sites, ready for development by the private sector, to boost housing
supply near jobs and transport.
“If it’s big, bold and gives taxpayers bang for their buck, UrbanGrowth NSW will be there,” Mr Hazzard said.
“UrbanGrowth NSW has a clear brief to consult with the community, hear the messages of what is wanted and get on with delivery.
“The NSW Government recognises that we need to look after our growing
population and we’re doing this through better planning, better design
and investment in infrastructure – transport, schools, health and other
services communities need.
“UrbanGrowth NSW will co-ordinate across government agencies so that these future needs are met.”
The new UrbanGrowth NSW portfolio comprises:
- Newcastle Urban Renewal and Transport Program
- Parramatta Road Urban Renewal
- Central to Eveleigh Urban Renewal and Transport Program
- Parramatta North Urban Renewal
- Green Square Town Centre
Other projects will be added over time.
“Over coming decades these projects will deliver 60,000 homes in NSW
for more than 150,000 residents and create 45,000 jobs – while
delivering up to $65 billion in Gross Regional Product,” Mr Hazzard
said.
“Labor mismanagement over 16 years saw infrastructure neglected in NSW, to the detriment of everyone in the State.
“The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is investing billions in
vital infrastructure to support growth, including half a billion dollars
through the Housing Acceleration Fund to unlock housing supply
opportunities.”
The new UrbanGrowth NSW role is to support the Government’s investment
in infrastructure by creating and delivering urban renewal
opportunities.
Over the next few years, UrbanGrowth NSW will transition from
greenfields retail development through its Landcom operation to its new
focus.
“UrbanGrowth NSW will act as the last piece of the puzzle to drive
urban renewal – it will act as a dedicated government investment vehicle
that will seek and unlock opportunities for the private sector to
deliver housing and jobs for the people of NSW,” Mr Hazzard said.
“The NSW Government knows that engaging communities in these projects
is fundamental to their success. People want better cities.
“UrbanGrowth NSW, and before that Landcom, has always worked in a
collaborative manner with local councils and the community and this mode
of operation will continue,” Mr Hazzard said.
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Source: Ministerial Media Release 8 March 2014 and http://urbangrowth.nsw.gov.au/news/news/government-says-build,-build,-build.aspx