NSW government proposes rezoning to create residences midway between Sydney and Parramatta

The government of New South Wales (NSW), Australia announced plans to rezone the 113-hectare Burwood North precinct this Tuesday. The plan included building 18,300 new homes in the area, and building a new metro station. This would position the area as a residential hub between Sydney CBD and Parramatta, shortening commute times down to ten minutes, the proposal said.

With allowance for up to 42 storey residential buildings, the government proposal involved a requirement that at least 5% of the new homes were "affordable housing", offered at a lower rental price to lower income households.

Burwood North Station, scheduled to open in 2032, would provide easier access to retail outlets and businesses located near Parramatta Road, and reduce load on existing train and bus networks.

The proposal text noted it would create 3,900 new jobs to implement the changes.

The proposal was a part of Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy.

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure was listed as a contact for inquiries and feedback.