THE NSW Government has officially opened the North West Metro – the first stage of Sydney Metro, Australia’s biggest public transport project. Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Transport Minister Andrew Constance joined the community and construction workers to open the rail line and deliver a turn-up-and-go train service from Rouse Hill to Chatswood. “This is truly […]

THE new Bankwest Stadium will turbocharge the Parramatta CBD and inject millions of dollars into the Western Sydney economy, according to analysis by the Western Sydney Business Chamber. The analysis found that visiting sports fans and major event goers to the new stadium would spend more than $176M in the next two years. David Borger, […]

THOUSANDS of students in Western Sydney will have access to a new university campus in Blacktown City. Blacktown City Council has announced it will partner with Australian Catholic University (ACU) in building a university campus in the Blacktown CBD with the first student enrolments scheduled for 2020. Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali, MP, made the […]

PARRAMATTA Lord Mayor, Andrew Wilson joined leading property developer, Piety THP, for the official opening of Wentworth Point’s striking new 5,000 sqm park, Bay Park. Part of a $700M development project, Bay Park is set to give residents in 466 apartments a green oasis in the heart of the west. The development, named One The […]

CONSTRUCTION on the new Metro West rail line will be accelerated to start next year-slashing travel times between Parramatta and the city to just 20 minutes. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the decision to bring forward construction was due to the strong economic management of her government. “We always said we would build Metro West as […]

THOUSANDS of new commuter car parking spaces have been completed along the Northwest Metro rail line, which will open to customers from Rouse Hill to Chatswood within months. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said it is another major milestone on the $8.3B Metro project. “Sydney Metro will provide turn-up-and-go train services up to every two minutes and […]

THE search is on for world-leading architects to design a Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta including an iconic new museum, public space and pedestrian bridge. The international design competition is the next major step in the Powerhouse Museum’s move to the banks of the Parramatta River. Focused on excellence and innovation in applied arts and sciences […]

The NSW Government will invest millions in fast charging points for electric vehicles, trial electric bus services and commit to more electric and hybrid government vehicles as part of the ongoing transition towards cleaner transport options. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance and Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Melinda Pavey have announced the […]

CAMPBELLTOWN Hospital’s mental health facilities will double in capacity under a major multi-level expansion to enhance the care of adults and older people into the future. Minister for Mental Health Tanya Davies has unveiled the designs, part of the $632M Stage 2 Campbelltown Hospital redevelopment, which includes a specialised older person’s unit and medium secure […]

PENRITH Council’s bold vision for the economic prosperity of the region has been unveiled at the launch of Penrith New West – The Edge of Tomorrow. Drawing leading representatives from government, business and the community, the launch showcased the liveability, space, infrastructure, connections and investment opportunities available in Penrith, now and for the future. Penrith […]