Residents urged to provide feedback on plans for Wilton Town Centre
Wilton New Town will soon be home to thousands of residents but it's current shire locals who have been asked to have their say on the plan for the future Wilton Town Centre.
Wollondilly Council has welcomed the NSW Government's release of the planning package for the town centre and called on community members to have their say on the plan.
The plan outlines how critical infrastructure, including schools, jobs and transport, will be delivered for the new Wilton Town Centre
Wollondilly mayor Robert Khan said the proposal would be on public exhibition for six weeks.
"It's fantastic to see the proposal for the new town centre, with land set aside for a shopping centre, a new K-12 school, playing fields and a public transport interchange," he said.
"It also includes an aquatic centre, library and community health centre.
"Our vision is to create a vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities in our new town in Wilton and it is critical we get the planning for the new town centre right."
The planning package outlines that the proposed precinct rezoning will deliver:
- a major retail and commercial centre
- a new Kindergarten to Year 12 public school
- new major public open space including sports fields
- Improved roads and public transport infrastructure including provision for a central bus terminal
- protection of about 39 hectares of environmentally sensitive land
- new homes with a mix of housing types from detached houses to low-rise apartments
Wollondilly MP Nathaniel Smith said Wilton would develop a strong presence in Sydney's south-west over the coming decades and would eventually become a focal point in the Western Parkland City.
"The draft plan for the Wilton Town Centre precinct balances the provision of services for the broader Wollondilly area while protecting the natural environment," Mr Smith said.
"This is a game-changer for the local community - this plan for the town centre over the next 20 years will set up future generations with a school, new homes and a shopping and business district.
"We are future-proofing the area for the people who live here now, and those who will join our community as it grows."
Mr Smith said a Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) fund was also being finalised to ensure the new development was supported by the right infrastructure as the community grows.
Wollondilly Council resolved to push hard for local economic recovery and job creation, calling for a list of infrastructure to be fast-tracked in Wilton including effective public transport with electrified rail, a new health precinct, the K-12 government school, and a cohesive pedestrian and cycling network at its October meeting.
Cr Khan said the council has also resolved to advocate for the accelerated delivery of NSW Government infrastructure to create vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities in the new town in Wilton.
"We would like to see the fast-tracking of infrastructure to provide these important facilities for Wilton residents and the broader Wollondilly community as soon as possible," he said.
"Council welcomes the exhibition and encourages all Wollondilly residents to have a look at the plans and provide feedback to the state government.
"Council will also be reviewing the proposal in detail and working hard to ensure the final planning package provides the best outcome for the Wollondilly community."
Items expected to be delivered within the next five years include land set aside for a K-12 school site, community facilities, playing fields and open space as well as the main shopping centre.
The council is also advocating for efficient water use and reuse in Wilton, effective wastewater servicing, extensive tree coverage, protection of native animals, preservation of significant vegetation and the creation of local jobs.
The public exhibition period will close on Wednesday, December 16.
To have your say on the proposal, visit: www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Plans-for-your-area/PriorityGrowth-Areas-and-Precincts/Wilton/Wilton-Town-Centre.