THE New South Wales Government has announced plans to address the supply of housing across the state. Hornsby Shire is among the areas around eight rail stations that the state is rezoning.
Hornsby are welcoming the housing plans as it provides an opportunity to progress the adopted Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan. Council adopted the Masterplan in November of 2023, committing to long-term future housing provision, supported by studies and analysis, prepared in collaboration with state agencies, landowners, and from community consultation.
‘Hornsby Shire Council has a proven track record of successfully preparing local housing strategies in close consultation with our community while respecting the unique bushland setting that defines Hornsby Shire,’ says Hornsby Shire Council Mayor, Philip Ruddock AO. ‘We welcome the State Government’s recognition for this need and look forward to a collaborative approach in delivering the Masterplan’s facilities, improvements and upgrades as identified by our extensive planning and consultative processes.’
The Masterplan involves the delivery of 4,900 new dwellings and 4,500 new jobs in buildings up to 36 storeys high.
‘I’m very proud of the immense amount of work that has gone into ensuring that our Masterplan delivers not only adequate housing but also design excellence, environmental sustainability, heritage conservation and creation of quality places for people to live, work and recreate,’ says Mayor Ruddock.
For more information about the Masterplan, visit yoursay.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/hornsby-town-centre-masterplan
