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CBD Working Group

Report CBD02 - 2 July 2013 Attachment:

1. Previous Report - 3 June 2013

SUBJECT: Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031 AUTHOR: Mark Yee, Strategic Planner EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At its meeting of 3 June 2013, Council considered a report regarding the draft “Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031” (draft Strategy). The draft Strategy provides the framework for Sydney’s future growth by setting housing and employment targets, identifying the areas to undergo significant growth and identifying the infrastructure to support such growth. The draft Strategy has been prepared in conjunction with the Long Term Transport Master Plan and the State Infrastructure Strategy and when finalised will replace the existing 2010 “Metropolitan Plan for Sydney to 2036”. In particular, the strategy identifies the following for Sydney:

The population is expected to increase by 1.3 million people by 2031, taking Sydney’s total population from 4.3 million to 5.6 million;

The proportion of people over 65 to increase from 12% in 2011 to 16% in 2031; By 2031 there will be more than 1 million people under the age of 15; An additional 545,000 homes by 2031, from 1.7 million to 2.2 million; An additional 625,000 new jobs by 2031; Identifies 9 key ‘city shapers’ that will help shape Sydney’s growth.

From the meeting, Council resolved forward a submission to the Department of Planning & Infrastructure commenting on the draft “Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031” as based on the issues, identified in the report. The Council report is attached to this report for the information of Working Group members. RECOMMENDATION: 1. THAT the Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031 report be received. Signed: Endorsed by: Manager Strategic Planning

Report of Mark Yee, Strategic Planner Re: Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031 (2)

LINK TO DELIVERY PROGRAM The relationship with the Delivery Program is as follows: Direction: 2. Our Built Environment Outcome: 2.2 Improved mix of land use and quality development through design

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BACKGROUND Attachment 1 was reported to Council at its meeting of 3 June 2013. SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT This report deals with (draft) State Government Legislation/Policy which may have a substantial effect on sustainability. This report is for information purposes only; a sustainability assessment was not undertaken. DETAIL Key Issues An assessment of the draft Strategy has identified the following key points:

1) North Sydney is included within 3 of the 9 ‘City Shapers’, being located within Global Sydney, the Global Economic Corridor and Sydney Harbour.

2) Council should re-iterate its previously stated position regarding the delivery of a number of key transport projects. This should include requesting a clear commitment to delivering a second Sydney Harbour Crossing.

3) The draft Strategy recognises the importance of providing open space. However it

fails to identify how the provision of this open space will be funded and delivered.

4) Council should request that the draft Strategy should provide a focus on locating office activity in existing commercial and employment centres, rather than look to develop new centres to maximise existing infrastructure and facilities.

5) The draft Strategy recognises the North Sydney CBD as a key component of ‘Global

Sydney’ and is targeted to accommodate an additional 12,000 jobs from 2011 to 2031. However the draft Strategy fails to identify how this target was determined and how it will be achieved. No new transport works have been identified in the draft Strategy or Long Term Transport Masterplan to support such an increase in density.

6) The draft strategy identifies the ‘St Leonards Specialised Precinct’ is to provide

capacity for 8,000 additional jobs by 2031. It is not clear where the capacity for these

Report of Mark Yee, Strategic Planner Re: Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031 (3)

8,000 additional jobs will be provided, as this area is split between the local government areas of North Sydney, Lane Cove and Willoughby.

7) The North Sydney local government area is identified to be located within the

‘Central’ subregion. It is noted that this fractures the existing NSROC grouping and that this is not wholly supported by NSROC.

8) The population of the proposed ‘Central’ subregion will increase by an additional

242,000 residents through the provision of 138,000 new dwellings. It is anticipated that planning for this growth will primarily be achieved through the implementation of the Subregional Delivery Plan.

9) The draft Strategy identifies ‘Mona Vale to Sydney CBD’ transport corridor as a

major transport corridor. This corridor includes Military Road, which has been a key priority for Council for a number of years.

North Sydney CBD The draft Strategy recognises the North Sydney CBD as a key component of ‘Global Sydney’ and will provide high economic activity especially in communications, finance, insurance and engineering. It continues its inclusion within the ‘Global Sydney’ area as originally identified under the under 2010 Metropolitan Plan and former 2005 Metropolitan Strategy. This continuance of North Sydney being identified as part of the ‘Global Sydney’ signifies the importance of North Sydney as a major commercial centre and as somewhat of an extension of the Sydney CBD. ‘Global Sydney’ is identified to provide an additional 114,000 jobs, of which 102,000 is to be located within the Sydney CBD and 12,000 provided within the North Sydney CBD.

DECISION OF 3628th COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 3 JUNE 2013

331. PDS01: Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031 Report of Mark Yee, Strategic Planner On 19 March 2013, the NSW Government released the draft “Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031” (the draft Strategy). The draft Strategy provides the framework for Sydney’s future growth by setting housing and employment targets, identifying the areas to undergo significant growth and identifying the infrastructure to support such growth. The draft Strategy has been prepared in conjunction with the Long Term Transport Master Plan and the State Infrastructure Strategy and when finalised will replace the existing 2010 “Metropolitan Plan for Sydney to 2036”. In particular, the strategy identifies the following for Sydney:

• The population is expected to increase by 1.3 million people

• The proportion of people over 65 to increase from 12% in 2011 to 16% in 2031;

by 2031, taking Sydney’s total population from 4.3 million to 5.6 million;

• By 2031 there will be more than 1 million people under the age of 15; • An additional 545,000 homes• An

by 2031, from 1.7 million to 2.2 million; additional 625,000 new jobs

• Identifies 9 key ‘city shapers’ that will help shape Sydney’s growth. by 2031;

The draft Strategy recognises the importance of the North Sydney LGA to the overall vitality of Sydney, as it forms part of 3 of the 9 ‘City Shapers’, which the draft Strategy identifies as being key to Sydney’s growth. In particular, North Sydney is identified as a key component of ‘Global Sydney’ and is targeted to provide 12,000 additional jobs by 2031. This target represents an increase on previous job targets established and agreed to in the draft Inner North Subregional Strategy (the draft INSS). Furthermore, the draft INSS targets were set from a 2001 starting point, whereas the draft Metro Strategy targets are set from 2011 and will not include growth which Council has achieved between 2001 and 2011. This places an added emphasis on the commercial core of the CBD. The draft Strategy fails to identify any new major infrastructure projects for the North Sydney LGA. Given that no new major transport works have been identified in the draft Strategy, Council should not support any proposed increase in commercial floorspace. Council should be seeking that that the NSW Government commit to improve public transport linkages to and through North Sydney. This should include a clear commitment to delivering a second Sydney Harbour Crossing. The draft Strategy also identifies new subregions for Sydney, which are different to the current 2010 Metropolitan Plan and former 2005 Metropolitan Strategy. The North Sydney LGA now forms part of the ‘Central’ subregion, whereas previously it had been included within the “Inner North’ subregion. It is believed that growth identified in the draft Strategy will be primarily achieved through the implementation of the various Subregional Delivery Plans. Council should request that once the Metropolitan Strategy is finalised, that work should immediately commence on the Subregional Plans in conjunction with Council. A copy of the full version of the draft “Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031” has been left in the Councillors Room. An electronic version of the full document is also available on Councillors iPads.

Recommending: 1. THAT Council forward a submission to the Department of Planning & Infrastructure commenting on the draft “Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031” as outlined in this report.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council forward a submission to the Department of Planning & Infrastructure commenting on the draft “Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031” as outlined in this report.

The Motion was moved by Councillor Reymond and seconded by Councillor Marchandeau.

Voting was as follows: For/Against 9/0

Councillor Yes No Councillor Yes No

Gibson Y Morris Y Reymond Y Clare Y Carr Y Baker Absent Bevan Y Robertson Y Butcher Y Marchandeau Y Burke Absent Beregi Absent Barbour Absent

It was moved by Councillor Reymond, seconded by Councillor Marchandeau and carried unanimously that Item PDS05 be brought forward.

ITEM PDS01 REPORTS 03/06/13

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Report to General Manager

Attachments: 1. Community Guide - Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031

SUBJECT: Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031 AUTHOR: Mark Yee, Strategic Planner EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On 19 March 2013, the NSW Government released the draft “Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031” (the draft Strategy). The draft Strategy provides the framework for Sydney’s future growth by setting housing and employment targets, identifying the areas to undergo significant growth and identifying the infrastructure to support such growth. The draft Strategy has been prepared in conjunction with the Long Term Transport Master Plan and the State Infrastructure Strategy and when finalised will replace the existing 2010 “Metropolitan Plan for Sydney to 2036”. In particular, the strategy identifies the following for Sydney:







The draft Strategy recognises the importance of the North Sydney LGA to the overall vitality of Sydney, as it forms part of 3 of the 9 ‘City Shapers’, which the draft Strategy identifies as being key to Sydney’s growth. In particular, North Sydney is identified as a key component of ‘Global Sydney’ and is targeted to provide 12,000 additional jobs by 2031. This target represents an increase on previous job targets established and agreed to in the draft Inner North Subregional Strategy (the draft INSS). Furthermore, the draft INSS targets were set from a 2001 starting point, whereas the draft Metro Strategy targets are set from 2011 and will not include growth which Council has achieved between 2001 and 2011. This places an added emphasis on the commercial core of the CBD. The draft Strategy fails to identify any new major infrastructure projects for the North Sydney LGA. Given that no new major transport works have been identified in the draft Strategy, Council should not support any proposed increase in commercial floorspace. Council should be seeking that that the NSW Government commit to improve public transport linkages to and through North Sydney. This should include a clear commitment to delivering a second Sydney Harbour Crossing.

Report of Mark Yee, Strategic Planner Re: Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031

(2) The draft Strategy also identifies new subregions for Sydney, which are different to the current 2010 Metropolitan Plan and former 2005 Metropolitan Strategy. The North Sydney LGA now forms part of the ‘Central’ subregion, whereas previously it had been included within the “Inner North’ subregion. It is believed that growth identified in the draft Strategy will be primarily achieved through the implementation of the various Subregional Delivery Plans. Council should request that once the Metropolitan Strategy is finalised, that work should immediately commence on the Subregional Plans in conjunction with Council. A copy of the full version of the draft “Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031” has been left in the Councillors Room. An electronic version of the full document is also available on Councillors iPads. RECOMMENDATION: 1. THAT Council forward a submission to the Department of Planning & Infrastructure commenting on the draft “Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031” as outlined in this report. Signed: Endorsed by: Manager Strategic Planning


(3) LINK TO DELIVERY PROGRAM The relationship with the Delivery Program is as follows: Direction: 2. Neighbourhoods and Streetscapes Goal: 2.1 Strategic Planning, Policy and Design SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT This report deals with (draft) State Government Legislation/Policy which may have a substantial effect on sustainability. This report is for information purposes only; a sustainability assessment was not undertaken. BACKGROUND On 19 March 2013, the NSW Government released the draft “Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031” (the draft Strategy). The draft Strategy provides the framework for Sydney’s future growth by setting housing and employment targets, identifying the areas to undergo significant growth and identifying the infrastructure to support such growth. The draft Strategy has been prepared in conjunction with the Long Term Transport Master Plan and the State Infrastructure Strategy and when finalised will replace the existing 2010 “Metropolitan Plan for Sydney to 2036”. In particular, the strategy identifies the following for Sydney:







Key Issues The draft Strategy is on public exhibition until 31 May 2013. An assessment of the draft Strategy has identified the following key points:

1) North Sydney is included within 3 of the 9 ‘City Shapers’, being located within Global Sydney, the Global Economic Corridor and Sydney Harbour.

2) Council should re-iterate its previously stated position regarding the delivery of a number of key transport projects. This should include requesting a clear commitment to delivering a second Sydney Harbour Crossing.

3) The draft Strategy recognises the importance of providing open space. However it fails to identify how the provision of this open space will be funded and delivered.


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4) Council should request that the draft Strategy should provide a focus on locating office activity in existing commercial and employment centres, rather than look to develop new centres to maximise existing infrastructure and facilities.

5) The draft Strategy recognises the North Sydney CBD as a key component of ‘Global Sydney’ and is targeted to accommodate an additional 12,000 jobs from 2011 to 2031. However the draft Strategy fails to identify how this target was determined and how it will be achieved. No new transport works have been identified in the draft Strategy or Long Term Transport Masterplan to support such an increase in density.

6) The draft strategy identifies the ‘St Leonards Specialised Precinct’ is to provide capacity for 8,000 additional jobs by 2031. It is not clear where the capacity for these 8,000 additional jobs will be provided, as this area is split between the LGA’s of North Sydney, Lane Cove and Willoughby.

7) The North Sydney LGA is identified to be located within the ‘Central’ subregion. It is noted that this fractures the existing NSROC grouping and that this is not wholly supported by NSROC.

8) The population of the proposed ‘Central’ subregion will increase by an additional 242,000 residents through the provision of 138,000 new dwellings. It is anticipated that planning for this growth will primarily be achieved through the implementation of the Subregional Delivery Plan.

9) The draft Strategy identifies ‘Mona Vale to Sydney CBD’ transport corridor as a major transport corridor. This corridor includes Military Road, which has been a key priority for Council for a number of years.

DETAIL The draft Strategy is built on achieving the 5 key outcomes:

• Balanced growth • A liveable city • Productivity and prosperity • Healthy and resilient environment • Accessibility and connectivity

Each of these outcomes is discussed below.

Balanced Growth

The draft Strategy states that it provides the framework to create and support new opportunities for investment and encourage balanced growth throughout Sydney. The document states that housing and job growth will be primarily focused in and around the identified town centres. However, it also states that the NSW Government will also investigate opportunities to expand Sydney’s Metropolitan Urban Area through greenfield development. This will be supported by the development of a new ‘Land Release Policy’. There is concern regarding some of the policies in ‘Objective 2: Strengthen and grow Sydney’s centres’. Policy (d) to this Objective states:

“Mixed use development will be encouraged in all centres, including central commercial core areas, where there is market demand and complementary land uses.’


(5) Council currently retains its commercial core for commercial use only. This is line with clear state policy and agreed outcomes. To enable activity within the core, Council has planned for greater residential development on the edge of the core within the Mixed Use zone. Should residential development be permitted in the core area it would reduce the amount of developable land capable of accommodating additional non-residential floor space in these key commercial centres. This issue, and impacts, on current commitments requires clear state advice. Of further interest is Policy (f) to this Objective, which states:

“Plan commercial cores for Major Centres and Specialised Precincts where there is market demand and investment opportunities”.

This policy appears to contradict Policy (d). It will be increasingly difficult to consolidate commercial cores if mixed use development starts in the core areas. City Shapers To help achieve the envisaged growth under the draft Strategy, it has identified 9 key ‘City Shapers’. These ‘City Shapers’ were identified because of their size and scale and the opportunity they presented for the future growth of Sydney. These City Shapers are as follows:

Global Sydney Global Sydney, which stretches across the Sydney CBD and North Sydney and is required to grow by more than 114,000 new jobs by 2031. Global Economic Corridor The Global Economic Corridor will drive the economy for Sydney and NSW. This corridor extends from the international gateways of Port Botany and Sydney Airport through Global Sydney, then north to St Leonards, Chatswood and Macquarie Park. The draft Strategy will reinforce this area and will also extend towards Norwest Business Park and the Parramatta CBD. Sydney Harbour Sydney Harbour is the defining feature of Sydney and one of City’s greatest lifestyle and economic assets. More areas of the harbour foreshore will be opened up to the public, including transforming waterfront areas such as Barangaroo and the Bays Precinct. Parramatta Parramatta is identified as Sydney’s second CBD and the premier regional city serving Western Sydney. Parramatta Road corridor This important corridor connecting Parramatta and Global Sydney will be a focus for new housing and employment opportunities. Anzac Parade corridor This corridor connects Sydney CBD with the University of NSW and Prince of Wales Hospital and through to Malabar and La Perouse in the south.


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North West Rail Link corridor The North West Rail Link is Sydney’s most important new investment in public transport. Western Sydney Employment Area Opportunities will be investigated in an area of around 10,000 hectares located between the M4 and the M7 to support jobs growth in manufacturing and new technology. Sydney’s Metropolitan Rural Area This area located on the western periphery of the Sydney metropolitan area contains our national parks and part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

The North Sydney LGA is affected by 3 of these ‘City Shapers’, and include being located within Global Sydney, the Global Economic Corridor and Sydney Harbour. North Sydney was identified as part of Global Sydney and the Global Economic Corridor under the current 2010 Metropolitan Plan and the previous 2005 Metropolitan Strategy. The inclusion of North Sydney within 3 of the 9 ‘City Shapers’ recognises the importance of the North Sydney LGA to the overall vitality of Sydney. The inclusion of North Sydney within 3 of the ‘City Shapers’ is therefore strongly supported. Lack of New Infrastructure Despite North Sydney being included within 3 of the ‘City Shapers’, the draft Strategy fails to identify any new major infrastructure projects for the North Sydney LGA. North Sydney is the principal gateway to Sydney’s north and already experiences transport stress on all modes of transport from people travelling to and through the LGA. The inclusion of North Sydney within 3 of the ‘City Shapers’ will result in even more activity. There should be a focus on improving transport linkages to and through North Sydney with a focus on providing greater and improved public transport. This should include a clear commitment to delivering a second Sydney Harbour Crossing. In previous submissions to the Metropolitan Strategy and Long Term Transport Master Plan, Council has requested the delivery of a number of key infrastructure projects. Council should re-iterate its position with specific regard to the following transport projects.

• Second Harbour Crossing and fast North Shore line • Harbour Link • Military Road – Spit Road Strategy • North-West Railway/Metro • Bus Interchange at North Sydney • Pedestrian Countdown Timers • Miller Street Reconfiguration • North Sydney CBD Modifications.


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A Liveable City

The draft Strategy sets a strategic approach to ensure the delivery of Sydney’s housing needs. In particular, 545,000 new dwellings are to be constructed within the Sydney metropolitan area by 2031. This is less than the existing 2010 Metropolitan Plan which set a target of an additional 770,000 dwellings by 2036. The reason for the reduced target relates to the shorter lifespan of the draft Strategy (20 years) compared with the 2010 Metropolitan Plan (25 years). Minimum housing targets have also been set for each of the identified subregions under the draft Strategy. The targets for the subregion which includes the North Sydney LGA is discussed later in this memo. The draft Strategy also identifies the first wave of ‘Urban Activation Precincts’ which comprise areas targeted for high levels of growth. These precincts are currently identified at Epping, Herring Road (North Ryde), North Ryde, Wentworth Point, Carter Street (Homebush Bay), Mascot Station, Randwick and Anzac Parade South. Open Space One of the objectives to this Outcome, ‘Objective 9: Deliver accessible and adaptable recreation and open space’, recognises the importance of providing open space, which is connected through walking trails, cycle paths and streets. This objective is strongly supported. However, the draft strategy fails to identify how the provision of this open space will be funded and delivered. Given the high costs involved when acquiring land for open space, especially in infill areas like North Sydney, the draft Strategy should be amended to identify mechanisms that encourage land or monetary contributions to be dedicated by private parties when development occurs.

Productivity and Prosperity

The draft Strategy lays the foundation to ensure the city’s future economic activity. The document states that the focus will be primarily on generating new jobs and economic activity in existing clusters. In particular, 625,000 new jobs are to be accommodated within the Sydney metropolitan area by 2031. This is less than the existing 2010 Metropolitan Plan which set a target of an additional 760,000 dwellings by 2036. The reason for the reduced target relates to the shorter lifespan of the draft Strategy (20 years) compared with the 2010 Metropolitan Plan (25 years). Minimum jobs targets have also been set for each of the subregions of Sydney. The draft Strategy specifically targets at least 50% of all new jobs to be located in Western Sydney. Generally, it is considered that the draft Strategy should provide a focus on locating office activity in existing commercial and employment centres, rather than look to develop new centres. This should include clearly identifying measures to promote the economic vitality of these centres. The draft Strategy does not identify any measures how these centres may continue to grow.


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Healthy and Resilient Environment

The draft Strategy sets out policies to maintain Sydney’s natural environment whilst still supporting the growth of Sydney. The draft Strategy’s focus in this area is on:

• using energy, water and resources efficiently • building resilience to natural hazards • minimising the impacts of climate change • achieving a healthy water environment • protecting, enhancing and rehabilitating our biodiversity.

Climate Change The draft Strategy does identify the importance of minimising the impact of climate change on communities. However the draft Strategy should provide greater guidance to councils on how to adapt to climate change. This should include details on how to address sea level rise by identifying those areas that may be affected by sea level rise and identify appropriate strategies to deal with planning in these affected areas.

Subregions

The draft Strategy identifies 6 new subregions for Sydney, which are as follows:

• Central Ashfield, Botany Bay, Burwood, Canada Bay, Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, Leichhardt, Marrickville, Mosman, North Sydney

• West Central & North West

, Randwick, Ryde, Strathfield, City of Sydney, Waverley, Willoughby, Woollahra.

Auburn, Blacktown, Holroyd, Parramatta, The Hills • North

Hornsby, Kuring-Gai, Manly, Pittwater, Warringah West Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Penrith

• South West Bankstown, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Liverpool, Wollondilly

• South Canterbury, Hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale, Sutherland

A ‘Subregional Delivery Plan’ will be prepared for each subregion and will translate the outcomes sought by the draft Strategy at a more local scale. The draft Strategy will guide subregional planning by identifying the metropolitan priorities for each of the subregions across Sydney. Central Subregion North Sydney is located within the ‘Central’ subregion. This subregion includes the highest number LGAs and the area is identified as Sydney’s global economic driver. The subregions identified in the draft Strategy are substantially different to the subregions identified in the current 2010 Metropolitan Plan and former 2005 Metropolitan Strategy. Under the 2010 Plan and 2005 Strategy, the North Sydney LGA was identified as part of the Inner North Subregion, which also included Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, Mosman, Ryde and Willoughby LGAs. The proposed new ‘Central’ subregion includes LGAs which are located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, the inner west as well as the City of Sydney


(9) Sydney Harbour is the significant barrier which defines NSROC and separates council LGAs in northern Sydney to those councils on the southern side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is understood that NSROC has raised concern regarding the inclusion of some NSROC councils within the proposed ‘Central’ Subregion. The key statistics for the Central Subregion are to:

• Provide an additional 230,000 new jobs by 2031 • Provide a population increase of:

o 136,000 by 2021 o 242,000 by 2031

• Provide an increase in dwellings of: o 82,000 by 2021 o 138,000 by 2031.

The draft Strategy recognises the North Sydney CBD as a key component of ‘Global Sydney’ and will provide high economic activity especially in communications, finance, insurance and engineering. It continues its inclusion within the ‘Global Sydney’ area as originally identified under the under 2010 Metropolitan Plan and former 2005 Metropolitan Strategy.

North Sydney

Being identified as part of the ‘Global Sydney’ signifies the importance of North Sydney as a major commercial centre and as somewhat of an extension of the Sydney CBD. ‘Global Sydney’ is identified to provide an additional 114,000 jobs, of which 102,000 is to be located within the Sydney CBD and 12,000 provided within the North Sydney CBD for the 2011 to 2031 period. Subregional Strategies were not formally adopted under the current 2010 Metropolitan Plan or former 2005 Metropolitan Strategy. However, the 2007 draft Inner North Subregional Strategy (the draft INSS) under the 2005 Metropolitan Strategy, set a target of an additional 11,000 jobs from 2001 to 2031. Council, in developing its Standard Instrument LEP, has sought to meet the draft targets through its various strategies and land use planning. It is now apparent the jobs target has increased and that there is a new starting point for calculating the creation of these jobs. Concerningly, the draft Strategy fails to identify how this target was determined and how it will be achieved. The provision of additional commercial floorspace and jobs through Council’s LEP 2001 Amendment No.9 was heavily predicated on the upgrade of the North Sydney Railway Station. No new transport works have been identified in the draft Strategy or Long Term Transport Masterplan to support the provision of further jobs and floorspace.

The strategy also identifies the ‘St Leonards Specialised Precinct’. The aims for this precinct are:

St Leonards

• support office-based hub and health and education facilities at Royal North Shore

Hospital, Royal North Shore Private Hospital, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Northern Sydney TAFE and the emerging technology cluster at Gore Hill,

• protect industrial lands for urban services, • provide capacity for 8,000 additional jobs to 2031.


(10) It is not clear where the capacity for these 8,000 additional jobs will be provided, as it is to be split between the LGA’s of North Sydney, Lane Cove and Willoughby. It is considered that the majority of jobs will likely be accommodated in Lane Cove and Willoughby LGA’s, with a significant portion of these jobs to be accommodated the recent expansion of the North Shore hospital. The demand for additional commercial floorspace in St Leonards has been relatively low with no new commercial buildings recently built in part of St Leonards which is within the North Sydney LGA. Location of Housing The draft Strategy states that the population in this subregion will increase by an additional 242,000 residents through the provision of 138,000 new dwellings. However, there is insufficient information as to where this additional housing will be provided. It is anticipated that this detail will be provided in the future Subregional Delivery Plans. For the North Sydney LGA the draft INSS had set a target of an additional 5,500 additional dwellings (from 2004) by 2031. All of Council’s planning documents have sought to meet this target. These issues will need to be readdressed once the new Subregional Delivery Plans are released.

Accessibility and Connectivity

For Sydney to sustain its global status, the draft Strategy states that the city’s transport networks must be able to move people and freight around efficiently. The draft Strategy supports this by planning major renewal and growth areas around existing and planned transport and road infrastructure. To improve travel times and reduce congestion, the strategy identifies improvements to the following six high-priority transport corridors:

1. Parramatta to Sydney CBD via Strathfield 2. Parramatta to Sydney CBD via Ryde 3. Liverpool to Sydney Airport 4. Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD 5. Mona Vale to Sydney CBD 6. Rouse Hill to Macquarie Park

The ‘Mona Vale to Sydney CBD’ transport corridor includes Military Road, which has been a key priority for Council for a number of years. The proposal to improve this transport corridor is therefore strongly supported. It is noted that Council was not formally consulted in the recent exhibition of the ‘Northern Beaches Bus Rapid Transit Pre-Feasibility Study’. Council requests that it be involved when identifying any potential works to improve this corridor. The draft Strategy also supports the delivery of key projects and actions identified in the Long Term Transport Master Plan, including:

1. transport access improvements to Sydney CBD 2. light rail down Anzac Parade 3. arterial road network connections for the Western Sydney Employment Area 4. Port Botany road and rail upgrades


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5. Northern Sydney Freight Corridor.

The Strategy also identifies protecting corridors for future use, including:

1. North West Rail Link 2. Second Harbour crossing 3. F6 corridor

The preservation of the corridor for the Second Harbour crossing is strongly supported. However, no information has been provided as to where this corridor is to be located. Accordingly, it is recommended that Council request more information regarding the location of the corridor for the Second Harbour crossing and the possible location of any additional railway stations. This information would allow Council to assist in the planning for the Second Harbour Crossing and would provide greater certainty to the community.

Delivery

The delivery of the draft Strategy will involve government agencies, local government, business, industry, community groups and individuals. The primary tools for the delivery of the draft Strategy are listed below.

Subregional Delivery Plans These will be drawn up in partnership with communities and groups of councils. The Subregional Delivery Plans will decide where jobs and homes will be located and the improvements to infrastructure that need to be delivered. The development of subregional delivery plans is strongly supported. It is considered that any growth identified in the draft Strategy would be primarily achieved through the various Subregional Delivery Plans. Under the recently released White Paper it indicates that the Subregional Delivery Plans are to be implemented within 2 years of the adoption of the draft Strategy.

Local Plans These plans will be prepared by councils with support from Department of Planning and Infrastructure. These Plans have been identified under the new planning legislation. The ‘White Paper’ and ‘Exposure Bill’ for this new legislation is currently on public exhibition. It is understood that when introduced that these plans will be Council’s primary planning document. Growth Infrastructure Plans These will identify the changing infrastructure needs of local areas and the timing for the delivery of these projects. These plans were also identified under the new planning legislation. A delivery and implementation plan This document will outline what councils and different state agencies are responsible for delivering.


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Annual Progress reporting Progress on the strategy will be assessed and publicly reported each year. This will help to ensure that government agencies and councils are held accountable for delivering change. The monitoring of growth is supported as it will ensure that all Councils are delivering the targets of the strategy. However this monitoring should take into consideration market conditions and other limitations factors to growth and redevelopment.

When finalised, the draft Strategy will also be delivered in conjunction with the Long Term Transport Master Plan and State Infrastructure Strategy.

Further Comments

Further comments regarding the draft Strategy are: Growth Targets Details on the methodology used to determine growth targets should be included in the draft Strategy. This information has not been available in previous plans. It is considered that the inclusion of this methodology is crucial for the justification of such targets. It will also provide a level of transparency and clarity regarding its application. The lack of new and affordable housing Housing affordability is a significant issue in Sydney. The draft Strategy should include clear measures aimed towards improving housing affordability as well identifying the provision of dedicated affordable and social housing. Planning for Ageing Communities Sydney’s has a significant ageing population. Accommodating this ageing population will be a significant challenge for the NSW Government and councils alike. The draft Strategy should include measures and guidance for how to accommodate this ageing population.

Conclusion

The deadline for submissions to the draft Strategy is 28 June 2013. Whilst the introduction of a new Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney is generally supported, it is recommended that Council make a submission to the draft Strategy in accordance with concerns outlined in this report. Council should continue to be actively involved in the planning for Sydney and make submissions to any relevant plans/strategies that are released by the NSW Government.

Your future SydneyCommunity Guide: Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031

A home I can afford. Great transport connections.More jobs closer to where I live. Shorter commutes.The right type of home for my family. A park for the kids. Local schools, shops and hospitals. Liveable neighbourhoods.

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Minister’s forewordSydney is Australia’s economic powerhouse, the largest and most beautiful of our metropolitan cities, and the destination of choice for visitors.

Future growth is inevitable and can provide Sydneysiders with some of the world’s best opportunities, but we must plan for it more effectively.

We can’t continue to build houses in new areas without services; people spend hours commuting to work each week; and we need to ensure we have space to grow and places to play.

The draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney is the most up-to-date and comprehensive plan yet to manage the growth of our city.

Our vision is simple – to cement Sydney as the best place to live and do business in Australia.

The transformation of Sydney will be delivered as a critical part of the new planning system for NSW. This will provide the foundation for housing and jobs growth, well-planned infrastructure, and more certain decision-making to stimulate investment.

Sydneysiders have also told us they want more choice about the types of housing available – and that housing needs to be more affordable, close to jobs and near good transport connections.

For the first time, we are aligning land use planning with the Long Term Transport Master Plan and State Infrastructure Strategy. This means that new jobs and housing will be delivered at the same time as infrastructure including transport, schools and health services.

We will revitalise existing neighbourhoods for people who want to live near our city centres, with an emphasis on giving people more choice about the type of home they live in. At the same time, we will actively pursue opportunities for new housing in ‘greenfield’ areas – as long as infrastructure can be provided.

The draft plans contained within this strategy are based on the latest information and evidence, as well as the feedback we received from hundreds of residents, community groups, local councils and businesses.

Sydneysiders will play a vital role in shaping the future of our city, and I very much look forward to hearing what you think of these draft plans.

Brad Hazzard MPMinister for Planning and Infrastructure

Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW

2 Your future Sydney


How you were involved in developing the draft strategy

240people attended drop-in sessions across Sydney

56online forum comments

155 written submissions

Discussionson Twitter, Facebook and in workshops

100,000 video views

Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031 3


What’s new about this draft strategy?

■ Prioritises housing and jobs growth right across Sydney.

■ Sets ambitious minimum housing and jobs targets, which are up 17% and 33% respectively on the previous strategy.

■ Promotes housing choice everywhere. This includes the announcement of a new Land Release Policy, which will be released later in 2013, to encourage housing growth in response to market demand and infrastructure support.

■ The identification of key locations – our nine ‘city shapers’ – that will demonstrate how housing and jobs growth can be delivered alongside improved transport connections and infrastructure.

■ Coordination between the draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney and the State’s infrastructure plans – the Long Term Transport Master Plan and the State Infrastructure Strategy.

■ Recognises and supports the agricultural areas that produce fresh food close to the city, at the same time as balancing the need to provide more opportunities for housing.

■ An implementation plan, with regular reporting rules, to ensure accountability and delivery of this strategy.



Growth to 2031

Sydney now 4.3m people 1.7m homes 2.2m jobs Sydney in 20315.6m people 2.2m homes 2.8m jobs

Expected growth1.3m more people 545,000 more homes 625,000 more jobs

The proportion of people 65 or older will grow from 12% in 2011 to 16% in 2031

By 2031, more than 1 million people will be under 15 years of age



Key areas for changeThe shape and structure of a city influences how easy it is for us to live in, do business and get around.

There are nine key ‘city shapers’ that will play an important role in shaping future growth right across greater Sydney.

These will help to make sure the right transport and infrastructure, such as schools and shops, are close to places where people live and work.

Global Sydney

Global Sydney, which stretches across the Sydney CBD and North Sydney, will grow by more than 114,000 new jobs. It will be Australia’s most important area for economic, educational, medical, creative and cultural activity. Transport connections with other areas of Sydney and the rest of NSW will be improved. Areas such as Darling Harbour and Barangaroo will be regenerated.

Global Economic Corridor

The Global Economic Corridor will drive the economy for Sydney and NSW. This corridor extends from the national gateways of Port Botany and Sydney Airport through to Global Sydney, and north to St Leonards, Chatswood and Macquarie Park. The strategy will reinforce this area and extend it towards Norwest and Parramatta CBD. This corridor will be protected and developed as the most important cluster of professional and service industry jobs in the country, with a total of 213,000 additional jobs by 2031. It will also contain a number of new Urban Activation Precincts, where the Government will focus attention on renewal and housing delivery over the next few years.

Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour is the defining feature of Sydney and one of our biggest lifestyle and economic assets. More areas of the harbour foreshore will be opened up to the public, including transforming important waterfront areas such as Barangaroo and the Bays Precinct. Ferry transport use and water quality will be improved. The role of Sydney Harbour as a ‘working harbour’ will remain.

Parramatta

Parramatta is Sydney’s second CBD and the premier regional city serving Western Sydney. There will be 21,000 jobs in the Parramatta CBD by 2031, as well as growth in the nearby areas of Westmead and Rydalmere. Transport connections to other major centres, including Macquarie Park, Castle Hill, Blacktown and Bankstown, will be improved.



Parramatta Road corridor

This important corridor connecting Parramatta and Global Sydney will be a focus for new housing and employment opportunities. It will feature improved shops, services and public spaces, and link key destinations within the corridor such as Sydney Olympic Park and Burwood. The corridor will be supported by new transport connections as a result of the Westconnex project, which will create new links between the M4 and the Port/Airport.

Anzac Parade corridor

This corridor connects the University of NSW and Prince of Wales Hospital to Malabar and La Perouse. Additional housing and jobs will be focused around centres along Anzac Parade, including the Anzac Parade South and Randwick Urban Activation Precincts. Renewal will be supported by improvements to infrastructure and public spaces. Additional opportunities to improve transport in the area will be investigated, for example increased bus services and extending the light rail corridor.

North West Rail Link corridor

The North West Rail Link is Sydney’s most important new investment in public transport. New housing and job opportunities will be focused around each of the eight new train stations, creating local centres with good services, high quality public spaces and a range of community facilities.

Western Sydney Employment Area

We will investigate opportunities in an area of around 10,000 hectares between the M4 and the M7 to support jobs growth in manufacturing and new technology. We will also improve important connections to the M4 and M7 for Sydney’s freight and logistics network.

Sydney’s Metropolitan Rural Area

This area around Sydney contains our national parks and part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. It includes important agricultural and resource lands, water catchment areas and green corridors. Employment opportunities will be increased to help provide fresh food for people living in Sydney.



Key areas for change





The draft strategy plans for a range of centres across metropolitan Sydney that will grow and change over time.

New homes and jobs will be located in centres that have great transport connections, shops, schools, health services and other infrastructure.

Particular industries, such as health, education, offices or manufacturing will be clustered together in areas called ‘Specialised Precincts’. Locating these close together will help to boost productivity by making it easier for them to work together.

Every local centre is unique and plays an important role for the people who live and work there. Each will maintain and develop a distinct local character, which is important for building a sense of community. A good environment for walking and cycling will help people to easily access the things they need and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

New Centres Design Guidelines will help to ensure these centres are well designed, functional and attractive. This includes planning for attractive streets, cycle lanes, parks and squares, tree planting, outdoor dining and evening activities.

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HomesWe are planning for at least 545,000 additional homes by 2031. Supporting the delivery of more homes will help to drive down costs, making housing more affordable.

We need to build different types of housing to suit the needs of people as our population changes over time.

New housing will be delivered across metropolitan Sydney in places close to good transport connections, shops, schools, health services and other infrastructure.

We will revitalise existing neighbourhoods for people who want to live near city centres. We’ll also look for opportunities for housing in ‘greenfield’ areas where there is existing or planned infrastructure.

What people told us■■ Housing affordability is a major issue for Sydney residents.

■■ New housing needs to be in areas where people want to live, close to shops, schools, transport and other services.

■■ We need a greater variety of housing types and sizes for different households.

What we know about Sydney■■ 27,500 new homes need to be built each year to meet demand. However, only 14,500 were built each year in the last five years.

■■ 50% of low to moderate income households are suffering rental stress.

■■ 39% of low to moderate income households are suffering mortgage stress.

How we will deliver ■ Minimum housing targets have been set for all six of Sydney’s subregions, which will help to deliver 27,500 new homes right across the city each year.

■ Once this strategy is finalised, we will work in partnership with local communities and groups of councils on Subregional Delivery Plans. These will help to decide where housing should go and what new infrastructure is needed to support this growth.

■ A new Land Release Policy, due to be released later in 2013, will have a more innovative and balanced approach to finding new areas for homes. It will focus on supporting new housing near Sydney’s existing city centres, as well as new ‘greenfield’ areas where development is feasible.

■ A programme of Urban Activation Precincts will be delivered across Sydney in close consultation with communities. This will regenerate existing areas of the city to deliver more housing and public

spaces, schools, community facilities and other infrastructure. The locations for these precincts include North Ryde Station, Epping Town Centre, Wentworth Point, Carter Street Homebush, Herring Road Macquarie Park, Mascot Station, Anzac Parade South and Randwick.

■ Subdivision of existing blocks will be made easier.

■ New design and development guidelines, as well as a new website showcasing examples of different housing, will be developed to promote a range of housing types.

■ Minimum density requirements will be set for new housing areas based on how close they are to a major centre. Generally, centres with the best transport connections and lots of jobs, shops and services will have higher density requirements than smaller centres. This means that more people will be able to live close to their workplace.



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West Central& North West

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South West

New homes39,000

New jobs37,000

New homes148,000

New jobs142,000

New homes37,000

New jobs39,000

New homes138,000

New jobs230,000

New homes42,000

New jobs43,000

New homes141,000

New jobs134,000

545,000new homes by 2031new homes

needed each yearhomes built each year in the last 5 years

27,250 14,500



JobsWe are planning for at least 625,000 new jobs by 2031.

These new jobs will be located in centres right across the city so that more people can choose to work closer to home. In particular, we are planning for half of all new jobs to be in Western Sydney.

Most new jobs will be in key centres and specialised employment precincts. This means that certain types of industry, such as creative services, health and education can work together more efficiently.

Sydney’s CBD and Global Economic Corridor will have the strongest cluster of jobs in Australia. Parramatta, Liverpool and Penrith will continue to grow as our Regional Cities, with Parramatta well established as Sydney’s second CBD.

What people told us

Certain types of industry, such as health, education or manufacturing, should be located in the same areas so that they can work together more efficiently.

New locations for jobs and industry need to be identified.

Workplaces need to have direct, reliable public transport links.

Western Sydney needs more jobs, a wider variety of jobs, and better transport connections to centres where people work.

What we know about Sydney

Sydney provides almost one-fifth of Australia’s total annual output of goods and services.

Retail is the largest industry sector employer and employed almost 190,000 people in 2012.

There were 2.6m international overnight visitors to Sydney in 2012.

How we will deliver ■ Minimum targets for jobs growth have been set for all six subregions across Sydney. Once the strategy is finalised, we will work in partnership with local communities and groups of councils on Subregional Delivery Plans. These will help to decide where these jobs should go and what infrastructure will be needed to support them.

■ Make available, or zone, enough of the right types of land to help support different industries.

■ New cross-city transport connections will ensure there are good transport links to and from areas where people work.

■ Plan for new locations for business parks across Sydney in the new Subregional Delivery Plans.

■ Identify industry clusters and hubs so that similar types of industry, such as health, education, offices or manufacturing, can be located close together.

■ Expand cruise ship terminal space in Sydney and provide new opportunities for tourism.

■ Plan for the necessary infrastructure to help future businesses grow, including an efficient port, airport and freight network, telecommunications and world-class educational facilities.



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people employed in the retail sector in 2012

of Australia’s total annual output of goods and services is provided by Sydney

international visitors to Sydney in 2012

2.6m



The future Sydney will be easier to get around, with improved cross-city transport connections.

Local centres will be designed so there are more opportunities to walk and cycle, and greater use of public transport will be encouraged.

Transport connections to Liverpool, Penrith and Parramatta and the Global Economic Corridor will also be improved.

What people told us

■■ We need more transport options that offer easy alternatives to private vehicle use.

■■ We need more opportunities to walk and cycle.

■■ We need to find ways to curb road congestion.

■■ There is a lack of transport infrastructure in Western Sydney.

■■ North-south and east-west connections between Western Sydney centres are an issue.


■■ 24%: the proportion of people who take public transport to work. This is larger than any other major Australian city.

■■ 18.5%: the percentage of all trips that are walking only.

■■ Switching five per cent of daily car trips of less than one kilometre to walking would save $134 million over five years.

■■ 35 minutes: the average commute time across Sydney.

■■ $5.2 billion: the estimated cost of congestion in 2011.

Transport

How we will deliver ■ Use the Urban Activation Precincts to demonstrate how to plan for greater use of public transport, more walking and cycling and better integration of transport and land use.

■ Improve travel times and reduce congestion through improvements to the following six high-priority transport corridors:

1. Parramatta to Sydney CBD via Strathfield

2. Parramatta to Sydney CBD via Ryde

3. Liverpool to Sydney Airport

4. Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD

5. Mona Vale to Sydney CBD

6. Rouse Hill to Macquarie Park

■ Support delivery of the key projects and actions identified in the Long Term Transport Master Plan including:

1. transport access improvements to Sydney CBD

2. light rail down Anzac Parade

3. arterial road network connections for the Western Sydney Employment Area

4. Port Botany road and rail upgrades

5. Northern Sydney Freight Corridor

■ Protect major transport and freight corridors for future use by protecting them from other types of development. This includes:

1. North West Rail Link

2. Second Harbour crossing

3. F6 corridor



The percentage of all trips that are walking only

The proportion of people who take public transport to work

The average commute time across Sydney

35min



InfrastructureDelivering infrastructure, such as schools and health services, alongside new jobs and housing will be critical in helping to build a more liveable city.

Sydneysiders will also have better access to more public spaces that offer good social, cultural and recreational opportunities, such as Western Sydney Parklands and the Harbour.

Heritage and cultural areas will be protected to help develop the unique character of local areas across the city.

Freight services will also be supported so that Sydney residents and businesses can get the goods they need quickly and cheaply.

What people told us

■■ Infrastructure like schools, health services and shops needs to be delivered at the same time as new housing and jobs.

■■ We need to design attractive, enjoyable public spaces that support people’s health and wellbeing.

■■ We need to increase access to cultural experiences, and important heritage should be protected.


■■ Lack of infrastructure in some parts of the city increases the cost of living, both in financial terms and the time spent travelling to work.

■■ By 2030, Sydney ports will handle more than one quarter of the national volume of container freight.

How we will deliver ■ The new Centres Design Guidelines will help create public places that offer good social, cultural and recreational opportunities.

■ Develop new schemes in partnership with councils to protect areas that are culturally and historically important.

■ Continue to provide assistance to councils to forward fund critical local infrastructure through the Local Infrastructure Fund.

■ The new Subregional Delivery Plan process will include up-front consultation with communities about what culture and heritage they want to protect in their area, including Aboriginal heritage.

■ New Growth Infrastructure Plans will identify the changing infrastructure needs of local areas and the timing for the delivery of key projects.

■ A new policy for the release of ‘greenfield’ areas will change how land is considered for future development. This will help to ensure that new housing is delivered in places where there is good infrastructure.

■ Support delivery of the key projects and actions identified in the State Infrastructure Strategy.

■ Earmark major freight corridors to protect them for future use.



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EnvironmentSydneysiders will have more opportunities to access parks, waterfront areas and other open spaces. This will help us all to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

We will also use energy, water and other resources more efficiently to help reduce the cost of living in Sydney and manage pressures on the environment.

Being better prepared for natural hazards such as heavy rainfall, flooding and fires will help minimise the impact on both Sydneysiders and the environment.

We will also identify and protect areas of high conservation, agricultural and recreational value to protect biodiversity and our fresh food supply, and provide opportunities for us to enjoy our unique environment.

What people told us

■■ An attractive, healthy environment contributes to Sydney’s overall liveability and success.

■■ We need to assess the environmental implications of our planning choices and city structure.

■■ We need to protect natural resources and biodiversity.

■■ We need to manage development pressures on the environment and the impacts of climate change.

■■ A ‘one size fits all’ approach to environmental management is not appropriate.

■■ We need to be better prepared for heavy rainfall, flooding, fires and other extreme weather.


■■ For an average new home, compliance with the Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) helps to save between $287 and $368 a year in water and energy bills.

■■ 75% of NSW’s herbs, mushrooms, capsicums, spring onions, spinach and Asian vegetables are produced in Sydney.

■■ At 7.21 hectares per person, Sydney’s ecological footprint is large compared to the rest of Australia and the rest of the world.

■■ Sydney and regional NSW only have enough landfill capacity for another 20 years.

How we will deliver ■ Link regional open spaces to form a green space network across Sydney using the Regional Recreational Tracks and Trails Framework.

■ Develop guidance on resilient neighbourhood and building design, so that our homes and neighbourhoods are better prepared for the future.

■ Identify areas of the city that can demonstrate how we can use energy, water and other resources more efficiently. This will help to place downward pressure on energy bills and the cost of living.

■ Gather and manage natural hazards information to enable any issues to be considered at an early stage.

■ Prepare a new green space inventory.

■ Identify and map agricultural lands and important conservation lands.

■ Link strategic land use planning with periodic reviews of flood studies and coastal hazard studies.



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Delivery This draft strategy has a far stronger focus on delivering the right jobs, homes, transport and infrastructure when they are needed.

Building a better Sydney will involve partnerships with residents, community groups, councils, businesses, industry and other government agencies.

These plans will also be supported by the new planning system for NSW, which is currently being developed. The new system will help to make NSW the best place to live and do business in Australia by streamlining planning processes, improving community participation and giving people more certainty about changes to their area.

A range of new delivery tools have been included in the draft strategy. These include:

■■ Subregional Delivery Plans. These will be drawn up in partnership with communities and groups of councils. The Subregional Delivery Plans will decide where jobs and homes will go, and the improvements to infrastructure that need to be delivered at the same time.

■■ Growth Infrastructure Plans. These will identify the changing infrastructure needs of local areas and the timing for the delivery of these projects.

■■ A delivery and implementation plan. This clearly outlines what councils and different state agencies are responsible for delivering.

■■ Annual reporting requirements. Progress on the strategy will be assessed and publicly reported each year. This will help to ensure that government agencies and councils are held accountable for delivering change.





Where we are at in the process

Phase 2Draft Metro Strategy for

Sydney

Phase 1Discussion Paper

Phase 3Final Metro Strategy for Sydney

Phase 4Subregional

Delivery Plans

Sydney over the next 20 yearsA Discussion Paper May 2012

Draft Metropolitan Strategy for SyDney to 2031December 2012

A strong global city, a liveable local city

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Next stepsOver the next few months we will be listening to communities and other stakeholders in online discussion forums, at events and workshops and through formal submissions.

Your feedback will play an important role in informing the development of the final Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney, which will be released later in 2013.

In 2014, the Government will work in partnership with communities and groups of local councils to develop the new Subregional Delivery Plans. These will decide where new jobs and houses will go and what improvements to transport, infrastructure and public spaces are needed.

We look forward to working with you to help shape our future neighbourhoods, centres and greater metropolitan city.

Find out more, read the full strategy and register to receive updates at planning.nsw.gov.au/Sydney

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