Region. DOP has focus on the west

The Department of Planning is looking at new technology jobs and business parks, as well as offices and retail employment in existing centres. “My department has until March 2009 to come back to me with an update on the draft subregional strategies, and plans for new jobs and new types of jobs for Western Sydney. The Western Sydney Hub, located at the intersection of the M4 and M7 motorways, is already turning into a major employment centre,” said the Minister for Planning Kristina Keneally.