Westmead. $99 million project approved

The Minister for Planning, Kristine Keneally, has approved the $99 million redevelopment at the Children’s Medial Research Institute (WSMRI), at Westmead. She said 125 full time jobs would be created during construction, in addition to up to 500 full time positions during operation. Parramatta City Council’s Lord Mayor, Clr Paul Garrard, warned public transport must be part of any further growth at the medical precinct. “Westmead is growing exponentially … and our public transport needs to reflect that, otherwise we’re going to become one big parking lot and that’s just not sustainable,” he said.