Blacktown. $135 million expansion of markets

The owner of Parklea Markets, Almona Pty Ltd, proposes to redevelop the site as a special uses precinct. The existing markets will be retained. Development plans include a 19,200 square-metre, 336-room hotel, an exhibition/convention centre of approximately 21,000 square metres, a 17,000-square-metre growers market and parking for more than 3800 cars. The expected capital investment value is about $135 million