Region. Invest in urban renewal

Nick Greiner, Infrastructure NSW chairman and former NSW premier, has urged the NSW government to invest in urban renewal in areas such as Western Sydney to boost economic activity across the state. Infrastructure NSW will release a 20-year plan for NSW in September.

Region. $43 million for urban renewal

Federal Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek, and NSW Minister for Housing, Frank
Terenzini, announced a new partnership that will invest $43 million in urban renewal and affordable housing projects. The projects in Western Sydney include: $12.96 million at Claymore to develop vacant land, provide necessary infrastructure and connect roads: $8 million will fund infrastructure at the Seven Hills Central Precinct; $650,000 to prepare a master plan for the Villawood East Estate; $1.21 million to prepare a local area plan for Chester Hill; $500,000 for a master plan for the Wentworthville townhouses public housing precinct; and $500,000 to create a master plan for the Prospect public estate, which will consider redevelopment, rezoning, and improved design.