South West Growth Area
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The South West Growth Area (SWGA) consists of approximately 17,000ha of greenfield land identified by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) for future urban development. The SWGA currently comprises of 16 precincts across the Camden, Campbelltown and Liverpool Local Government Areas (LGA).
The SWGA is established by the State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts - Western Parkland City 2021 (WPC Precincts SEPP) that is designed to streamline the land release process for the delivery of new communities, homes, employment areas, health and education facilities, supported through the provision of adequate infrastructure within greenfield areas.
The status of each of these precincts are identified in map and drop down list below:
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Turner Road (Gledswood Hills and Gregory Hills) 4,200 Rezoned (2007) State (DPIE) Please refer to the Planning Controls page to access the Growth Centres SEPP and Turner Road DCP. Catherine Field (Part) Precinct 3,200 Rezoned (2013) State (DPIE) Please refer to the Planning Controls page to access the Growth Centres SEPP (Appendix 9) and Camden Growth Precincts DCP (including Schedule 4). Lowes Creek Maryland 7,000 Rezoned (16 July 2021) State (DPIE) Please refer to the Planning Controls page to access the Growth Centres SEPP. Please note that the DCP amendment to incorporate the Lowes Creek Maryland rezoning is currently being finalised and will be available in the coming months. For further information on the Lowes Creek Maryland rezoning, please refer to DPIEs website. Leppington Town Centre TBD Leppington Town Centre is located within the South West Growth Area. The precinct spans over two Local Government Areas (LGAs), Liverpool City Council to the north of Bringelly Road and Camden Council to the South. The land was originally rezoned for urban development in 2013, with the Western Sydney airport announced in 2014 and the Leppington train station opening in 2015. DPIE commenced a review of Leppington Town Centre in 2017. The review investigates a new vision for the town centre, with altered land use controls. In November 2019, DPIE announced a new approach to planning, handing the lead of the review to Camden and Liverpool Councils. Council has since consulted with Leppington landowners and completed a number of technical studies and is preparing a formal report to Council, the next significant milestone in the review. Pondicherry 2,700 Planning Underway Council, (formerly DPIE) The 242ha Pondicherry precinct is planned to accommodate an estimated population of 8,830 people. The residential precinct is proposed to include recreational lakes, a district sized sports facility, K-6 and K-12 schools, integrated neighbourhood and community centre, public open space, riparian corridors and pedestrian footpaths and cycleways. The first stage of Pondicherry, known as "Tranche 41 (Part Pondicherry)", was rezoned in March 2022. South Creek West 30,000 Released, not rezoned Council The largest remaining precinct west of South Creek has been released by DPIE for rezoning and is currently in the initial investigation stages with landowners and state agencies. Information on South Creek West can also be found on DPIE's South Creek West precinct webpage. Leppington Stage 1 2,500 Rezoned (2015) State (DPIE) Please refer to the Planning Controls page to access the Growth Centres SEPP (Appendix 9) and Camden Growth Precincts DCP. Leppington Stages 2 and 5 1,900 (Stage 2) 500 (Stage 5) Rezoned (16 July 2021) State (DPIE) For further information, please refer to rezoning information DPIEs website. Please refer to the Planning Controls page to access the Growth Centres SEPP (Appendix 9) and Camden Growth Precincts DCP. Due to the rezoning of Leppington Precinct Stages 2 and 5, your land may be identified for future acquisition. This is to enable Council to provide the necessary infrastructure and services for the growing community. Finding out your property needs to be acquired can often be a confusing and challenging time for landowners. The below information is available to assist landowners who are affected by the rezoning in the Leppington Precinct. Leppington Stages 3 and 4 TBD Released, not rezoned State (DPIE) Catherine Fields TBD Not Released N/A Catherine Fields North TBD Not Released N/A Rossmore TBD Not Released N/A Camden SWGA Precincts Status
Turner Road (Gledswood Hills and Gregory Hills)
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Catherine Field (Part) Precinct
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Lowes Creek Maryland
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Leppington Town Centre
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Pondicherry
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South Creek West
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Leppington Stage 1
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Leppington Stages 2 and 5
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Leppington Stages 3 and 4
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Catherine Fields
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Catherine Fields North
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Rossmore
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