Welcome to Rooty Hill
New housing, open space and access to nature
Planning, construction and sales
Project planning is underway. We are working with specialist consultants to prepare technical studies related to local traffic, the natural environment, urban design and public open space. Investigations will help us to prepare the necessary applications for development.
In 2025 we aim to lodge our first development application with Blacktown City Council for earthworks, landscaping, roads and subdivision of a number of lots for future homes. This application will unlock the initial development phase to enable further planning on the remainder of the site.
Subject to project approvals, in 2025 or 2026 we anticipate we will:
- start construction and landscaping works
- release sales information.
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Updated January 2025
The project
Landcom is working with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to create an affordable, diverse and sustainable community at Rooty Hill, in Sydney’s west.
The project will feature a mix of housing types to help provide greater choice, affordability and housing security for a range of new residents, who will be a short walk or cycle from Rooty Hill Station, shops, schools and amenities, including new public open spaces and nature on their doorstep.
Future development will respect the site's context, history and environment, while design and landscaping features that form a connection with Country and interpret the site's history will help to create a highly liveable neighbourhood that reflects the special qualities of the Rooty Hill area.
Location
Dunsmore Street, Rooty Hill
Local council area
Blacktown City Council
A shared vision
One of the first steps to bringing the project to life is to create a place vision in collaboration with those who live, work, study and play in the Rooty Hill area.
Between February and April 2024, we engaged with residents, the community and other stakeholders to understand what makes Rooty Hill great and how this could be incorporated into a vision statement to guide and inspire how we plan and deliver the project.
We are currently reviewing feedback and ideas shared, and will provide a summary of what we heard once we finalise the shared vision.
Project area
Around 12 hectares
Proposed homes
Between 300 and 500 homes, to be refined as planning progresses
Design & sustainability
The project will follow a range of best-practice design principles, including:
- a mix of housing types to suit the needs, budgets and lifestyles of different households
- a portion of homes to be set aside as Affordable Housing for people on lower and moderate incomes, like key workers
- an urban design approach that acknowledges and connects with Country
- preservation of building remains of the heritage-listed former Government Depot (stock farm), which makes up part of the site, with ways to educate visitors about the site's history
- preservation and restoration of bushland along Angus Creek to enhance habitat for local wildlife
- tree-lined local streets to provide shade and cool the streets
- sustainable flood and stormwater management solutions
- new public open spaces for the wider community to relax and play
- new neighbourhood connections to encourage walking and cycling.
Public open space
Planning for new public open spaces, with opportunities to connect with Country and interpret the site's history in landscaping and design
Delivery timing
2021-2028 (pending approvals)
Timeline
2026 to 2028
- Construction of new homes
- Ongoing construction and landscaping works
- Further lot sales
2025
- Development application for earthworks, landscaping and subdivision of lots (development phase one) anticipated to be lodged with Blacktown City Council
- Construction and landscaping works anticipated to begin, pending approvals
- Sale of first housing lots
- Further planning for phase two of development
2021 to 2024
- Project planning
- Community consultation about a shared project vision
If you require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to call Landcom on 02 9841 8600. The interpreter will then assist you with the translation.
About Landcom
We develop land and property, increasing the supply of housing for the people of NSW.
As a state-owned corporation, we are a commercial business that achieves public outcomes while also generating financial returns for the NSW Government. We enable development by de-risking and unlocking strategic and complex sites in collaboration with landowners and the market.
