Wentworth Point

Landcom is working with Transport for NSW (the landowner) to transform the northeastern part of the Wentworth Point peninsula with new homes and a park linked to schools, community facilities, shops and the Parramatta River waterfront.

In 2014, the NSW Government approved a masterplan for the precinct (3-9 Burroway Road) to deliver a park, primary school, mixed-use development and an access road. 

In late 2020, the NSW Government announced that a new high school will be constructed at Wentworth Point next to the primary school, on land previously identified in the approved masterplan for mixed-use development, an access road and park.  

On behalf of Transport for NSW, we are:

• updating the site masterplan and related planning controls to reduce the size and footprint of the previously approved mixed-use development to accommodate the new high school
• working with School Infrastructure NSW to coordinate the delivery of the new high school and shared open space
• managing planning and construction of the approved park
• managing the sale of the mixed-use development land, with the height, design, size and number of apartments included in future development subject to additional approvals.

The below artist's impression shows the location of the smaller mixed-use development and surrounding amenities.

 

Around four hectares of open space will be delivered for the Wentworth Point community, including a playground and amenities, promenade and shared open space with the new high school for use outside of school hours.

As the state’s population grows, the demand for community access to infrastructure and facilities grows. Schools offer a unique opportunity to share public infrastructure and resources with the local community, driving cost efficiencies and ensuring our schools are public assets.

The shared open space at Wentworth Point will be an extension of the peninsula park, with future high school students able to use the suitably sized shared space during school hours, similar to shared use arrangements in place at schools across NSW.

With the site’s former industrial uses and the need to update the site’s planning controls to accommodate the new high school, there is a lot of work required to deliver the peninsula park. 

We are working as efficiently as possible and greatly appreciate the community’s ongoing patience and understanding. 

Works in 2023 included: 

• initial site remediation to remove contaminants from the soil
• initial earthworks to support construction.

In March 2024 we commenced the saltmarsh restoration program at the northern tip of the peninsula. 

In May 2024, the Central Sydney Planning Panel approved our application to modify the existing development approval for the site, enabling other works on the peninsula park and shared open space to move forward.

Subject to future approvals and weather, the next stage of works involve: 

• additional earthworks to adjust the levels of the site
• constructing a shared-use pathway to link Hill Road and the ferry wharf with the northern end of the future mixed-use development site; a temporary pathway will be installed from the park to Burroway Road until a future landowner constructs the permanent pathway as part of their works at the mixed-use site
• constructing a new seawall, featuring low-sloped surfaces with different sized rocks to minimise wave erosion while helping to protect the saltmarsh habitat and support marine life to establish and flourish
• building a new road to provide access to the park, shared open space and mixed-use development, and provide around 82 additional street parking spaces. 

Future works will focus on:

• trenching for utilities and services to support new development 
• installing footpaths, seating, lighting and grass
• installing play equipment and fitness equipment
• designing and constructing an amenities building 
• landscaping, including creating garden beds and a water retention basin, and planting new trees. 

Please note, planned construction may be impacted by wet weather. Wentworth Point is low-lying and to safely continue construction, we may need to temporarily stop works after significant rain to allow time for the site to dry and be safe for heavy machinery.

The saltmarsh on the northern tip of the Wentworth Point peninsula is being protected and rehabilitated, helping to preserve biodiversity, protect the riverbank, capture carbon, improve water quality, and support fisheries.

Like the rest of the site, former industrial uses have impacted this area.

Our environmental restoration program for the saltmarsh began in March 2024. Works completed to date include:

• clearing rubbish flowing from Parramatta River 
• installing erosion controls and temporary fencing to protect the saltmarsh during park construction
• ongoing weed removal, targeting Spiny rush and other invasive species 
• planting more than 15,000 saltmarsh species that are propagated from seeds and cuttings collected from the site.

We are maintaining the saltmarsh with regular rubbish and weed removal until the peninsula park is finished.

Yes. In 2014, the NSW Government approved a masterplan for the Wentworth Point precinct (3-9 Burroway Road) to deliver a park, primary school, mixed-use development with approximately 520 apartments, and an access road. 

We are preparing a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for a concept masterplan to guide future development of a portion of the site into a well-designed mixed-use neighbourhood. 

We have sought to balance previous community and stakeholder feedback with planning considerations including the site context and constraints, housing and sustainability targets, and feasibility. The mixed-use development is a key component of the precinct, providing much-needed homes and supporting the delivery of a high-quality neighbourhood park.

Key features of the updated plans for 9 Burroway Road include: 

• a smaller footprint to previously approved mixed-use development, to accommodate the new high school
• a waterfront walkway connecting the peninsula park with Burroway Road 
• a new shopping plaza
• two building complexes with ground floor shops and nine-storey apartment buildings above (reduced from 27 storeys)
• approximately 406 apartments (reduced from approximately 520 apartments)
• around 15% affordable rental housing for people on low to moderate incomes, such as key workers
• three levels of above ground carparking for 499 vehicles.

If the SSDA is approved, the mixed-use development site will be sold around 2025. Guided by the new planning controls set in the SSDA, the future landowner will need to submit and receive approval of a separate development application before any construction can begin. The future landowner will manage future apartment sales.

Affordable housing caters to those on low to moderate incomes, such as key workers. Rent is priced so tenants can afford other basic living costs such as food, clothing, transport, medical care and education.

Affordable housing differs from social housing in that it is usually managed by a non-government organisation. It is managed more like a private rental with eligibility criteria.

In its 2020 Housing Strategy, Parramatta City Council set a target to deliver 8,800 affordable homes by 2036. The mixed-use development at Wentworth Point includes around 15% affordable rental housing, directly supporting local need for more affordable rental options.

Yes. As part of our planning, we are preparing technical studies to understand the site’s opportunities and constraints to support well-designed development. Studies include:

• site access, traffic and parking management
• housing needs analysis
• social impact assessment
• heritage assessments
• urban design
• landscape design
• civil engineering
• environmental assessments to help understand and manage potential impacts relating to ground conditions, views, amenity and noise, and biodiversity.

We are also consulting Council, government agencies and other stakeholders, and invited feedback from the wider community, to understand and minimise impacts of proposed development on local roads, infrastructure, services and the surrounding neighbourhood.

The future mixed-use landowner will need to submit and receive approval of a separate development application before any construction can begin.

We will keep the community and stakeholders informed throughout the planning process.

The new high school at Wentworth Point is being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW. We are coordinating park construction with them to minimise impacts.  

Contact School Infrastructure NSW for more information about the new high school, or visit the project webpage here.  

Email: schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au   

Phone: 1300 482 651