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 rezoned land at Wentworth Point (3-9 Burroway Road) to enable the redevelopment of industrial land with a new park, access road, mixed-use development and primary school.

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 approved for mixed-use development and parkland.

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.

 

The headland park will be around four hectares. The park includes a playground, fitness equipment, sheltered picnic areas, a waterfront walkway, public art, an amenities building, extensive landscaping, and shared open space with Wentworth Point High School for community 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 is part of the headland park, with future high school students able to use the shared space during school hours, similar to shared use arrangements in place at schools across NSW.

As the site at Wentworth Point is former industrial land and we needed to update the site’s planning controls to accommodate the new high school, a lot of work is required to deliver the peninsula park. We are working as efficiently as possible and appreciate the community’s ongoing patience and understanding.

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

In September 2024 we started the next phase of major works to deliver the peninsula park, access road and supporting infrastructure.

Park construction is expected to finish in mid-2026, subject to weather and approvals. As Wentworth Point is low-lying, works may pause during wet weather and then safely continue once the site is dry. 

Previous works included:

• initial site remediation to remove contaminants from the soil (2023)
• initial earthworks to support construction (2023)
• key restoration works of the saltmarsh at the tip of the peninsula (2024).

In September 2024 we started major works. Initial works involve demolishing concrete slabs, ground remediation and earthworks to stabilise the site. Works to follow include:

• building a shared-use pathway for pedestrians and cyclists that links the ferry wharf with Burroway Road. A temporary pathway will be installed between the park and Burroway Road until a permanent pathway is constructed by a future landowner of the mixed-use site
• building new seawalls, featuring different sized rocks to reduce wave erosion while helping to protect the saltmarsh and support marine life
• building a new road to provide access to the park and future mixed-use development, and on-street parking spaces
• installing utilities to service the park and future mixed-use development
• installing footpaths, seating, lighting and grass
• installing public art
• installing play equipment and fitness equipment
• designing and constructing an amenities building
• landscaping, including creating garden beds and planting new trees.

Construction hours are 7am-6pm Monday to Friday, and 8am-4pm Saturdays. A site manager is on duty during these hours and their contact details are on site signage.

Measures to minimise construction impacts on neighbours include:

• spraying water to reduce dust and stopping works during high winds
• dust, noise and vibration monitoring
• air monitoring for asbestos fibres – if there are safety concerns, we will stop works and notify SafeWork NSW and, as directed, notify site neighbours
• washing down equipment onsite
• installing controls to prevent stormwater runoff from site
• installing temporary barriers to protect the rehabilitated saltmarsh
• installing construction signage near site entrances on Burroway Road to safely guide road users and pedestrians
• distributing truck movements during work hours to avoid peak hour traffic and school drop-off/pick-up times
• ensuring construction vehicles park on site, not park on local streets
• coordinating construction activity with School Infrastructure NSW, including provision of temporary onsite parking for school staff
• sharing construction updates with our immediate neighbours, including Wentworth Point Public School and Wentworth Point High School.

Construction hours are 7am-6pm Monday to Friday, and 8am-4pm Saturdays. A site manager is on duty during these hours. Their contact details are on site signage and have been shared with immediate neighbours.

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 headland park is finished.

Yes. In 2014, the NSW Government rezoned land at Wentworth Point (3-9 Burroway Road) to enable the redevelopment of industrial land with a new park, access road, mixed-use development and primary school.

We are preparing a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for a concept design 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 lower and 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 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 people on lower and moderate incomes, like 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