The Hornsby Shire Council recently announced their Hornsby Town Centre Master-plan, which will provide opportunities for more than 4,900 new dwellings situated around the mall and train station.

Their plan includes new apartment complexes with a height of up to 36 storeys, and open areas that reflect the bushland identity of the Shire, such as pedestrian and cycling areas, enhanced public transport access, and a new multi-purpose community facility. The Masterplan will facilitate up to 4,500 new jobs in the area.

At their November meeting, Council reviewed the feedback of their Masterplan draft from nearly 500 stakeholders. Council adopted their Masterplan with several alterations relating to feasibility and amenity concerns addressed in the feedback.

Hornsby Shire Mayor, the Hon Phillip Ruddock AO stated that he is delighted to witness this milestone and is contented by the significant progress made on the Council’s other projects to provide amenities to support the Shire’s population growth.

“Sydney’s population is growing, and it is no surprise to us that Hornsby’s convenient distance from the Sydney CBD highlights it on the map when examining future housing needs for this city,” Mayor Ruddock said. “We’re proud to see Hornsby Shire planning to pro-vide not only housing and transport but the necessary amenity and leisure space required by such growth in neighbouring LGAs as well as locally.”

To view the adopted Masterplan, visit yoursay.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/hornsby-town-centre-masterplan