Planning context – Blacktown

Blacktown City Council

Blacktown City Council is undertaking a range of strategic studies across the LGA. The majority of these are likely to result in amendments to local planning controls.

Read more about Blacktown City Council’s strategic planning.

Transport for NSW

Transport for NSW is leading investigations for the metro rail corridors connecting Western Sydney Airport to the rest of the Sydney Trains network. One of the corridors being progressed will connect St Marys and Tallawong stations, with a potential route passing through areas where social housing is located. The route alignment and timeframe for delivery are yet to be determined.

Community housing providers in the Blacktown LGA

Approximately 400 dwellings owned by Homes NSW in the Blacktown LGA are managed by community housing providers (CHPs):

• Evolve
• Link-Wentworth
• Women’s Housing.