The NSW Government has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding MOU with the Australian Turf Club to enable the addition of a Sydney Metro - West station at the site of the Rosehill Racecourse. The existing racecourse facility would be relocated, and the remaining land developed into housing. The MOU follows the release of the Sydney Metro Review.
In addition to a station, the land surrounding the racecourse will be developed into housing, to align with government housing and placemaking strategies.
Key Dates
| Dec 2023 | Project Announcement |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Sydney Metro |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Dec 2023 | The NSW Government and Australian Turf Club announced a Memorandum of Understanding to relocate the Rosehill Racecourse to deliver an additional metro station and housing on the site. |
| May 2024 | A Parliamentary Inquiry was established to inquire into and report on the proposal to develop Rosehill Racecourse. In particular, the inquiry will look at the unsolicited proposal process including associated probity measures, government involvement prior to the proposal being made, and the role and impacts of the proposal. |
| Dec 2024 | The NSW Legislative Council Select Committee on the Proposal to Develop Rosehill Racecourse has tabled its findings and recommendations to the NSW Parliament. The report has raised concerns about the process undertaken by the NSW Government in the early stages of its dealings with the Australian Turf Club about the proposal. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2024)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Market Led Proposal |
Location
New South Wales |
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