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2.14 Key Opportunities
Employment Growth
There is opportunity to continue to grow employment, leveraging off the rapid residential growth in the nearby North West Growth Areas and the planned Rouse Hill Hospital. Urban services in key locations will also be retained and managed as important population-serving components of the Centre.
Diverse Housing Opportunities
Various areas have been earmarked within the Centre to provide varied housing opportunities to meet the unique needs of residents.
Maximising Underdeveloped Sites
There is potential to capitalise on underdeveloped and minimally constrained sites in the designated commercial office area.
Mass Transit Corridor
Ongoing advocacy for regional transport upgrades will be critical in achieving a 30-minute city, attracting highly skilled and knowledge intensive workers to the Precinct and reducing pressures on the road network.
New Vehicular Links
The provision of new vehicular links will be key to Rouse Hill achieving its full potential as a Strategic Centre, by easing congestion on existing entry and exit points (near the Northern Frame and land immediately north of Commercial Road).
Local Pocket Parks
There is scope to deliver additional local pocket parks, informal open space areas that can be enjoyed by local workers and residents.
Enhanced Pedestrian and Cycling Links
There is potential to improve pedestrian and cycling links, including new pedestrian bridges to improve permeability, especially across Rouse Hill Drive, Windsor Road and Commercial Road.
Public Domain Improvements
There is potential for a variety of public domain improvements throughout the Precinct, particularly to build upon the success of the existing Rouse Hill Town Centre, to establish a clear identity and create places that residents and workers will enjoy using. Development of key sites north of Rouse Hill Drive provide the opportunity for new north-south pedestrian links through currently impermeable land.
Heritage
There is an opportunity to showcase existing heritage items, such as The Fiddler, as part of future developments.
Metro Station
Metro Line (Above Ground)
Rouse Hill Strategic Centre
Proposed Pedestrian Bridge
Intersection Improvement
Pedestrian Link
Vehicular Link
Public Transport Corridor (Including Vehicle Link)
Diverse Housing Opportunities
Local Centre
High Density Commercial Offices
Urban Services Hospital
Open Space
Urban Plazas
