The NSW Government and Narrabri Shire Council are seeking community feedback on the future of Narrabri and how they would like to see the city grow and evolve over the next 20 years.
The draft Narrabri Place Strategy identifies the potential for up to 2,100 homes on flood-free land supported by local amenities in the residential precinct.
This proposal will allow for a rezoning of land for new homes, community facilities, infrastructure and services to revitalise the area.
The proposal also includes rezoning land connected to the inland rail to accommodate new investment and employment opportunities.
It aims to build a vibrant and growing community to stimulate development, encourage population growth and provide new investment opportunities to further support the existing township.
The draft Narrabri Place Strategy will deliver:
- An Eat Street concept within Narrabri town centre.
- The Lakeside Village, previously Narrabri West, will leverage off its central location within Narrabri township to improve amenity for residents through new and existing sport, recreation and social infrastructure.
- A residential precinct to accommodate up to 2,100 new homes in a flood-free area with a mix of detached and medium density housing types, mixed-use village centre, and health and education facilities.
- Rezoning of the Employment Land and Northern Inland Port precinct to accommodate new economic and social opportunities. This will be facilitated by future projected investment and development demand within Narrabri.
- Open space and new recreational opportunities as well as enhanced wetland and an active transport network.
The proposal is on exhibition from Friday 23 August and closes Friday 20 September.
For more information and to have your say, visit https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/narrabri
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
"It's important that we are looking at all opportunities for more well-located homes. Investment and jobs will help to stimulate development, encourage population growth and provide new opportunities for Narrabri."
"Development within the proposed residential precinct will support the population growth in the Narrabri area over the next 20 years."
"I encourage the community to have their say on this project."
Member for Barwon Roy Butler said:
"I asked the State Government to get involved in a master plan for Narrabri to avoid a cost burden on the Narrabri Shire Council and its ratepayers. I want to thank Minister Scully for responding quickly, with the Narrabri Place Strategy now on display.
"These planning instruments provide for future housing, population, and industry growth. They set the scene for reduced housing pressure in Narrabri and provide more flood-free land for housing.
"These are costly processes, and while the need for housing is undeniable, having the State Government involved has spared significant costs to Narrabri Shire Council and ratepayers.
"Your feedback is crucial. For the master plan to be successful, it should encapsulate the community's vision and values for the future. The more community input we receive, the better the long-term outcomes for the community will be. Please take the time to share your thoughts."
