Walker Corporation unveils plans for major business park in Macarthur region
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Walker Corporation has announced plans for a $1.9 billion business and innovation park in the Macarthur region of Greater Sydney, set to create over 10,000 jobs.
The 400-hectare Macarthur Business Park aims to become the largest employment hub in Greater Sydney, serving as a major economic catalyst for the Wollondilly, Campbelltown and Macarthur areas.
David Gallant, Walker Managing Director and CEO, said: “We are prioritising infrastructure alongside housing and the Macarthur Business Park will create new opportunities for residents of the Greater Macarthur to live and work locally, reducing their time commuting so they can have more time at home with their families.”
The development will capitalize on its location between Sydney CBD, Wollongong, Canberra and Western Sydney Airport, leveraging nearby transport infrastructure to service the rapidly growing population.
Greg Warren, Member for Campbelltown and Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney, welcomed the announcement, stating: “400ha creating 10,000 professional jobs will have an enormous benefit to our local community and our region.”
Campbelltown Council Mayor Dr George Greiss said the employment hub would be a significant investment in the Macarthur population, addressing the issue of long commute times for many residents.
The project’s first stage includes plans for a new interchange off the Hume Motorway, linking the business park with a future East-West connector road to Appin Road and the Illawarra region.
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The development will offer commercial office spaces, large-format retail and hospitality centres, supermarkets, a tavern, and healthcare and childcare services.
Philippa Kelly, CEO of the Large Format Retail Association, supported the plans, noting the strong demand for suitably located large format retail in New South Wales.
Walker Corporation has also invested $1 million in restoring the Appin Inn as a community information centre to keep locals informed about infrastructure plans for the area.