Blacktown City Council masterplan for the upcoming Riverstone Town Centre has been released, blowing neighbouring rival – Hills Shire Council’s Rouse Hill Town Centre out of the water by:

– A much larger town centre
– Capacity for more high end shopping similar to Castle Towers
– More offerings such as an aquatic centre & public library

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Features

– New retail, commercial & entertainment precinct along Market Street
– Town centre will feature apartments encouraging a more lively food and beverage district
– New Civic Space/Village Green on Market Street
– A safe, attractive & sustainable public domain

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When will this happen?

– Blacktown has already engaged architects to design the town centre (view here)
– Blacktown City Council own majority of the land required for the development, hence, the town centre is expected to proceed at a fast pace.

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What is the impact for the local area?

– Housing prices will increase in Riverstone
– City of Riverstone will rise in prominence
– Increased employment opportunities