Waterloo
Renewal Project
Overview
Waterloo South is one of Sydney’s largest urban renewal projects. It will deliver a new neighbourhood with a mix of social, affordable and market housing, alongside shops, services, parks and community facilities.
The NSW Government is working with the Renewal Partner, which includes:
- Stockland – leading design, planning and construction
- Community Housing Providers – Link Wentworth, City West Housing, Birribee Housing – managing the new social and affordable housing and providing wrap around tenant support.
Homes NSW is the NSW Government agency responsible for social housing, relocations and tenant participation in Waterloo.
What’s happening now – planning
Work has started on the first planning approvals needed for the project and we are preparing a Concept State Significant Development Application (Concept Application) which sets the “big picture” plan.
The Concept Application outlines:
Where new homes, shops, parks, streets and open spaces will go.
The building envelopes (locations, heights and land uses).
At the same time, we will be proposing to make some small changes to the planning rules for Waterloo South in the Sydney LEP and the Waterloo Estate (South) Design Guide, so that they match the Concept Application.
We will be sharing the proposed plan and additional information about the Concept Application on this website when consultation commences on 27 October. Community feedback during consultation will inform the finalisation of the plan and Concept Application before lodgement. Find out how to get involved when consultation commences.
This phase doesn't include detailed building designs yet — those come later in detailed Development Applications (DAs). This is an opportunity to:
See what is being proposed as the “big picture” plan for new housing, shops, parks and streets at Waterloo South.
Share your feedback about the plan before we finalise and lodge it with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in early 2026.
Your participation will help ensure community input is reflected and shape the area for years to come.
Scoping Report and Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs)
As part of this phase of the planning process, a Scoping Report was lodged with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
The Scoping Report explains the key matters that need to be considered in the Concept Application and rezoning. It also asks the Department to issue Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs), which set the assessment and consultation requirements for the applications.
The SEARs and Scoping Report can be viewed on the NSW Government’s Planning Portal: Waterloo Estate (South) Concept | Planning Portal – Department of Planning and Environment
How to get involved
What you’ll see and how to get involved
This stage of the planning process involves a Concept Application and Planning Proposal which seek approval to make some changes to the previously approved overall layout of buildings, open space, footpaths, cycle ways and roads.
The updated layout aims to improve how people experience living in and visiting Waterloo South.
We are sharing information and asking people what they think about the Concept Plan. Come see us at the following:
Drop-In at Waterloo Connect
Meet Stockland’s team, see the draft plan, ask questions and share feedback.
On-line Community Information & Feedback Session
Meet Stockland’s team online, see the draft plan, ask questions and share feedback.
Community Information & Feedback Sessions
Come along at any time during the session to view information about the draft plan, talk to planners, Stockland, and government reps to ask questions and share feedback.
Neighbourhood Pop-ups
Talk to staff at information stalls near your home. See the draft plan, ask questions and share feedback.
You can contact us with any questions about the Concept Application and to share feedback.
Email: hello@waterloorenewal.com.au
Phone number: 1800 997 618
Thank you for being part of shaping Waterloo South’s future.
Relocations
For questions about relocations please visit the Homes NSW Waterloo renewal project page.
Project location
Waterloo south covers about 65% of the Waterloo Estate and is the first stage of the renewal. It will be redeveloped over the next 10 to 15 years.
What about the rest of the Waterloo Estate?
Other parts of the Waterloo Estate, known as Waterloo Central and Waterloo North, consist of high rise buildings. These high rise-buildings will not be developed now.