b'EXPLORE King of the CastleStageoneoftheredevelopmenthasbeenvariety of cultural, sporting and leisure optionsThe theatre features a flat floor, with seating given the go-ahead and will connect Castlewell into the future. for350-plusspectators,aconfigurable Towers with the new Sydney Metro Northwestperformancespacedesignedfortheatrical by an integrated pedestrian walkway, and willTheShowgroundispartoftheNSW DepartmentofPlanningandEnvironmentsworks,acousticandcontemporarymusic, extend the centres first level to meet with ancabaret,largecorporatefunctions,school underground walkway into the Metro stationShowgroundStationPrecinct,anarea earmarked for growth by the NSW Governmentevents and conferences. The space can also concourse, due to open later this year. as part of its Sydney Metro Northwest Prioritybeusedformoreintimateeventssuchas On completion, the redeveloped Castle TowersUrban Renewal Corridor. weddings,familygatherings,filmscreenings will feature more than 238,000sqm of retailand parties. floorspace and 8000 car spaces, making it theThe new precinct will provide for around 2300 second-largest shopping centre in the country. newjobsand5000newhomesovertheWhile the nearest beach is 35 kilometres way, next 20 years, harnessing the benefits of theThe Hills Shire Council recently selected an ComplementingtheshoppingcentreSydney Metro Northwest that will pass througharchitecture firm, project management group redevelopment, and as a direct result of thethe precinct. and quantity surveyor to prepare a detailed North West Rail Link, is the adjacent Castle Hill North precinct, whose masterplan allows forWhileallofthisdevelopmentisearmarkedconceptplanforthenearbyWavesAquatic mediumandhigh-densitydevelopmentfromforthefuture,CastleHillstillprovidesCentre renewal project. three to 20 storeys. current residents with plenty of cultural andThe redevelopment is earmarked to include a recreational pursuits.The proposal will allow for up to 3283 additionalnew Olympic-sized swimming pool, cafe and dwellingsandover6000additionalpeople,A key feature is the Castle Hill Heritage Parkfitness centre, and will be reopened in time for recognisingtheareascapacityforhigher(on the same land as the original governmentsummer at the end of 2021.densityresidentialdevelopmentandstrongfarm),providing20hectaresofrolling future demand for apartment and townhouselandscapedhillsandhometooneoftheCastleHillandthesurroundingsuburbs living as the population continues to grow.largestremainingstandsofBlueGumHighgrowth has been an important driver for many Forest in the world. new businesses to establish themselves in the Adding to the overall planning for the futurearea, which was a key consideration in Grand ofthesuburbistheupgradeofCastleHillThe park includes walking tracks, picnic areas Showground, currently spanning 15 hectares,and playground on a heritage-listed site withinMotors Groups decision to build its second to include a dog arena, trotting track, a varietya bushland setting and is a great place to relaxMercedes-Benz dealership.of buildings and grassed spaces. or enjoy the beautiful natural surrounds. ComplementingitsParramattashowroom The Hills Shire Council is looking at how toThe Pioneer Theatre and Community Centre isand Mercedes-Benz Castle Hill Vans Service retaincurrentcommunitygroupsonsite,also a cultural asset, co-located with The HillsCentre located in Seven Hills, the company while meeting the needs and aspirations of aShire Council library on the ground floor of thenow provides a full range of sales and service growing population. Their vision is to create aCastle Grand building, on the corner of Castleoptions for passenger and commercial vehicles renowned recreational hub that can support aand Pennant streets. for the northwest of Sydney.URBANDRIVER21'