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Macquarie Park Employment Area began life as an industrial area in the mid 1960's with the rezoning of 'Green Belt'
land to allow for industrial activities. During the same period, development Macquarie University began on adjacent land.
Initially the industrial area was based on the idea of a similar industrial area surrounding the Stanford University in San
Francisco, which provided for the interaction between industries and the University.
Early development, during the 1970's, saw companies such AWA Limited, Beiersdorf, Racal and Universal Press locate their
corporate headquarters in the area.
The current reputation of Macquarie Park is that of the leading high-tech industrial area in Australia, attracting electronic,
scientific, computing, medical, communication and pharmaceutical companies. Many of these businesses have their
headquarters outside the area, with the majority being overseas.
Major attractions to the area are the prestige factor, well located in relation to the CBD, North Sydney, Chatswood and
Parramatta, access (M2 and other major roads), university and CSIRO, an environment to develop substantial relationships
with other businesses in the area, corporate character and an aesthetically pleasing environment.
The impact of these high-tech businesses on the area has been to transform an industrial based employment area into a
successful green business park.
Since its inception the Area has seen a steady growth in the floor space, with an average annual increase of 22,000 m².
Demand for floor space in the area is expected to continue the long-term growth trend.
Council and PlanningNSW have entered into a partnership as part of the Living Centres Program to maximise the opportunities
offered by the recently approved Parramatta Rail Line. This will be achieved by delivering a master plan vision for the
Macquarie Park Corridor to ensure future development will build on the success of the Macquarie Park Corridor as a major
employment area.
To date, a strategic vision for the area has been developed following a series of visioning workshops with key stakeholders. A
preferred development option consistent with this vision has been identified and a structure plan addressing this option
prepared. In addition, a Transport Management and Accessibility Plan (TMAP) has developed transport solutions for the area
based on the preferred development option.
The next stage of the project, the development of a master plan for the Macquarie Park Corridor, based on the conclusions of
the structure plan and TMAP, has been prepared.
The vision statement, how people see the future of the area in terms of its look, feel and function, establishes a set of broad
directions to guide the future development of the area.
Vision Statement
- A premium location for globally competitive businesses with strong links to the university and research institutions
- Accessible and vibrant station areas
- A high quality, well designed, safe and livable environment that reflects the natural setting
- Better integrated residential and business areas
- An enhanced sense of identity for the area
- Better lifestyles for all those who live, work and study in the area.
Latest Documents
Draft Development Control Plan No. 55, Macquarie Park Corridor, North Ryde (PDF 4446KB)
DDCP Macquarie Park Corridor - Submission Summary and Recommended Responses (PDF 419KB)
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