21 January 2026
by Charles Jago
This post has updated details on zoning and development which will affect the liveability of Canada Bay LGA.
Like the other Canada Bay councillors, I recognise the current housing crisis requires additional development in Canada Bay. However, the NSW government is targeting Canada Bay for massive development (top ten all of all LGAs in NSW), with huge traffic and other impacts. In addition, the government has no plans for new schools or other needed infrastructure in Canada Bay (apart from a new primary school in Rhodes), even though the population of Canada Bay will more than double over the next twenty years.
The new housing plans have come from the NSW government, who have taken away the Council’s previously independent planning powers. This map shows the new rezoned government programs and developments. If you are concerned about these developments, please highlight these issues with others. Post comments on social media, sign a petition, even join an action group (see more below).
With recommendations from the new “Housing Delivery Authority”, the Minister for Planning has declared multiple new developments as “State Significant Development” (SSD). These developments bypass Council and regional planning panels, with all zoning and approvals handled by the Department of Planning. Current SSDs are shown on the map, with more to come. See a list of SSDs in Canada Bay LGA, or go to For information on more recent SSDs, go to https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/policy-and-legislation/housing/housing-delivery-authority
1 King Street Concord West
This SSD development is now on public exhibition with a proposed 1300 apartments (up from 600 previously). It has 8 buildings, 6–37 storeys in height, mixed residential, retail, commercial. Make a submission before 2 February 2026– mixed Use Development (SSD-81999457). You can also connect on Facebook to the development action group led by Joanna Somerville (Canada Bay Greens) and Louise Lin (see below).
7 Concord Avenue Concord West
This development, twice refused before because of flooding danger to residents, has been declared as SSD at even greater height with 1,300 apartments in 7 buildings from 10 to 40 storeys. The SSD application is expected to be submitted to DPHI by mid-2026.
Please see my guidelines for help in objecting to development to assist in your responses.
Dealing with change in your area
Rezoning does not force anybody to sell their property. Staying or selling is entirely up to you. However, some owners might sell to take advantage of increased housing values. Talk to your neighbours and get legal and real estate advice from experts you trust.
Look at the Department of Planning Spatial Portal to check on zoning of any property.
Infrastructure issues
- Excessive building heights of 1 King Street and 7 Concord Avenue will impact local amenity.
- Catastrophic effect on traffic of an additional 1,468 cars proposed by King Street development, plus 7 Concord Ave, and other developments – more infrastructure needed in public transport and roads.
- No additional childcare, primary or secondary schools (except the new Rhodes primary) for additional residents in this area, plus the loss of MacDonald College expected within five years. The NSW government must fund and expedite schools – especially a new public high school.
- No plans to upgrade train passenger capacity for Rhodes, Concord West and North Strathfield – over capacity since 2015.
- Inadequate consideration of existing open space and impact of climate change.
What you can do
- Please sign my petitions calling for liveable development and a major upgrade for the T9 Northern train line.
- Join and raise the issue on existing community news groups
- Join the Concord West & North Strathfield Locals Against Overdevelopment Facebook group.
- Write emails or letters to state and federal MPs, Stephanie Di Pasqua MLA and Sally Sitou MP.
A new road from George Street to Homebush Bay Drive?
I have asked Canada Bay Council to look at options to minimise the coming traffic catastrophe along George Street. This might mean creating a new traffic connection from George Street Concord West to Homebush Drive (possibly only one way) – but only if it would actually help our traffic. Please let me know – what do you think?
Additional comments on housing
See our new comments on housing including issues for renters.
Contact
Please email and/or call me with your concerns.
Charles Jago
charles@cejago.com
0403 902 613