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NSW Plans Major Wentworth Park Redevelopment for Housing

12/8/2025

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The NSW Labor government plans to redevelop Wentworth Park in Sydney into parkland and community sporting grounds.
The plan converts a 14-hectare site into open space for up to 7,300 new homes.
Premier Chris Minns announced the plan in response to animal welfare concerns raised in upcoming Drake report.
The greyhound racing lease expires in September 2027, after which the facilities will be demolished.

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Story summary

The NSW Labor government plans to redevelop Wentworth Park in Sydney into parkland and community sporting grounds.
The plan converts a 14-hectare site into open space for up to 7,300 new homes.
Premier Chris Minns announced the plan in response to animal welfare concerns raised in upcoming Drake report.
The greyhound racing lease expires in September 2027, after which the facilities will be demolished.