Googong is set to grow after receiving development approval for three new neighbourhoods – Googong West, South, and East.

The combined three new neighbourhoods will span across 235 hectares accommodating 2,100 homes, three new local centres, a synthetic athletics track, eight new local parks, and a new road connection to Old Cooma Road. Googong West will be the first to be developed.

Googong North and Central are already home to more than 6,500 residents and have both completely sold out.

Googong Project Director Malcolm Leslie said: “This level of forward planning will ensure a smooth delivery of lots and services for the township over the next decade. It means we can quickly respond to demand for land and housing in Googong, which has been exceptionally high over recent years.

“Through careful planning and collaboration with our partners, development of these new neighbourhoods will help us meet this demand while realising our vision for Googong.”

The newly developed roads will be surfaced with asphalt incorporating recycled plastics and printer cartridges, and the capacity of Googong’s Integrated Water Cycling system will be doubled to meet population growth.

A third major entry into Googong will be created via Bunyip Drive to enhance traffic flow and extensive amenities have been planned for all neighbourhoods to utilise.

The population of the township is expected to grow to over 18,000 at its completion.

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