Campbelltown could become the home of a new Community and Justice Precinct if a $1 million strategic business case supports its potential for development
The Department of Communities and Justice announced the plan saying the precinct could house State and Federal courts as well as co-located community services and deliver jobs and justice for the people of South Western Sydney.
Attorney General Mark Speakman said the proposal would help streamline services in South Western Sydney to the benefit of residents.
“The people of South Western Sydney face significant stress and cost at an already tumultuous time in their lives by having to travel to Parramatta or Sydney CBD to access court services,” Mr Speakman said.
“This initiative has the potential to expand Campbelltown Courthouse to include additional Local, District and Children’s Court facilities,” he said.
Mr Speakman said the prosed precinct would create faster access to justice and could improve efficiency by co-locating justice services and possible community services.
Minister for Jobs and Investment, Stuart Ayres said the strategic business case would examine how Campbelltown could benefit from a new economic base focused on justice, and community service professions.
“A Community and Justice Precinct could provide a new professional industry to Campbelltown, delivering jobs, education opportunities, and new services for residents, boosting the local economy,” Mr Ayres said.
“Population growth in the Macarthur region is creating the demand for the new court facilities to accommodate the needs of the community it serves. The region also has the skilled workforce to fill newly created local jobs,” he said.
Federal Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure, Alan Tudge said demand for justice services in South West Sydney would continue to grow.
