Draft Epping Town Centre Master Plan

Public exhibition - Have your say!

Following two earlier stages of consultation in which we heard from over 600 people, the City of Parramatta is now publicly exhibiting the Draft Epping Town Centre Master Plan. The master plan reflects what we heard from the community and key stakeholders, and outlines a long-term vision to guide the future growth and revitalisation of Epping.

Encompassing land west of the railway line, including Rawson Street, Beecroft Road, the Council car park, and surrounding laneways, the master plan proposes a range of improvements to make Epping more walkable, connected, and community focused. Key features include a new town square, upgraded public spaces, safer pedestrian and cycling links, and new community facilities.

Vision for Epping Town Centre: Epping is a growing centre, inviting people to live close to public transport, with good food, shops and open spaces. Community is at the heart of everyday life, with a new town square and community uses for places to gather, learn and play. Rawson Street is a vibrant high street lined with cafes, local shops, and generous, tree-lined footpaths. A new train station bridge connects Epping, guiding people through a lively laneway and a green link to Boronia Park.

The vision is driven by four key local places to bring the Epping Town Centre Master Plan to life:

1). Epping Civic Place – the existing Rawson Street car park converted into a town square and open public space with a green link that extends to Boronia Park, while offering underground car parking to maximise the public domain and potential new library and community centre.

2). Rawson Street – a high street destination with cafés, restaurants and retail shops, prioritising pedestrian safety through widened footpaths, dedicated bike lanes, street tree planting and improving traffic conditions along Rawson Street.

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3). Epping laneways – a network of laneways connecting Beecroft Road to Boronia Park, brought to life through outdoor dining, public art and seating to be enjoyed in the day and at night.

4). Beecroft Road –a new pedestrian bridge that takes commuters directly to retail and commercial spaces from the train station, seamlessly connecting the east-west halves of Epping.

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Images are indicative only and subject to future design stages and negotiations.

The plan also includes design principles to inform future development of the precinct. While no changes to planning controls are proposed at this stage, the master plan provides a framework to guide future development applications and public infrastructure upgrades.


How can I have my say?

Council invites you to review the Draft Epping Town Centre Master Plan and share your feedback. You can find a copy in the Resources section or view in person during opening hours at Epping Library and Parramatta Library (PHIVE).

You can have your say:

Submissions must be received by 5pm on Monday 18 August 2025.


Next steps

Your input will help shape the final plan and ensure it reflects the needs and aspirations of the Epping community. All submissions received will be considered before a final decision is made by Council.

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  • Public exhibition of Draft Epping Town Centre Master Plan

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    Submissions close at 5pm on Monday 18 August 2025.

Other ways to provide a submission

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Subject: Public Exhibition of Draft Epping Town Centre Master Plan

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Subject: Public Exhibition of Draft Epping Town Centre Master Plan
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