NSW Premier praises Peter V’landys amid Rosehill Racecourse sale defeat

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Australian Turf Club (ATC) members have voted against the proposed $5 billion sale of Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, halting plans to build 25,000 homes and a metro station in Sydney’s west.

The rejection ends a controversial redevelopment proposal backed by NSW Premier Chris Minns and racing chief Peter V’landys.

Despite 43.9% support, 56.1% of ATC members voted against the sale during a meeting in Randwick, forcing the club to abandon the plan and retain Rosehill as a racing venue.

Premier Minns expressed disappointment but praised V’landys for his bold approach to reform.

“I didn’t know Peter V’landys very well before I became Premier, but he’s a do-er. He’s someone who grabs initiatives and pursues them. I think Sydney could do with ten Peter V’landys rather than one,” Minns said.

Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns. Photo: Richard Dobson.

While V’landys was not directly quoted on the outcome, he was central to the government’s vision, which included redeveloping Warwick Farm Racecourse to accommodate the racing industry post-sale.

Minns stood by the failed proposal, calling it a “one in a generation opportunity” and emphasised the need for continued bold thinking to tackle Sydney’s housing crisis.

“If the charge is that we were too bold, I have no problem with that,” he said.

With Rosehill now off the table, the NSW government will explore alternative housing solutions, as it faces mounting pressure to address supply shortages.

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