A study, West Sydney 2000, is being undertaken to identify the needs of the 1.5 million people who are expected to be living in the region by the turn of the century, and how the three levels of government can plan to meet their needs. This article has been edited from a report which takes a preliminary look at some of the issues facing planners in developing strategic policies and programs for Western Sydney. Features further information on: Population Growth - Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) - Department of Environment and Planning - Economic Development - Employment - Manufacturing - Retailing - Decentralisation - Public Transport - Housing
