Shaping the future of Riverstone: business backs transformation
THE North West Business Chamber’s Keystone Forum has been hailed as a major success, uniting more than 70 local businesses, community leaders, and government representatives to explore the exciting future of Riverstone and the greater north-west region.
Hosted at Riverstone Business Park and proudly sponsored by the Riverstone Business Park team, the event marked the third stage in the Chamber’s visionary journey — following Foundation Stone and Future Forum, symbolising the unifying “keystone” that locks the region’s shared vision into place.
The forum was attended by State Member for Riverstone, Warren Kirby, along with Blacktown City Councillors Moninder Singh and Alan Green, Council staff, and a strong representation of local business owners and developers, all committed to shaping the next chapter of Riverstone’s story.
President of the North West Business Chamber, Suzanne Lawrence, opened the event with a powerful address reflecting on the Chamber’s journey – from the early Riverstone in Review and Too Big to Ignore campaigns through to its ongoing advocacy for infrastructure, local jobs, and business growth.
“The Keystone Forum represents the moment our ideas, partnerships, and purpose come together, locking into place like the keystone of an arch,” said Suzanne. “Riverstone is on the brink of transformation, and it’s the strength and unity of this community that’s driving it forward.”
A highlight of the day was a presentation from Richards Masterplanning – internationally recognised urban planners from Denmark – showcasing an inspiring vision for the birth of a new suburb in Riverstone. Their masterplan integrates world-leading design principles with local values to create a thriving, connected, and sustainable community.
“Having a Danish masterplanner working alongside our region is a game changer,” said Ms Lawrence. “Richards brings global expertise, innovative thinking, and a deep respect for local identity. Their vision will help reinvigorate Riverstone’s economy and bring world-class design to our doorstep.”
The forum also reinforced the Chamber’s ongoing advocacy for Richards, a key precinct holding the potential to unlock critical infrastructure such as the long-awaited spine road bypass and to generate local jobs that will breathe life back into Riverstone’s community and economy.
“Our Chamber members are some of the most resilient, innovative, and passionate business people anywhere,” Ms Lawrence added. “We are fearlessly authentic, proud of our roots, and ready to be part of the change ahead. The Keystone Forum proved what’s possible when vision and collaboration come together.”
With record attendance, strong local engagement, and a renewed sense of purpose, the Keystone Forum stands as a defining moment in Riverstone’s ongoing growth — one that’s building ideas and shaping futures together.
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