New $200M Rouse Hill Town Centre planned

THE GPT Group (GPT) has started construction on the anticipated expansion of Rouse Hill Town Centre (RHTC), marking a milestone in its strategy to grow and evolve retail assets in high-growth corridors.

The expansion of RHTC will deliver a diverse retail mix, reflecting the evolving new customer base, with over 50 new retail, dining and leisure options for the community to experience.

The milestone was marked with a symbolic sod-turn ceremony at RHTC, attended by Hills Shire Council Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne, the Darug Custodian Aboriginal Corporation, with GPT’s CEO Russell Proutt and Head of Retail Chris Barnett, and representatives from construction partner ADCO and RHTC retail partners.

With Australian retail sales forecast to grow 3.3% p.a. per sqm over the next decade, GPT’s Chief Executive Officer, Russell Proutt said RHTC consistently delivers strong footfall, robust sales, and maintains low vacancy.

“We’re seeing a resurgence in bricks-and-mortar retail, not just as a point of purchase, but as a vital driver of customer experience and a powerful contributor to online conversion. The modernisation of RHTC opens the door for more retailers to establish a physical presence while addressing the evolving needs of Sydney’s rapidly growing north-west corridor,” he said.

The RHTC expansion will increase the centre’s footprint to over 80,000 sqm, introducing a revitalised Town Green, upgraded amenities, including end-of-trip facilities, and 200 additional parking spaces. The project is expected to create more than 300 construction jobs and over 400 new retail positions upon completion.

Speaking at the event, Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said: “As one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, The Hills Shire is expected to welcome nearly 329,000 residents by 2041—an incredible 71 per cent increase in just 15 years. To support this growth, we need to enhance our parks, sports fields, roadways, schools, and retail opportunities.

Western Sydney is predicted to experience significant population growth—including a projected 30% increase in Rouse Hill and the Hills Shire over the next decade—the expansion of RHTC reinforces the development of investing in high-potential regions and supporting the needs of growing communities