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flag Former Old Sydney Town site redeveloping for tourism after residential plans rejected.

flag The former Old Sydney Town theme park site in Somersby, NSW, is advancing a tourism-focused redevelopment after residential plans were rejected by local and state authorities. flag World Cultural Tourism Village (WCTV) has submitted a development application for a 156-seat restaurant, visitor centre, and cafe, with demolition of four deteriorating structures underway. flag The project, on 120 hectares, emphasizes tourism, heritage, and conservation, with plans for a resort hotel, VR park, splash park, and expanded Australian Reptile Park. flag Residential components, including up to 540 homes, were denied due to concerns over location, viability, and impact on nearby industrial areas, with officials citing insufficient justification. flag WCTV maintains that housing remains essential to fund the broader project and continues pursuing future rezoning, while using the visitor centre as a public engagement hub.

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