@ajsadauskas@pixelfed.social Some background on this project.

Sydney Metro West is a ~24km (14.9 mi) automated train line

When it's completed in 2032, it will connect the two main downtown areas in the Greater Sydney metropolitan area: the Sydney CBD and Parramatta.

It will also feature 8 (and potentially 10) other stations, including Sydney Olympic Park (where the 2000 Olympics were held), Parramatta's Westmead hospital precinct, and urban renewal precincts like Rose Bay.

One of those stops is at North Burwood in Sydney's inner-west, roughly half way between the Sydney CBD and Parramatta.

The southern end of Burwood has become a hub for Sydney's Chinese community.

It features a bustling Chinatown precinct, with night markets, many restaurants, and new apartment blocks. It's served by a train station, with two indoor urban shopping centres within walking distance.

The metro station aims to bring some of that dynamism to the northern end of Burwood Rd.

The local city council recently adopted a masterplan outlining its vision for urban renewal in the area, which you can see here: https://participate.burwood.nsw.gov.au/burwood-north-precinct-masterplan

It will see new public parks, apartments, and retail businesses built within a short walk of the new station.