Sydney kangaroos face cull as university looks to develop campus
Western Sydney University proposes to turn an underused campus into a mixed-use community, but the fate of 100 kangaroos is alarming animal advocates.
Western Sydney University's Werrington campus is set to undergo a residential transformation, leading to the potential culling of over 100 kangaroos. The university and developer Stockland aim to convert 99 hectares of the land into 1,500 residential homes and commercial spaces. Local activist Zoe Schmidt is advocating for the kangaroos to be relocated to a rural property in Mulgoa, citing concerns about the loss of green space and historical significance.
Stockland and WSU are currently developing a Kangaroo Management Plan to address the issue, with advice from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Dharug elder Jacinta Tobin emphasizes the cultural importance of the kangaroos and prefers relocation, while Penrith City Council stresses the need for a balance between housing and job opportunities.
The NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson strongly opposes the cull, calling it an "unconscionable privatisation" of public lands.
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