BAPS mandir site visit by NSW Premier marks Western Sydney’s transformation

The NSW Premier Chris Minns recently made a significant visit to the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
(BAPS) mandir construction site in Kemps Creek, emphasising the precinct’s vital role in shaping the
evolving landscape of Western Sydney.

Once complete, the cultural precinct, spanning 25 acres, will become the largest traditional stone
Hindu mandir in the Australia-New Zealand region.
Mr Minns said the new mandir will elevate the State’s multicultural identity and contribute to an
economic upswing.

“The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan mandir in Kemps Creek will be a major location for everyone in NSW.
I haven’t seen a building on this scale before – it’s really impressive,” Mr Minns said.

“As we’ve got a growing population, there needs to be places of worship like these for those emerging
communities.

“This is going to kick off a lot of economic activity. It will be an unintended but a positive side effect.
As you see more industry and infrastructure coming to the area alongside the Western Sydney Airport,
this temple is going to be a real feature for Western Sydney.”

During his visit, the Premier witnessed the progress made on the mandir and engaged with community
leaders and project representatives. The construction plan for the BAPS mandir will unfold in two
phases.

Stage one, expected to be completed in 2024, will encompass the development of essential
infrastructure, including a car park, a children’s playground, and a cultural precinct for weekly
congregations.

The second phase will then focus on the construction of the traditional stone mandir, solidifying its role
as a cultural landmark in Western Sydney.

“The mandir will be here long after we’ve all gone. This is a really proud legacy to leave to future
generations,” Mr Minns said.

Minister of Multiculturalism Steve Kamper accompanied Mr Minns for the visit. He lauded the mandir
as a symbol of Western Sydney’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.

“This is going to be a significant project that will benefit the whole of NSW. It is going to be a showcase
of our wonderful multicultural community,” Mr Kamper said.

“I am absolutely blown away by the craftsmanship here. You can see there’s much more to come, but
it’s truly starting to take shape.”

The timing of Mr Minns’s and Mr Kamper’s tours align with the festive spirit of Diwali, further underlining
the mandir’s role as a beacon of hope and cultural enrichment in Western Sydney.

Mr Minns said: “Happy Diwali, everybody! It’s a good opportunity to celebrate another culture, and it
really brings out the best in multicultural NSW.