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.”