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Notices of Determination - 2007 - major projects

The Minister for Planning, the Hon. Frank Sartor, MP, has determined the following major development proposals and modifications under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Note: This list is ordered by date of determination or approval, with the most recent at the top.

MP 06_0020
Title: Four Arrows Ethanol and Dairy Project, Coleambally
Approved: 21 December 2007
Proponent: Four Arrows Ethanol Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of an ethanol plant, intensive dairy and associated infrastructure.
Location: Kidman Way, Coleambally
Local government area: Murrumbidgee
Capital cost of development: $100 million
F/T construction jobs: 100
F/T post construction jobs: 100
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report, statement of commitments, project approval
Documents available: Project application form and Preliminary Assessment (Pre-Planning Focus Meeting Report, Annexure Covers, Annexure 1A, Annexure 2 - Pictures & Plant Plan, Annexure 3 - Map 1, Annexure 4 - Map 2), Director-General's Environmental Assessment requirements, Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at: http://www.boothassociates.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=38, Preferred Project Report and annexures (1, 2-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-29)

MP 06_0013
Title: Upgrade of the fluidised catalytic cracking unit at Shell refinery, Clyde
Approved: 21 December 2007
Proponent: Shell Refining (Australia) Pty Ltd
Description: Remove and replace degraded equipment within the fluidised catalytic cracking unit within its Clyde refinery, and increase its coke burning capacity to allow increased conversion of crude oil into petroleum and liquid petroleum gas.
Location: Lot 1 DP 109739, Lot 2 DP 224288, Lot 101 DP 809340, Lot 398 DP 41324 and Lot 1 DP 383675, Durham, Rosehill
Local government area: Parramatta
Capital cost of development: $77.77 million
F/T construction jobs: Up to 500
F/T post construction jobs: None
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Details of approval: Project Approval, Director-General's Report
Additional information: Major Project Application, Preliminary Assessment (Part 1, Part 2) , Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment, Response to submissions

07_0044
Title: Marstel Terminals Bulk Liquids Storage Facilit
Approved: 21 December 2007
Proponent: Marstel Terminals Newcastle Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of a bulk liquids storage facility and associated infrastructure
Location: Greenleaf Road, Kooragang Island
Local government area: Newcastle
Capital cost of development: $47 million
F/T construction jobs: 50
F/T post construction jobs: 3
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Details of approval: Director General's Assessment Report, Project Approval and Response to Submissions
Additional information: Major Project Application and preliminary environmental assessment, Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.marstelterminals.com/News.htm - under 'Australian News'

MP 05_0043
Title: Two Residential Flat Buildings, Lot 104, 42 Walker Street, Rhodes
Approved: 20 December 2007
Proponent: Meriton Apartments Pty Limited
Description: Construction of two residential flat buildings varying in height between 4 and 7 storeys, containing 75 apartments, two levels of basement car parking for 108 vehicles, associated landscaping, and strata subdivision
Location: Lot 104, Precinct C, 42 Walker Street, Rhodes
Local government area: City of Canada Bay
Capital cost of development: $28,983,000
F/T construction jobs: 1004
F/T post construction jobs: 10-20
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report, Project Approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 07_0093
Title: Interlink Industrial Estate
Approved: 20 December 2007
Proponent: Goodman International Limited
Description: Construction and operation of four warehouses and associated infrastructure on the three remaining development lots in the Interlink Industrial Estate
Location: Mamre Rd, Erskine Park
Local government area: Penrith
Capital cost of development: $57.4 million
F/T construction jobs: 300
F/T post construction jobs: 460
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report, Project Approval, Project Approval Appendices p1-9, Project Approval Appendices p10-23, Project Approval Appendices p24-28

MP 05_0142
Title: Aldi Distribution Centre
Approved: 20 December 2007
Proponent: Aldi Foods Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of a warehouse/distribution centre and associated infrastructure
Location: Ash Rd, Prestons
Local government area: Liverpool
Capital cost of development: $75 million
F/T construction jobs: not known
F/T post construction jobs: 110
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report part 1, Director-General's assessment report Part 2, Project Approval Appendix A Part 1, Project Approval Appendix A Part 2, Project Approval B & C, Project Approval and Response to Submissions
Documents available: Major project application Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment report is available online at http://www.app.com.au/content/services/udp/udp2.htm

MP 06_0242
Title: Multi-Unit Residential Development, Site 1B, Precinct B, 40 Walker Street, Rhodes
Approved: 19 December 2007
Proponent: Renewing Homebush Bay Pty Ltd
Description: Construction of 141 residential dwellings contained within 4 buildings ranging in height from 3 to 7 storeys, basement car parking over 2 levels containing a total of 178 spaces, provision of landscaping works and shared facilities and strata subdivision
Location: Site 1B, Precinct B, 40 Walker Street, Rhodes (Lot 10 in DP 1007931)
Capital cost of development: $50.6 million
F/T construction jobs: 200
F/T post construction jobs: 2
Local government area: Canada Bay
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report and notice of approval
Additional information: view documents

MP 06_0301
Title: Chatswood Chase Shopping Centre - Refurbishment and Expansion
Approved: 19 December 2007
Proponent: Colonial First State Property Management
Description: Demolition of the existing office building at 19 Havilah Street and 8 Malvern Avenue; excavation of those sites to extend the two basement levels of Chatswood Chase car parking onto those sites; extension of the lower ground floor retailing of Chatswood Chase shopping centre onto those sites with reconfiguration of the loading docks and car parking access from Malvern Avenue; alterations and additions to ground level, and level 1 of the shopping centre including a new entry arrangement from Victoria Avenue; and, an increase in the gross floor area of 13,748 m2 and gross leasable floor area of 11,084m2
Location: Lot 3 in DP 790756, Lot 1 in DP 806034 and Lot 1 in DP 74357, 345 Victoria Avenue, 19 Havilah Street and 8 Malvern Avenue, Chatswood
Local government area: Willoughby
Capital cost of development: $103,500,000
F/T construction jobs: 460
F/T post construction jobs: 520
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report (prepared by Willoughby Council) and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0320
Title: River Sands Lodge, Corner Elm Street and McDonalds Place, Evans Head
Approved: 19 December 2007
Proponent: Paynter Dixon Constructions Pty Ltd
Description: Demolition of an existing building, removal of site vegetation, construction of a two-storey 39 room hotel, one manager's dwelling, an in-ground swimming pool and additional car parking areas.
Location: Lots 7-10 DP 14089, Corner Elm Street & McDonalds Place, Evans Head
Local government area: Richmond Valley
Capital cost of development: $3,568,000
F/T construction jobs: 50
F/T post construction jobs: 5
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report, Approval conditions
Additional information: Major project application, DGRs, Environmental Assessment, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F, Appendix G, Appendix H, Appendix I, Appendix J, Appendix K, Appendix L

MP 06_0824
Title: Botany Bay cable project
Approved: 19 December 2007
Proponent: EnergyAustralia
Description: Construction and operation of a dual 132kV cable between the Bunnerong and Kurnell sub-transmission stations via the bed of Botany Bay using a combination of trenching, horizontal directional drilling and submarine techniques
Location: From the Bunnerong substation, along Bunnerong/Military Roads in Matraville, along Bunnerong Road/ANZAC Parade to La Perouse, across Botany Bay to the Kurnell substation on Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell via Prince Charles Parade, Silver Beach Road and Captain Cook Drive
Local government area: Randwick, Rockdale and Sutherland
Capital cost of development: $110 million
F/T construction jobs: 20
F/T post construction jobs: 2
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report, conditions of approval
Additional information: Part 3A declaration - ministerial Order (as gazetted on 26 September 2006); Applicant's covering letter (20 October 2006) and Project Application and form (23 October 2006); Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment The Environmental Assessment report can be viewed online on the EnergyAustralia website at www.energy.com.au/botanybay proponent's submissions report including Preferred Project Report (September 2007) - cover and contents, chapter 1: introduction, chapter 2: consideration of environmental assessment, chapter 3: consideration of submissions, chapter 4: preferred project report, chapter 5: revised statement of commitments, chapter 6: conclusion, appendix B: submissions from government agencies

MP 05_0058
Title: Residential Subdivision - 'Rosarii', Gregory Street, South West Rocks
Approved: 12 December 2007
Proponent: Macleay Valley Property Group Pty Ltd
Description: A 46-lot subdivision at South West Rocks, comprising 44 new residential lots, one residue lot containing an existing residence and a lot for an existing sewer pump station
Location: Lot 2 DP 581117, 334-356 Gregory Street, South West Rocks
Local government area: Kempsey
Capital cost of development: $2,900,000
F/T construction jobs: 15-20
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0289
Title: Former Naval Stores, 2 Spurway Street, Ermington
Approved: 12 December 2007
Proponent: Stockland Development Pty Limited
Description: Construction of five town houses and a residential flat building comprising 22 apartments.
Location: Lot 1001 in DP 1040571 and Lot 1009 DP 1066557, 2 Spurway Street, Ermington
Local government area: Parramatta
Capital cost of development: $10,200,000
F/T construction jobs: 47
F/T post construction jobs: Nil
Details of approval: Director-General's report, Ermington approval schedule 1, Ermington approval schedule 2
Additional information: View project documents

MP 07_0031
Title: Asphalt Batching Plant, Tomago
Approved: 12 December 2007
Proponent: Tropic Asphalt Pty Limited
Description: Construct and operate an asphalt-batching plant and associated infrastructure in the 'Hunter Industrial Park' at Tomago near Newcastle
Location: Lots 14 and 15 Kennington Drive, Tomago
Local government area: Port Stephens
Capital cost of development: $1 million
F/T construction jobs: not known
F/T post construction jobs: 6
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Major project application and Preliminary Environmental Assessment (lodged 19 February 2007); Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment Environmental Assessment with appendices A to F, G, H to L (exhibited 14 September to 17 October 2007)

MP 05_0065 MOD 2
Title: Invincible Open Cut Mine Extension - Auger Mining Modification
Approved: Coalpac Pty Limited
Proponent: 6 December 2007
Description: This modification involves the introduction of auger mining techniques and an increase in approved coal production from 350,000 to 500,000 tonnes a year
Location: Castlereagh highway, about 24 kilometres northwest of Lithgow
Local government area: Lithgow
Capital cost of development: Nil
F/T construction jobs: An increase of 5 to 15 F/T jobs.
F/T post construction jobs: $1,000,000
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: Preliminary environmental assessment for modification application (lodged 20 April 2007); Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 28 May 2007). The Environmental Assessment (public exhibited 17 October to 16 November 2007) is available online at http://www.rwcorkery.com/projectnews.html

MP 06_0294 MOD 1
Title: Early Works for Studio/Office Complex at Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh
Approved: 5 December 2007
Proponent: Sydney Broadcast Property Pty Ltd
Description: Modification of Condition A1(1) of the development description and the scope of works in two stages and modify and delete Condition B2
Location: Lot 500 DP 1033739, Australian Technology Park
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval and consolidated consent (as amended)
Additional information: Modification application form and modification proposal (received on 31 July 2007)

MP 05_0170 MOD 1
Title: Modification to Conroy's Gap Wind Farm Project
Approved: 2 December 2007
Proponent: Epuron Pty Ltd
Description: Proposed modification to Conroy's Gap Wind Farm to correct a minor misdescription of the land to which the project approval applies
Location: approximately 17 kilometres west of Yass off Black Range Road, on the NSW Southern Tablelands
Local government area: Yass
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: Modification request. Note details of the original project approval are listed below on the Notices of Determination page (see MP 05_0170 - Conroy's Gap Wind Farm - approved 31 May 2007)

MP 06_0226
Title: Southern Distribution Business Park - Concept Plan
Approved: 30 November 2007
Proponent: Southern Distribution Hub Pty Ltd
Description: An integrated logistics, service, warehousing and distribution park and associated infrastructure works
Location: Four kilometres south of Goulburn, adjacent to the Hume Highway
Local government area: Goulburn Mulwaree
Capital cost of development: $1 billion
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: 3000
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Major project application (6 February 2007); Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 5 February 2007); the Environmental Assessment (publicly exhibited 14 February to 19 March 2007) can be viewed online at http://site.sdh.net.au/index.php; Response to submissions (May 2007)

MP 05_0021 MOD 1
Title: Modifications to Wilpinjong Coal Project
Approved: 30 November 2007
Proponent: Wilpinjong Coal Pty Limited
Description: The modification approval provides for: changing access arrangements for the mine to the Ulan-Wollar Road, via Ulan Road; and, increasing blast frequency to a maximum of 2 blasts a day, and 5 blasts a week on average over any 12 month period
Location: Wilpinjong, 45 km northeast of Mudgee
Local government area: Mid-Western Regional
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: Existing staff
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: Project application (29 January 2007), Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (12 February 2007), the proponent's response to submissions. The Environmental Assessment (exhibited 4 May to 18 May 2007) and other project documents are available online at www.peabodyenergy.com.au/nsw/wilpinjong-documents.html

MP 06_0245 MOD 1
Title: Hume Highway Duplication - Sturt Highway to Tarcutta - Modification
Approved: 28 November 2007
Proponent: Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW
Description: Realignment of the duplication between chainages 38000 and 40400 from the eastern side to the western side of the existing carriageway
Location: Hume Highway between the Sturt Highway junction and Tarcutta
Local government area: Wagga Wagga
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: section 75W in Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Notice of modification approval and consolidated consent (as amended)
Additional information: Covering letter, modification request and realignment report with Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C (part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4) and Appendix D

MP 06_0009 MOD 1
Title: Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Coal Export Terminal, Kooragang Island
Approved: 27 November 2007
Proponent: Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG)
Description: Subdivision of land to facilitate the registration of a 30 year lease by the State Property Authority to allow for the construction and operation of the NCIG coal export terminal project
Location: Kooragang Island, Newcastle
Local government area: Newcastle
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: 75W, Part 3A of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Modification request (23 October 2007) - including letter, project description report, application form and proposed plan of subdivision (concept plan); letter with revised proposed plan of subdivision (5 November 2007)

MP 06_0179
Title: Vopak Biodiesel Facility, Botany
Approved: 26 November 2007
Proponent: Vopak Terminals Sydney Pty Ltd
Description: Construct and operate a biodiesel facility at Vopak’s terminal in Port Botany
Location: 49 Friendship Road, Port Botany
Local government area: Randwick
Capital cost of development: $60 million
F/T construction jobs: 30-50
F/T post construction jobs: 8
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval
Additional information: Major project application, preliminary environmental assessment, Director-General’s requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment is available online at: www.ghd.com.au/aptrixpublishing.nsf/Content/SydneyBiodieselTerminal

06_0246 MOD 1 and 06_0248 MOD 1
Title: Hume Highway Duplication - Modifications to Kyeamba Hill and Yarra Yarra to Holbrook Projects
Approved: 19 November 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: The modifications involve:
- Kyeamba Hill (MP 06_0246 MOD 1): amendment to the approved alignment in the vicinity of chainages 72050 to 72150, 71500 to 71600 and 70700 to 71600
- Yarra Yarra to Holbrook (MP 06_0248 MOD 1): amendment to the approved alignment in the vicinity of chainages 108700 and 101100 to 101400
Location: Kyeamba Hill: Hume Highway between approximately 67 kilometres south of Gundagai to 76 kilometres south of Gundagai; and Yarra Yarra to Holbrook: Hume Highway between approximately 98 kilometres south of Gundagai to 110 kilometres south of Gundagai
LGA/s: Wagga Wagga and Greater Hume Shire
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section 75W of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Kyeamba Hill: modification approval and consolidated approval (as amended); Yarra Yarra to Holbrook: modification approval, consolidated approval (as amended)
Additional information: Kyeamba Hill: Modification request and modification assessment report with appendices A, B, C, E
Yarra Yarra to Holbrook: Modification request and modification assessment report with appendices A, B, C, E, F1, F2

MP 07_0077
Title: Demolition Works - Barangaroo, East Darling Harbour
Approved: 15 November 2007
Proponent: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
Description: Demolition works at Barangaroo. Stage 1: Demolition works including transit sheds 3, 4, 5 and 6 and shade cloth structure. Stage 2: Demolition of transit shed 8; entry gatehouse; light towers; vehicle wash down bay; diesel/gas tanks and storage shed; Sydney Ports Office buildings; Sydney Ports amenities building and services decommissioning
Location: Barangaroo, East Darling Harbour - Lots 3 and 5 DP 876514
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: Stage 1: $4,215,000 and Stage 2: $ 915,000
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0042
Title: Residential Development, 42 Walker Street, Lot 103, Precinct C, Rhodes
Approved: 13 November 2007
Proponent: Meriton Apartments Pty Ltd
Description: Construction of 47 residential dwellings within 2 buildings ranging in height from 4 to 5 storeys, 2 levels basement car park containing 69 spaces, and landscaping works
Location: Lot 103, Precinct C, 42 Walker Street, Rhodes
Local government area: Canada Bay
Capital cost of development: $19,338,000
F/T construction jobs: 90
F/T post construction jobs: 10
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0110
Title: Residential Development, 40 Walker Street, Site 1A, Precinct B, Rhodes
Approved: 13 November 2007
Proponent: Billbergia Development Pty Ltd
Description: Construction of 256-unit residential development within four buildings, basement parking with 319 spaces, landscaping works, shared facilities and strata subdivision
Location: Site 1A, Precinct B, 40 Walker Street, Rhodes
Local government area: Canada Bay
Capital cost of development: $63,470,000
F/T construction jobs: 200
F/T post construction jobs: 5
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0102
Title: Narrabri Coal Project
Approved: 13 November 2007
Proponent: Narrabri Coal Pty Limited
Description: Construction and operation of the Narrabri underground coal mine and associated infrastructure
Location: Adjacent to the Kamilaroi Highway, Baan Baa, about 28 km southwest of Narrabri, NSW
Local government area: Narrabri
Capital cost of development: $50 million
F/T construction jobs: up to 60
F/T post construction jobs: up to 113
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval
Additional information: Project Application, Project Description, Environmental Assessment Requirements, Environmental Assessment Report (available on the Proponent's website), Proponent's Response to Submissions, Revised Statement of Commitments, Preferred Project Report

MP 06_0239
Title: Woodlawn Alternative Waste Technology Facility
Approved: 6 November 2007
Proponent: Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd
Description: Construct and operate an alternative waste treatment facility at Woodlawn Eco-Precinct
Location: Collector Road, Tarago
LGA/s: Goulburn Mulwaree and Palerang
Capital cost of development: $15.4 million
F/T construction jobs: 25
F/T post construction jobs: 18
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Major Project Application (4 September 2006); Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment (30 June 2005). The proponent's project documentation, including the Project Planning Focus Document, Environmental Assessment and Response to Submissions can be viewed online at: http://www.umwelt.com.au/collex_woodlawn/downloads.asp

MP 07_0035
Title: Baal Bone Colliery - Ventilation Shaft and Power Line Project
Approved: 24 October 2007
Proponent: Wallerawang Collieries Limited
Description: Construction of a ventilation system consisting of a ventilation shaft, exhaust fan and power source for the purpose of facilitating further coal extraction
Location: Baal Bone Colliery, approximately 25 kilometres northwest of Lithgow
Local government area: Lithgow
Capital cost of development: $1.7 million
F/T construction jobs: 10
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Major project application (12 March 2007), location map and Preliminary Environmental Assessment; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (10 April 2007). The Environmental Assessment report exhibited for comment 6 July to 6 August 2007 can be viewed online at http://www.umwelt.com.au/baal-bone/. Response to submissions (September 2007)

MP 06_0192 MOD 1
Title: Royal North Shore Hospital Research and Education Facility - Modification
Approved: 23 October 2007
Proponent: NSW Health
Description: Minor amendments to the height, width and external appearance of the approved facility
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital - Corner of Westbourne Street and Reserve Road, St Leonards (Lot 21 DP863329)
Local government area: Willoughby
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Executive Director, Strategic Sites and Urban Renewal as delegate of the Minster for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 07_0054
Title: Kurnell Desalination Project - Desalinated Water Delivery System
Approved: 22 October 2007
Proponent: Sydney Water Corporation
Description: Construction and operation of the desalinated water delivery system associated with the concept plan for the Kurnell Desalination Project, including:
- an 1800 millimetre diameter pipeline from the desalination plant site at Kurnell to Silver Beach, via the road and road reserve, with a length of approximately two kilometres;
- two 1400 millimetre diameter pipelines across Botany Bay, from Silver Beach to Cook Park, Kyeemagh, with a length of approximately eight kilometres; and
- an 1800 millimetre diameter pipeline from Cook Park, Kyeemagh to Shaft 11C on the City Tunnel at Erskineville, passing through/ along a mixture of roads and road reserves, public open space and railway goods yards, with a length of approximately 8.3 kilometres
Location: Lands comprising the bed of Botany Bay and within the suburbs of Kurnell, Kyeemagh, Arncliffe, Tempe, St Peters, Alexandria and Erskineville, between the site of the approved Kurnell desalination plant and the existing Sydney Water Corporation water supply system
Local government area: Sutherland, Rockdale, Marrickville, Sydney
Capital cost of development: $348 million
F/T construction jobs: 600
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and Project Approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0273
Title: Site 4B, Sydney Olympic Park
Approved: 19 October 2007
Proponent: Bovis Lend Lease
Description: Construction of a seven-storey commercial office building and associated landscaping works. The ground floor will contain a café and a retail/commercial space. Five levels of basement parking for 369 cars will also be provided
Location: Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park (Lot 60 DP 786296 & Pt Lot 50 DP 1045522)
Local government area: Auburn
Capital cost of development: $84,613,718
F/T construction jobs: 300
F/T post construction jobs: 2000
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0090
Title: Residential Subdivision, Jamieson Road, North Nowra
Approved: 15 October 2007
Proponent: Evelution Pty Ltd
Description: 350-lot residential subdivision with associated roads and civil works
Location: Jamieson Road, North Nowra - Lot 118 and 119, DP 751258
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Capital cost of development: $1,500,000
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Application letter (19 May 2006) and Preliminary Environmental Assessment; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (July 2006); Environmental Assessment (Volume 1 and Volume 2) (exhibited 16 February to 19 March 2007); Proponent's response to submissions

MP 07_0050 MOD 2
Title: Modification to Albury Wodonga National Freeway Project
Approved: 14 October 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Modifications to the Table Top to Mullengandra section of the project, which involve: closure of the existing level-crossing of the Main Southern Railway at Perryman’s Lane; and shifting the approved alignment at chainage 2500, approximately 160 metres to the south, encroaching on the northwest corner of Sages Reserve
Location: Between Table Top and Mullengandra
Local government area: Albury City and Greater Hume Shire
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section 75W, Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification approval and consolidated approval (as modified)
Additional information: Modification request (26 June 2007) and Environmental Review (main report; Appendix B; Appendix C - part 1, part 2 and part 3; Appendix D and E; Appendix F; Appendix G)

MP 06_0310 MOD 1
Title: Luxury Tourist Resort, Wolgan Valley
Approved: 10 October 2007
Proponent: Emirates Hotels (Australia) Pty Ltd
Description: Modifications to the design and layout of the staff accommodation
Location: Wolgan Valley
Local government area: Lithgow
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and modification approval
Additional information: Modification application (20 September 2007)

MP 06_0022 MOD 1
Title: Used Oil Transfer Station, St Marys
Approved: 10 October 2007
Proponent: Klekies Pty Ltd
Description: Alterations to the layout of the site including the relocation of the access, tank farm and car park. The modifications also include a reduction in the capacity of the bunded area and changes to the external finish of the warehouse/office building
Location: 85 Christie Street, St Marys
Local government area: Penrith
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General’s Assessment Report, modification approval and consolidated approval (as modified)

MP 07_0029
Title: Redevelopment of former Rachel Forster Hospital, Redfern
Approved: 9 October 2007
Proponent: Redfern Waterloo Authority
Description: The approved Concept Plan comprises four residential building envelopes, including the retention and adaptive use of an existing heritage building and colonnade, and publicly accessible open space
Location: 134-144 Pitt Street, Redfern (Lot 7 DP 664804)
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $44.13 million
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 07_0021
Title: Shoalhaven Starches Flour Mill Project
Approved: 8 October 2007
Proponent: Shoalhaven Starches Pty Ltd
Description: Construct and operate a flour mill at the existing Shoalhaven Starches factory
Location: 160 Bolong Road, Bomaderry
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Capital cost of development: $12 million
F/T construction jobs: 20
F/T post construction jobs: 8
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Project application (29 March 2007), Preliminary Assessment (December 2006) and Director-General’s requirements for Environmental Assessment (10 April 2007). The Environmental Assessment documentation (exhibited 5 July to 6 August 2007) can be viewed online at http://www.manildra.com.au/community/proposed_mill.php, Response to Submissions report (August 2007)

MP 06_0267
Title: National Indigenous Development Centre (Former Redfern Public School)
Approved: 4 October 2007
Proponent: Indigenous Land Corporation
Description: The approved National Indigenous Development Centre comprises a new 3 storey multipurpose sport and recreation centre, heated swimming pool, 1 and 2 storey child care centre, multi-code football field, adaptive reuse of existing school buildings for educational, commercial and dormitory uses, demolition of existing toilets blocks and associated landscaping
Location: 160-202 George Street, Redfern (Lots 1, 2 and 4 DP 817283)
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $30,677,631
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0288
Title: Water Supply Pipeline - West Cliff Coal Mine
Approved: 26 September 2007
Proponent: BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal Holdings Pty Ltd
Description: The construction and operation of a water supply pipeline between the Appin and West Cliff coal mines
Location: West Cliff Coal Mine, near Appin
Local government area: Wollondilly
Capital cost of development: $0.6 million
F/T construction jobs: 6
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Project Application and Preliminary Environmental Assessment (25 October 2006); Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 15 December 2006); the Environmental Assessment document (publicly exhibited 12 June to 12 July 2007) is available online at http://illawarracoal.bhpbilliton.com/operations_and_projects/development_applications.asp Response to Submissions (August 2007)

MP 06_0285
Title: Coffs Harbour Water Treatment Plant
Approved: 26 September 2007
Proponent: Coffs Harbour City Council
Description: Construction of a water treatment plant and associated facilities at Karangi. These facilities include aboveground treated water storage and wash water holding tank, emergency storage containment lagoon, control building and pump station
Location: 140 Upper Orara Road, Karangi
Local government area: Coffs Harbour
Capital cost of development: $32 million
F/T construction jobs: 80
F/T post construction jobs: 4
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of project approval and conditions
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0162 MOD 1
Title: Barangaroo Concept Plan - Modification
Approved: 25 September 2007
Proponent: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
Description: Correction of minor typographical errors in the concept plan notice of determination, and rewording of design excellence modification
Location: Lots 1 to 6 DP 876514; Lot 7 DP 43776; Lot 100 DP 838323; Lots 6 and 7 DP 869022
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Notice of modification approval, and consolidated approval (as amended)
Additional information: Modification request (9 August 2007)

MP 05_0117
Title: Moolarben Coal Project
Approved: 7 September 2007
Proponent: Moolarben Coal Mines Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of an open-cut and underground coal mining operation and associated infrastructure
Location: 40km northeast of Mudgee, east of the village of Ulan in central west NSW
Local government area: Mid-Western Regional
Capital cost of development: $405 million
F/T construction jobs: 220
F/T post construction jobs: 320
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth)
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval and conditions
Additional information: Project application (20 December 2005) and Preliminary Assessment (December 2005); Director General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 16 March 2006); Independent panel of experts' terms of reference, Report of the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (February 2007) and addendum regarding groundwater review (August 2007). Note: The proponent's Environmental Assessment (publicly exhibited 18 September to 23 October 2006 - EP&A Act requirement), Response to Submissions (publicly exhibited 25 July to 10 August 2007 - EPBC Act requirement) and groundwater reports are available online at http://www.moolarbencoal.com.au/Major%20Project%20Applcation.htm
MP 05_0147
Title: Intermodal Logistics Centre - Enfield
Approved: 5 September 2007
Proponent: Sydney Ports Corporation
Description: Construction and operation of the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre with capacity to accept a maximum throughput of 300,000 TEU (one TEU is equivalent to one twenty-foot container) per annum, including:
- demolition, relocation or removal of former railway buildings and structures
- earthworks and drainage including the levelling of the site, formation of landscape mounds and detention basins and removal of unsuitable materials, as required
- construction and operation of:
Location: Lot 2, DP 1006861, Lot 3 DP 1006861, Lot 101 DP 1001498, Lot 14 DP1007302, Lot 15 DP 1007302, Lot 1 DP 950438, Railway land as denoted on sheets 2 and 4 of DP 242426, Cosgrove Road, South Strathfield
Local government area: Strathfield
Capital cost of development: $153,000,000
F/T construction jobs: 170
F/T post construction jobs: 510
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Project approval, Director-General's Assessment Report and Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel Report
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0192 MOD 40-5-2007
Title: Pottsville North Holiday Park
Approved: 3 September 2007
Proponent: Tweed Coast Holiday Parks Reserve Trust
Description: Alterations and additions to parts of the Pottsville North Holiday Park to provide 20 additional long term sites and the deletion of eight short term sites. Eighteen of the 20 long term sites will revert to short term sites once the initial tenants vacate the sites
Location: Lots 1 and 2 DP 731761, Lot 7016 DP 1055269, Lot 522 DP 822808, Tweed Coast Road, Pottsville
Local government area: Tweed
Capital cost of development: $500,000
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: Modification application, Environmental Assessment and plan of alterations and additions (5 May 2007)

MP 06_0207 MOD 1
Title: Mixed Use Retail and Commercial Development, Tweed Heads
Approved: 3 September 2007
Proponent: Masada Investments Pty Ltd
Description: Modification to a Part 3A Major Project approval for a four-storey development comprising ground floor office and retail, three levels of commercial office space and two levels of basement car parking. The modification is to: amend condition B17 to reduce the number of bicycle spaces from 42 to 15 spaces; and delete Condition G2 to permit one loading bay on Frances Street
Location: Lot A and B DP 373378, 75 and 77 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads
Local government area: Tweed
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: Application form; proposed modification and environmental assessment

MP 06_0248 and MP 06_0249
Title: Hume Highway Duplication - Project Applications (Yarra Yarra to Holbrook; Woomargama to Mullengandra)
Approved: 29 August 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Proposal to upgrade five segments of the Hume Highway to achieve four lanes of dual carriageway. On 20 July 2007, approval was granted to the overall Concept Plan (MP 06_0314) for the total 45 kilometres, and project approval for the specific works associated with the three northern segments: Sturt Highway to Tarcutta (MP 06_0245), Kyeamba Hill (MP 06_0246) and Little Billabong (MP 06_0247) – see determination notice 20 July 2007 below. On 29 August 2007, approval was granted for the remaining two southern segments:
- Yarra Yarra to Holbrook (MP 06_0248) approximately 98 to 110 kilometres south of Gundagai (approximately twelve kilometres)
- Woomargama to Mullengandra (MP 06_0249) approximately 131 to 141 kilometres south of Gundagai (approximately ten kilometres)
Location: Hume Highway between the Sturt Highway junction and Mullengandra
Local government area: Wagga Wagga and Greater Hume
Capital cost of development: $338 million
F/T construction jobs: F/T construction jobs: 400
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report; and project approvals (MP 06_0248 and MP 06_0249)
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0158
Title: South West Rail Link
Approved: 29 August 2007
Proponent: Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation
Description: The construction and operation of the South West Rail Link being: a heavy railway off the East Hills line generally between the Glenfield station area and East Rossmore; and, associated infrastructure including stations, train-stabling, roadways, car parks, bus interchanges, public amenities and intermodal facilities
Location: Between Glenfield and East Rossmore
Local government area: Liverpool, Camden, Campbelltown
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: 600
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, concept plan approval and project approval for the Stage A (Glenfield Rail Corridor) project
Additional information: Declared a Part 3A project 9 April 2006; preparation of a Concept Plan authorised 3 July 2006; and Director General's requirements for environmental assessment issued 12 July 2006. The proponent’s Project Application and Preliminary Environmental Assessment (24 May 2006), Environmental Assessment (exhibited 22 November 2006 to 2 February 2007) and Submissions Report (8 May 2007) can be viewed online at http://www.tidc.nsw.gov.au/SectionIndex.aspx?PageID=932

MP 06_0168
Title: Snapper Mineral Sands Project
Approved: 28 August 2007
Proponent: BEMAX Resources NL
Description: Establishing the Snapper Mineral Sands mine. This will involve: extracting approximately 8.2 million tonnes of ore a year for up to 16 years; onsite processing of up to 450,000 tonnes of mineral concentrate each year; transporting the concentrate to Broken Hill for further treatment; and, progressive rehabilitating the site
Location: 170 kilometres south of Broken Hill and approximately kilometres southwest of Pooncarie
Local government area: Wentworth
Capital cost of development: $105 million
F/T construction jobs: 250
F/T post construction jobs: 110
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval and conditions
Additional information: Project application and Preliminary Assessment (27 July 2006) and Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment (exhibited 23 March to 27 April 2007) can be viewed online at http://www.bemax.com.au/snapperenvirodocs.asp. Response to submissions

MP 05_0039 MOD1
Title: Modification to Residential and Retail Development, Rhodes
Approved: Meriton Apartments Pty Ltd
Proponent: 24 August 2007
Description: Modification of a Part 3A major project for 179 residential units and retail facility in three buildings, basement car parking and associated landscaping, to increase the size of the basement car park levels to provide an additional 51 parking spaces
Location: Lot 100, Precinct C, 42 Walker Street, Rhodes
Local government area: City of Canada Bay
Capital cost of development: $51,027,929
F/T construction jobs: 100
F/T post construction jobs: 10–30
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, notice of approval and conditions
Additional information: Modification application (received 25 July 2007); revised plans (deep soil, car park level 1, car park level 2)

MP 06_0002
Title: Coastal Grove Residential Subdivision, Survey Street, Lennox Head
Approved: 23 August 2007
Proponent: SAKE Development
Description: A 42-lot subdivision comprising 39 residential lots, one residual lot for open space dedication and two residual lots for vegetation conservation
Location: Lot 2 DP 622475: 1 Survey Street, Lennox Head
Local government area: Ballina
Capital cost of development: $3.15 million
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General’s Environmental Assessment Report, notice of approval and conditions
Additional information: Project application lodged 16 March 2006; Environmental Assessment exhibited 19 October to 17 November 2006. Project documentation available: Preliminary Environmental Assessment; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 15 May 2006); amended geotechnical report and amended geotechnical information; amended drainage letter and amended drainage information; Preferred Project Report (22 June 2007); amended Statement of Commitments (July 2007); landscape plan(revised 6 July 2007); revised conceptual stormwater management strategy plan (6 July 2007), subdivision plan plan (20 June 2007)

MP 05_0050 MOD 2
Title: St Vincent’s Research and Biotechnology Precinct - Bicycle Ramp
Approved: 21 August 2007
Proponent: Savills (Aust) Pty Ltd
Description: Modification of a Part 3A major project for St Vincent’s Research and Biotechnology Precinct to include a bicycle ramp
Location: Lot 29 in DP 881417 at 405-411 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $55,574,000
F/T construction jobs: 150
F/T post construction jobs: 270
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, notice of approval and conditions
Additional information: Modification request

MP 07_0033 MOD 1
Title: Modification to F3 Freeway to Branxton Link Project
Approved: 19 August 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: The modification involves altering the alignment of the project at the Sugarloaf Range, the configuration of the Kurri Kurri interchange and the alignment and configuration of the project between Tuckers Lane and Black Creek. Also the inclusion of road-related ancillary infrastructure in the approval, including boundary fencing and water quality controls
Location: Between F3 Freeway at Seahampton and New England Highway west of Branxton
Local government area: Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Singleton
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: section 75W of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification approval and consolidated approval (as modified)
Additional information: View project documents

MP 07_0083 MOD1
Proposal Title: Modification to Windsor Flood Evacuation Route
Approved: 4 August 2007
Proponent: Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Modification to the Minister’s condition of approval no. 34 (pedestrian and cyclists) to permit opening of the evacuation route prior to completion of the shared pedestrian and cycleway beside Windsor Road
Location: A 2.6km road link between Day Street, Windsor and Railway Road, South Mulgrave as part of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Floodplain Management Strategy
Local government area: Hawkesbury
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: A/Executive Director, Major Project Assessments as delegate of the Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Assessment Report and modification approval
Additional information: Modification request

MP 05_0179 MOD 1
Title: Modification to the Capital Wind Farm Project
Approved: 3 August 2007
Proponent: Renewable Power Ventures
Description: Modification to Condition No. 7 (Planning Agreement regarding Taylors Creek Road) - to make it consistent with Palerang Council's resolution and to amend the timeframe for the preparation of the Planning Agreement
Location: On the Great Dividing Range approximately 40 kilometres north-east of Canberra and 10 kilometres south-west of Tarago, NSW
LGAs: Palerang and Goulburn-Mulwaree
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and modification approval
Additional information: Modification request received 16 July 2007

MP 06_0031 MOD 1
Title: Modification to Dan Lands Concept Plan and Project Approval
Approved: 24 July 2007
Proponent: Planning Workshop Australia
Description: Amendment to the timing of release of subdivision stages (in project approval); removal of requirement for two cycle ways (Condition A.3.2 of the statement of commitments); incorporation of community recreation facilities comprising a swimming pool, tennis court, meeting rooms, change rooms and associated car parking facilities (in concept plan); and, allowing the issuing of construction certificates by an accredited certifier (Condition B4 of the project approval)
Local government area: Newcastle
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Director-General of the Department of Planning as delegate of the Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification approval and consolidated approval (incorporating changes)
Additional information: Modification request; request to modify Condition B4 of the project approval; Concept Plan; Statement of Commitments (revised); Landscape Master Plan; Vegetation Management Plan (amended); Staging Plan

MP 07_0098 MOD 1
Title: Modifications to Pacific Highway Upgrade - Karuah to Bulahdelah
Approved: 23 July 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Modification of the project approval (granted 21 February 2002) to permit deletion of pedestrian access requirements at the Whimbrel Drive interchange (noting that such access is no longer required)
Location: Land between approximately 4 kilometres north of the Karuah Bridge, Karuah and approximately 4.1 kilometres south of the Myall River Bridge, Bulahdelah
Local government area: Great Lakes
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: A/Executive Director, Major Project Assessments, as delegate of the Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification approval
Additional information: Modification request

MP 06_0044_MOD 1
Title: Australian Museum Project Application Modification
Approved: 23 July 2007
Proponent: Reed Constructions on behalf of the Australian Museum
Description: Reed Constructions (on behalf of the Australian Museum) is seeking approval to extend construction working hours on Saturdays between 1pm and 5pm, from the approved construction hours of 8am to 1pm
Location: College Street, Sydney
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: NA
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: NA
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification approval and conditions
Additional information: Application letter (Reed Constructions); confirmation of application (Australian Museum)

MP 06_0314, MP 06_0245, MP 06_0246 and MP 06_0247
Title: Hume Highway Duplication - Concept Plan and 3 of 5 Project Applications (Sturt Highway to Tarcutta, Kyeamba Hill and Little Billabong)
Approved: 20 July 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Proposal to upgrade five segments of the Hume Highway to achieve four lanes of dual carriageway. Approval has been granted to the overall Concept Plan (MP 06_0314) for the total 45 kilometres, and project approval for the specific works associated with the three northern segments:
- Sturt Highway to Tarcutta (MP 06_0245), from approximately 37 kilometres to approximately 43 kilometres south of Gundagai (approximately six kilometres)
- Kyeamba Hill (MP 06_0246), from approximately 67 kilometres to approximately 76 kilometres south of Gundagai (approximately nine kilometres)
- Little Billabong (MP 06_0247), from approximately 85 kilometres to approximately 93 kilometres south of Gundagai (approximately eight kilometres).
Note: The remaining two segments, Yarra Yarra to Holbrook (MP 06_0248) and Woomargama to Mullengandra (MP 06_0249) were approved 29 August 2007 - see determination notice above
Location: Hume Highway between the Sturt Highway junction and Mullengandra
LGAs: Wagga Wagga and Greater Hume
Capital cost of development: $338 million
F/T construction jobs: 400 (for total project)
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, concept plan approval (MP 06_0314) and project approvals (MP 06_0245, MP 06_0246 and MP 06_0247)
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0181
Title: Southern Employment Lands - Greystanes Industrial and Commercial Development
Approved: 20 July 2007
Proponent: Boral
Description: Concept approval for an industrial precinct, a 97,500 sq m business park, 6,500 sq m of retail space, and an urban design plan for the future development. Project approval for subdivision and construction of associated infrastructure
Location: Southern Employment Lands – Greystanes Estate, Prospect (Lot 507 DP1042806, Lots 12-15 DP1031817, Lot 308 DP 1035614, Lot 8 DP 235064, Lot 140 DP1061621, Lot 2 DP1038293, Lot 1 DP 519182, Lot 12 DP1037650, Lot 2 DP 570973, Lot 143 DP 1061621, Lot 4 DP1066170 and Lots 12 and 13 DP 1059554)
LGAs: Blacktown, Fairfield and Holroyd
Capital cost of development: $348 million
F/T construction jobs: 7,000 (approximately)
F/T post construction jobs: 8,000 (approximately)
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; list of environmental planning instruments and other relevant legislation
Details of approval: Director-General's Environmental Assessment Report and project approval
Additional information: Proposed Development of the Southern Employment Lands: Background Paper (ERM 2006); Director General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. Further information about the project, including the Environmental Assessment (exhibited 23 November to 22 December 2006) can be viewed online on the proponent's website

MP 05_0120
Title: Amcor Paper Mill, Matraville
Approved: 20 July 2007
Proponent: Amcor Packaging (Australia) Pty Ltd
Description: Construct and operate a new paper mill at Botany Road, Matraville
Location: 1891 Botany Road, Matraville
Local government area: Randwick
Capital cost of development: $150 million
F/T construction jobs: 400
F/T post construction jobs: 140
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval
Additional information: Major Project application and form; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Preliminary Assessment and Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://amcor.skmconsulting.com

MP 06_0303
Title: Tooheys Brewery Upgrade
Approved: 18 July 2007
Proponent: Tooheys Pty Ltd
Description: Upgrade and continued use of Tooheys Brewery, Lidcombe
Location: 29 Nyrang Street, Lidcombe
Local government area: Auburn
Capital cost of development: $70 million
F/T construction jobs: 120
F/T post construction jobs: Nil
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval and conditions
Additional information: Major Project Application and Preliminary Assessment; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment report can be viewed online at http://www.arup.com.au/tooheys_lidcombe

MP 05_0089 MOD 1
Title: Modifications to Southern Sydney Freight Line Project
Approved: 18 July 2007
Proponent: Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd (ARTC)
Description: Modification to the Minister's Condition of Approval No. 24 to allow the Urban Design and Landscape Plan to be submitted in stages; modification to Minister’s Condition of Approval No. 29 (Cabramatta Station Precinct Parking Plan) to amend the preparation time frame; modification to Minister's Condition of Approval No. 51 to allow the Director-General to request, if necessary, an independent expert to verify the adequacy of noise and vibration control measures identified in the Operation Noise and Vibration Management Plan; and correction of minor errors and misdescriptions
Location: The line would comprise a single dedicated rail freight track, extending from south of Macarthur to the east of Sefton Park Junction
LGAs: Liverpool, Campbelltown, Bankstown and Fairfield
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: A/Executive Director, Major Project Assessments, as delegate to the Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification of approval
Additional information: Modification request (8 May 2007)
Further inquiries: Glenn Snow on (02) 9228 6352

MP 06_0171 MOD 1
Title: Modification of concept plan approval for Carlton United Brewery (CUB) Site, Broadway
Approved: 18 July 2007
Proponent: Frasers Broadway Pty Ltd
Description: Clarification of future environmental assessment requirements (identified in Part A of Schedule 2 of the concept approval)
Location: 26 Broadway, Chippendale
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $800 million
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, modification approval and consolidated approval
Additional information: Modification request (9 July 2007)

MP 06_0327
Title: Modifications to Liddell Colliery
Approved: 18 July 2007
Proponent: Liddell Coal Operations Pty Limited
Description: Approval to increase the run-of-mine coal production rate from 4.5 to 8 Mtpa; replace the Liddell coal handling and preparation plant; change the mine's water management system; and, construct ancillary infrastructure. Also for a minor increase in extraction of old coal tailings and an increase in the run-of-mine coal delivered to and received from Cumnock No. 1 Colliery
Location: Liddell Colliery, 25 kilometres north-west of Singleton
LGAs: Singleton and Muswellbrook
Capital cost of development: $91 million
F/T construction jobs: 150 temporary jobs
F/T post construction jobs: 90 additional employees (making a total of 240 employees)
Details of approval: Assessment report and modification approval
Additional information: Modification application and Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment report exhibited 22 December 2006 to 2 February 2007 is available online at http://www.umwelt.com.au/liddell-coal/. Note this is a modification of development consent (DA 305-11-01) granted November 2002.

MP 06_0290-1
Title: M5 East Modification
Approved: 18 July 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA)
Description: A modification to the Minister's approval for the M5 East Motorway, dated 9 December 1997. The Minister's approval of the modification only relates to the proposed construction of a filtration plant at the former Bexley Road M5 East construction compound site, with associated infrastructure. The modification approval does not give approval to the proposed trial of a partial portal emissions procedure for the management of in-tunnel air or the proposed revised community involvement strategy. These elements were removed from the modification following an amendment to the application by the RTA on 25 June 2007
Location: Between King Georges Road, Beverly Hills and General Holmes Drive, Arncliffe
Local government area: Rockdale and Canterbury
Capital cost of development: $50 million
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: NA
Details of approval: Modification approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0044
Title: Pacific Highway Upgrading Program - Bulahdelah
Approved: 9 July 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: A dual carriageway highway to be built to the east of Bulahdelah to replace the existing Pacific Highway, which passes through the town. Includes interchanges to the south and north of the town, allowing easy access to Bulahdelah
Location: The upgrade starts approximately 4.5 kilometres south of Bulahdelah and joins the already upgraded section of the highway approximately 4 kilometres to the north of the town
Local government area: Great Lakes
Capital cost of development: $122.75 million (2005 dollar value)
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: NA
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, project approval and conditions
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0270
Title: New Bull Elephant Facility, Taronga Zoo
Approved: 6 July 2007
Proponent: Zoological Parks Board of NSW
Description: Construction of a new bull elephant facility, comprising a new barn, paddock, yard and associated landscaping
Location: Lot 22 DP 843294, Bradleys Head Road, Mosman
Local government area: Mosman
Capital cost of development: $6 million
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: NA
Details of approval: Director General's Assessment Report and project approval and conditions
Additional information: Preliminary Assessment; Director General's requirements for Environmental Assessment; Statement of Environmental Effects ( main report, Appendix 1, Appendix 2 part 1, Appendix 2 part 2, Appendix 3, Appendix 4)

MP 06_0287
Title: Appin Underground Coal Mine – Douglas North Substation
Approved: 6 July 2007
Proponent: BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal Holdings Pty Limited
Description: Construction and use of an electricity-supply substation and associated mine infrastructure
Location: Moreton Park Road, Douglas Park
Local government area: Wollondilly
Capital cost of development: $3,600,000
F/T construction jobs: Up to 20 for a period of 5 months
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval and conditions
Additional information: Application and Preliminary Assessment. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment (exhibited 13 March to 13 April 2007) is available online at http://illawarracoal.bhpbilliton.com/operations_and_projects/development_applications.asp#dnss . Proponent's response to submissions
MP 06_0138 MOD 1
Title: Camden Gas Project
Approved: 6 July 2007
Proponent: AGL Gas Production (Camden) Pty Ltd
Description: Construct one additional directional well at an existing well, change an approved but not yet constructed well to a directional well, connect the wells to the existing gas-gathering system and produce coal seam methane gas
Location: Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, Woodbridge Road, Menangle -Lot 1 DP 130288
Local government area: Wollondilly
Capital cost of development: NA
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: NA
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, modification approval and consolidated approval
Additional information: Modification application (21 March 2007), Environmental Assessment exhibited (Main Report, Appendix 1 Description of works, Appendix 2 Environmental assessment, Appendix 3 Noise assessment, Appendix 4 Flora and fauna assessment, Appendix 5 Revised statement of commitments)

MP 06_0133
Title: Blue Dolphin Redevelopment
Approved: 6 July 2007
Proponent: Blue Dolphin Development Joint Venture
Description: A three-stage residential and tourist development. Concept approval - for use, building envelopes and community title subdivision. Project approval - for Stage 1, including construction of 55 residential apartments, basement car parking, ancillary infrastructure, landscaping and strata subdivision
Location: Lots 1 and 2 in DP 706628, Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort, Yamba Road, Yamba
Local government area: Clarence Valley
Capital cost of development: $175 million
F/T construction jobs: 228
F/T post construction jobs: 40
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and supplement, concept approval and conditions, project approval and conditions
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0095 MOD 1
Title: Chemsal – chemical waste storage and treatment facility, St Marys
Approved: 6 July 2007
Applicant: Chemsal Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of a chemical waste storage and treatment facility at 40 Christie Street, St Marys. The modification involves changes to the site layout, gas detection systems and types of dangerous goods stored on site.
Location: Lot 431 DP 854814, 40 Christie Street, St Marys
Local government area: Penrith
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Details of approval: Modification approval

MP05_0099
Title: Extension of the Gerroa Quarry
Approved: 4 July 2007
Proponent: Cleary Bros (Bombo) Pty Ltd
Description: Extension of the Gerroa Quarry
Location: Crooked River Road, about 3 kilometres south-west of Gerroa
LGAs: Shoalhaven and Kiama
Capital cost of development: $75,000
F/T construction jobs: Nil
F/T Operational Jobs: 15
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval and conditions
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0229
Title: Ore Preparation Area Upgrade, Port Kembla Steelworks
Approved: 3 July 2007
Proponent: BlueScope Steel (AIS) Pty Ltd
Description: Upgrade and increase in the production capacity of the Sinter Plant from 5.5 million tonnes to 6.6 million tonnes per annum
Location: Five Island Road, Port Kembla
Local government area: Wollongong
Capital cost of development: $100 million
F/T construction jobs: 200
F/T post construction jobs: Nil
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval and conditions
Additional information: Major projects application, Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment, Environmental Assessment exhibited 5 March to 5 April 2007 ( Main report, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F, Appendix G), proponent's response to submissions

MP 05_0164 MOD2
Title: University of Sydney - Central Building
Approved: 28 June 2007
Proponent: Capital Insight Pty Limited
Description: The modification involves deleting the requirements for a green wall and soft landscaping within the plaza
Location: USYD Central Building, Darlington Campus, University Of Sydney
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: section 75W of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification approval and consolidated conditions of consent (as modified)

MP 06_0127
Title: Site 3 development at Sydney Olympic Park
Approved: 21 June 2007
Proponent: Site 3 Development Corporation Pty Ltd
Description: Construction of a mixed use residential apartment building (partly 24 and partly 16 storeys) with 3 basement levels, comprising: 208 apartments, including a mix of studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and 1 live/work unit; 4 commercial/retail units; a child care centre; and 283 car-parking spaces over 3 basement levels, including access and spaces for visitors
Location: Site 3 at Sydney Olympic Park on the corner of Parkview Drive and Australia Avenue (Lot 79 DP 875562 and Lot 813 DP 1030022)
Local government area: Auburn
Capital cost of development: $63.54 million
F/T construction jobs: 350
F/T post construction jobs: 18-20
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval and conditions
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0009
Title: Ballina Gateway Mixed-Use Development
Approved: 20 June 2007
Proponent: Sundowner Developments (NSW) Pty Ltd
Description: Staged mixed-use development, including an 84 room hotel, 85 residential apartments distributed over four buildings, an amenities building, 1,204sqm of retail including a waterfront café, 2 level basement car park and landscaping
Location: 256-274 River Street, Ballina - Lot 6-8 DP 23897, Lot A DP 397985, Lot 4A & 4B DP 398716, Lots 6, 11 & 12 Section, 4A DP 758047, Lots 8 & 9 DP 251206, Lot 10 DP 244352, Lot 1 DP 499510, Lot I DP 781715
Local government area: Ballina
Capital cost of development: $75 million
F/T construction jobs: 50
F/T post construction jobs: 20
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval and conditions
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0018
Title: Seascape Grove Residential Subdivision, South West Rocks
Approved: 20 June 2007
Proponent: WB & ME Walls
Description: 108 lot residential subdivision of Lot 124 DP 1097510 with associated bushfire protection measures, stormwater measures and access on Lot 22 DP 1071657
Location: Lot 124 DP 1097510 and Lot 22 DP 1071657, Belle O’Connor Street, South West Rocks
Local government area: Kempsey
Capital cost of development: $3.24 million
F/T construction jobs: 25
F/T post construction jobs: 5
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and Project approval and conditions
Additional information: Area Dimensions Plan; Overall Plan (revision B); Overall Plan (revision D); Submissions Report; Environmental Assessment report exhibited 14 September to 13 October 2006. Project information is also available on the proponent’s website at: http://www.erm.com/ERM/Loc/erm_australia.nsf/(Page_Name_Web)/Projects_SeascapeGrove

MP 06_0190
Title: Western Sydney Recycled Water Initiative - Replacement Flows Project
Approved: 20 June 2007
Proponent: Sydney Water Corporation
Description: The Western Sydney Recycled Water Initiative, outlined in the 2006 Metropolitan Water Plan , is part of the NSW Government's aim to maximise the beneficial use of recycled water. The Minister granted project approval to a new advanced water treatment plant to be constructed at St Marys sewage treatment plant and associated infrastructure, drawing on the available effluent from the Penrith, St Marys and Quakers Hill plants. The recycled water would replace water currently sourced from Warragamba Dam
LGA's: Penrith, Blacktown, Parramatta and Baulkham Hills
Capital cost of development: $265 million
F/T construction jobs: 130
F/T post construction jobs: 12
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and Project approval and conditions
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0281
Title: University of NSW - C25 Cancer Research Facility
Approved: 20 June 2007
Applicant: University of New South Wales
Description: Construction of a new cancer research facility on the upper area of the Kensington campus, adjacent to the existing UNSW biomedical research facilities and close to the Prince of Wales and Sydney Children's hospitals; and associated servicing, landscaping and public domain works
Location: University of New South Wales, High Street, Kensington
Local government area: Randwick
Capital cost of development: $100 million
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: 380 research jobs
Approval authority: Minister for Planning. In accordance with the instrument of delegation dated 13 October 2006 certain functions in relation to the public consultation and assessment of the application were delegated to Randwick Council
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval and conditions. (Note Appendix F - Environmental Assessment of the Director-General’s report can be viewed online at http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/default.php?id=975.
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0121 MOD 1
Title: Upgrade of Coca-Cola Amatil Facility
Approved: 19 June 2007
Applicant: Coca-Cola Amatil (Aust) Pty Ltd
Description: Construction of a high-bay automated bulk distribution facility and expansion of manufacturing operations at its existing site at Northmead. The existing warehouse area at the site would be demolished. The modification involves minor design and layout changes and amendments to address fire safety measures under the Building code of Australia
Location: Lots 110 and 111 DP 800504, Lot 21 DP 632950 (Briens Road, Northmead)
Local government area: Parramatta
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Details of approval: Modification approval

MP 05_0039
Title: Residential Flat Development, Lot 100, Precinct C, 42 Walker Street, Rhodes
Approved: 12 June 2007
Applicant: Meriton Apartments Pty Ltd
Description: Construction of a residential flat development varying in height between 5 and 10 storeys and containing 179 apartments, 1 retail space, basement car parking for 203 vehicles and strata subdivision
Location: Lot 100 DP 1049649, Precinct C, 42 Walker Street, Rhodes
Local government area: City of Canada Bay
Capital cost of development: $51,027,929
F/T construction jobs: 100
F/T post construction jobs: 10-30
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval and conditions
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0136
Title: Abel Underground Coal Mine
Approved: 7 June 2007
Applicant: Donaldson Coal Pty Ltd
Description: Establishment of an underground coal mine south of the existing Donaldson open cut mine, involving the construction and operation of new mine surface facilities within the existing Donaldson open cut and the construction and operation of a new underground mine off the existing highwall
Location: John Renshaw Drive, 23 km northwest of Newcastle
Local government area: Primarily Cessnock, but also partly within Newcastle and Maitland
Capital cost of development: $83.5 million
F/T construction jobs: 70
F/T post construction jobs: 375
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and Project approval and conditions
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0014
Title: Anvil Hill Coal Project
Approved: 7 June 2007
Applicant: Centennial Hunter Pty Limited
Description: The project involves construction and operation of a new open cut coal mine and associated infrastructure, including: extraction of approximately 10.5 million tonnes of coal a year for a period of 21 years; a coal-handling and preparation plant capable of processing up to 10.5 million tonnes of coal a year; rail and train loading infrastructure; transportation of product coal to market via rail; and rehabilitation and revegetation of the site
Location: Wybong, approximately 20km west of Muswellbrook
Local government area: Muswellbrook
Capital cost of development: $240 million
F/T construction jobs: 200
F/T post construction jobs: 240
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and Project approval and conditions
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0207
Title: Mixed Use Retail and Commercial Development, Corner of Wharf and Frances Streets, Tweed Heads
Approved: 4 June 2007
Proponent: Masada Investments Pty Ltd
Description: Four-storey retail and commercial development comprising gross floor area of 4,732m2, ground floor office and retail, 3 levels of commercial office space and 2 levels of basement car parking for 86 vehicles and bicycle storage
Location: 75-77 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads (Lots A and B DP 373378)
Local government area: Tweed
Capital cost of development: $5.15 million
F/T construction jobs: 20
F/T post construction jobs: 150
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and Project approval and conditions
Additional information: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 6 October 2006; Environmental Assessment (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) exhibited 22 November to 22 December 2006

05_0065_MOD 1
Title: Invincible Open Cut Coal Mine Extension – Coal Processing
Approved: 4 June 2007
Applicant: Coalpac Pty Limited
Description: The modification involves processing of coal from open cut coal mining operations at the on-site coal preparation plant
Location: Invincible Colliery, off the Castlereagh Highway, about 24 kilometres northwest of Lithgow
Local government area: Lithgow
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Details of approval: Assessment report, modification approval and consolidated approval

MP 05_0078
Title: Nepean River Pump and Pipeline
Approved: 4 June 2007
Applicant: Penrith Lakes Development Corporation
Description: Construction and operation of a pump and 4.3 kilometre pipeline to extract water from the Nepean River to facilitate the initial filling and long term water supply of Penrith Lakes. The intake structure will be installed on the bed of the Nepean River, 110 metres upstream of Penrith Weir, and will connect to a submerged pump station on the eastern riverbank. An associated control building will be sited on the high riverbank area within Weir Reserve. The pumping system will operate according to the following rules: pumps can start when flow over Penrith weir reaches 500 megalitres per day; and pumps will automatically stop when flow over Penrith weir drops to 350 megalitres per day
Location: within and outside the Penrith Lakes Scheme area
Local government area: Penrith
Capital cost of development: $10 million
F/T construction jobs: 80-100
F/T post construction jobs: 2
Details of approval: Director General's Assessment Report and Project Approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0170
Title: Conroy's Gap Wind Farm
Approved: 31 May 2007
Applicant: Epuron Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of up to 15 wind turbines with a total generating capacity of up to 30 megawatts and associated infrastructure, including a substation and control room, electrical connections between the turbines and substation, connection to the existing 132kV transmission line which crosses the site and construction of internal access roads and minor upgrades to local roads
Location: approximately 17 km west of Yass off Black Range Road, on the NSW Southern Tablelands
Local government area: Yass Valley
Capital cost of development: $50 million
F/T construction jobs: 50
F/T post construction jobs: 5
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report and Project approval and conditions
Additional information: Project application and form lodged 27 February 2006. Minister's Opinion issued on 7 December 2005. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. Environmental Assessment exhibited 9 August to 22 September 2006 (available on proponent’s website). Submissions Report

MP 06_0259
Title: Bayswater Water Pumping Station Upgrade
Approved: 23 May 2007
Proponent: Macquarie Generation
Description: Macquarie Generation seeks to upgrade the existing Bayswater power station, installing a new low-pressure water pumping station, transfer pipeline and associated infrastructure to access 1,200 megalitres of water per day during high flow periods. The existing water extraction system accesses 400 megalitres of water per day, which is used to service both the Bayswater and Liddell power stations. The current Macquarie Generation water licence permits the extraction of up to 1,200 megalitres of water per day
Location: Lot 91 DP 234544, Lot 1 DP 616024, Lot 110 DP 625973; Hunter River and adjacent land to Plashett Dam
Local government area: Singleton
Capital cost of development: $50 million
F/T construction jobs: 30
F/T post construction jobs: Nil
Details of approval: Project approval and Director-General's Assessment Report
Additional information: Major Project Application and Preliminary Assessment (received 15 September 2006); Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 22 October 2006). The Environmental Assessment (exhibited 16 February to 20 March 2007) can be viewed on the proponent’s website

MP 06_0056
Title: Bray Park Water Treatment Plant Augmentation
Approved: 23 May 2007
Proponent: Tweed Shire Council
Description: Augmentation of existing water treatment plant, increasing output from 50Ml/day to 100Ml/day with potential to increase to 150Ml/day; construction of a water treatment, chemical store and poly-aluminium chloride building; installation of equipment for the purposes of operating a membrane ultrafiltration plant; and, improvements to existing infrastructure including upgrade of internal roadways, parking and services
Location: Lot 1, DP 44572, Lot 92 DP 621515 and Lot 103, DP 616049, Durroon Avenue, Bray Park
Local government area: Tweed
Capital cost of development: $60 million
F/T construction jobs: 50
F/T post construction jobs: Existing staff
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and Instrument of Approval
Additional information: View project documents

05_0193 - MOD 1
Title: Modification to Hexham Swamp Rehabilitation Project
Approved: 23 May 2007
Proponent: Minister for the Environment and Climate Change
Description: Proposed modification to Hexham Swamp Rehabilitation Project to allow a small section of the bund to be constructed using concrete rather than Virgin Excavated Natural material (VENM)
Location: Hexham
Local government area: Newcastle
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Details of approval: Modification approval and Director General's planning report
Additional information: Modification request (parts 1 2 3)

MP 06_0210
Title: Dry boat storage and marine facility, Rozelle Bay
Approved: 21 May 2007
Applicant: Rozelle Bay Pty Ltd
Description: Proposal for: a dry boat storage facility accommodating up to 670 boats within two buildings; a two-level commercial maritime building; a multi-storey car park building and at grade parking areas for 272 vehicles; four 25,000 litre underground fuel storage tanks; a marina comprising 36 layover berths, and 24 layover brokerage berths; and a boat in/out feed system used for moving boats between the dry boat stores and the water
Location: Lots 29 and 30, James Craig Road, Rozelle and Part of Lot 33 being the water of Rozelle Bay
Local government area: Sydney City
Capital cost of development: $63.6 million
F/T construction jobs: 182
F/T post construction jobs: 52
Details of approval: Project documents, including the Assessment Report prepared by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and the Minister’s Instrument of Approval are available on the Authority’s website at http://www.shfa.nsw.gov.au/sydney-For_Business-Development_Applications-Dry_Boat_Store_Application.htm

MP 05_0037 MOD 1
Title: Waste Oil Recovery and Recycling Facility
Approved: 16 May 2007
Applicant: Transpacific Industries Group Pty Ltd
Description: Waste oil recovery and recycling facility to produce 36,000 tonnes of refinery grade base lubricant oil a year from 40,000 tonnes of waste oils. The project includes a lube oil hydrogenation plant, industrial cleaning services depot, environmental recovery services depot, truck wash, fuel depot and an onsite laboratory. The modification includes construction of additional plant, including a flash point correction column, fired heater, cooling tower and six additional storage tanks
Location: 11 Kyle Street, Rutherford within the Rutherford Industrial Precinct approximately 7km northwest of Maitland (Lot 223 DP 1037300)
Local government area: Maitland
Capital cost of development: $10 million
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Details of approval: Modification approval

MP 06_0172
Title: Macquarie University Private Hospital
Approved: 13 May 2007
Applicant: Macquarie University/Dalcross Private Hospital
Description: Major project approval is granted for:
- demolition of all buildings, structures and landscaping at No. 3 Technology Place
- staged construction of an 18,709sqm, 208-bed, 6 storey private hospital at No. 3 Technology Place including basement car parking for 218 vehicles, associated site landscaping and infrastructure works and a pedestrian bridge across Technology Place (connecting to No. 2 Technology Place)
- amendments to the basement, internal layout and facade of the building approved on No. 2 Technology Place
- use of the proposed building at No. 2 Technology as specialist consulting rooms and the like in conjunction with the private hospital constructed at No. 3 Technology Place
Location: Nos 2 and 3 Technology Place, Lot 18 DP 1058168 andd Lot 20 DP 1015626
Local government area: Ryde
Capital cost of development: $86 million
F/T construction jobs: 100
F/T post construction jobs: 400
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Details of approval: Project approval, Director-General's Assessment Report
Additional information: View project documents
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin 02 9228 6173

MP 06_0148
Title: Sapphire tourist/residential development
Approved: 9 May 2007
Proponent: Sapphire Beach Development Pty Ltd
Description: Tourist and/or residential development consisting of apartments, townhouses and villa style housing.
Location: 740-742 Pacific Highway, Sapphire Beach, Lots 100 and 101 DP 629555, and Lot 2 DP 800836
Local government area: Coffs Harbour
Capital cost of development: $90 million
F/T construction jobs: 225
F/T post construction jobs: Between 3 and 20
Details of approval: Instrument and conditions of approval, Director-General’s Assessment Report, Concept Plan
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0056 MOD 1
Title: Modification - Sofitel Hotel, Sydney Olympic Park
Approved: 1 May 2007
Applicant: TAHL Homebush Pty Ltd
Description: Application to Modify the Minister's Approval for the construction of a new 18 storey five star hotel at Site 4A, Sydney Olympic Park. Modifications involve a number of minor internal and external alterations to the approved building including the materials and finishes.
Location: Site 4A, Olympic Boulevard within the Town Centre Precinct of Sydney Olympic Park
Local government area: Auburn
Capital cost of development: NA
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: NA
Details of approval: Modification approval; Director-General’s Assessment Report
Additional information:
Modification Application - Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Appendix 3

MP 06_0159
Title: Proposed expansion of Visy Tumut Mill
Approved: 1 May 2007
Applicant: Visy Pulp and Paper Pty Ltd
Description: Proposal to expand the existing Visy Tumut paper manufacturing facilities from a manufacturing capacity of 300,000 tonnes per year to a manufacturing capacity of 700,000 tonnes per year.
Location: 436 Gadara Road, Tumut
Local government area: Tumut
Capital cost of development: $455 million
F/T construction jobs: up to 500 at peak
F/T post construction jobs: 50 at mill, up to 350 in supply and service industries associated with the mill.
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, Submissions Report, Concept Approval, Project Approval
Additional information: View project documents
MP 07_0022-MOD 1
Title: Modification to North-West T-way Network Project
Approved: 29 April 2007
Applicant: Roads and Traffic Authority and Ministry of Transport
Description: Proposed modification to North-West T-way rapid bus network from Parramatta to Rouse Hill and Blacktown to Parklea Links, involving changes to the bus priority system technology
Location: North-West Sydney
Local government area: Blacktown, Baulkham Hills, Parramatta and Holroyd
Details of approval: Modification approval and Planning Report
Additional information: Environmental Assessment: Main report, Appendix B, Appendix B, Appendix C
MP 07_0050 MOD 1
Title: Modification to Albury Wodonga National Highway (Hume Highway) Upgrade
Approved: 20 April 2007
Proponent: Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Proposed section 75W modification to Condition 40 (Urban Design and Landscaping Plans) of the Minister's approval which was granted on 23 January 1998
Location: Table Top to Mullengandra
Local government area: Albury City
Capital cost of development: NA
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: NA
Details of approval: Signed Instrument of Approval and Modification Report
Additional information: Modification Request (received 3 April 2007)
MP 06_0178
Title: Formule 1 Hotel, Sydney Olympic Park
Approved: 19 April 2007
Applicant: TAHL Homebush Pty Ltd
Description: A seven-storey, 156 room budget style hotel, comprised of:

a hotel reception lobby, breakfast area, hotel administration, retail outlets and parking for 6 cars at ground level
guest car parking for 51 cars at levels one and two
156 guest rooms (76 family rooms, 72 standard rooms and 8 accessible rooms) at levels three to six.

Location: Part Lot 6002, DP 1063407 on the corner of Edwin Flak Avenue and Uhrig Road, Sydney Olympic Park
Local government area: Auburn
Capital cost of development: $14 million
F/T construction jobs: 80
F/T post construction jobs: 6
Details: Conditions for Approval and Director General's Report
Additional information: View project documents
MP 06_0129
Title: Auburn Hospital (Concept Plan)
Approved: 13 April 2007
Proponent: NSW Health
Description: Proposal includes:
- redevelopment of the existing Auburn Hospital to provide a new 204-bed predominantly five-storey hospital
- onsite hospital car parking for over 270 cars
- new site access arrangements
- site infrastructure and landscaping
- relocation of the 82-bed St Josephs Hospital to the Auburn Hospital site
- 17,000m2 of residential floor space accommodated in two residential towers on the main hospital site and one four-storey
- residential development on the Arthur stone site
- multi-level car parking
Location: Auburn Hospital - Norval Street, and Hevington and Hargrave roads, Auburn (specifically Lots 1-16 in DP 873, Lot A in DP 102993, Lot B in DP 102993, Lot C in DP 420405 and Lot X 102994)
Local government area: Auburn
Capital cost of development: $170 million
F/T construction jobs: 215
F/T post construction jobs: 100
Details of approval: Instrument of Approval, Director General's Assessment Report, Summary of public submissions
Additional information: Documentation for both the Concept Application and Project Application for this project can be viewed online at http://www.swahs.health.nsw.gov.au/capitalprojects/CapitalProjectsAuburn.htm
MP 06_0231
Title: St Vincent’s Hospital (O’Brien Building) and Caritas site redevelopment (MP 06_0231)
Approved: 13 April 2007
Applicant: St Vincent’s and Mater Health
Description: Concept plan approval granted to demolish:
- existing O’Brien Building and construct a new 8 storey building, 228 car parking spaces and ancillary facilities
- Caritas Rehabilitation Centre. Also excavation for new basement car parking, creation of new mixed use development on the Caritas site, retention and change of use of the heritage items (Caritas House and Caritas Cottage) from institutional to residential/commercial use
Location: O’Brien Building, Burton Street, Darlinghurst and Caritas site, 299 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $41 million
F/T construction jobs: 125
F/T post construction jobs: 200
Details of approval: Signed instrument of approval
Director-General’s Assessment Report
1. Executive summary
2. Background - part 1, part 2
3. Proposed development - part 1, part 2
4. Statutory context
5. Consultation and issues raised
6. Assessment - part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4
7. Conclusion
Additional information: NA

MP 06_0051
Title: Royal North Shore Hospital Concept Plan
Approved: 13 April 2007
Proponent: NSW Health and Northern Sydney and Central Coast Area Health Service
Description: Redevelopment of Royal North Shore Hospital consistant with Part C of the approval
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital - corner of Westbourne Street and Reserve Road, St Leonards
Local government area: Willoughby
Capital cost of development: $890 million
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: 3250
Details of approval: Signed instrument of approval
Director-General's Assessment Report: pp 1-16; pp 17-22; pp 23-28; pp 29-51
Appendix A - Approval and conditions
Appendix B - Statement of commitments
Appendixes C to F (Preferred Project Report, responses to submissions, submissions from public authorities and Environmental Assessment) are available on the consultant's site at www.elton.com.au/talkRNSH
Additional information: Preferred Project Report (November 2006), Concept Plan (July 2006), including the Environmental Assessment, responses to submissions, and Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at www.elton.com.au/talkRNSH
MP 05_0079 MOD 1 and MP 06_0310
Title: Emirates Luxury Tourist Resort
Approved: 13 April 2007
Applicant: Emirates Hotels (Australia) Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of a luxury tourist resort and associated infrastructure.
Location: Wolgan Road, Wolgan Valley
Local government area: Lithgow
Capital cost of development: $60 million
F/T construction jobs: 150
F/T post construction jobs: 100
Details of approval: Modified Concept Plan Approval, Project Approval Part 1, Project Approval Part 2, Director-General's Report, Statement of Commitments
Additional information: View project documents
06_0189
Title: Expansion of the Kooragang Coal Terminal
Approved: 13 April 2007
Applicant: Port Waratah Coal Services Limited
Description: Port Waratah Coal Services proposes to increase the capacity throughput of its Kooragang Coal Terminal to 120 million tonnes per annum (current approved capacity 77 million tonnes per annum - DA No 35/96). The proposed increase in capacity does not require any change to the size of the approved footprint or operational area but will be achieved through operational efficiencies and upgrades to plant and equipment. The operational improvements include increase in the throughput capacity of: the three receival and four stacking streams; the coal reclaim system and the shiploading system. Upgrades to plant and equipment include:
- Installing new low noise drives of higher power and increased speed;
- Increasing the coal profile on the belt; and
- Changing to higher capacity chutes and introducing soft flow design for more efficient movement of coal.
Upgrade works will also be undertaken to the power supply and control systems.
Location: Curlew Street, Kooragang Island at the north of Newcastle Harbour and including land in Lots 5,7 & 9 DP775774; Lot 1 DP775775; Lot 1 DP869662; Lot 11 DP841542; Lots 2,6,7,8 & 9 DP775772; Lots 11,13,14,17,18,19,20, 22 & 23 DP775773; Lots 10, 29, 31, 34 & 41 DP775776; Lots 48, 49, 51, 53 & 55 DP 775777; Lot 1 DP 1015754; Lots 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109 & 111 DP1018591; Lot 131 DP 1018592; Lots 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 208 & 210 DP 1017038; Lot 211 DP 1018949 and Lot 521 DP1018950
Local government area: Newcastle local government area
Capital cost of development: $78 million
F/T construction jobs: 0
F/T post construction jobs: 0
Details: DG's assessment report, Project approval, Response to submissions Part A, Response to submissions Part B
Documents available: Major Project Application, Preliminary Environmental Assessment, Director-General's Requirements, Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Scott Jeffries (02) 9228 6426
06_0009
Title: Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Coal Export Terminal, Kooragang Island
Approved: 13 April 2007
Applicant: Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group
Description: Construction and operation of a 66 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) capacity coal export terminal on Kooragang Island in Newcastle, New South Wales. The main activities comprising the development will be carried out on and adjacent to Kooragang Island and include foundation preparation/capping of a rail corridor traversing the existing Kooragang Island Waste Emplacement Facility for the development of the rail spurs, rail sidings and rail loops; construction of rail spurs, rail sidings and rail loops, rail overpass, train unloading stations and connecting conveyors; reuse of dredged materials from the south arm of the Hunter River as preload and engineering fill for construction of the coal storage area, rail corridor and wharf; construction of a coal storage area including coal stockpiles, conveyors, transfer points and combined stacker/reclaimers; construction of wharf facilities, shiploaders, conveyors and buffer bins; development of water management infrastructure including site drainage works, stormwater settlement ponds, primary and secondary settling ponds, site water pond, water tanks and stockpile spray system; installation of electricity reticulation and control systems; development of access roads and internal roads; construction of administration and workshop buildings; associated minor infrastructure, plant, equipment and activities; and operation of the coal export terminal up to a capacity of 66 Mtpa, including the unloading of coal trains, the stockpiling of coal, and the loading of coal to ships via the wharf facilities and shiploaders..
Location: Cormorant Road, Kooragang Island at the north of Newcastle Harbour and including land in Lot 122 DP 874949, Lot 7 DP 1015754, Lot 6 DP 1015754, Lot 20 DP 262325 and Lot 2 DP 581473
Local government area: Newcastle local government area
Capital cost of development: $922 million
F/T construction jobs: 500
F/T post construction jobs: 100
Details: DG's assessment report, Project approval, Panel report
Documents available: Project Application and Preliminary Assessment, EA requirements, Envrionmental assessment, Panel's terms of reference, Responses to submissions
MP05_0052
Title: Tipfast Construction Material Recycling Facility
Approved: 12 April 2007
Applicant: Tipfast Pty Ltd
Description: A construction materials recycling facility, which is to be relocated from St Peters (Marrickville LGA) to 16/19A Baker Street, Banksmeadow (Botany Bay LGA). The facility would receive up to 100,000 tonnes per year of construction and demolition materials including asphalt, masonry and soil. These materials would be recycled into road base or hard fill, with a small amount (5-10%) of residual waste disposed to a licensed landfill. The proposal includes storage, sorting and processing facilities, as well as an administration building and parking facilities.
Location: Lot 5, DP1048677
Local government area: Botany Bay
Capital cost of development: $1.7 million
F/T construction jobs: 25
F/T post construction jobs: 10
Details:

Project Approval

Director-General's Report

Documents available: View project documents
MP 05_0103
Title: Ivanhoe North Rehabilitation Project
Approved: 11 April 2007
Applicant: Ivanhoe Coal Pty Limited
Description: Rehabilitation of the former Cullen Main West open cut coal mine, and recovery, crushing and transport of 550,000 tonnes of coal
Location: 22 kilometres northwest of Lithgow
Local government area: Lithgow
Capital cost of development: $2.25 million
F/T construction jobs: 6 (for 2 months)
F/T post construction jobs: 12
Details: Director-General's Assessment Report , Response to Submissions Report, Revised Statement of Commitments, Project Approval
Additional information: View project record
06_0317
Title: Proposed installation of Stormwater Treatment Unit, P&O Shipping Terminal. Port Botany
Approved: 7 April 2007
Applicant: P&O Ports Limited
Description: P&O proposes to install an in-ground stormwater treatment unit for the removal of contaminants captured in surface water run-off
Location: 42 Friendship Road, Matraville (Lots 1-13, DP 260692)
Local government area: Randwick local government area
Capital cost of development: $150,000
F/T construction jobs: 1
F/T post construction jobs: 0
Further inquiries: Ingrid Ilias (02) 9228 6411 or ingrid.ilias@planning.nsw.gov.au
Details: Project Approval and Environmental Assessment Report
Documents available:
- Director-General's Requirements
- Preliminary Environmental Assessment
- Major Project Application
- Environmental Assessment (Appendix A-B, Appendix C, Appendix D-E)
MP 06_0186
Title: Six-storey mixed-use residential, motel and retail development
Approved: 1 March 2007
Applicant: KAS Developments Pty Ltd
Description: Demolition of all existing buildings and structures on site; and construction of a six-storey building including: 22 motel suites/studios, 28 residential apartments, 3 retail tenancies at ground level, 2 levels of basement car parking for 78 cars, recreational amenities (gym, lap pool, spa etc), landscaping; and servicing.
Location: Lots 1 and 2 Section E DP 17053, 85-87 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour
Local government area: Coffs Harbour
Capital cost of development: $9.5 million
F/T construction jobs: 50
F/T post construction jobs: 5
Details: Project Approval, Director-General’s Report
MP 06_0333
Title: Proposed commercial office building for Sydney Water at Civic Place Precinct, Parramatta
Approved: 1 March 2007
Applicant: Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd on behalf of Sydney Water Corporation
Description: Construction of a 17 storey commercial office building for Sydney Water with ancillary retail /café and associated basement carparking and public domain works.
Location: 1 Smith Street, Parramatta comprises the following lots:
- Lot 1 DP 209425.
- Lot 1 DP 128540.
- Lots 1 & 2 DP 511141.
- Lot 3 DP 207682.
- Lot A DP 324342.
- Lot A DP 323787.
- Lot 2 DP 207682.
Local government area: City of Parramatta
Capital cost of development: $129,000,000
F/T construction jobs: 500
F/T post construction jobs: 1500
Details: View project documents
06_0253
Title: 06_0253 Proposed Woolworths distribution and storage facility, Erskine Park, Penrith Local Government Area
Approved: 1 March 2007
Applicant: Macquarie Goodman Management Limited
Description: Construction and operation of a Woolworths distribution and storage facility.
Location: Lot 141 DP 843899 Mamre Road, Erskine Park
Local government area: Penrith
Capital cost of development: $41.2 million
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: 190
Details: Instrument of Approval; Director-General's Assessment Report
Documents available: Project Application Form, Director-General's Environmental Assessment Requirements, Preliminary Environmental Assessment, Environmental Assessment
06_0254
Title: Proposed Kimberly-Clark distribution and storage facility, Erskine Park, Penrith Local Government Area
Approved: 1 March 2007
Applicant: Macquarie Goodman Management Limited
Description: Construction and operation of a Kimberly-Clark distribution and storage facility.
Location: Lot 141 DP 843899 Mamre Road, Erskine Park
Local government area: Penrith
Capital cost of development: $43.2 million
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: 140
Details: Instrument of Approval; Director-General's Assessment Report
Documents available: Director-General's Environmental Assessment Requirements, Preliminary Environmental Assessment, Project Application Form, Environmental Assessment
06_0208 and 06_0216
Title: Warehouse and Distribution Centre, Lenore Lane, Erskine Park
Approved: 1 March 2007
Applicant:
Description: Construction and operation of a warehouse and distribution centre complex, including concept plan for the creation of up to six warehouse/industrial buildings along with associated subdivision and infrastructure works including the relocation of a creek; and Stage 1 works including bulk earthworks, subdivision of the site and construction of a new storage and distribution facility
Location: Lenore Lane, Erskine Park
Local government area: Penrith
Capital cost of development: $200,000,000
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T Operational Jobs: 3000
Details: View project documents
05_0072
Title: Parkes Intermodal Terminal
Approved: 1 March 2007
Applicant:
Description: A Concept Plan for an intermodal terminal on a 365 hectare site approximately 5 kilometres west of Parkes, providing a facility for the large scale transport and warehousing/storage of freight and the transfer of freight containers between trucks and trains. The proposed terminal would be located at the confluence of the Main Western and Parkes - Narromine railway lines, and developed in two stages, with the initial stage (Years 1-5) being capable of handling up to 240,000 Twenty Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of freight, and the ultimate stage up to 530,000 TEUs.
Location: Brolgan Road, Parkes
Local government area: Parkes
Capital cost of development: $135 Million
F/T construction jobs: 600
F/T post construction jobs: 600
Details: View project documents
06_0074
Title: Proposed Marulan South Quarry, Marulan South Road, Marulan South, Goulburn Mulwaree Local Government Area
Approved: 28 February 2007
Applicant: Boral Resources (NSW) Pty Ltd
Description: Development of a hard rock quarry and associated infrastructure
Location: Marulan South Road, Marulan South - about 10km south-east of Marulan
Local government area: Goulburn Mulwaree
Capital cost of development: $150 million
F/T construction jobs: 20
F/T post construction jobs: 30
Details: Instrument of Approval; Director-General's Assessment Report
Documents available: Major Project Application and Preliminary Assessment, Director-General's Requirements , Environmental Assessment
06_0026
Title: Northparkes Mine - E48 Project PA Number 06_0026
Approved: 28th February 2007
Applicant: North Mining Limited
Description: North Mining Limited proposes to extend its underground gold/copper mine at the Northparkes mining complex. The project includes the:
- establishment of a new underground mine to extract up to 34 million tonnes of ore over 10 years;
- continued use of existing infrastructure at the mine; and
- construction and use of additional infrastructure, including an above-ground conveyor and two tailings dams.
Location: 20 km north west of Parkes, central west NSW
Local Government Area: Parkes Shire Council
Capital cost of development:
F/T construction jobs:
F/T post construction jobs:
Details: NP DG's Environmental Assessment Report, Signed instrument of approval
Documents available: Major Projects Application; Background Document; Director-General's requirements; Executive Summary; EA; Submissions Report
06_0089
Title: 06_0089 Vopak Site B3 Bulk Liquids Storage Expansion, Randwick LGA
Approved: 28 February 2007
Applicant: Vopak Terminals Sydney Pty Limited
Description: An expansion of the Vopak Bulk Liquids Storage Facility to increase storage capacity by approximately 158,000 cubic metres.
Location: Lot 21 DP 1045323 known as 1-9 Friendship Road, Port Botany
Local government area: Randwick
Capital cost of development: $80 million
F/T construction jobs: 100
F/T post construction jobs: 5
Details: Instrument of Approval; Director-General's Assessment Report
Documents available: Preliminary Assessment; Director-General's Requirements, Project Application, View more documents available
MP 06_0150
Title: 9 storey multi unit housing development
Approved: 28 February 2007
Applicant: Coffs Beach Partnership
Description: 9-storey multi unit housing development comprising 3 x 1 bedroom dwellings, 16 x 2 bedroom dwellings and 17 x 3 bedroom dwellings, and basement and on ground car parking for 54 cars.
Location: Lot 19 DP 611010 & Lot 1 DP 41616
111 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour.
Local government area: Coffs Harbour
Capital cost of development: $15,300,000
F/T construction jobs: 60
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Documents available: View project documents
MP 06_0184
Title: Pasminco Cockle Creek Smelter Remediation Project
Approved: 27 February 2007
Applicant: Pasminco Cockle Creek Smelter Pty Ltd (subject to Deed of Company Arrangement)
Description: The project involves the remediation of the former Pasminco lead and zinc smelter site at Boolaroo, located approximately 13 km south west of Newcastle. The remediation will principally involve the excavation of contaminated material from the various parcels of the site and the placing of these materials in a capped containment cell to be located around the existing on-site eastern slag stockpile. Where necessary, the excavation will be preceded by the removal of some concrete slabs on the Main Site and by the removal of underground services. After the excavation of any particular area is complete, and the site validated and signed off by the Site Auditor as being fit for its purpose, the remediated area will be re-filled and or regraded to achieve expected future development levels with imported fill as necessary. Other project components include temporary storage, treatment and possibly mixing of excavated material as required, the provision of environmental controls to manage impacts during construction, an effluent treatment plant to treat potential future leachate and groundwater that may be emitted from the cell, the continued approval of the operation of the existing jig on the site to extract lead from lead slag stockpiles, the crushing of recovered concrete, some off-site disposal of contaminated material and the possible acceptance of some materials from nominated properties which had been contaminated by lead dust.
Location: 13a Main Road, Boolaroo, NSW 2284. Lot 201 DP 805914, Lot 21 DP 253122, Lot 1 DP 523781 and Lot 23 DP 251322
Local government area: Lake Macquarie Local Government Area
Capital cost of development: $45 m
F/T construction jobs: 20
F/T post construction jobs: 2
Details: View project documents
Further Enquiries: Ricardo Prieto-Curiel (02) 9228 6112 or ricardo.prieto-curiel@planning.nsw.gov.au
06_0052
Title: Materials Recycling Facility
Approved: 27 February 2007
Applicant:
Description: Construction and operation of a materials recycling facility and associated infrastructure for the processing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Location: 191 Miller Road, Chester Hill
Local government area: Bankstown
Capital cost of development: $2,000,000
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: 40
Details: View project documents
MP 06_0163
Title: Luna Park Site C - Restaurant
Approved: 27 February 2007
Applicant: Luna Park Sydney Pty Ltd
Description: Project Application for a restaurant and subdivision of land into 3 lots
Location: Luna Park Lot 1 DP 1066900, including 'Site C'
Local government area: North Sydney
Capital cost of development: $5,547,304.00
F/T construction jobs: 20
F/T post construction jobs: 25
Documents available: View project documents
06_0029
Title: Bamarang Gas Fired power Station
Approved: 27 February 2007
Applicant:
Description: Concept approval and project approval for Delta Electricity to construct and operate Stage 1 of a 300 megawatt gas fired power station and associated infrastructure on Yalwal Road, Bamarang and concept approval for Stage 2 of the project which involves the conversion of the power station to a closed cycle configuration to address base load and intermediate load requirements and conversion to a 400 megawatt facility.
Location: Lot 1 DP 127482
Local government area: Shoalhaven City Council
Capital cost of development: $156 million for Stage 1
$400 million for Stage 2
F/T construction jobs: 100-150 in Stage 1 and 200-300 in Stage 2
F/T Operation Jobs: 8 jobs in Stage 1 and 18 jobs in Stage 2
Details: DG's Report, Concept approval, Project approval
Documents available: Submissions Report, Submissions Report Appendix B, Submissions Report Appendix C, Submissions Report Appendix D, Major Project Application, Preliminary Assessment, Director General's Requirements (RTF)
06_0268 MOD 2
Title: Lane Cove Tunnel Modification - Epping Road Surface Changes
Approved: 21 February 2007
Applicant: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Proposed modification to the Lane Cove Tunnel Approval to:
- defer surface changes on Epping Road for 5 months after opening of the Tunnel, except for pedestrian bridge and bus interchange;
- ensure bus lanes on Epping Road are operational by 10 months after opening;
- complete all approved surface changes on Epping Road by 11 months after opening of the Tunnel;
- permit the Tunnel, Falcon Street ramps and Gore Hill Freeway widening to be opened to traffic within a one-month period rather than concurrently; and
- investigate the location and design of a bus bay in Military Road east of Merlin Street north to the satisfaction of the Public Transport Committee.
Location: Along the alignment of Epping Road and the Gore Hill Freeway, between the Lane Cove River and Naremburn, Sydney.
Local government area: Lane Cove, North Sydney, Willoughby, Ryde
Documents available:
- Director-General's Report
- Appendix A (Application letter, Environmental Assessment, Transition options diagrams, Traffic Assessment of options, Traffic Assessment of proposal, Proposed modifications to Conditions of Approval)
- Appendix B - Submissions
- Appendix C - Further information
- Instrument of Modification
- Consolidated Approval
05_0178
Title: City West Cable Tunnel
Approved: 21st February 2007
Applicant: EnergyAustralia
Description: Construction and operation of a 1.8km electricity transmission cable tunnel comprising of five transmission feeders to link the Haymarket bulk supply point in Thomas Street, Ultimo to the new City North substation at the corner of Sussex and Erskine Streets, Sydney.
Location: From Haymarket Substation at Thomas St, Ultimo through Darling Harbour to the corner of Sussex and Erskine Streets, Sydney
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $60 Million
F/T construction jobs: 20
F/T post construction jobs: 0 ( Existing Staff)
Details: Director General's Report and Instrument of Approval
Documents available: Project Application and Application Form, Director General's requirements (RTF), Environmental Assessment (RTF), Newspaper Advertisement (RTF), Proponent's response to submissions
06_0141
Title: Turf Farm, Tumbulgum
Approved: 21 February 2007
Applicant:
Description: Construction and operation of a turf farm and associated infrastructure including a water storage dam.
Location: Lot 1 DP 783886, Tweed Valley Way, Tumbulgum
Local government area: Tweed
Capital cost of development: $100,000
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: 2
Details: View project documents
06_0022
Title: Used Oil Transfer Station, St Marys
Approved: 21 February 2007
Applicant: Klekies Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of a used oil transfer station and associated infrastructure.
Location: Lot 132, DP31912, 85 Christie Street, St Marys
Local government area: Penrith
Capital cost of development: $500,000
F/T construction jobs:
F/T post construction jobs: 6
Details: Project Approval, Director-General's Report
Documents available:
- Major Projects Application
- Preliminary Environmental Assessment
- Director General's Requirements
- Environmental Assessment
- Response to Submissions Part 1
- Response to Submissions Part 2
05_0167
Title: Cullerin Range Wind Farm
Approved: 21 February 2007
Applicant: Epuron Pty Ltd (formerly Taurus Energy Pty Ltd)
Description: Construction and operation of up to 15 wind turbines on tubular steel towers up to 80 m high at the hub, including associated infrastructure (substation and transmission connection to the existing Country Energy 132kV system on the site, control room and equipment storage facilities, etc).
Location: Cullerin Range, Southern Tablelands of NSW
Local government area: Upper Lachlan Shire Council
Capital cost of development: $50 Million
F/T construction jobs: 50
F/T post construction jobs: 5
Details: Director General's Report and Instrument of Approval
Documents available: Project Application, Application form, Director-General's Requirements (RTF), Environmental Assessment, Submissions Report
05_0195 Mod 1
Title: Modification to the Instrument of Approval for the Munmorah Gas Fired Power Station, Munmorah
Approved: 15 February 2007
Applicant:
Description: The modification application seeks to increase the noise limits to practical levels that account for the potential for low frequency noise impacts to occur.
Location: Part Lot 61 DP 1065038, Mumorah Power Station, Munmorah
Local government area: Wyong
Capital cost of development:
F/T construction jobs:
F/T post construction jobs:
Details: Instrument of Approval
Documents available:
- Major Projects Application Form
- Environmental Assessment Requirements
- Technical Paper 1
- Technical Paper 2
- Technical Paper 3
- Technical Paper 4
- Technical Paper 5
- Technical Paper 6
- Preferred Project Report
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Appendix D
- Appendix E

MP 06_0171
Title: State Significant Site Listing and Concept Plan for redevelopment of Carlton United Breweries Site, Chippendale
Approved: 9 February 2007
Proponent: Carlton & United Breweries (NSW) Pty Ltd
Description: A Concept Plan for the proposed redevelopment of the Carlton United Breweries site in Chippendale under the provisions of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. The Proponent is also seeking to rezone and list the site as a State Significant Site in Schedule 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects 2005) to facilitate the redevelopment for mixed uses and public open space.
Location: Carlton United Breweries Site, Chippendale
Local government area: City of Sydney Council
Capital cost of development: $800,000,000
Documents available:
- Director-General's Report
- Instrument of Approval
- Conditions of Approval
- Part 3A major projects request
- Scoping Paper (Schedule 2 - Land Titles, CUB Site Rezoning Chronolog)
- Solar Access Clarification Statement
- CUB Expert Advisory Panel Report to Minister
- Director-General's Requirements (DGRs)
- State significant site study, Concept Plan, Environmental Assessment Documentation, and planning agreements

MP 06_0162
Title: State Significant Site and Major Project (concept plan) application for redevelopment of East Darling Harbour (EDH) (MP 06_0162)
Approved: 9 February 2007
Applicant: JBA Urban Planning Consultants (on behalf of Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority)
Description: The approval involves:
- A mixed use development of commercial, residential, tourist, retail and community uses;
- Building envelopes with a distribution of GFA between the development blocks within the mixed use zone;
- New public open space / public domain, with a range of formal and informal open spaces serving separate recreational functions and including a 1.4km public foreshore promenade;
- A passenger terminal and a maximum of 3000m2 GFA for active uses that support the public domain within the public recreation zone;
- Public domain landscape concept, including parks, streets and pedestrian connections;
- Creation of a partial new shoreline to the harbour and alteration of the existing sea walls; and
- Retention of the existing Sydney Ports Corporation Port Safety Operations and Harbour Tower Control Operations including employee parking.
Location: East Darling Harbour, Lots 1-6 in DP 876514 (wharves 3,4,5,7 & 8)
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $1.5 billion
Details: 15,000 operational jobs
Documents available: Instrument of Approval, Environmental Assessment Report
East Darling Harbour, Request Letter
Preliminary Environmental Assessment Scoping Paper
Director Generals Requirements
Preferred Project Report
Statement of Commitments
Environmental Planning Instruments and Other Legislation
MP 06_0116
Title: Liverpool Hospital Concept Plan
Approved: 2 February 2007
Applicant: Health Administration Corporation (NSW Health
Description:
- Concept Plan approval granted for:
  1. Land use distribution addressing hospital expansion, consolidation, and rationalisation; new hospital building footprints and heights; expanded research and educational facilities; provision of accommodation for students and nursing and medical staff; and accommodation for patient's relatives;
  2. Vehicular access and car parking arrangements with links to all hospital facilities; grade separated pedestrian access across north-south railway to the eastern campus; new car parking facilities and new hierarchy and layout of internal and external access roads and bridges, including road bridge across the rail line; and new and enhanced hospital entry points;
  3. Landscaping including new pedestrian links and the introduction of a major east-west pedestrian mall;
  4. Early works to facilitate construction of a new eight storey core hospital development, associated site infrastructure and the east campus car park;
  5. Early site preparatory works including utility services divisions, demolition, in-ground engineering services, bulk excavation and temporary accommodations for the construction period; and
  6. Detailed excavation works and structural works up to ground level for the new eight storey core hospital building.
- Project Application approval is granted for:
  1. Identification, diversion, relocation and reconnection of existing reticulated services (in-ground and above ground) that may be affected by the proposed demolition of existing buildings and / or earthworks excavation;
  2. Archaeological assessment and investigations, preparation and implementation of a heritage management plan for monitoring, removal, archiving and protection of materials as required for building demolitions and / or excavation;
  3. Demolition of South Wing, B Wing, D Wing, Workshops and Linen (corporate services linen and associated workshops), Engineering (engineering offices, workshops and sheds), interconnecting corridors and Ron Dunbier - East Wing;
  4. Construction of new facades / service wall for the western wing of the existing Ron Dunbier accommodation building;
  5. Internal adaptation of existing buildings to accommodate dislocated services (as a result of demolitions);
  6. Bulk excavation;
  7. Identification, monitoring and removal of hazardous materials following further detailed hazardous material and soil contamination investigations; and
  8. Structural works to ground level including piling, piers, slabs and columns.
Location: Lots 1-3 DP 827031, Lot 1-3 DP 596770, Lot 101 DP 793557, Lot 2 DP 805696, Lot 1 DP 863491, Lot 1 DP 581947, Lot A DP 432628, Lots A & B 404723, Lot 1 DP 724026, and Lots 2-13 DP 758620.
Local government area: Liverpool City
Capital cost of development: Concept Plan - $390 million
Project Application - $13.5 million
F/T construction jobs: 1, 000
F/T post construction jobs: 1, 900
Documents available: Director General's Environmental Assessment Report Chapter 1
Director General's Environmental Assessment Report Chapter 2
Director General's Environmental Assessment Report Chapter 3
Director General's Environmental Assessment Report Chapter 4
Director General's Environmental Assessment Report Chapter 5
Director General's Environmental Assessment Report Chapter 6
Director General's Environmental Assessment Report Chapter 7
Director General's Environmental Assessment Report Appendices
Instrument of Approval
Liverpool Application Letter - Page 1
Liverpool Application Letter - Page 2
Liverpool Application Letter - Page 3
Preliminary Environmental Assessment
The Director General's Environmental Assessment Requirements and the exhibited Environmental Assessment are available at:
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/assets/part3adocument.html The Preferred Project Report can be viewed at:
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/assets/part3adocument.html
MP 06_0136
Title: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) (MP 06_0136)
Approved: 2 February 2007
Applicant: Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust (SC&SGT)
Description: Project approval is granted to the carrying out of the following:
- Construction activities on adjoining lands owned by Centennial Parkland and Moore Park Trust (CPMPT) and occupied by Fox Studios including the erection of an ivy wall support in John Hargreaves Avenue, safety fencing, roof protection and the erection of a hoarding over John Hargreaves Avenue.
- Relocation of the video scoreboard and tri-vision advertising panels to the top of the Dally Messenger Stand (will partly project over adjoining lands owned by CPMPT and occupied by Fox Studios).
- Demolition and removal of Yabba's Hill, the Doug Walters stand and other miscellaneous structures, including those located at the rear of the Clive Churchill Stand adjacent the boundary wall and the old scoreboard and preparatory excavation activities.
- Construction of a new grandstand to provide seating for approximately 12,400 spectators including ancillary facilities and provision of associated ingress and egress including penetrations to the ivy wall adjacent John Hargreaves Avenue (will partly project over adjoining lands owned by CPMPT and occupied by Fox Studios).
- Carrying out of associated grandstand construction activities on adjoining lands owned by CPMPT and occupied by Fox Studios).
- Relocation of existing floodlighting tower (No. 3) to the top of the proposed new lift shafts within the new grandstand and upgrading of all 6 existing floodlighting tower luminaries.
Location: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park
Local government area: City of Sydney Council
Capital cost of development: $63 million
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant Legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Further Enquiries: By phone: 1300 305 695
By email: information@planning.nsw.gov.au
By post: Director, Strategic Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney, NSW 2001
Documents available:
Director-General's Environmental Assessment Requirements
Environmental Assessment and Preferred Project Report (including accompanying application drawings) are available for viewing at http://www.sydneycricketground.com.au/SCG-Hill-Grandstand.html
Director-Generals Environmental Assessment Report
- Director-Generals Environmental Assessment Report Cover- Section 1
- Director-Generals Environmental Assessment Report Section 2
- Director-Generals Environmental Assessment Report Section 3
- Director-Generals Environmental Assessment Report Section 4-5
- Director-Generals Environmental Assessment Report Section 6-7
Signed Instrument of Approval
Conditions of Approval
Application Letter
Application Form
Preliminary Assessment
06_0057
Title: Glennies Creek Colliery Surface Facilities
Approved: 31 January 2007
Applicant: Glennies Creek Coal Management Pty Limited
Description: The project involves the:
- continued use of existing mine-related surface facilities and infrastructure at the Glennies Creek Coal Mine; and
- construction and operation of additional surface facilities, including various demountable buildings, sealed extension of the car park, coal handling system, stores compound, additional underground water supply tanks, extension of the existing electrical substation, extension to coal stockpile areas, ballast delivery and stockpile area at the Forest Road Ventilation Shaft, and additional gas drainage boreholes.
Location: Glennies Creek Coal Mine, approximately 12km north of Singleton.
Local government area: Singleton
Capital cost of development: $8,100,000
F/T construction jobs: 10
F/T post construction jobs: 150
Documents available: Assessment Report; Project Approval; Major Projects Application,Preliminary Assessment Report, Maps (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7), Director-General's requirements, Proponent's Response to Submissions - Part A, Proponent's Response to Submissions - Part B
Environmental Assessment documents as follows:
GCCM_EA_Summary, GCCM_EA_Text(Part A), GCCM_EA_Text(Part B), GCCM_EA_Appendix 1(Part A), GCCM_EA_Appendix 1(Part B), GCCM_EA_Appendix 1(Part C), GCCM_EA_Appendix 2, GCCM_EA_Appendix 3, GCCM_EA_Appendix 4, GCCM_EA_Appendix 5, Figure 1.1, Figure 1.2, Figure 1.3, Figure 1.4, Figure 1.5, Figure 2.1, Figure 2.2, Figure 2.3, Figure 2.4, Figure 2.5, Figure 3.1, Figure 3.2, Figure 3.3, Figure 4.1, Figure 4.2, Figure 5.1, Figure 5.2, Plate 1.1.
06_0192
Title: Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) Research and Education Building (MP 06_0192)
Approved: 29 January 2007
Applicant: NSW Health and Northern Sydney and Central Coast Area Health Service (NSCCAHS)
Description: Project approval is granted to the carrying out of the following:
- Erection of an 11 storey building for use as a medical research and education facility, ancillary laboratory space and associated administration comprising 24,000m2 gross floorspace.
- Implementation of soft and hard landscaping measures, pedestrian and servicing access arrangements and utility services and associated infrastructure and plant.
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital - Corner of Westbourne Street and Reserve Road, St Leonards
Local government area: Willoughby City Council
Capital cost of development: $110 million
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant Legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Further Enquiries: By phone: 1300 305 695
By email: information@planning.nsw.gov.au
By post: Director, Strategic Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney, NSW 2001
Documents available:
- NSW Health Request Letter
- NSW Health Request Letter Appendices
- NSW Health Preliminary Environmental Assessment
- Minister's Clause 6 Opinion
- Director General's Environmental Assessment Requirements
- The Environmental Assessment and Appendices Available at www.elton.com.au/talkRNSH
- Conditions of Approval
- Director Generals Environmental Assessment Report
- Signed Instrument of Approval
MP 06_0129
Title: Auburn Hospital (Project Application)
Approved: 26 January 2007
Proponent: NSW Health
Description: The project involves the:
- Staged demolition of existing structures and removal of site vegetation;
- Site preparation including excavation and decontamination;
- Construction of a new 23,000m2 (approx) 184-bed five (5) storey hospital accommodating an emergency department, medical and surgical in-patients, and paediatric, maternity, new born care and high dependency patients;
- Associated site infrastructure including a total of 150 temporary car parking spaces on the Arthur Stone Annexe and Main Hospital Site;
- Retention of the existing single storey Geriatric / Aged Day Care Service Building on the Arthur Stone Annexe;
- Establishment of new site access and cross over locations; and
- Implementation of soft and hard landscaping.
Location: Auburn Hospital - Norval Street and Hevington and Hargrave Roads, Auburn. Lots 1-16 in DP 873, Lot A in DP 102993, Lot B in DP 102993, Lot C in DP 420405 and Lot X 102994.
Local government area: Auburn
Capital cost of development: $139 million
FT construction jobs: NA
FT operational jobs: NA
Further inquiries Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
Details of approval: Project approval and conditions and Director-General's Assessment Report
Additional information: Director General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 16 June 2006)
The Project Application (including the Environmental Assessment) as well as other documentation prepared by the proponent for this project can be viewed online at http://www.swahs.health.nsw.gov.au/capitalprojects/CapitalProjectsAuburn.htm
MP 05_0085
Title: New faculty of law building, the University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus.
Approved: 26 January 2007
Applicant: Adam Pollack, Capital Insight Pty Ltd
C/- University of Sydney, Campus Property and Services
Description: Construction of a building for the Faculty of Law within the Camperdown Campus including library, lecture theatres, moot court facilities, 5 storey teaching building, 7 storey faculty building, light tower and basement car parking.
Location: 3000 Parramatta Road, Camperdown
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $95,000,000
F/T construction jobs: 150 full-time equivalent construction
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Documents available: Preliminary Assessment - Faculty of Law; Appendix A - Plans, Sections and Elevations; Appendix B - Building Envelope; Director-General’s Environmental Assessment Requirements; Final Conditions for Approval; Final DG's Report
MP 06_0262
Title: Determination of Major Project
Approved: 25 January 2007
Applicant: Landcom, on behalf of the NSW Department of Health
Description: The demolition of buildings and structures located in the former Royal Newcastle Hospital site in two stages.
Location: Lots 1 & 4 DP 1029006, Lot 11 & 12 DP 635003, Pacific Street Newcastle.
Local government area: Newcastle
Capital cost of development: $10,000
F/T construction jobs: 50
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Details: Determination, DG Report, Environmental Assessment Report, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E
MP 06_0263
Title: Determination of Project Application
Approved: 25 January 2007
Applicant: Landcom, on behalf of the NSW Department of Health (Health Administration Corporation as landowning entity)
Description: 2 Lot Torrens title subdivision
Location: Lots 1 DP 1029006 Pacific Street, Newcastle.
Local government area: Newcastle
Capital cost of development: $777,000
Details: Determination, DG Report, Environmental Assessment Report, Appendix A - Ministers Letters, Appendix B - Subdivision Plan, Appendix C - Services Diversion Report, Appendix D - Fire Separation Report, Appendix E - Parking and Traffic Report, Appendix F - Letter from DMB - Car Parking
MP 06_0078
Title: Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) (MP 06_0078)
Approved: 25 January 2007
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant Legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Description: Project approval is granted to the carrying out of the following:
- Erection of three single storey buildings for use as a mental health facility for adult and child and adolescent in-patient facilities, ambulatory care facilities and associated administration and research comprising a total gross floor area of 4,966m2.
- Construction of vehicular access points off Laurel Avenue and Weaver Street and the development of a pedestrian link from the existing hospital building (Block A) into the new mental health facility.
- Provision of at-grade and underground off street car parking for 232 vehicles and on street car parking immediately fronting the hospital property for 89 vehicles totalling 416 car parking spaces.
- Implementation of soft and hard landscaping measures and utility services and associated infrastructure and plant.
Location: Lismore Base Hospital - Hunter St and Uralba St, Lismore
Local government area: Lismore City Council
Further Enquiries: By phone: 1300 305 695
By email: information@planning.nsw.gov.au
By post: Director, Strategic Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney, NSW 2001
Capital cost of development: $38.5 million
Documents available:
Director-General's Environmental Assessment Requirements
Director Generals Environmental Assessment Report
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
- Part 4-5
- Part 6-7
Signed Instrument of Approval
Conditions of Approval
Request Letter (RTF)
Preliminary Environmental Assessment (scoping document)
Preferred Project Report
The Environmental Assessment and accompanying application drawings are available for viewing at http://www.ncahs.nsw.gov.au
MP 06_0077
Title: Queanbeyan Hospital (MP 06_0077)
Approved: 25/1/2007
Applicant: NSW Health
Description: The project involves the:
- Demolition of existing single and two storey main hospital building.
- Construction of a new 60 bed hospital building over 4 levels to accommodate ambulatory care, emergency services, operating suites, patient accommodation, office/ storage accommodation, catering facilities, and a mortuary.
- Construction of associated vehicular accesses and on street and at grade car parking provision for 166 vehicles.
- Provision of soft and hard landscaping measures and utility services and associated infrastructure
Location: Queanbeyan Hospital, land bounded by Anthill, Collett, Erin and Crawford Street, Queanbeyan
Local government area: Queanbeyan City Council
Capital cost of development: $36 million
EFT jobs: 34
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant Legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Further Enquiries: Anthony Witherdin (9228 6173)
Documents available: View project documents
MP 06_058 and 06_060
Title: Proposal title: Vincentia Coastal Village - Residential and Commercial Development (06_0058 and 06_0060)
Approved: 25 January 2007
Applicant: Stockland Developments Pty Ltd
Description: Concept approval is granted (subject to modifications) for:
1. a residential development involving:
  1. up to 604 residential lots;
  2. open space area, comprising water sensitive urban design /asset protection zones and urban parks;
  3. at least 48 hectares of environmental conservation areas;
  4. an internal road network;
  5. three access points to Naval College Road;
  6. construction works related to providing physical infrastructure (both on and off site) and services including some vegetation clearing;
  7. water sensitive urban design measures and landscaping of public space in streets and parks;
  8. closure of unformed roads;
2. for an adaptable housing area adjacent to the Bay and Basin Leisure Centre involving:
  1. no more than 136 dwellings;
  2. an internal road network;
  3. access to The Wool Road, and
  4. WSUD measures.
3. the commercial development being a district town centre identifying:
  1. indicative building footprints;
  2. a total floor area of no more than 32,000 square metres;
  3. a range of uses, including a discount department store, supermarket, medical centre, child care centre, restaurants, potential housing and specialty retail;
  4. a site (Stage 3) for future retail development; and
  5. an indicative road network that includes a main street, access to The Wool Road and access to a proposed road in the subdivision.
Project Application approval is granted (subject to conditions) for:
1. a 604 residential lot subdivision;
2. an open space area of at least 60 hectares, comprising:
  1. water sensitive urban design /asset protection zones and urban parks, and
  2. at least 48 hectares of environmental conservation areas,
3. an internal road network,
4. three access points to Naval College Road;
5. construction works related to providing physical infrastructure (both on and off site) and services including some vegetation clearing;
6. water sensitive urban design measures and landscaping of public space in streets and parks; and
7. closure of unformed roads.
Location: Lot 801 DP 1022286, Lot 802 DP 1022286, Lot 72 DP 874040, Lot 73 DP 874040, Lot 74 DP 874040 and Lot 75 DP 874040
Local government area: Shoalhaven City Council
Capital cost of development: $150 million
F/T construction jobs: 220
F/T post construction jobs: 490
Details: Instrument of Approval, Preferred Project Report including Statment of Commitments, Response to Submissions, Environmental Planning Instruments and other Relevant Legislation, Director Generals Environmental Assessment Report
Documents available:
- Director General's Requirments
- State Significant Study, Concept Plan and Project Application Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Antony Pedroza on (02) 9228 6545
05_0166
Title: Commercial Office Building, 20 & 22 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle
Approved: 25 January 2007
Applicant: Honeysuckle 231 Pty Ltd
Description: Seven (7) storey mixed use commercial office development comprising of two towers, basement parking, ground floor retail space, a childcare centre and commercial offices and a 2 Lot Torrens Title subdivision.
Location: Part Lot 231, DP 1072217, 20 & 22 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle
Local government area: Newcastle
Capital cost of development: $40,052,100
Details: Final Schedule 2 Conditions, DG Report Jan 2007
Documents available:
- 3D facade
- Ground floor plan
- Level 2 plan
- Level 3 floor plan
- North and south elevations
- Project application
- Section
- MOD 1
MP 06_0149 and MP 06_0294
Title: Television Production Studio and Office Complex at the Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh (MP 06_0149) and Early Works Project Application (MP 06_0294)
Approved: 25 January 2007
Applicant: Architectus Sydney Pty Ltd
Description: 1. Development consent is granted to carrying out the development described below (MP 06_0149):
- Twelve (12) storey including office space and plant room.
- Four (4) large studios and associated warehousing.
- 41,800m2 of gross floor space
- Two levels of semi-basement car parking (697 spaces), one which is for use by the occupants of the building (347 spaces) and the remaining level is for use by the landowner including visitor/public spaces (350 spaces).
- A landscaped open plaza at the south-eastern end of the building adjacent to a café, retails shops and entry foyers as well as various storage and utility rooms all at ground floor level.
- A landscaped park at the western end of Central Avenue, to the south of the building.
- General office area in levels 1 to 10 of the building.
2. Development consent is granted to carrying out the development described below (MP 06_0294 "Early Works"):
Stage 1:
- Site establishment (including removal of vegetation).
- Demolition (several temporary buildings and sheds, retaining wall).
- Temporary diversion of a stormwater pipe.
- Shoring works.
- Bulk excavation works.
- Decontamination/remediation works.
- Rock anchoring.
- Dewatering.
Stage 2:
- Detailed excavation.
- Install detention tank.
- Install box culvert.
- Piling and pile capping.
- Basement slab and lift pits.
Location: Part of Lot 500 in DP 1033739 within the Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $12,145,000.00
Documents available: Notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents
MP 06_0028 MOD 1
Title: Modification to the Instrument of Approval for the HCB Repackaging Plant, Matraville
Approved: 9 January 2007
Description: Modification to refine the air emission monitoring regime for the recently approved HCB repackaging plant
Location: Lot 11 DP 1039919, 16-20 Beauchamp Road, Matraville
Local government area: Botany
Capital cost of development: NA
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: NA
Details of approval: Instrument of Approval
Additional Information: Modification Request (15 December 2006)

MP 05_0062
Title: Royal Newcastle Hospital redevelopment - Determination of concept plan
Approved: 3 January 2007
Applicant: Landcom, on behalf of the NSW Department of Health (Health Administration Corporation as landowning entity)
Description: Concept Plan approval is sought for the redevelopment of the Newcastle Hospital site for land uses being predominantly residential with ancillary non-residential uses such as retail and commercial uses; floor space ratio; building envelopes (footprints and heights); public domain improvements; vehicle access points; and site design principles for future project applications
Location: Lots 1 & 4 DP 1029006, Lot 11 DP 635003 and Lot 12 DP 635003, Pacific Street, Newcastle
Local government area: Newcastle
Capital cost of development: $125 million
F/T construction jobs: The redevelopment is expected to create more than 800 construction jobs.
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Documents available: DG Report, Instrument of Consent, Preliminary Assessment