On exhibition - Major projects
The following are currently on display for public comment. Written submissions are welcome until the closing date.
- Proposal title: Cudgen Lakes Sand Extraction Project (MP 05_0103)
- Description: Gales-Kingscliff Pty Ltd proposes to develop a sand extraction and processing operation near Cudgen. The project involves: extracting and processing up to 650,000 cubic metres of sand per year for up to 20 years; transporting by road up to 300,000 tonnes of processed products per year; transporting by two pipelines up to 450,000 cubic metres of fill sand per year to nominated fill sites in Kingscliff, Chinderah and Cudgen; importing up to 45,000 tonnes of virgin excavated natural materials per year for processing and backfilling; and, progressively rehabilitating the site
- Location: Sand extraction site - Altona Drive, Cudgen; northern pipeline - road reserve of Tweed Coast Road for a distance of approximately 600 metres north of the Tweed Coast Road and Crescent Street intersection; and eastern pipeline - land between Tweed Coast Road and Turnock Street, and road reserves of Tweed Coast Road, Elrond Drive and Turnock Street
- Local government area: Tweed
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, ground floor, Lands Building, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Tweed Shire Council, Civic and Cultural Centre, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah
- Richmond-Tweed Regional Library Kingscliff, Turnock Street, Kingscliff
- Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Gales-Kingscliff Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Major Development Assessment, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 23 May 2008
- Closing date: 27 June 2008
- Documents available:
- Project application form and project description
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (as amended)
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.rwcorkery.com/projectnews.html
- Further inquiries: Michael Young on (02) 9228 6437
- Proposal title: Narrabri Coal Seam Gas Utilisation Project - Wilga Park Power Station (MP 07_0023)
- Description: Eastern Star Gas Limited proposes to expand the Wilga Park Power Station near Narrabri from 11 megawatts to 40 megawatts. The power station would operate on coal seam methane gas that would be obtained from the Bibblewindi pilot production program. The project includes: the construction and operation of additional reciprocating engine-driven generators at the existing Wilga Park Power Station; upgrading the existing substation adjacent to the Wilga Park Power Station through the installation of a larger transformer and additional circuit breaker equipment; construction and operation of a gas gathering system consisting of approximately 3.5 kilometres of pipeline; construction and operation of 36 kilometres of gas pipeline to connect the gathering system to the power station; and, installation of gas compression facilities to ensure adequate gas flow
- Location: Bibblewindi State Forest 1424, Lot 7/DP 757126, Pilliga East State Forest 532, TSR 63078 (7003/1068406), TSR 941 (7004/1068406), Lot 12/DP 757084, Lot 1/DP 248407, Lot 2/DP860120, Lot 22/DP 757086, Lot 1/DP 660118, Lot 17/DP 757086
- Local government area: Narrabri
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, ground floor, Lands Building, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Narrabri Shire Council, 46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri
- Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: The Director-General of the Department of Planning, as delegate of the Minister for Planning, formed the opinion on 20 April 2007, pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 that the proposal is a project of the kind described in clause 24(a) of Schedule 1 of the Policy and is therefore declared to be a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies
- Proponent: Eastern Star Gas Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Major Infrastructure Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 22 May 2008
- Closing date: 23 June 2008
- Documents available:
- Project application and preliminary assessment
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.rwcorkery.com/projectnews.html
- Further inquiries: Scott Jeffries (02) 9228 6426
- Proposal title: Goodman Fielder Food Production and Warehouse Project (MP 08_0085)
- Description: The GPT Group proposes to establish a manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facility on 53,910 m2 of land in the GPT Warehouse and Distribution Complex, in Erskine Park. The proposal includes the development of a process facility for liquid groceries (eg salad dressings) and dry mixes (e.g. cake and bakery mixes), a bulk tank facility to distribute vegetable oils, and a range of associated infrastructure
- Location: Templar Road, Erskine Park
- Local government area: Penrith
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, ground floor, Lands Building, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Penrith City Council, 601 High Street, Penrith
- Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: GPT Group
- Submission to: The Director, Major Development Assessment, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 21 May 2008
- Closing date: 23 June 2008
- Documents available:
- Concept plan approval - granted for this project by the Minister on 1 March 2007. The Director-General's requirements for project applications are included in the conditions of consent
- Project application
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.hansenyuncken.com.au/erskinepark.php
- Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
- Proposal title: Gas-Fired Power Station and Gas Pipeline, Wellington (MP 06_0315)
- Description: Construction and operation of a 600-megawatt gas-fired peaking power station near Wellington and an approximately 100-kilometre long natural gas pipeline to connect the power station with the existing Central West Gas Pipeline near Alectown, north of Parkes. The project includes ancillary works and facilities, including connection to the electricity transmission network and a natural gas compressor station
- Location: Lot 101 on DP 606457, Goolma Road, Wellington (power station) and land generally between Wellington and Alectown, passing south of Arthurville, north of Yeoval, south of Obley, through Goobang National Park at Peak Hill Road, north of Alectown and terminating at the Central West Gas Pipeline neat the Parkes-Narromine railway line
- Local government areas: Wellington, Cabonne and Parkes
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, ground floor, Lands Building, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Wellington Council, Nanima Crescent, Wellington
- Cabonne Shire Council, 99-101 Bank Street, Molong
- Parkes Shire Council, 2 Cecile Street, Parkes
- Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: ERM Power Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Major Infrastructure Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 21 May 2008
- Closing date: 23 June 2008
- Documents available: view project documentation
- Further inquiries: Scott Jeffries on (02) 9228 6426
- Proposal title: Macquarie University - State Significant Site Study and Concept Plan (MP 06_0016)
- Description: Macquarie University is seeking to rezone and list the campus as a State significant site in Schedule 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects 2005). The university is also seeking approval of a Concept Plan under the provisions of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for:
- the provision of 400,000 mē of commercial gross floor area outside of the Academic Core
- the provision of an additional 61,200 mē of academic gross floor area within the Academic Core
- the provision of an additional 3450 beds within the University Housing Precinct for University purposes only, as well as provisions which allow for senior living development within the Precinct
- infrastructure upgrading and improvements to the road network as required
- establishment of landscaped open spaces across the campus, integrated with the pedestrian and cycle network
- establishment of car parking structures at key vehicle access points across the campus
- Location: Macquarie University, North Ryde
- Local government area: Ryde
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, ground floor, Lands Building, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- City of Ryde Council, Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Road, Ryde
- Macquarie University Library, North Ryde - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: The Minister for Planning on 4 April 2006 formed the opinion pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 that the proposal is a major project under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. On 22 December 2005, the Minister also agreed to consider nominating Macquarie University as a State significant site (Schedule 3 of the Policy).
- Proponent: Macquarie University
- Submission to: The Director, Strategic Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 21 May 2008
- Closing date: 23 June 2008
- Documents available:
- Preliminary environmental assessment (February 2006) and planning study to support amendment to Schedule 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 (May 2006)
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.ofm.mq.edu.au/projects/concept_plan/index.htm
- Further inquiries: David Gibson on (02) 9228 6589 or Simon Bennett (02) 9228 6573
- Proposal title: Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney Health Facility (MP 08_0054)
- Description: Demolition of existing buildings on the site and construction of the health facility main building, a new Weemala high care residential facility, a general store/pharmacy building; a child care and community centre building, open space and landscaping, and internal roads and car parking
- Location: 600-640 Victoria Road and 55 Charles Street, Ryde
- Local government area: Ryde
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, ground floor, Lands Building, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Ryde City Council, Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Street, Ryde - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney
- Submission to: The Director, Strategic Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 21 May 2008
- Closing date: 20 June 2008
- Documents available: view project documentation
- Further inquiries: Michelle Cramsie on (02) 9228 6534
- Proposal title: Oakdale Central and DHL Logistics Hub Project (MP 08_0065 and MP 08_0066)
- Description: Goodman International proposes to establish a regional distribution park of warehouses, distribution centres and freight logistics facilities, and associated infrastructure. The proposal, known as Oakdale Central, would be located on 62 hectares of land adjacent to the Sydney Water Pipeline. Goodman International is seeking approval for a:
- Concept plan (MP 08_0065) for the establishment of the Oakdale Central precinct
- Project application (MP 08_0066) for the construction and use of a warehouse complex for DHL Logistics within the proposed Oakdale Central precinct
- Location: 'Oakdale' Estate, Horsley Park (Lot 2 DP 120673)
- Local government area: Fairfield
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, ground floor, Lands Building, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Fairfield City Council, Administration Centre, 86 Avoca Road, Wakeley
- Fairfield City Council, Customer Service Centre, 36 Ware Street, Fairfield
- Wetherill Park Branch Library: Stocklands Shopping Centre, Polding Street, Wetherill Park
- Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Goodman International
- Submission to: The Director, Major Development Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 14 May 2008
- Closing date: 16 June 2008
- Documents available:
- Concept plan application form, major project application form and preliminary assessment
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.goodman.com/en/Property/AsiaPacific/Pages/OnExhibition.aspx
- Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
- Proposal title: Plantation Precinct, Breakfast Point (MP 08_0025)
- Description: Construction of six residential flat buildings comprising a total of 267 apartments with associated landscaping and basement carparking; subdivision of one lot into one precinct lot and six building lots; and subsequent strata title subdivision of each proposed building
- Location: Lot 65 DP 270347, Tennyson Road, Mortlake - Plantation Precinct
- Local government area: City of Canada Bay
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Canada Bay Civic Centre, 1A Marlborough Street, Drummoyne
- Concord Library, corner Wellbank and Flavell streets, Concord - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: The Minister for Planning has formed the opinion pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 that the future development at Breakfast Point is for the purpose of development described in Schedule 1 to that Policy (clause 13 - residential construction projects with a capital investment value of more than $50 million that the Minister determines are important in achieving State/regional planning objectives). The proposal is thus declared to be a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act) applies. On 29 November 2005, the Minister for Planning authorised the submission of a concept plan for part of the Breakfast Point master plan area, pursuant to section 75M of the Act. A concept plan was submitted and subsequently approved by the Minister on 7 April, 2006, subject to conditions. The Plantations Precinct occurs within the Concept Plan area and this proposal is to be assessed as part of the approved concept
- Proponent: Rosecorp Management Services Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Urban Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 7 May 2008
- Closing date: 6 June 2008
- Documents available: The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.breakfastpoint.com/bpconceptplan/
- Further inquiries: Izlem Boylu on (02) 9228 6369
- Proposal title: West Cliff Coal Mine - Gas Drainage Project (MP 07_0073)
- Description: The installation and temporary use of up to 21 gas drainage boreholes and associated infrastructure to enable gas flaring and ventilation of mine gas extracted from the underground workings at West Cliff Coal Mine
- Location: Approximately 4 kilometres southeast of Appin
- LGAs: Campbelltown and Wollondilly
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Wollondilly Shire Council, Frank McKay Building, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
- BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal Regional Office, Old Port Road, Port Kembla - during business hours by appointment (telephone Richard Walsh on 0419 592 614 to arrange viewing)
- BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal Appin Community Office, Shop 2, 73 Main Road, Appin - during business hours by appointment (telephone Richard Walsh on 0419 592 614 to arrange viewing)
- Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney - 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, being development for the purposes of mining that is coal or minerals sand mining (Schedule 1, clause 5(1)(a))
- Proponent: BHP Billiton Illawarra Holdings Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Major Project Assessment, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001; or email plan_comment@planning.nsw.gov.au
- Start date: 7 May 2008
- Closing date: 6 June 2008
- Documents available:
- Project Application and Preliminary Environmental Assessment
- Director General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://bhpbilliton.com/bb/ourBusinesses/metallurgicalCoal/illawarraCoal/aboutillawarracoal/developmentApplications.jsp
- Further inquiries: Nicholas Hall on (02) 9228 6438
- Proposal title: Extension of Invincible Coal Mine (MP 07_0127)
- Description: The extension involves increasing annual coal production from 500,000 tonnes to a maximum rate of 900,000 tonnes a year, over a maximum period of eight years
- Location: Invincible Coal Mine, Cullen Bullen, approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Lithgow
- Local government area: Lithgow
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Lithgow City Council, Council Offices, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow
- Wallerawang Branch Library, Main Street, Wallerawang
- Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Coalpac Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Major Development Assessment, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001; or email plan_comment@planning.nsw.gov.au
- Start date: 6 May 2008
- Closing date: 9 June 2008
- Documents available:
- Project application
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.rwcorkery.com/projectnews.html (and scroll to appropriate project)
- Further inquiries: Rohan Tayler on (02) 9228 6465
- Proposal title: Moruya East Village, South Head Road, Moruya (MP 06_0322)
- Description: A Concept Application seeking approval for a part-Torrens title residential subdivision and part-community titled seniors housing development (for up to 570 dwellings in total); community, wellness and service facilities; environmental restoration works; and associated infrastructure works. Also a Project Application seeking approval for Stage 1 of the development comprising: residential Torrens title subdivision (17 lots); community titled seniors housing development comprising: 4 'dementia care hostel' buildings providing 120 beds; 6 apartment buildings providing 118 apartment units; 35 terrace style dwellings; and 9 courtyard style dwellings); community, commercial and recreational facilities (located in the 'village square'); health and wellness centre ('Botanica') comprising community, recreational and cultural facilities; bulk earthworks and site preparation; landscaping and environmental restoration works; and associated roads and other infrastructure (including pumping station)
- Location: Lots 1 & 2 in DP 553273, Lots 65 & 68 in DP 752151, Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4 of Section 33 in DP 758710, Lot 2 & 3 in Section 34 of DP 758710, Lots 1 & 2 of Section 42 in DP 758710, Lots 3 & 4 of Section 42 in DP 758710 - Auto Consol 3377-159, Portion 50,51 and 54 as described in deed of conveyance No 477 Book 3023
- Local government area: Eurobodalla
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Department of Planning, Southern Regional Office, Level 2, 84 Crown Street, Wollongong
- Eurobodalla Shire Council, Administration Centre, Vulcan Street, Moruya
- Nature Conservation Council, Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: The Director-General of the Department of Planning, under delegation from the Minister for Planning has formed the opinion pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 that the project is for the purpose of development described in Schedule 2 clause 1(1)(i) to that Policy. The proposal is thus declared to be a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies
- Proponent: Silver Spirit Partners
- Submission to: The Director, Coastal Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 5 May 2008
- Closing date: 4 June 2008
- Documents available: view project documentation
- Further inquiries: Paulina Hon on (02) 9228 6106
- Proposal title: Redlake Enterprises Mixed Use Development (MP 07_0086)
- Description: Subdivision of approximately 115 hectares of land at Tomago for industrial purposes and the construction and operation of an integrated facility for WesTrac incorporating manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, rental and training facilities
- Location: Tomago Road, Tomago
- Local government area: Port Stephens
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Port Stephens Council, 116 Adelaide Street (Old Pacific Highway), Raymond Terrace
- Nature Conservation Council, Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The project is also a 'Controlled Action' under sections 16, 17B, 18, 18A, 20 and 20A of Part 3, Division 1 of the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Approval from the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts is therefore required in addition to approvals in NSW. The project will be assessed in accordance with the terms of the Bilateral Agreement between the Commonwealth and the State of NSW. Further information on the EPBC Act and its application to this project (referral notice no. 2007/3343) is available from the Commonwealth government web site at: http://www.environment.gov.au
- Proponent: Redlake Enterprises Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Major Development Assessment, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001; fax (02) 9228 6466; or email plan_comment@planning.nsw.gov.au
- Start date: 2 May 2008
- Closing date: 4 June 2008
- Documents available:
- Major project application form, preliminary assessment with appendices
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.redlakeenterprises.com.au
- Further information on the EPBC Act and referral notices (reference no. 2007/3343) is available from the Commonwealth government web site at: http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/notices
- Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
- Proposal title: Redevelopment of Former Eveleigh Carriage Workshops Site - Concept Plan (MP 08_0015)
- Description: The Redfern Waterloo Authority proposes a concept plan for the redevelopment of the former Eveleigh Carriage Workshops site, for a mix of residential, commercial, retail and cultural uses, including the retention and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings. The concept plan seeks approval for land uses, density, building locations and envelopes, building heights (4-16 storeys), car parking (approximately 1943 spaces), vehicular and pedestrian access from Wilson Street, internal roadways, open space and landscaping, staging and associated infrastructure
- Location: Former Eveleigh Carriage Workshops site (Lot 4 and Part Lot 5 in DP 862514) Wilson Street, Eveleigh
- Local government area: City of Sydney
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- City of Sydney Council, Level 2, Town Hall House, 456 Kent Street, Sydney
- City of Sydney Council, Redfern Neighbourhood Service Centre, 158 Redfern Street, Redfern - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: The Director-General of the Department of Planning, under delegation from the Minister for Planning, has formed the opinion pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 that the project is development described in Schedule 3, Part 5, Clause 5, of the Policy, which states that development (with a capital investment value of more than $5 million) on land within the Redfern-Waterloo Authority Sites identified on map 3 to that schedule is development to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies
- Proponent:
- Submission to: The Director, Urban Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 1 May 2008
- Closing date: 12 June 2008
- Documents available:
- Preliminary Assessment
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.redfernwaterloo.nsw.gov.au
- Further inquiries: Sumathi Navaratnam on (02) 9228 6361
- Proposal title: Additions to Existing Caravan Park, Murramarang Road, Kioloa (MP 05_0141)
- Description: Approval is sought for an additional 23 short-term sites and 93 camp sites at the Kioloa Beach Holiday Park
- Location: Lot 128 DP 40869, 635 Murramarang Road, Kioloa
- Local government area: Shoalhaven
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Department of Planning, Southern Regional Office, Level 2, 84 Crown Street, Wollongong
- Shoalhaven City Council, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Street, Nowra
- Shoalhaven City Council, Ulladulla Branch Office, Deering Street, Ulladulla
- Ulladulla Library and Visitor Centre, Civic Centre, Pacific Highway, Ulladulla - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: The Director-General of the Department of Planning, under delegation from the Minister for Planning has formed the opinion pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 that the project is for the purpose of development described in Schedule 2 to that Policy. The proposal is thus declared to be a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies
- Proponent: Cowman Stoddart Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Coastal Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 1 May 2008
- Closing date: 30 May 2008
- Documents available:
- Preliminary Assessment with annexures (
Annexure 1: Site Plan,
Annexure 2a: Submission From Dec,
Annexure 2b: Submission From RFS PG 1,
Annexure 2c: Submission From RFS PG 2,
Annexure 3: Submission From SCC)
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.cowmanstoddart.com.au/exhibition_documents.html
- Preliminary Assessment with annexures (
Annexure 1: Site Plan,
Annexure 2a: Submission From Dec,
Annexure 2b: Submission From RFS PG 1,
Annexure 2c: Submission From RFS PG 2,
Annexure 3: Submission From SCC)
- Further inquiries: Necola Hoare on (02) 9228 6484
- Proposal title: Herons Creek Distillate-Fired Peaking Power Station (MP 07_0104)
- Description: Construction and operation of a 120-150 MW distillate-fired power station comprising three gas turbines in open cycle mode. The proposal includes a switchyard, water storage and treatment facilities, staff amenities, landscaping and associated works
- Location: Land adjacent to the Pacific Highway, 24 kilometres southwest of Port Macquarie and 2.4 kilometres north of Kew (portion of Lot 100, DP 879080)
- Local government area: Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, Customer Service Centre, corner Lord and Burrawan streets, Port Macquarie
- Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, Branch Office, Laurie Street, Laurieton
- Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: The project is development of a kind that is described in Schedule 1 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 - namely clause 24(a) being 'development for the purposes of electricity generation that has a capital investment value of more than $30 million' and is thus declared to be a project to which applies Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies
- Proponent: International Power (Australia) Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Major Infrastructure Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 30 April 2008
- Closing date: 2 June 2008
- Documents available: view project documentation
- Further inquiries: Keiran Thomas on (02) 9228 6325
- Proposal title: Integrated Cancer Care Centre, Lismore Base Hospital (MP 07_0136)
- Description: The proposed Integrated Cancer Care Centre (ICCC) is the second stage of a three-stage redevelopment of Lismore Base Hospital. The ICCC proposal is to establish facilities for: radiation oncology clinics; radiotherapy treatment; orthvoltage treatment; chemotherapy treatment; patient support; and staff support and office accommodation to be located in a two-storey brick and glass building
- Location: Lismore Base Hospital, Hunter and Uralba Streets, Lismore
- Local government area: Lismore
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Lismore City Council, 43 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Health Administration Corporation
- Submission to: The Director, Strategic Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 30 April 2008
- Closing date: 30 May 2008
- Documents available: view project documentation
- Further inquiries: Peter Staveley on (02) 9228 6430
- Proposal title: Rural Residential Subdivision, Sancrox, Port Macquarie (MP 06_0212)
- Description: A 143-lot rural residential community title subdivision and establishment of community facilities. The project includes: retention and augmentation of existing roads, water mains, telecommunication lines and electricity cables; establishment of a future vehicular access link; minor filling and landscaping works; and, an on-site 'cluster system' for treatment of effluent
- Location: Lot 51 DP 775871, Lots 1-13, 15-66, 68, 70-72, 74-80, 83-84, 86-88 DP 791199 and Lots 90-95 DP 805549, Sancrox Road, Sancrox
- Local government area: Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Department of Planning, Northern Regional Office, 76 Victoria Street, Grafton
- Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, Corner Lord and Burrawan Street, Port Macquarie
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Under delegation of the Director-General of the Department of Planning, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council will carry out all of the functions of the Director-General under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including assessment of the project
- Proponent: Le Clos Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The General Manager, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, PO Box 84, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
- Start date: 30 April 2008
- Closing date: 30 May 2008
- Documents available: view project documentation
- Further inquiries: Dan Croft, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council on (02) 6581 8111
- Proposal title: Western Sydney Employment Hub, Area 5 - Huntingwood West (MP 08_0055)
- Description: Project application for the subdivision of Huntingwood West, a 56 hectare parcel of land, into six super-lots. The proposal does not involve any development works or use of the site
- Location: Lot 100 in DP 1119687, Huntingwood West, bordered by Eastern Creek, the Great Western Highway, Brabham Drive and the M4 Motorway
- Local government area: Blacktown
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Blacktown City Council, Council Chambers, 62 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The Minister for Planning has formed the opinion pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 that the project is for the purpose described in Schedule 3 to that Policy (Part 9, clause 3 - subdivision of land within the Huntingwood West Precinct)
- Proponent: APP Corporation
- Submission to: The Director, Strategic Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 30 April 2008
- Closing date: 30 May 2008
- Documents available:
- Further inquiries: Wilfred Nino on (02) 9228 6409 or David Gibson on (02) 9228 6589
- Proposal title: Remediation and Transitional Works - Former CUB Site, Broadway (MP 07_0163)
- Description: Project application for remediation and transitional works including: remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater on site; demolition of existing basements and other existing structures and removal of piles not previously demolished or removed; permanent stabilization and protection of heritage buildings, retained structures and in-ground services infrastructure to Balfour and Irving streets; and archaeological investigation
- Location: 26 Broadway, Chippendale (former Carlton and United Breweries site) and adjacent surrounding properties fronting onto Broadway, Kensington Street, Wellington Street, O'Connor Street and Abercrombie Street
- Local government area: City of Sydney
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- City of Sydney Council, Town Hall House, 456 Kent Street, Sydney - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: When granting approval for the concept plan for the former Carlton and United Breweries site (MP 06_0171) the Minister for Planning determined, pursuant to section 75P(1)(a) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 that approval to carry out the project or stages of the project with a capital investment value of $5 million or more, is subject to Part 3A of the Act. The capital investment value of the project that is the subject of this Environmental Assessment is $10 million. Accordingly, Part 3A of the EP&A Act applies to the proposal
- Proponent: Frasers Greenway Development Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Urban Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 24 April 2008
- Closing date: 23 May 2008
- Documents available: view project documentation
- Further inquiries: Izlem Boylu on (02) 9228 6369
- Proposal title: Residential Subdivision at 'Riveroaks', Pacific Highway, Ballina (MP 06_0118)
- Description: A 236-lot residential subdivision including associated roads, open space, recreation areas, landscaping, infrastructure and land re-contouring for drainage purposes
- Location: Land known as 'Riveroaks', lots 1, 2, 3 and 5 in DP 1074242 and part lot 269 in DP 755689, Pacific Highway, Ballina
- Local government area: Ballina
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Ballina Shire Council, corner Tamas and Cherry streets, Ballina
- Nature Conservation Council, Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney - Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: The development has been declared to be a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies as it is a type of development described in Schedule 2 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
- Proponent: Rayshield Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Coastal Assessments, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 24 April 2008
- Closing date: 26 May 2008
- Documents available: view project documentation
- Further inquiries: Sebastian Tauni on (02) 9228 6501
- Proposal title: Currawong Beach Redevelopment (MP 07_0117)
- Description: The proponent is seeking to rezone the Currawong Beach site and list it as a State significant site in Schedule 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005.
The proponent is concurrently seeking approval of a project application under the provisions of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for the following:
- dedication of 11.38 ha of the site to Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park
- electricity, water and sewerage services
- new planning controls for the Currawong Beach site
- reshaping and reducing the existing residential zoning from 4.35 ha to 3.4 ha
- retention and refurbishment of nine existing holiday cabins and the Midholme farmhouse
- rehabilitation of salt marsh
- provision of swimming pools and a pavillion
- a community title subdivision consisting of: 25 residential lots for the development of 24 new lightweight residential dwellings and the retention of Midholme for residential use; 9 Torrens Title lots on which will be located the existing refurbished heritage cabins; 1 community lot for recreation/open space purposes, bushfire asset protection zones and creek riparian corridor
- Location: 'Currawong' on the western foreshore of Pittwater - Lot 10 DP 166328, Lot 4 DP 978424 and Lot 1 DP 337208
- Local government area: Pittwater
- Exhibition locations:
- Department of Planning, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney
- Pittwater Council (Mona Vale Customer Service Centre
- Village Park, 1 Park Street, Mona Vale
- 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
- Proponent: Eco Villages Australia Pty Ltd
- Submission to: The Director, Strategic Assessment, Department of Planning, GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
- Start date: 9 April 2008
- Closing date: 23 May 2008
- Documents available: Preliminary Environmental Assessment and appendices (part 1A, part 1b, part 1c, part 1d, part 1e, part 2); Part 3A declaration - record of minister's clause 6(1) opinion; gazettal of State significant site proposal; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.ecovillagecurrawong.com.au
- Independent expert panel: Under Section 75(G) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Minister has appointed a panel of experts to assess certain aspects of the project application for development on Currawong. This panel has also been appointed under section 35 of the Heritage Act 1977 to advise the Minister on the proposed heritage listing of the Currawong site. The panel will hold a public hearing on Wednesday 4 June 2008 and continue if required. If you are making a submission to the Department and wish to present your submission to the Panel, you should call Paula Poon, the Panel Secretariat, on (02) 9228 6516 or email paula.poon@planning.nsw.gov.au before 4.00 p.m. Friday, 23 May 2008 to arrange a suitable time for your presentation
- Further inquiries: Carmel O'Connor on (02) 9228 6575
