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Register of major projects by region
The Department of Planning assesses major projects that need the approval of the Minister for Planning. The following is a register of projects being processed under Part 3A of the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Once a project is determined, it is removed from the register and added to the
notices of determination for major projects.
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Central West
- Proposal title: Ulan Coal Project (MP 08_0184)
- Description: The project involves: consolidating existing and approved mining operations at the Ulan mine into a single, modern planning approval; updating, augmenting and using the existing infrastructure at the mine; extracting coal from the Ulan Seam using longwall and open cut mining methods; producing up to 20 million tonnes of product coal a year for up to 21 years; railing this coal to domestic and export markets; and, rehabilitating the site
- Location: Approximately 2 kilometres to the north of the village of Ulan
- Local government area: Mid Western Regional Council
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 being development for the purposes of mining that is coal or mineral sands mining (Schedule 1, clause 5(1)(a) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005)
- Proponent: Ulan Coal Mines Limited
- Status: Major project status confirmed, and application received dated 17 September 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 22 October 2008
- Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary environmental assessment (12 MB file);
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- Further inquiries: Alison Thomas on (02) 9228 6339
- Proposal title: Modification - Moolarben Coal Mine (MP 05_0117 MOD 1)
- Description: The modification involves: amending the layout of the main infrastructure; and modifying Condition 12 of Schedule 2 and Conditions 42(b) and 56 of Schedule 3 of the project approval
- Location: Moolarben Coal Mine, approximately 40 kilometres northeast of Mudgee
- Local government area: Mid-Western Regional
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Section 75W of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Moolarben Coal Mines Pty Ltd
- Status: Modfication application made 26 August 2008. Proponent's response to submissions submitted 13 October 2008. Considering submissions and finalising assessment
- Documents available:
Modificaton application form and
section 75W modification report;
response to submissions
- Further inquiries: Belinda Parker on (02) 9228 6306
- Proposal title: Moolarben Coal Project - Stage 2 (MP 08_0135)
- Description: Construction and operation of an open-cut and underground coal mining operation and associated infrastructure
- Location: 40 kilometres northeast of Mudgee, east of the village of Ulan in central west NSW
- Local government area: Mid-Western Regional
- 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: Moolarben Coal Mines Pty Ltd
- Status: Project application received 14 July 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 11 September 2008
- Documents available:
- Further inquiries: Nicholas Hall on (02) 9228 6438
- Proposal title: Modification - Water Sharing Pipeline, Wilpinjong (MP 05_0021 MOD2)
- Description: Construction of water-sharing pipeline between Ulan coal mine and the Wilpinjong coal mine
- Location: Wilpinjong Coal Mine, 45 kilometres northeast of Mudgee
- Local government area: Mid-Western Regional
- Approval authority: Executive Director, Major Project Assessment, as delegate for the Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Wilpinjong Coal Pty Limited
- Status: Modification application received 28 May 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 26 June 2008
- Documents available:
Modification application, Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- Further inquiries: Rohan Tayler on (02) 9228 6465
- Proposal title: Cowal Gold Mine - E42 Modification (MP 08_0063)
- Description: The proposed E42 modification to the development consent (DA 14/98 MOD 6) involves:
- extracting up to 53 million tonnes of additional ore from a larger open cut pit and processing up to 7.5 million tonnes of this ore each year
- upgrades to mine infrastructure, including tailings dams, stockpiles and waste rock emplacement areas
- extending the life of the mine by 11 years
- Location: Approximately 38 kilometres northeast of West Wyalong
- Local government area: Bland Shire
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Section 75W, Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Barrick Australia Limited
- Status: Application received 25 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 14 April 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 22 August to 22 September 2008
- Documents available:
- Further inquiries: Kane Winwood on (02) 9228 6298
- Proposal title: Invincible Open Cut Coal Mine - Extension (MP 07_0127)
- Description: The proposed extension involves: increasing annual coal production from 0.5 to a maximum of 0.9 million tonnes a year over a maximum period of eight years; expanding open cut and auger mining activities; crushing and processing coal on site; trucking coal to Mount Piper
- Location: Near Cullen Bullen, approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Lithgow
- Local government area: Lithgow
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Coalpac Pty Limited
- Status: Project application dated 17 August 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 25 October 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 6 May to 9 June 2008
- Documents available:
- Further inquiries: Rohan Tayler on 9228 6465 or Colin Phillips on (02) 9228 6483
- Proposal title: Extension of Oberon White Granite Quarry (MP 07_0122)
- Description: Extension of the Oberon white granite quarry, which includes extracting, processing and transporting by road of up to 250,000 tonnes of extractive materials a year for 30 years, and progressively rehabilitating the site
- Location: Lot 2, DP 1089826 Ferndale Road, Oberon
- Local government area: Oberon
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Mudgee Stone Company Pty Ltd
- Status: Application received 12 September 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 18 September 2007
- Documents available:
Project application;
preliminary environmental assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment;
project update (30 January 2008)
- Further inquiries: Michael Young on (02) 9228 6437
- Proposal title: Orange Private Hospital (MP 07_0072)
- Description: Construction of a new private hospital on a six hectare former outdoor cinema site. The proposal includes: a 60-bed, three-storey private hospital with a gross floor area of 8000sqm; a 60-room medi-motel to provide short term accommodation for hospital staff and students; long term dwellings; a hostel/lodge for patients and their families; childcare facilities and gymnasium. The private hospital represents a $23 million capital investment value with the total project cost being $50 million
- Location: Forest Road, 3.5 kilometres south of Orange CBD
- Local government area: Orange
- 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: Forest Road Syndicate Pty Ltd
- Status: Letter of application and preliminary assessment 23 April 2007. Delegated to Orange City Council agreed 3 July 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 18 July 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 20 February to 25 March 2008
- Documents available:
Application and preliminary assessment;
clause 6 record of opinion;
delegation instrument;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.vivehcv.com.au/da/
- Further inquiries: James Kirby on (02) 9228 6253
- Proposal title: Lithgow Correctional Centre 06_0283
- Description: Construction of a new 250 bed facility including accommodation units, associated support and program areas, visitor areas and associated works
- Location: Lithgow Correctional Centre, 596 Great Western Highway, Marangaroo.
- Local government area: Lithgow
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the EP&A Act 1979 and State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
- Proponent: BBC Consulting Planners on behalf of Department of Commerce and the Department of Corrective Services
- Status: Director-General's Environmental Assessment Requirements issued
- Documents available: Clause 6 request letter, Maps and Photos
Clause 6 Opinion
Director-General's Environmental Assessment Requirements
- Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
- Proposal title: Stage 2 Kerosene Vale Dry Ash Dam, Lithgow (MP 07_0005)
- Description: Extension of the existing Kerosene Vale Ash Repository Area to enable storage of ash from the Wallerawang Power Station. The proposed extension (with a capacity of 5.5 million cubic metres) would enable the ongoing generation of power for the next 11 years. Major elements of the project include:
realignment of Sawyers Swamp Creek
construction of stabilisation structures along the northern edge of the repository area
development of surface water-retention structures consistent with Stage 1 surface water management measures
relocation of the existing water transfer system from the Sawyers Swamp Creek Ash Dam and associated retention canal
- Location: 2.5 km northeast of Wallerawang Power Station, Wallerawang (Lot 16 DP 555844, Lot 17 DP 855844 and Lot 5 DP 829137)
- Local government area: Lithgow
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Delta Electricity
- Status: Project application received 22 December 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment 27 February 2007. Publicly exhibition of Environmental Assessment 2 April to 5 May 2008
- Documents available: View project documentation
- Further inquiries: Mary Mikulandra on (02) 9228 6391
- Proposal title: Cadia East Copper and Gold Project (MP 06_0295)
- Description: The proposed Cadia East Copper and Gold Project includes:
- extending mining operations by up to 30 years by mining copper/gold ore in new Cadia East open cut and underground mines, continuing production at the Ridgeway and Cadia Hill mines and consolidating the existing development consents;
- increasing ore production to up to 32 million tonnes per annum and transporting mineral concentrate from Blayney via rail;
- constructing and/or extending associated infrastructure, plant, equipment and activities; and
- disposal of tailings and waste rock into the Cadia Hill pit void and rehabilitating the site
- Location: Approximately 25 km southwest of Orange
- Local government areas: Orange, Blayney, and Cabonne
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
- Proponent: Cadia Holdings Pty Ltd
- Status: Project application lodged dated 1 November 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 21 March 2007
- Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- Further inquiries: David Kitto on (02) 9228 6487
- Proposal title: Western Rail Coal Unloader, Wallerawang, Lithgow (MP 06_0271)
- Description: Proposal to construct and operate a rail coal unloader for the Mount Piper Power Station near Wallerawang. The coal unloader would allow the power station to access coal from distant mines, with transportation of the coal occurring by rail to the proposed site and then by conveyor to the power station. The Proponent (Delta Electricity) proposes to construct and operate:
- a rail line loop (about 3.5 km length);
- a coal unloader;
- a coal conveyor (about 4 km length);
- a locomotive provisioning area; and
- a rail wagon maintenance area.
The capacity of the coal unloader would be 2,500 tonnes per hour.
- Location: Lots 1 and 2 of DP 800003; 708 Portland Road, Wallerawang
- Local government area: Lithgow
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979
- Proponent: Delta Electricity
- Status: Application lodged 3 October 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 November 2006; public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 31 May to 2 July 2007
- Documents available: View project documents
- Further inquiries: Mark Turner on (02) 9228 6351
- Proposal title: Gas-Fired Power Station, Parkes - NP Power (MP 06_0266)
- Description:
NP Power proposes to construct and operate a 80 megawatt gas-fired power station at Parkes. The power station would provide base load electricity to the local region. The project is expected to be implemented in two stages. The project consists of two stages:
- Stage 1 - Installation and operation of seven sets of 8.4 MW gas fired reciprocating generator sets; and
- Stage 2 - Installation and operation of an additional two to three sets subject to future demand.
Additional infrastructure to be constructed as part of the project would include:
- gas pipeline to connect to existing gas supplies; and
- electricity transmission lines to connect to the grid
- Location: Goobang Junction, Parkes; Lot 1 on DP 1016693
- Local government area: Parkes
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979
- Proponent: NP Power Pty Ltd
- Status: Director-General's requirements for Environmenal Assessment issued on 25 October 2006
- Documents available:
Major project application form
Preliminary Assessment - overview
Preliminary Assessment - figues 1 and 2
Preliminary Assessment - figues 3
Preliminary Assessment - figues 4
Director-General's requirements for Environmenal Assessment
- Further inquiries: Neville Osborne on (02) 9228 6337
- Proposal title: Ethanol Production Facility, Condobolin (MP 06_0251)
- Description: The construction and operation of an Ethanol Plant and associated works with a production capacity of 200 million litres of ethanol per year.
- Location: Micabil Road, Condobolin
- Local government area: Lachlan
- 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: Agri Energy Limited
- Status: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 5 October 2006; public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 25 July to 27 August 2007
- Documents available:
Major Project Application and Preliminary Environmental Assessment (
Part 1,
Part 2,
Part 3,
Part 4,
Part 5,
Part 6).
Director-General's Requirements. The Environmental Assessment report can be viewed online at: http://www.aael.net/index.php?p=site&sp=projects&ps=abf&pID=00000027
- Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
- Proposal title: 06_0193 East Guyong Quarry
- Description: Establishment of a hard rock quarry
- Location: Lots 110 & 111 DP 852503 and Lots 3, 4 & 5 DP 854608, Mitchell Highway, East Guyong
- Local government area: Cabonne
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd
- Status: Preparing Environmental Assessment
- Documents available: Major Projects Application, Director-General's Requirements and Background Report
- Further inquiries: Michael Young - (02) 9228 6437
Far West
- Proposal title: Silverton Wind Farm (MP 08_0022)
- Description: Application for concept approval, and project approval for stage 1.
- Concept plan application: Construction, operation and decommissioning of up to 598 wind turbines with likely capacities ranging between 1.75 and 3.6 MW each.
Total generating capacity would be in excess of 1000 MW. Associated infrastructure includes up to seven substations, cabling between turbines and substation(s), on site control building(s) and equipment storage facilities, temporary concrete batching plant(s)/other construction facilities, access roads/road upgrades, wind monitoring masts and grid connection. Grid connection will include transmission lines from the wind farm site to Broken Hill substation and from Broken Hill substation to Buronga and Red Cliffs (Victoria) substations
- Project application: Stage 1 of the wind farm, including construction, operation and decommissioning of up to 120 wind turbines and associated infrastructure. Grid connection will include a transmission line from the wind farm site to Broken Hill substation
- Location: The wind farm site would be located on the Barrier Ranges, about 25 km northwest of Broken Hill. The transmission lines would be located between the wind farm site and Broken Hill substation and between Broken Hill substation and Buronga and Red Cliffs substations
- Local government area/s: Unincorporated Far West area of NSW, Broken Hill and Wentworth local government areas
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Silverton Wind Farm Developments Pty Ltd
- Status: Major project status confirmed and application received 23 January 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 13 February 2008. Subject to the declaration by the Minister on 26 February 2008, all wind farms that have a capacity to generate at least 250 MW are critical infrastructure projects. Application has been updated for up to 598 turbines to be developed over two stages, rather than 500 turbines to be developed over three stages. Amended application received 30 July 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 1 October to 3 November 2008
- Documents available: View project documents
- Further inquiries: Swati Sharma on (02) 9228 6221
- Proposal title: Rasp Underground Lead-Zinc-Silver Mine Project (MP 07_0018)
- Description:The proposed Rasp underground lead-zinc-silver mine project includes:
- extracting 8.5 million tonnes of ore by underground mining methods at an approximate rate of 750,000 tonnes per annum over 12 years;
- processing ore using a surface crusher and flotation concentrator and managing tailings using a settling facility;
- constructing and/or extending associated infrastructure, plant, equipment and activities; and
- reinstatement of a rail spur and transport of concentrate in rail wagons to a smelter and/or port
- Location: Within Broken Hill township in the Far West Region of NSW
- Local government area: Broken Hill
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Broken Hill Operations Pty Ltd
- Status: Major Project status confirmed and application received
- Documents available: Project Application, Preliminary Assessment, Director-General's requirements
- Further inquiries: Paul Weiner on (02) 9228 6339
Greater Metropolitan Area including Central Coast
- Proposal title: Modification - Western Sydney Recycled Water Initiative - Replacement Flows Project (MP 06_0190 MOD 3)
- Description: Proposed amendment to condition 2.11 of project approval to allow for the clearing of up to 4,000 m2 of River-Flat Eucalypt Forest community as part of the construction of the concentrate storage pond within the Quakers Hill Sewage Treatment Plant site
- Location: Quakers Hill Sewage Treatment Plant site (adjacent to the Quakers Hill Parkway, Quakers Hill)
- Local government area: Blacktown
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Section 75W of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Sydney Water Corporation
- Status: Modification request received 7 October 2008
- Documents available:
Modification request,
Environmental Assessment addendum River-Flat Eucalypt Forest area (September 2008) and
Environmental Assessment (Appendix D) flora and fauna addendum for proposed modifications (September 2008)
- Further inquiries: Ingrid Ilias on (02) 9228 6411
- Proposal title: Northern Beaches Storage Project (MP 08_0189)
- Description: Construction and operation of a 30-35 ML wet weather storage tunnel from Brookvale to the Northside Storage Tunnel at Fairlight. The proposal includes an ancillary pipeline connecting from Jacka Park, Freshwater
- Location: Various properties from Brookvale and Freshwater to Fairlight
- Local government areas: Warringah, Manly, Mosman, Hunters Hill and Willoughby
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Sydney Water Corporation
- Status: Project application received 24 September 2008
- Documents available:
Project application,
preliminary assessment with Appendix A
(Figure 1,
Figure 2,
Figure 3,
Figure 4,
Figure 5,
Figure 6,
Figure 7 and
Figure 8)
- Further inquiries: Keiran Thomas on (02) 9228 6325
- Proposal title: Versacold Cold Storage Project (MP 08_0187)
- Description: GPT proposes to establish a cold food storage and distribution facility in the GPT warehouse and distribution complex in Erskine Park. The proposal includes the development of a 22,215 sq. m refrigerated warehouse space (to be constructed in two stages), office space, amenities and associated infrastructure
- Location: Lockwood Road, Erskine Park (Lot 22 DP 1120144 and Lot 197 DP 1087837)
- Local government area: Penrith
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: GPT Group
- Status: Project application received 19 September 2008.
The Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment are contained in the conditions of approval for the concept plan (MP 06_0208) approved 1 March 2007 and amended 24 July 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 1 October to 3 November 2008
- Documents available:
- Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
- Proposal title: Modification - CUB Remediation and Transitional Works (MP 07_0163 MOD 1)
- Description: The modification seeks to clarify: the sequencing of the remediation works to be carried out on the site; the treatment of Block 11 once the remediation works have been completed; and technical wording of conditions relating to temporary groundwater extraction and odorous materials management
- Location: Former Carlton and United Brewery (CUB) site, 26 Broadway, Chippendale
- Local government area: City of Sydney
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Section 75W of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: Frasers Broadway Pty Ltd
- Status: Modification application letter received 8 September 2008
- Documents available:
Modification application letter with
Attachment A;
revised staging plan,
JBS Environmental support letter
- Further inquiries: Mark Brown on (02) 9228 6385
- Proposal title: Modification - Greystanes Southern Employment Lands (MP 06_0181 MOD 2)
- Description: Boral seeks to modify the Minister's approval for the Greystanes Southern Employment Lands. The proposed modification involves minor subdivision adjustments, amendments to the width of the transitway corridor, and amendments to the Statement of Commitments with respect to approval of the southern road connection and contributions towards bus services
- Location: Greystanes
- Local government areas: Holroyd, Fairfield and Blacktown
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Section 75W of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: ERM on behalf of Boral
- Status: Modification request dated 5 September 2008
- Documents available:
Modification request
- Further inquiries: Ramona Khodaverdian on (02) 9228 6548
- Proposal title: Lucas Heights Alternative Waste Technology Project (MP 08_0163)
- Description: Development of an alternative waste technology facility with a capacity of 100,000 tonnes per annum and associated infrastructure
- Location: Lucas Heights Waste and Recycling Centre, New Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights
- Local government area: Sutherland
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Proponent: WSN Environmental Solutions
- Status: Project application form submitted 5 September 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 22 August 2008
- Documents available:
Project application form and
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
- Proposal title: Royal North Shore Hospital - Acute Hospital and Community Health Facility (MP 08_0172)
- Description: Demolition of existing buildings, and erection of acute hospital and community health facility and associated works
- Location: Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards (Lots 21 and 22 DP 863329 and Lot 102 DP 1075748)
- Local government area: Willoughby
- 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: NSW Health
- Status: Project application received 1 September 2008. Major project status confirmed 8 September 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 30 September 2008
- Documents available:
Application letter and
preliminary assessment;
major project declaration and
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- Further inquiries: David Gibson on (02) 02 9228 6589
- Proposal title: Darling Walk Redevelopment, Darling Harbour (MP 08_0057)
- Description: Redevelopment of Darling Walk at Darling Harbour (the former Sega World complex), including bulk excavation and construction of two nine-storey buildings comprising: commercial offices; retail uses at ground level; a children's theatre; 800 basement car parking spaces of which 600 will be public; access and egress arrangements; and an upgrade of the Bathurst Street pedestrian bridge
- Location: Darling Walk, Darling Harbour
- Local government area: City of Sydney
- Approval authority: Minister for Planning
- Relevant legislation: The proposal is a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies, being development of a kind described in Schedule 2 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005, namely clause 10(1)(e) - Sydney Harbour Foreshore Sites, Darling Harbour for a development with a capital investment value of greater than $5 million
- Proponent: Lend Lease Development
- Status: Project application received 14 August 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 9 May 2008 (for MP 08_0057, MP 08_0092 and MP 08_0093). Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 24 September to 24 October 2008
- Documents available: View project documents
- Further inquiries: Toby Philp on (02) 9228 6343
- Proposal title: Expansion of Kareena Private Hospital (MP 08_0169)
- Description: Alterations and additions to the Kareena Private Hospital, including: 3,000 m2 of additional floor space over four levels; 67 additional beds and administration space; gymnasium and hydrotherapy pool
- Location: 86 Kareena Road and 439 Kingsway, Caringbah
- Local government area: Sutherland
- 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: Ramsay Health Care
- Status: Major project request and preliminary assessment received dated 7 July 2008. Major project status confirmed 4 September 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 29 September 2008
- Documents available:
Further inquiries: Annette Birchall on (02) 9228 6490
Proposal title: Modification - Residential Development, Former Naval Stores Site, Ermington(MP 05_0084 MOD 2)
Description: The proposed amendments include substituting four house types in Phase 4A with designs previously approved and constructed on other parts of the site
Location: 2 Spurway Street, Ermington
Local government area: Parramatta
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section 75W of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: The GPT Group Pty Ltd
Status: Modification application received 4 September 2008
Documents available:
Section 75W modification report (including Appendix 4),
Appendix 1a: architectural drawings,
Appendix 1b: floor space ratios,
Appendix 2: BASIX certificates lots 59-62,
Appendix 3: landscape plans lots 59-62,
Appendix 5: photos
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
Proposal title: Modification - Intermodal Logistics Centre at Enfield (MP 05_0147 MOD 1)
Description: Proposed amendments to approval condition 3.2 to: reduce the number of real-time dust monitors from three to two (either onsite or offsite) and to provide some flexibility about the location of the sites; provide the option to install real-time PM10 monitoring technology that does not require access to the electricity grid; and, provide some clarity and flexibility in the timing of PM10 continuous dust monitoring
Location: Lot 2 DP 1006861, Lot 3 DP 1006861, Lot 101 DP 1001498, Lot 14 DP 1007302, 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 areas: Strathfield and Bankstown
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section 75W of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Sydney Ports Corporation
Status: Modification request received 28 August 2008
Documents available:
Modification request
Further inquiries: Rebecca Newman on (02) 9228 6340
Proposal title: Modification - University of NSW Student Housing (MP 07_0071 MOD 3)
Description: The proponent is seeking various internal and external design amendments to selected buildings
Location: Kensington campus, University of NSW, High Street, Kensington
Local government area: Randwick
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section 75W of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Architectus
Status: Modification application lodged dated 21 August 2008
Documents available:
Modification application
Further inquiries: Wilfred Nino on (02) 9228 6462
Proposal title: Modification - Site 8A Office Building, Sydney Olympic Park (MP 06_0175 MOD 1)
Description: The proponent is seeking to modify Conditions B1(1), B1(3), B11, B12, E1, and F13 (4) and (6) of the project approval (MP 06_0175)
Location: Site 8A Murray Rose Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park
Local government area: Auburn
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section 75W of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Sydney Olympic Park Authority
Status: Modification request dated 15 August 2008
Documents available:
Application letter,
section 75W modification report,
revised ground floor plan
Further inquiries: Timothy Hogan on (02) 9228 6236
Proposal title: Children's Medical Research Institute, Westmead (MP 08_0159)
Description: Demolition of northern wing of existing facility and construction of a new five and six storey building, including new basement and associated infrastructure (stages 1 and 2)
Location: 214 Hawkesbury Road, Westmead (Lot 1 DP 847561)
Local government area: Parramatta
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: Urban Planning Outcomes
Status: Project application/preliminary assessment received 14 August 2008. Major project status confirmed 25 August 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 23 September 2008
Documents available:
Application/preliminary assessment with
appendices - existing floor plans and proposed (stages 1-4);
major project declaration and
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Wilfred Nino on (02) 02 9228 6462
Proposal title: Minto Maltings Project (MP 08_0157)
Description: Development of a malt plant with an annual capacity of 110,000 tonnes, a grain packaging plant and associated infrastructure
Location: Lot 201, Stonny Batter Road, Minto
Local government area: Campbelltown
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: Cardno Pty Ltd
Status: Project application dated 17 July 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 15 August 2008
Documents available:
Project application form and preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
Proposal title: Museum of Contemporary Art - Redevelopment and Expansion (MP 08_0064)
Description: Redevelopment and expansion of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), including an addition to the northern part of the building, a new entrance, provision for new technology, gallery spaces and cultural uses associated with the museum as well as ancillary uses such as educational facilities, cafe/coffee bar and museum retail shop
Location: Lots 20 to 23 in DP 787906, 140 George Street, The Rocks
Local government area: City of 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
Proponent: Museum of Contemporary Art
Status: Project application made 15 July 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 25 August 2008
Documents available:
Project application form,
preliminary assessment and
site plan;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Sumathi Navaratnam on (02) 9228 6361
Proposal title: Victoria Road Upgrade (MP 08_0136)
Description: The upgrade of Victoria Road between Westbourne Street, Drummoyne and The Crescent, Rozelle, extending approximately 3.5 kilometres.
The project includes: the implementation of bus lanes; the construction of an additional bridge to the west of the Iron Cove Bridge; provision of a tidal flow traffic scheme within Drummoyne; and altered traffic arrangements and roadway adjustments through Rozelle
Location: Between Westbourne Street, Drummoyne and The Crescent, Rozelle
Local government areas: Leichhardt and Canada Bay
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Status: Major project status confirmed (19 December 2007) and project application received 17 July 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 12 August 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 22 October to 25 November 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Diane Fajmon on (02) 9228 6370
Proposal title: Red Cross Medical Research and Development Project (MP 08_0137)
Description: Development of a four-storey laboratory and medical research facility and associated infrastructure, including office and warehouse space
Location: 17 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria
Local government areas: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Goodman International Limited
Status: Major project status confirmed, and project application received 30 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environment Assessment issued 27 July 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 25 September to 27 October 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
Proposal title: Modification - Concept Plan for Barangaroo (MP 06_0162 MOD 2)
Description: Proposal to modify the concept plan approved by the Minister for Planning on 9 February 2007 to increase the maximum commercial floor space by up to 120,000 m2 (in Blocks 2, 3, 4 and 5). The modification would result in an increase to the approved total gross floor area on the site from 388,300 m2 to 508,300 m2
Location: East Darling Harbour, Sydney (Lots 1 to 6 DP 876514, Lot 100 DP 838323, Lot 7 DP 43776, Lot 6 and 7 DP 869022)
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: On 22 March 2006, the Minister for Planning formed the opinion pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 that the proposal is a major project and that Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies. The modification is being sought pursuant to section 75W of the Act
Proponent: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
Status: Modification application letter received 25 June 2008. Department of Planning's requirements regarding the proposed modification issued 26 May 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 16 July to 15 August 2008. Preferred project report submitted October 2008
Documents available:
- Modification application letter
- Part 3A modification report
with appendices -
1: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment,
2: Letter from the Department of Planning regarding modification requirements,
3: Minister for Planning's terms of approval,
4: Major Project SEPP - Amendment No. 18,
5: Revised transport concept plan,
6: Photomontages,
7: Shadow diagram,
8: Wind effects statement
- Preferred project report
with appendices -
1: Summary of submissions,
2: Plans and elevations,
3: 3D images,
4: GFA urban design and visual analysis review,
5: 'Paramic' traffic modelling,
6: Response to traffic issues,
7: Demand supply dynamics report,
8: Revised statement of commitments
- Preferred project report addendum (October 2008)
with appendices -
1: Economic positioning study,
2: Masterplan - review of commercial components,
3: Revised plans and sections - options,
4: 3D images - options,
5: Option 3 modified,
6: Revised statement of commitments
Further inquiries: Toby Philp on (02) 9228 6343
Proposal title: Kulnura Sands Quarry Project (MP 08_0171)
Description: Development of a new sand quarry and associated infrastructure, and the extraction of up to 600,000 tonnes of sand a year from the new quarry
Location: Bloodtree Road and George Downes Drive, Kulnura
Local government area: Gosford
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: Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed, and project application received 20 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 21 October 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment with
figures 1 to 9;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Kane Winwood on (02) 9228 6298
Proposal title: Central Coast Sands Quarry Project (MP 08_0173)
Description: To expand the existing Hanson Central Coast Sands Quarry to incorporate an adjoining lot located to the east and extract approximately 5 million tonnes of sand
Location: Lot 10 DP 1090880, Keighley Road, Somersby
Local government area: Gosford
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: Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed (9 May 2008) and project application received, dated 19 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 22 October 2008
Documents available:
Major project declaraton (clause 6 opinion);
project application;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Kane Winwood on (02) 9228 6298
Proposal title: Woolworths Erskine Park Data Centre Project (MP 08_0109)
Description: Woolworths proposes to establish a data storage facility in the Erskine Park Employment Area. The proposed facility would house computer systems and associated components and would be used by Woolworths to store data across all of its businesses
Location: John Morphett Place, Erskine Park (Lot 8 DP 1097134)
Local government area: Penrith
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Woolworths Ltd
Status: Project application received 17 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 July 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 17 October to 18 November 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Kerry Hamann on (02) 9228 6415
Proposal title: Woolworths Eastern Creek Data Centre Project (MP 08_0108)
Description: Woolworths proposes to establish a data storage facility in the 'Raceway Precinct' at Eastern Creek. The proposed facility would house computer systems and associated components and would be used by Woolworths to store data across all of its businesses
Location: Peter Brock Drive Eastern Creek (Lots 22-24 in DP 1112513)
Local government area: Blacktown
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Woolworths Ltd
Status: Project application received 17 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 July 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 17 October to 18 November 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Kerry Hamann on (02) 9228 6415
Proposal title: Modification - University of NSW Student Housing (MP 07_0071 MOD 2)
Description: The proponent is seeking the following amendments: deletion of Building D1; addition of eight self-contained apartments to Building D2; and addition of balconies to living rooms on Buildings A, B and C on the northern façade along High Street
Location: University of New South Wales campus, High Street, Kensington
Local government area: Randwick
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: Architectus
Status: Modification application letter dated 10 June 2008
Documents available:
Modification application,
modification plans (sheet 1,
sheet 2 and
sheet 3)
and elevations (north and
west)
Further inquiries: Wilfred Nino on (02) 9228 6462
Proposal title: Redevelopment of Stamford Plaza Hotel, Double Bay (MP 08_0100)
Description: Project application for a new mixed use hotel, residential and retail development
Location: Lot 1 in DP 793525, 33 Cross Street, Double Bay
Local government area: Woollahra
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Ashington
Status: Project application received 27 May 2008. Major project status confirmed and record of opinion signed 30 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 22 August 2008
Documents available:
Request letter and preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: James Kirby on (02) 9228 6574
Proposal title: UNSW College of Fine Arts Campus Redevelopment (MP 08_0104)
Description: Redevelopment of the University of New South Wales College of Fine Arts (CoFA) campus, Paddington, comprising demolition of three buildings; alterations and additions to heritage listed buildings; construction of new Ivan Dougherty Gallery; construction of a new teaching building, basement car parking and public domain improvements
Location: Greens Road, Paddington (Lot 1 DP 826022)
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning. (The Director-General's assessment functions for the application, including public notification, were delegated to City of Sydney Council on 6 June 2008. The Minister remains the approval authority)
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Proponent: University of New South Wales
Status: Application letter received 23 May 2008, and project application form dated 27 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environment Assessment issued 11 July 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 1 to 30 September 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Michelle Cramsie on (02) 9228 6534
Proposal title: Concept Plan Modification - Former CUB Site, Broadway (MP 06_0171 MOD 2)
Description: Pursuant to section 75W of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 the proponent proposes to modify the Concept Plan approved by the Minister for Planning for the following:
- an additional 22,000m2 of gross floor area (resulting a total of 257,000 m2 for the entire site)
- extending the site boundaries to include two new buildings in Kensington Street (Nos 18-20 and 42-44 Kensington Street)
- varying the mix of land uses across the site to achieve a mix of 50% non-residential (minimum of 30%) and 50% residential uses
- redistribution of the built form by lowering heights and reducing mass of buildings along southern boundary and increasing the size of the commercial buildings fronting Broadway
- amended central public domain area and park
- a maximum of 2000 car parking spaces (reduced from 2440)
- amendments to the Voluntary Planning Agreements
Location: The project area comprises the former Carlton United Breweries Site, Chippendale
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Frasers Broadway Pty Ltd
Status: Modification application letter made 19 May 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 30 July to 1 September 2008. Preferred project report submitted 18 October 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Phone 1300 305 695
Proposal title: Sydney Cricket Ground - Stage 2 Noble and Bradman Redevelopment (MP 08_0103)
Description: A proposal for the demolition of the existing Noble and Bradman Stands and modification of parts of the Dally Messenger Grandstand and the erection of a replacement grandstand at the Sydney Cricket Ground
Location: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park
Local government area: City of 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
Proponent: BBC Consulting Planners on behalf of the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust
Status: Project application received 19 May 2008. Major project status confirmed and record of opinion signed 11 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 11 July 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 1 to 31 October 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Annette Birchall on (02) 9228 6490
Proposal title: New TV studios for Channel 9, The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park (MP 08_0105)
Description: Project application for a new Channel 9 television studios and a cafe/retail building
Location: Lot 52 in DP 1041134, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, State Environmental Planning Policy No. 47 - Moore Park Showground, and State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Proponent: CFS Managed Property Ltd
Status: Project application received 16 May 2008. Major project status confirmed and record of opinion signed 27 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment being prepared
Documents available:
Request letter,
preliminary assessment with
figures,
Part 3A major project declaration (record of opinion)
Further inquiries: James Kirby on (02) 9228 6574
Proposal title: West Cliff Diesel Storage and Refuelling Facilities (MP 08_0151)
Description: Construction and operation of a diesel storage facility and refuelling station at West Cliff Colliery
Location: West Cliff Colliery, approximately 4 kilometres south of Appin
Local government areas: Wollondilly
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 mineral sands mining (Schedule 1, clause 5(1)(a)of the policy)
Proponent: BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal Holdings Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed, and project application received 7 May 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environment Assessment issued 30 July 2008
Documents available:
Project application form and preliminary environmental assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Nicholas Hall on (02) 9228 6438
Proposal title: D'Albora Marina Expansion (MP 08_0046)
Description: Expansion and redevelopment of the d'Albora Marina including: increasing the capacity of the marina from 165 to 200 berths; alterations and additions to the existing structures/infrastructure at the marina (including the building on the site, the slipway and associated hard stand area); and the provision of a new access to the site
Location: The Spit, Mosman
Local government area: Mosman
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Macquarie Leisure Operations Limited
Status: Project application received 6 May 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 14 May 2008
Documents available:
Project application form,
preliminary assessment with annexures
(annexure 1: site survey,
annexure 2: photographs,
annexure 3: architectural drawings and
annexure 4: ministerial opinion);
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Neuroscience Research Precinct at Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute - Concept Plan (MP 08_0086)
Description: A concept plan to establish a new Neuroscience Research Precinct on part of the Prince of Wales Hospital campus
Location: Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute (on part of the Prince of Wales hospital campus) Barker Street, Randwick
Local government area: Randwick
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: JBA Urban Planning Consultants P/L (on behalf of the Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute)
Status: Concept plan application received 29 April 2008. Declaration under Part 3A and authorisation to submit a concept plan made 10 July 2008
Documents available:
Application letter and preliminary assessment,
site plan,
Ministerial opinion
Further inquiries: Michelle Cramsie on (02) 9228 6534
Proposal title: Warnervale Brewery (MP 08_0078)
Description: Construction and operation of a brewery that is capable of producing up to 100 million litres of beer a year, and a range of associated infrastructure, including a visitor centre and wastewater treatment plant
Location: Lots 401, 407, 408 and 409 Burnet Road, Warnervale
Local government area: Wyong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Pacific Beverages Pty Ltd
Status: Project application submitted (dated 22 April 2008). Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 6 May 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 18 August to 19 September 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
Proposal title: Wilton Quarry Project (MP 08_ 0076)
Description: The proposal involves increasing the extraction rate from 3000 m3 to 100,000 m3 per year; increasing the depth of excavation by 2-4 m; crushing overburden for road base; and progressively rehabilitating the site
Location: 155 Wilton Road, Wilton (Lot 7 DP 2229156)
Local government area: Wollondilly
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Walker Corporation Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 22 April 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 2 May 2008
Documents available:
Project application form,
preliminary assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Michael Young on (02) 9228 6437
Proposal title: Star City Casino Complex Upgrade (MP 08_0098)
Description: Construction of a multi-storey, mixed-use hotel/retail arcade, gaming room extension and additional car parking at the Switching Station site and alterations and additions to the existing Star City Casino building including additional retail/restaurants gaming space and other tourist-related facilities and new entry at Pirrama Road
Location: 24-28 Union Street and 30-70 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: The proposal is a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies, being development of a kind described in Schedule 1 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005, namely clause 17 - tourist, convention and entertainment facilities
Proponent: Urbis Pty Ltd on behalf of Sydney Harbour Casino Properties Pty Ltd
Status: Request received 21 April 2008, and major project status confirmed 27 May 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 30 June 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 24 September to 24 October 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: John O'Grady on (02) 9228 6384
Proposal title: Sydney CityGrid Project (MP 08_0075)
Description: EnergyAustralia proposes to upgrade the electricity supply to the Sydney CBD to meet future demand, ensure the continuation of a reliable supply to this area, and meet its N-2 Licence obligations imposed by the Department of Water and Energy.
The project involves new/upgraded/refurbished substations and replacement of old high voltage cables within the Sydney CBD.
EnergyAustralia must start work on the Belmore Park Substation prior to finalising later stages of the proposal to ensure a reliable electricity supply is maintained to the Sydney CBD.
As such, project approval is being sought for the construction of the Belmore Park substation, which includes the integration of commercial/retail development.
Concept plan approval is being sought for all other components of the project
Location: See preliminary assessment report for map
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: EnergyAustralia
Status: Declared a major project 11 February 2008, and project application lodged 11 April 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environment Assessment issued 10 June 2008
Documents available:
Part 3A declaration order,
major project application form,
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environment Assessment
Further inquiries: Swati Sharma on (02) 9228 6221
Proposal title: Leafs Gully Gas Turbine Power Station, Appin Road, Gilead (MP 08_0077)
Description: Construct and operate a 300 MW gas turbine power station 4.5 kilometres northwest of the township of Appin.
The project includes: plant comprising two gas turbines, generators and ancillary plant; high voltage switchyard with transformers and circuit breakers; security fencing and gatehouse; control room, administration, amenities, car parking and workshop facility; fire protection tank, potable water tank and septic tank; sedimentation pond and associated earth bund and diversion drain; air compressor plant; switchroom; emergency generator and transformers; landscaping to provide visual screening of the facility; evaporation pond to accommodate wastewater discharges from the evaporative air inlet cooler; construction of internal roads; and, upgrading and re-alignment of the access road to the site from Appin Road. The power station would operate during times of peak electricity demand with the Proponent proposing to limit operations to 15% of the year.
The project has an estimated value of $200 million and would generate 200 construction positions and five full-time operational positions
Location: Leafs Gully Farm, 555-557 Appin Road, Gilead (Lot 101 DP 716209, Lot 102 DP 716209, Lot 103 DP 716209, Lot 104 DP 716209, Lot 105 DP 716209). The access road would be located in an existing Right of Carriageway on Lot 1 DP 70208
Local government area: Campbelltown
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: AGL Power Generation (NSW) Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed, and project application received 3 April 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 3 April 2008, revised and reissued 24 October 2008
Documents available:
Project application form and
preliminary assessment;
amendment to project application - access road (letter, 13 October 2008);
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (as amended)
Further inquiries: Scott Jeffries on (02) 9228 6426 or Ingrid Ilias on (02) 9228 6411
Proposal title: Warwick Farm Printing (MP 08_0088)
Description: Development of a printing, warehouse and distribution facility and associated infrastructure
Location: Lot 1/DP 774089, 23 Scrivener Street, Warwick Farm
Local government area: Liverpool
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Independent Print Media Group Pty Ltd
Status: Project application dated 2 April 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 7 May 2008
Documents available:
Project application form,
preliminary assessment with
figures,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
Proposal title: DHL Logistics Hub, 'Oakdale' Estate, Horsley Park (MP 08_0066)
Description: Goodman International proposes to establish a DHL Logistics Hub and associated infrastructure within the Oakdale Central precinct
Location: 'Oakdale' Estate, Horsley Park (Lot 2 DP 120673) within the Western Sydney Employment Hub
Local government area: Fairfield
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Goodman International
Status: Project application lodged 31 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 2 April 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 14 May to 16 June 2008. Response to submissions report received 7 July 2008
Documents available:
Major project application form,
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.
Response to submissions
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Oakdale Central Distribution Park, Horsley Park - Concept Plan (MP 08_0065)
Description: Concept plan to establish a regional distribution park of warehouses, distribution centres and freight logistics facilities on 62 hectares of land adjacent to the Sydney Water Pipeline, and provide associated infrastructure
Location: 'Oakdale' Estate, Horsley Park (Lot 2 DP 120673) within the Western Sydney Employment Hub
Local government area: Fairfield
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Goodman International
Status: Concept plan application lodged 31 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 2 April 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 14 May to 16 June 2008. Response to submissions report received 7 July 2008
Documents available:
Concept plan application form,
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.
Response to submissions
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Potts Hill Reservoirs Site - Civil Infrastructure Works - Stage 2 (MP 08_0116)
Description: Project application for infrastructure civil works for proposed residential precinct, which includes subdivision, demolition, bulk earthworks, soil remediation and site infrastructure. Within the terms of the concept plan (MP 07_0099) proposed by Landcom and Sydney Water
Location: Potts Hill Reservoirs site, Rookwood Road, Potts Hill
Local government areas: Bankstown and Auburn
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Landcom
Status: Project application letter dated 20 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 4 July 2008
Documents available:
Project application letter,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Mary Gibbs on (02) 9228 6452
Proposal title: Potts Hill Reservoirs Site - Civil Infrastructure Works - Stage 1 (MP 08_0069)
Description: Infrastructure civil works for proposed employment lands, which includes subdivision, demolition, bulk earthworks (including excavation and compaction), soil remediation and site infrastructure. Within the terms of the concept plan (MP 07_0099) proposed by Landcom and Sydney Water
Location: Potts Hill Reservoirs site, Rockwood Road (Lot 2 DP 225818) and Baghdad Street (Part Lot 1 DP 610303), Potts Hill
Local government areas: Bankstown and Auburn
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Landcom
Status: Project application letter dated 20 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 4 July 2008.
Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 27 August to 29 September 2008. Considering submissions and finalising assessment
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Mary Gibbs on (02) 9228 6452
Proposal title: Commercial Building, Regent Street, Redfern (MP 08_0058)
Description: The proposal involves the demolition of the existing building on the site and construction of a ten-storey commercial building with one level of basement car parking containing eight car spaces and service room
Location: Lot 1/DP 3954, 90 Regent Street, Redfern
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Redfern Development Corporation
Status: Project application received 17 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 8 May 2008
Documents available:
Project application form,
preliminary assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Kathryn Myles on (02) 9228 6343
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
Location: Former Eveleigh Carriage Workshops site (Lot 4 and Part Lot 5 in DP 862514) Wilson Street, Eveleigh
Local government area: City of 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 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: Redfern-Waterloo Authority
Status: Major project status declared 13 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 March 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 1 May to 12 June 2008. Preferred project report submitted September 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Sumathi Navaratnam on (02) 9228 6361
Proposal title: Grants Road Sand Quarry - Extension Project (MP 08_0099)
Description: Proposed extension of the Grants Road Sand Quarry at Somersby
Location: Grants Road, Somersby
Local government area: Gosford
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Graham and Anne Jones
Status: Major project status confirmed, and project application received 7 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 30 July 2008
Documents available:
Project application
and preliminary assessment
with figures 1-6
and aerial photo;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Phil Jones on (02) 9228 6442
Proposal title: Sydney Water Facility, Potts Hill Reservoirs Site (MP 08_0049)
Description: The proponent (Sydney Water) is seeking to build a new facility on the Potts Hill reservoirs site on Rookwood Road.
This facility will include a combination of office, warehouse and storage buildings; outdoor storage area, car parking, circulation and landscaping and road access off Rookwood and Brunker roads.
The proposal is within the terms of the Concept Plan proposed by Landcom and Sydney Water (MP 07_0099)
Location: Lot 2 DP 225818, Rookwood Road, Potts Hill
Local government area: Bankstown
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Sydney Water
Status: Clause 6(1) opinion issued 20 December 2007. Request letter from proponent received 4 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment requested 4 March and issued 27 March 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 30 July to 1 September 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: James Kirby on (02) 9228 6253
Proposal title: Quakers Hill to Vineyard Rail Upgrading (MP 08_0037)
Description: Construction, upgrading and relocation of stations; additional tracks between and in the vicinity of Quakers Hill to Vineyard stations
Location: Quakers Hill to Vineyard
Local government area: Blacktown and Hawkesbury
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation
Status: Project application received 27 February 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 8 April 2008
Documents available:
Major project application form,
Preliminary environmental assessment with appendices (
Appendix A - aerial photos and the project design,
Appendices B and C - threatened species,
Appendix D - flooding maps,
Appendix E - contaminated land maps),
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Glenn Snow on (02) 9228 6352
Proposal title: Redevelopment at University of Western Sydney, Westmead - Early Works (MP 08_0072)
Description: A project application for early works to facilitate the proposed development outlined in the concept plan application (see MP 05_0165)
Location: University of Western Sydney Westmead Campus, corner Hawkesbury and Darcy roads, Westmead
Local government area: Parramatta
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: University of Western Sydney / Lend Lease Developments P/L
Status: Declared a major project 28 August 2006. Project application received 25 February 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 21 April 2008
Documents available: view documents
Further inquiries: Emma Hitchens on (02) 9228 6434
Proposal title: Cochlear Global Headquarters, Macquarie University (MP 08_0032)
Description: Construction of a new cochlear global headquarters within the Macquarie University Campus
Location: Southern precinct of the Macquarie University Campus, Ryde (Lots 181 and 182 DP 1112777)
Local government area: Ryde
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: Lachlan Project Development Pty Ltd
Status: Application received 19 February 2008 for part of the Macquarie University Concept Plan (authorised 4 April 2006). Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 14 March 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 23 July to 22 August 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Mary Gibbs on (02) 9228 6452
Proposal title: Residential Development - Silkstone Precinct - Breakfast Point (MP 08_0026)
Description: Construction of a five-storey residential flat building comprising a total of 45 apartments with associated landscaping and basement carparking; and subsequent strata title subdivision
Location: Lot 52, DP270347, Tennyson Road, Mortlake (Silkstone Precinct)
Local government area: City of Canada Bay
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: Rosecorp Management Services Pty Ltd
Status: Letter of request dated 26 February 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 26 February 2008. Major project application received 18 March 2008
Documents available: Request and preliminary assessment -
Request letter with plans,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: John O'Grady on (02) 9228 6384
Proposal title: Mixed Use Development, Former Tempe Tip Site (MP 07_0149)
Description: Concept plan application for a bulky goods retail, industrial and commercial development
Location: Lot 2 in DP 803493, Lot A in DP 385209, Lot A in DP 399884, Lot B in DP 399884, Lot E in DP 385209, Lot 200 in DP 1097238, Lot 201 in DP 1097238, Tempe
Local government area: Marrickville
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: Urbis on behalf of Valad Property Group
Status: Application lodged 8 February 2008. Letter outlining changes to original concept proposal received 10 July 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 18 September 2008
Documents available: Preliminary assessment with appendices
(A: consulation report and
B: heritage report);
amended concept plan application letter and
amended concept plan;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Catherine Otto on (02) 9228 6263
Proposal title: Private Hospital, Nield Avenue, Greenwich (MP 07_0167)
Description: Private Hospital, Nield Avenue, Greenwich
Location: 1- 8 Nield Avenue, Greenwich (Lot 1, 2 and 3 in DP 26707, Lot 41 and 42 in DP 555753, Lot 5, 6 and 7 in DP 26707, Lot 1 in DP 535088 and Lot 8 in DP 397302) and part of Nield Avenue Road Reserve and pedestrian pathway leading to Morven Gardens
Local government area: Lane Cove
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: Murlan Consulting Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 5 February 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment first issued 14 February 2008 and modified 23 April 2008
Documents available:
Covering letter with attached
project brochure,
Preliminary Assessment Report,
major project application form,
landowner's consent (Lane Cove Council);
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (as amended)
Further inquiries: Emma Hitchens on (02) 9228 6434
Proposal title: Liverpool Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2 Works (MP 08_0036)
Description: Project application for Stage 2 building works in accordance with the approved concept plan for the redevelopment of Liverpool Hospital. The works include the refurbishment and expansion of the existing clinical services building, a new helipad, and ancillary works including basement car parking, loading docks, stormwater works and landscaping
Location: Goulburn Street, Liverpool (Lot 2 DP 596770)
Local government area: Liverpool
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: Health Infrastructure (a division of NSW Health)
Status: Project application and preliminary assessment received 1 February 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 5 March 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 3 September to 3 October 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Michelle Cramsie on (02) 9228 6534
Proposal title: Chullora Waste Centre Upgrade (MP 08_0089)
Description: Upgrade of Chullora Waste Centre, including the development of an alternative waste technology facility with a processing capacity of 90,000 tonnes per annum
Location: 19 Muir Road, Chullora (Lot 21 DP 860283)
Local government area: Bankstown
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: WSN Environmental Solutions
Status: Project application received 26 January 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 30 May 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary environmental assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Jacqueline Ingham on (02) 9228 6338
Proposal title: P&N Beverages Production and Warehouse Project, Smeaton Grange (MP 08_0011)
Description: Construction and operation of a soft drink and fruit juice manufacturing plant and associated infrastructure for P&N Beverages
Location: Lot 300/DP 1117230 within the Ironbark Industrial Estate, Bluett Drive, Smeaton Grange
Local government area: Camden
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Investa Commercial Developments Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 25 January 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 6 February 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 12 June to 14 July 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
Proposal title: Administration Building, Patrick Container Terminal, Port Botany (MP 08_ 0030)
Description: Construction of a terminal operations building in the eastern portion of the Patrick Terminals site
Location: Penrhyn Road, Brotherson Dock, Banksmeadow
Local government area: Botany
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Patrick Terminals
Status: Project application dated 16 January 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 19 February 2008
Documents available:
Project application form,
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: David Rohloff on (02) 9228 6253
Proposal title: NSW Police Facility, Potts Hill Reservoir Site (MP 08_0050)
Description: The proponent (Landcom) is seeking to build a new facility on the Potts Hill reservoirs site on Rookwood Road. This facility will include a combination of office, garage/workshops, warehouse and storage buildings; outdoor storage area, car parking, circulation and landscaping; communications antennae, approximately 30 m high; helicopter landing pad for infrequent use and road access off Rockwood Road and Brunker Road
Location: Lot 2 DP 225818, Rookwood Road, Potts Hill
Local government area: Bankstown
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Landcom on behalf of NSW Police
Status: Clause 6(1) opinion issued 20 December 2007. Request letter from proponent received 16 January 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment requested 31 January 2008 and issued 5 February 2008
Documents available:
Request letter;
record of clause 6(1) opinion;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: James Kirby on (02) 9228 6253
Proposal title: Abercrombie Street Precinct, University of Sydney (MP 07_0158)
Description: Concept plan to develop a new educational precinct within the site bounded by Abercrombie Street, Codrington Street, Darlington Street and Golden Grove Street
Location: Abercrombie Street Precinct is generally bounded by Darlington Road to the north, Codrington Street to the east, Abercrombie Street to the south and Golden Grove Street and Darlington Public School to the west, excluding: 88, 90-93, 97 and 120 Darlington Road and Darlington Public School, Golden Grove Street, Darlington
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: University of Sydney (USYD)
Status: Declared a major project (clause 6 of the Major Project SEPP) on 12 December 2007
Documents available:
Record of clause 6 opinion; proposed concept plan and preliminary assessment report
(Part 1,
Part 2,
Part 3);
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Svetlana Kotevska on (02) 9228 6574
Proposal title: Royal North Shore Hospital Substation (MP 07_0168)
Description: 132/11kv electricity substation at Royal North Shore Hospital
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital site, St Leonards
Local government area: Willoughby
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: NSW Health
Status: Declared a major project 8 March 2006 (refer to the declaration for the approved Royal North Shore Hospital Concept Plan - MP 06_0051). Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment requested on 6 December 2007 and issued on 30 January 2008
Documents available:
Preliminary Assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Michelle Cramsie on (02) 9228 6534
Proposal title: Wallarah No. 2 Coal Project (MP 07_0160)
Description: Proposed new underground coal mine near Wyong, on the Central Coast. The proposal involves: extraction of up to 5 million tonnes of run-of-mine coal a year from an underground mine for up to 28 years; coal-handling and stockpiling facilities; surface support facilities and infrastructure; rail and train loading infrastructure; transportation of product coal to domestic and export markets via rail; and rehabilitation of the site
Location: approximately 5 kilometres northwest and north of Wyong, on the Central Coast
Local government area: Wyong
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: Wyong Areas Coal Joint Venture
Status: Project application received 26 November 2007
Documents available:
Project application,
preliminary assessment
Further inquiries: Michael Moore (9228 6306)
Proposal title: Hunters Hill Remediation Project (MP 08_0008)
Description: Remediation of 7-9 Nelson Parade, Hunters Hill
Location: 7-9 Nelson Parade, Hunters Hill
Local government area: Hunters Hill
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: State Property Authority
Status: Application dated 20 November 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 11 February 2008
Documents available:
Project application,
Preliminary Assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Jacfin Warehousing Facility (MP 07_0153)
Description: Proposed new warehousing facility, which includes a single-storey warehouse, two-storey office building, a road extension from Templar Road to the boundary of the site, carparking and associated infrastructure
Location: Templar Road, Erskine Park (Lot 11 DP 229784)
Local government area: Penrith
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Jacfin Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed; application received 14 November 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 26 November 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 13 August to 15 September 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Former John Williams Hospital (MP 07_0151)
Description: The proposal is for a 130 to 160 bed private hospital for frail, infirm and disabled patients in three interconnecting buildings.
Location: 35-45 Water Street and 64 Billyard Avenue, Wahroonga
Local government area: Ku-ring-gai
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Murlan Consulting Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 14 November 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 9 February 2008, revised and reissued 30 April 2008
Documents available: Project application
letter and
form, preliminary assessment
(report,
site plan,
accompanying figures and
brochure);
record of clause 6 opinion;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (as amended)
Further inquiries: Emma Hitchens on (02) 9228 6434
Proposal title: Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney Site - 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: Proposed Lots 5 and 6, Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney site, 600-640 Victoria Road and 55 Charles Street, Ryde
Local government area: Ryde
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: Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney
Status: Request made 12 November 2007. (Clause 6 opinion formed 14 July 2005.) Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 28 March 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 21 may to 20 June 2008
Documents available: view project documentation
Further inquiries: Michelle Cramsie on (02) 9228 6534
Proposal title: Residential Development, Elsie and George Streets, Burwood (MP 07_0076)
Description: Concept plan approval is sought for the construction of three residential buildings with 209 apartments and 685 residential car parking spaces with lift entries and lobbies from the parking levels through to each residential tower. The development is to be located over the approved and constructed commercial/retail podium level and basement car park levels
Location: 7-17 Elsie Street and 45-49 George Street, Burwood
Local government area: Burwood
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 project is development described in Group 5, clause 13, Schedule 1 being development that has a capital investment value that exceeds $50 million and is important in achieving State or regional planning objectives. The proposal is thus declared to be a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies. The Minister authorised a concept plan for the proposal on 12 December 2007
Proponent: Kavlyn Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed and application form lodged 25 October 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 August 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment from 24 January to 22 February 2008. Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel report received 16 September 2008
Independent panel: The Minister for Planning, on 12 May 2008, constituted an independent hearing and assessment panel (panel of experts) under section 75G(1)(a) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to consider and provide advice in the assessment of the proponent's concept plan
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173 (major project assessment queries) or Paula Poon on (02) 9228 6516 (panel queries)
Proposal title: Royal North Shore Hospital - Concept Plan Modification (MP 06_0051 MOD 1)
Description: Proposed amendments to the Concept Plan approved 13 April 2007:
- Modification M9.1 - to only require proponents for non-hospital or health-related development within Precincts 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 to enter into the public transport agreements set out in Modification M9.1.
- Modification M10.1 - to permit submission of the Transport Management and Accessibility Plan prior to or concurrent with lodgement of applications for non-hospital or health-related development.
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital (Lot 21 and Lot 22 DP 863329 & Lot 102 DP 1075748)
Local government area: Willoughby
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: Urban Planning Outcomes on behalf of NSW Health
Status: Modification application received 7 November 2007
Documents available:
Application for modification
Further inquiries: Mark Attiwill on (02) 9228 6430
Proposal title: Replacement Hill Seating and Grandstand, Sydney Cricket Ground - Modification MP 06_0136 MOD 1
Description: Minor amendments to the built form, external appearance and internal configuration of the approved facility
Location: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park - Lot 1530 in DP 752011 with projections of uppermost tiers of seating and video scoreboard onto Lot 51 in DP 1041134, and with construction activity on Lots 51 and 52 in DP 1041134
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: BBC Consulting Planners on behalf of Sydney Cricket Ground and Sports Trust
Status: Letter of request dated 9 October 2006. Public exhibition of proposed modification 29 October to 19 November 2007. Considering submissions and finalising assesment
Documents available:
View project documentation
Further inquiries: Liesl Codrington on (02) 9228 6253
Proposal title: Warner Industrial Park (MP 07_0162)
Description: The proponent seeks approval for the following:
- Concept Plan - the proposed development of a 90-lot industrial park for industrial and ancillary purposes (80 hectares) and the retention approximately 24 hectares for environmental purposes
- Project Application - subdivision of 80 hectares for industrial and ancillary uses, site preparation and bulk earthworks, construction of internal and external infrastructure, landscaping, dedication of environmental lands and construction of new intersections at Sparks Road and Hue Hue Road
Location: 'Precinct 14' within the Wyong Employment Zone (WEZ), located west of the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway (F3) at the Sparks Road Interchange
Local government area: Wyong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Warner Business Park Pty Ltd part of the Terrace Tower Group
Status: Confirmed as a Part 3A major project on 20 September 2007. Preliminary assessment submitted (dated October 2007). Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 13 December 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 20 August to 22 September 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Nyrie Palmer on (02) 9228 6424
Proposal title: Redevelopment of Cronulla Marina (MP 06_0063)
Description: Redevelopment of the Cronulla Marina including increasing the number of berths from 28 to 70, relinquishing 42 swing moorings, upgrading two slipways and provision of a new public boardwalk; along with associated infrastructure, including fuel and sewage pumpouts
Location: 60 Waratah Street, Cronulla
Local government area: Sutherland
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Wallville Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 26 September 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 25 October 2007. Exhibition of Environmental Assessment 1 October to 3 November 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Wahroonga Estate Redevelopment - Incorporating Sydney Adventist Hospital (MP 07_0166)
Description: Upgrade and expansion of hospital; low, medium and high density dwellings; educational facilities; and commercial and retail floor space
Location: Corner of the Comenarra Parkway and Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga
Local government area: Ku-ring-gai
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Johnson Property Group (JPG)
Status: Application made 19 September 2007. Confirmed as a Part 3A major project on 2 December 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 9 April 2008
Documents available:
Major project application and
preliminary assessment;
notice - Part 3A request received and
record of Minister's clause 6 opinion;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Emma Hitchens on (02) 9228 6434
Proposal title: Currawong Beach Redevelopment (MP 07_0117)
Description: The proponent is seeking to establish new planning controls for the Currawong Beach site (including rezoning) 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 works:
- retention and refurbishment of nine existing cabins
- retention and refurbishment of the Midholme farmhouse
- construction of 25 houses with lightweight construction sensitive to the ecological values of the site and having regard to bushfire protection measures
- creation of community lots for private open space, bushfire asset protection zones and creek riparian corridors
- 12.4 ha of the site dedicated to Ku-Ring-Gai National Park
- 0.5 ha public access to beach above high water mark
- remediation of surrounding bushland and creation of buffer to National Park
Location: Currawong Beach, on the western foreshore of Pittwater as shown in Figure 1 of Preliminary Environmental Assessment (Appendix 1)
Local government area: Pittwater
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Eco Villages Australia Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed and application received 18 September 2007.
Proposal to list the 'Currawong' site as a State significant site gazetted 28 September 2007.
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 28 September 2007.
Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 9 April to 23 May 2008. Preferred Project Report (August 2008) submitted
Documents available:
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. People making a submission to the Department who also wished to present their submission to the Panel were invited to contact the Panel Secretariat by 23 May 2008 to arrange a suitable time for their presentation. The panel began its public hearings on Wednesday, 4 June 2008. View panel information and submissions
Further inquiries: Carmel O'Connor on (02) 9228 6575 (project queries) or Paula Poon on (02) 9228 6516 (panel queries)
Proposal title: Water Related Services for Stage One Precincts of the North West Growth Centre (MP 07_0125)
Description: Provision of water-related services to the Stage One Precincts of the North West Growth Centre. The project includes: potable water trunk mains; recycled water trunk mains; wastewater carriers; water pumping stations; sewage pumping stations and upgrade of an existing station; amplification of Riverstone STP; provision of recycled water facilities at Quakers Hill STP; and water and recycled water reservoir infrastructure at Cudgegong Road
Location: Stage One precincts of the North West Growth Centre including the North Kellyville, Riverstone, Alex Avenue, Riverstone West and Area 20 precincts
Local Government Area/s: Baulkham Hills, Blacktown and Hawkesbury
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: Sydney Water Corporation
Status: Application received 12 September 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 October 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 27 February to 2 April 2008. Preferred project report submitted 16 July 2008
Documents available:
View project documentation
Further inquiries: Scott Jeffries on (02) 9228 6426
Proposal title: Rosehill Recycled Water Scheme (MP 07_0121)
Description: Construction and operation of: a reverse osmosis water recycling plant at Fairfield to treat secondary treated effluent water sourced from the Liverpool-to-Ashfield pipeline and with a peak output of 20ML/day of recycled water; 20 kilometres of underground reticulation network to supply recycled water to customers at Smithfield and Camellia; and two storage reservoirs with pumping stations along the main line
Location: The water recycling plant, a pumping station and storage tank are to be located at the Fairfield STP. The reticulated network traverses the local areas of Fairfield, Holroyd, Bankstown and Parramatta and will generally be located within road reserves or open space. A pumping station and reservoir is to be located in the southwest corner of Rosehill racecourse at Camellia and another reservoir on the southern boundary of Woodville Golf Course. The location is described in detail in the Preliminary Environmental Assessment for the project (Parsons Brinckerhoff, 31 August 2007)
Local government area: Fairfield, Holroyd, Bankstown and Parramatta
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: Alinta Asset Management Pty Ltd
Status: Application received 9 September 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 4 October 2007, amended and reissued 18 January 2008
Documents available:
Project Application,
Preliminary Environmental Assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (as amended)
Further inquiries: Neville Osborne on (02) 9228 6337
Proposal title: Erskine Park Gas-Fired Power Station (MP 07_0135)
Description: Construction and operation of a 300 megawatt (MW) gas-fired power station at Erskine Park. The power station would operate as an open-cycle peaking plant, generating electricity on an as-required basis, anticipated to be no more than 10% of any year. The proponent proposes to construct and operate from five to eight gas turbine generators with dual-fuel capability (as backup) to generate a nominal total capacity of 300 MW; and install infrastructure to connect to the grid and the Sydney-Moomba or Eastern gas pipelines
Location: Part of Lot 7 DP 229784; Lenore Lane, Erskine Park, Penrith
Local government area: Penrith
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Snowy Hydro Limited
Status: Major project application received 21 August 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 13 November 2007
Documents available:
Major project application,
preliminary assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Neville Osborne (02) 9228 6337
Proposal title: Aldi Distribution Centre, Prestons (MP 05_0142)
Description: Construction and operation of a warehouse/distribution centre and associated infrastructure
Location: Ash Road, Prestons (Part Lots 41, 42 and 43 DP 1057670)
Local government area: Liverpool
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: Aldi Foods Pty Ltd
Status: Project application made 15 August 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 12 December 2005. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 20 September to 25 October 2007
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
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Auburn Hospital Project - Modification (MP 06_0129 MOD 1)
Description: Modification of Part 3A project approval, including: redesign of the hospital building; reduced building height (by 600mm); revised car park layout; and revised entry and exit points
Location: Auburn Hospital at 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
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: Multiplex on behalf of NSW Health
Status: Application received 13 August 2007
Documents available:
Application letter (9 August 2007);
revised submission letter (29 August 2007);
preliminary assessment and appendices
(Appendix 1 architectural drawings,
Appendix 2 shadows,
Appendix 3 truck movements)
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
Proposal title: Mixed Use Development, Former Sunbeam Site (MP 07_0106)
Description: Concept plan and project application for Stage 1 (Precincts A and B) for a mixed retail, commercial and residential development, including seniors living, childcare and medical centre
Location: Lot A DP 431356, Lot 1 DP 721721, 60 Charlotte Street, Clemton Park
Local government area: Canterbury
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: Planning Workshop Australia on behalf of Parkview Sydney Developments
Status: Project application received 25 July 2007. Major project status confirmed by the Minister and concept plan authorised 20 December 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 28 May 2008
Documents available:
Project application form and preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
Proposal title: Interlink Industrial Estate, Erskine Park (MP 07_0093)
Description: Construction and operation of an industrial estate comprising light industrial, warehouse and distribution facilities
Location: Mamre Road, Erskine Park
Local government area: Penrith
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Goodman International Limited
Status: Application made 3 July 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 31 July 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 31 October to 3 December 2007
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Ann-Marree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Caltex Office Relocation, Kurnell (MP 07_0082)
Description: Relocate refinery personnel to new offices on site, outside hazardous areas
Location: 2 Solander Street, Kurnell (Lot 25 DP 776328)
Local government area: Sutherland
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: Caltex Refineries (NSW) Pty Ltd
Status: Project application made 2 July 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 3 August 2007.
Documents available:
Major project application;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Deana Burn on (02) 9228 6471
Proposal title: Australian Institute of Police Management, Manly (MP 07_0091)
Description: Redevelopment at North Head, consisting of: replacement of residential accommodation blocks, administrative and academic office accommodation and senior common room facilities; refurbishment of existing library, teaching, dining areas and specific heritage buildings; removal of existing barrack style accommodation buildings and miscellaneous stores buildings; landscaping works, including consolidation of car parking and improvement to overall environmental amenity for occupants and native fauna; and, increasing the accommodation facilities from 30 to 60 beds and staff numbers from 35 to 45 employees (including teaching/training and administrative/support)
Location: Collins Beach Road, Manly (Lot 2766 in DP 752038)
Local government area: Manly
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The Minister 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 3 to that Policy (Part 8, clause 4 - development within the North Head Federal Police Training site that has a capital investment value of more than $5 million).
The Commonwealth Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has determined that the proposed development is a 'controlled action' under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC 2006/2746). The project will be assessed under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The assessment will be in accordance with an equivalent process to that provided for by clause 13.2 of the Bilateral Agreement between NSW and the Commonwealth, made under the EPBC Act, relating to environmental impact assessment. The assessment will be done in the manner specified in Schedule 1 of the Bilateral Agreement.
Proponent: Australian Federal Police
Status: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued on 8 August 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 12 December 2007 to 15 February 2008. Proponent addressing issues raised during exhibition period and preparing Preferred Project Report
Documents available: Preliminary Environmental Assessment -
main report and Appendix A, Appendix B
(site plan,
ground floor plan,
level one floor plan and
indicative drawings), Appendix C and D
(existing site plan and capital investment value);
Clause 6 record of opinion;
Request letter for Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment;
Director-General' s requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at:
http://www.aipm.gov.au/redevelopment.html. Further information on the EPBC Act and referral notices (reference no. 2006/2746) is available from the Commonwealth government website at:
http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/notices/index.html
Further inquiries: David Gibson on (02) 9228 6589 or James Kirby on (02) 9228 6253
Proposal title: Mixed Use Development, Potts Hill Reservoirs Site - Concept Plan (MP 07_0099)
Description: The proponents (Landcom and Sydney Water) are seeking to redevelop the Sydney Water-owned site on Rookwood Road.
The redevelopment will consist of: employment land for Sydney Water, NSW Police and energy providers; residential development for up to 450 dwellings; and open space/parkland and conservation area.
The proposal represents a $211 million capital investment value. Landcom is also seeking State significant site listing for part of the site
Location: Rookwood Road, Bankstown (Lot 2, DP 225818/Lot 2, DP 456502/Lot 11, DP 16924/Lot 23, DP 16924/Lot 55, DP 16924/Lot 64, DP 16924/Lot 65, DP 16924/Lot 66, DP 16924/Lot 67, DP 16924/Pt Lot 1, DP 610303)
Local government areas: Bankstown and Auburn
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth)
Proponent: Landcom and Sydney Water Corporation
Status: Application received 13 June 2007. Major project status declared (clause 6(1) opinion) 20 December 2007.
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 2 October 2007, reviewed and reissued 4 July 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 30 July to 1 September 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Mary Gibbs on (02) 9228 6452
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
Local government areas: Campbelltown and Wollondilly
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 Coal Pty Limited
Status: Application made 5 June 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 3 August 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 7 May to 6 June 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Nicholas Hall on (02) 9228 6438
Proposal title: Mixed Use Development, Ocean Parade, The Entrance (MP 07_0060)
Description: Construction of a mixed-use development consisting of an eight-storey building comprising residential units, commercial and retail space; a five-to-six storey tourist accommodation building; and associated basement level car parking (as generally described in the proponent's preliminary environmental assessment dated 2 May 2007)
Location: Lot 1, DP 513519, Lots 1 & 2 DP 507207 and Lots 1 & 2 DP 536168 at 2 & 4-6 Ocean Parade and 14-16 The Entrance Road, The Entrance
Local government area: Wyong
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: Jewel Tower Pty Ltd
Status: Letter with preliminary environmental assessment dated 2 May 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 26 September 2007
Documents available:
Preliminary environmental assessment (with
plans,
photomontage),
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
Proposal title: Kendal Bay Commercial Marina (MP 07_0006)
Description: Proposal to construct and operate commercial marina at Kendal Bay. The marina would include 177 moorings, a kiosk, a manager's office, and a timber skid for access to the waterways for small craft
Location: 19-21 Tennyson Road, Breakfast Point
Local government area: Canada Bay
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: Breakfast Point Pty Ltd
Status: Application received 3 May 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 31 May 2007, revised and reissued 14 January 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
Preliminary environmental assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (as amended 14 January 2008)
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Eveleigh Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge (MP 07_0063)
Description: Construction of a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the railway line connecting the northern and southern parts of Redfern, and reinstating past connections between the North Eveleigh and Australian Technology Park sites
Location: Lot 500/DP 1033739 and part of Lot 4/DP862514, Redfern
Local government area: City of 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
Proponent: Redfern-Waterloo Authority
Status: Letter of application received 21 April 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 31 July 2007, reviewed and reissued 14 March 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 16 July to 15 August 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Kathryn Myles on (02) 9228 6343
Proposal title: Sydney Olympic Park Private Hospital (MP 07_0047)
Description: Construction of a six-storey building with one level of basement car parking (66 cars) to accommodate a private hospital dealing with orthopaedics and sports-related matters
Location: Part Lot 201 in DP 1041756 (known as Site 9), corner Sarah Durack Avenue and Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park
Local government area: Auburn
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: The proposal is a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies, being development of a kind described in Schedule 2 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005, namely clause 14 - Sydney Olympic Park
Proponent: APT (Sydney Olympic Park) Pty Ltd and Owen Ferguson Health (Homebush) Development Pty Ltd
Status: Application and Preliminary Assessment received 14 March 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 16 May 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 24 September to 24 October 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Josephine Wing on (02) 9228 6528
Proposal title: 'Gwandalan' - State Significant Site and Concept Plan (MP 07_0096)
Description: The proponent is seeking concept plan approval for a residential development (up to 700 dwellings), associated infrastructure and the dedication of conservation land; and project approval for Stage 1 of the development, being the construction and subdivision for 63 dwellings and the creation of two super lots. The Proponent is also concurrently seeking to rezone and list the subject site in State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005.
Note: The preferred project report revised the concept plan to reduce the maximum yield for the development from 700 to 623 dwellings. The proponent will only seek project approval following the determination of the concept plan
Location: Lot 2 DP 1043151 and Lot 57 DP 755266 (known as land east of Kanangra Road)
Local government area: Wyong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Coal and Allied Operations Pty Ltd
Status: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 30 July 2007. Public exhibition of draft SEPP, concept plan, State significant site study, project application and Environmental Assessment extended to 29 February 2008. Preferred project report/response to submissions submitted September 2008 for the concept Plan only. The proponent has advised that a preferred project report/response to submissions for the project application will be submitted following the determination of the concept plan
Independent panel: The Minister, on 19 June 2007, constituted an independent hearing and assessment panel (IHAP) under section 75G(1(a) to assist in the assessment of the proponent's concept plan and project applications. On 17 July 2008, the panel released an Interim Report
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Caitlin Bennett on (02) 9228 6170
Proposal title: Sofitel Hotel, Sydney Olympic Park, Olympic Boulevard, Homebush (MP 05_0056 MOD 1)
Description: The proposed modification comprises:
- An increase to the floor to floor height of the mezzanine level;
- Introduction of small plant items on the roof of the level podium;
- Adjustment to substation room;
- Inclusion of steel struts at the top of the parapet above roof level;
- Midway transom to be lowered;
- Changes to the entry creating an atrium style entry;
- Relocation of fire control room door; and,
- Changes to glazing at ground floor and level 2 & 3
Location: Within Lot 50, DP 1045522 on part of Site 4 in the Town Centre Precinct at Sydney Olympic Park. The development site is bound by the Olympic Boulevard to the south-west, Herb Elliott Avenue to the north-west and the existing pedestrian link which crosses the site from south-west to north-east. To the north of the site are the existing Novotel and Ibis Hotels. The Sydney Aquatic Centre and bus interchange are located to the west of the site, and existing office developments are located to the east and south
Local government area: Auburn
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3a of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 and Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 24 - Homebush Bay Area (SREP 24).
Proponent: TAHL Homebush Pty Ltd
Status: Modification application received 7 February 2007
Documents available: Sofitel Modification
Further inquiries: Josephine Wing on (02) 9228 6528
Proposal title: Redevelopment of Caritas Site, and O'Brien Building at St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst ( MP 06_0231)
Description: St Vincent's and Mater Health, Sydney is seeking to have the Caritas site (299 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst) listed as a State significant site under Schedule 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005, to facilitate its redevelopment for the following:
- retention and modifications to the existing Caritas House and Caritas Cottage at corner Bourke and Burton Streets;
- up to 112 residential units in new buildings of 5-7 storeys;
- 1085m2 of commercial floorspace;
- basement car parking for up to 142 vehicles; and
- pedestrian thoroughfares and public open space.
The proponent is also seeking approval of a concept plan for the proposed redevelopment of the Caritas site under the provisions of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 as well as concept plan approval for the development of a new integrated mental health, drug and alcohol services and community health services units in place of the existing O'Brien building at St Vincent's Hospital. Approval of a project application for the demolition and early site and excavation works for the O'Brien Building at St Vincent's Hospital is also concurrently being sought
Location: Caritas site at 299 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst & O'Brien Building at St Vincent's Hospital, 406 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.
Local government area: City of Sydney Council
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Parts 3 and 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Proponent: St Vincent's and Mater Health
Status: Preferred Project Report submitted 19 December 2006
Documents available:
Environmental Assessment and Appendices and
Preferred Project Report and appendices
available at www.stvincents.com.au
Further inquiries: Stephanie Ballango on (02) 9228 6101
Proposal title: State Significant Site and Major Project (concept plan) application for redevelopment of Penrith Lakes (MP 06_0332)
Description: The Proponent is seeking to rezone and list the Subject Site as a State Significant Site in Schedule 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects 2005) to facilitate the redevelopment of the Penrith Lakes site. The proponent is concurrently seeking approval for a concept plan under the provisions of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for the following:
- 700ha of lakes;
- 800ha of recreational space, public domain and open space;
- 410ha of land for development for residential, rural residential and employment other uses;
- residential precincts yielding a total 4,900 dwellings; and
- a main village centre, a network of neighbourhood centres, schools and community facilities and public domain.
Location: A 1937ha site bound by the Nepean River to the south and west, Cranebrook Village and Cranebrook Escarpment to the east and rural land to the north.
Local government area: Penrith City Council.
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: Penrith Lakes Development Corporation
Status: Director-Generals Requirements were issued on 7 February 2007.
Documents available:
Further inquiries: David Gibson on (02) 9228 6589 or Annette Schifko on (02) 9228 6490
Proposal title: Western Sydney Parklands, Bungarribee/Doonside Residential Precinct (MP 06_0204)
Description: The proponent has requested the site be listed as a State significant site in Schedule 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005. If listed, the site would be rezoned for general residential, public recreation, environmental management and infrastructure. The proponent is concurrently seeking concept plan approval under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for:
- Parklands Bungarribee Precinct - 300 ha proposed for active and passive recreation purposes in the northern part of the Western Sydney Parklands, including the creation of seven zones/precincts (Sports Zone, Former Airstrip Promenade, Institutional Zone, Recreation Hub, Production Based Landscape Zone, Wetlands Zone and Commercial / Recreation Zone). The Parklands Bungarribee Precinct will remain in public ownership under the control of the Western Sydney Parklands Trust
- Doonside Residential Precinct - 700-730 new residential lots ranging from 250 sq. m to 650 sq. m, road access and circulation networks, public open space, retention of archaeological and European heritage items, and utilities provision
- Doonside Development Design Code - controls for primarily residential land use, subdivision and built form for the urban structure of the Doonside residential parcel
Location: Western Sydney Parklands - Bungarribee Precinct site, bounded by Eastern Road, Doonside Road, the M4 Motorway and the M7 Motorway
Local government area: Blacktown
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: Landcom
Status: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 8 December 2006. Public exhibition of the state significant site study, concept plan environmental assessment and draft voluntary planning agreement documentation until 8 February 2008. Preferred project report submitted July 2008. Public exhibition of amended draft voluntary planning agreement 3 September to 3 October 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Carmel O'Connor on (02) 9228 6575
Proposal title: Hotel and Tourist Units MP 05_0197
Description: Hotel, 80 tourist accommodation units and associated day spa and conference facilities.
Location: 253 Avoca Drive, Kincumber.
Lot A in DP 449600 and Lot 2 in DP976799
Local government area: Gosford
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: E & D Bourke
Status: Director-General's Requirements issued 30 October 2006
Documents available: Application form, Preliminary assessment, Overall site plan
Further inquiries: Josephine Wing on (02) 9228 6528
Proposal title: Calga Sand Quarry Southern Extension Project (MP 06_0278)
Description: Rocla Materials Pty Limited is proposing to extend its Calga quarry operations to the south to recover an additional 25 million tonnes of sand. The proposal includes the extraction, processing and transportation by road of up to 1,000,000 tonnes of sand a year, and the progressive rehabilitation of the site
Location: 12 km west of Gosford, on the Somersby Plateau
Local government area: Gosford
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Rocla Materials Pty Limited
Status: Project application made on 20 October 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assesmsent issued 15 December 2006
Documents available: Project Application Preliminary Environmental Assessment, Director-General's requirments for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Michael Moore on (02) 9228 6306
Proposal title: P&N Beverages Manufacturing and Distribution Facility, Casula (MP 06_0244)
Description: Construction and operation of a fruit juice and soft drink manufacturing facility with a gross floor area of 34,918m2.
Location: Lot C, Beech Road, The Crossroads Estate, Casula
Local government area: Liverpool
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: FDC Construction and Fitout Pty Ltd
Status: Application and preliminary assessment received 12 September 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 16 October 2006
Documents available:
Application form,
Preliminary Assessment
(Attachment 1,
Attachment 2,
Attachment 3),
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Jacqueline Ingham on (02) 9228 6338
Proposal title: 'Pemulwuy Project', Mixed Use Development, Redfern-Waterloo (MP 06_0101)
Description: The Aboriginal Housing Company Ltd seeks approval for a concept plan for the redevelopment of the site known as 'The Block', for a mix of residential, commercial, retail, cultural and recreational uses. The concept plan application covers land uses, density, building locations and envelopes, building heights (3 to 5 storeys), vehicular and pedestrian access from Lawson Street, open space and landscaping, and staging
Location: Area bounded by Lawson, Eveleigh, Caroline, Louis and Vine streets, Redfern
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: The proposal is a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies, being development of a kind described in Schedule 3, Part 5, clause 5, of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005, namely 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
Proponent: Aboriginal Housing Company Ltd
Status: Project application received 11 September 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 6 October 2006. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 24 September to 24 October 2004
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Sumathi Navaratnam on (02) 9228 6361
Proposal title: Upgrade of P&O Container Terminal at Port Botany (MP 06_0079)
Description: P&O Ports proposes to upgrade its container terminal at Port Botany. The upgrade includes: extension of rail sidings; relocation of truck access and marshalling area; and acquisition of additional plant and equipment that are expected to increase the annual capacity of the terminal to more than 1.3 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit)
Location: 42 Friendship Road, Matraville
Local government area: Randwick
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: P&O Ports Limited
Status: Major Project Application received on 7 September 2006 and Preliminary Environmental Assessment received on 26 September 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 15 May 2007
Documents available:
Major Project Application,
Preliminary Environmental Assessment
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Patricia Cabezas on (02) 9228 6447
Proposal title: Redevelopment of Westmead Health Campus - State Significant Site Listing and Concept Plan (MP 06_0233)
Description:
The proposed project will comprise: health facilities expansion, consolidation and rationalisation; future shared clinical services zone; new medical research hub; related health service/research industries; privately developed commercial, retail and related health facilities (private consulting rooms, child care facilities etc); expanded education facilities; medical conference centre; staged development of Cumberland East site; provision of accommodation for nursing and medical staff as well as students; accommodation for health patients and relatives; private residential accommodation; new pedestrian links; consolidated and new car parking facilities; development of existing roads to allow access for public transport; new emergency vehicle access; landscaping; new and re-developed courtyards; new health facility entry points; and, new pedestrian walkways and green corridors.
Concept approval is sought for: land use distribution; heights; floor space ratios; road hierarchy/layout; open space networks; access networks; car parking numbers; landscaped areas (% of site); heritage re-use strategy; and, construction staging.
The proponent is also seeking to concurrently rezone and list the site as a State significant site in Schedule 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 to facilitate the Concept Plan
Location: Westmead Health Campus including land as generally described in the Westmead Health Campus Preliminary Environmental Assessment (August 2006) comprising, Westmead Hospital, Children's Hospital Westmead and the Cumberland Hospital
Local government area: Parramatta
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: NSW Health
Status: Major project status confirmed, and application received 27 October 2006. Director-General's Environmental Assessment issued 21 November 2006
Documents available:
Application letter and
preliminary environmental assessment;
record of clause 6 opinion;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
Proposal title: Addiscombe Road Remediation, Manly Vale (MP 06_0252)
Description: Proposed remediation of contaminated land to prepare the site for future passive open space recreation and nature conservation use
Location: Lots 1-4 DP 818957 Addiscombe Road, Manly Vale
Local government area: Manly Council
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: Manly Council
Status: Director-General's Environmental Assessment requirements for Environmental Assessment issued on 21 September 2006
Documents available: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment, Project Application Form, Preliminary Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Moorebank Building Materials Recycling Facility (MP 05_0157)
Description: Construction and operation of a recycling facility that would handle approximately 500,000 tonnes of construction waste per year
Location: Lot 6 DP 1065574 Newbridge Road, Moorebank
Local government area: Liverpool
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: Moorebank Recyclers Pty Ltd
Status: Project application made 2 May 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 8 August 2006, amended 7 July 2008
Documents available:
Project application form,
preliminary environmental assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (as amended)
Further inquiries: Jacqueline Ingham on 02 9228 6338
Proposal title: Commercial/Residential Development, Cleveland Street, Redfern (MP 06_0218)
Description: Approval is sought to redevelop the site and construct a four level mixed-use building comprising basement parking, lower level retail/commercial and upper level residential units
Location: Lot 1 DP 449699 & Lot 11 DP 531788, Nos.159 - 163 Cleveland Street (corner Hart Street) Redfern
Local government area: City of 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
Proponent: PGH Environmental Planning
Status: Application made 4 August 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Information Centre on (02) 9228 6333
Proposal title: Asphalt, Concrete and Cement Production Facility, Eastern Creek (MP 06_0225)
Description: Proposed redevelopment of existing asphalt, concrete and cement production facility.
Location: Lots 11 DP 558723, Lot 1 DP 400697 and Lot 2 DP 262213 off Old Wallgrove Road, Eastern Creek
Local government area: Blacktown
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: Hanson Australia Pty Limited
Status: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 14 November 2006
Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 21 November to 22 December 2006
Documents available: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment , Project Application, Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Deana Burn on (02) 9228 6471
Proposal title: Land Remediation - Botany Industrial Park (MP 06_0197)
Description: Remediate land in the north-eastern corner of the Botany Industrial Park, identified as the Car Park Waste Encapsulation (CPWE) area. The site contains approximately 45,000 m3 of contaminated material beneath a car park and encapsulated in a synthetic (Hypalon) lined cell. This material, which contains a mixture of ash, sand and peat material contaminated with chlorinated hydrocarbon waste by-products of a solvent plant, has been encapsulated since 1980. Orica proposes to remediate the CPWE site using directly-heated thermal desorption (DTD) technology
Location: Pt Lot 11 DP 1039919, Lot 4 DP 1016112 and Pt Lot 10 DP 1039919
Local government area: Botany Bay
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Orica Australia Pty Ltd
Status: Major project application received 21 July 2006. Director-General requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 2 September 2006. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 26 July to 31 August 2007
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Deana Burn on (02) 9228 6471
Proposal title: Southlands Site - Remediation and Development, Banksmeadow (MP 06_0191)
Description: Orica Australia Pty Ltd proposes to remediate and develop its 18.3 hectare Southlands site on McPherson Street, Banksmeadow into an industrial and warehouse estate. The proposal would be staged, allowing development on parts of the site as they become decontaminated. The work would also require the construction of a new entry road through the Macquarie Goodman Discovery Cove Estate on Botany Road linking this estate directly to the Southlands site. Orica anticipates up to 1400 new full-time jobs to be created, with 250 construction jobs generated. The capital investment of the project is anticipated to be approximately $110 million
Location: Southlands Site, Banksmeadow (Lot 1 DP 254392, Lot 1 DP 1078077, Lot 1 DP 85542, Lot 11 DP 109505, Lot 1 DP 873898 and Lot 2 DP 740704)
Local government area: Botany Bay
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Orica Australia Pty Ltd
Status: Project application made 7 July 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 12 September 2006, revised and reissued 10 September 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Chris Ritchie on (02) 9228 6413
Proposal title: Redevelopment at University of Western Sydney, Westmead - State Significant Site and Concept Plan Application (MP 05_0165)
Description: Mixed use development, comprising commercial (including child care and hotel), retail, residential uses and car parking.
The proponent has also lodged a project application (see MP 08_0072) for early works to facilitate the proposed development outlined in the concept plan
Location: University of Western Sydney Westmead Campus, corner Hawkesbury and Darcy roads, Westmead
Local government area: Parramatta
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: University of Western Sydney / Lend Lease Developments P/L
Status: Declared a major project 28 August 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 21 April 2008
Documents available: view documents
Further inquiries: Emma Hitchens on (02) 9228 6434
Proposal title: Materials Processing Centre and Engineered Landfill, Eastern Creek (MP 06_0139)
Description: Light Horse Business Centre proposes to construct and operate a materials processing centre and engineered landfill at Eastern Creek. The material processing centre would involve the import, sorting, separating and crushing of recycled building and construction materials and the Engineered Landfill would involve filling the existing quarry with specified material to enable the land to be developed for future employment uses
Location: Off Old Wallgrove Road, Eastern Creek
Local government area: Blacktown
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: Light Horse Business Centre
Status: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 25 June 2006
Documents available: Director-General's Environmental Assessment Requirements, Project Application Form, Preliminary Assessment
Further inquiries: Jacqueline Ingham on (02) 9228 6338
Proposal title: Commercial Office Building, Site 13, Sydney Olympic Park (MP 06_0176)
Description: Proposal to construct a commercial office building comprising 3-4 levels of commercial office space above 1 level of retail/commercial space and 2 basement levels of parking with approximately 200 car spaces
Location: Land known as Site 13 at the south-western corner of Olympic Boulevard and Sarah Durack Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park
Local government area: Auburn
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: OD Partnership Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 19 June 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 22 August 2006. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 9 July to 8 August 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Kathryn Myles on (02) 9228 6343
Proposal title: Multi-Level Commercial Building, Ultimo (MP 06_0105)
Description: Proposed new 9-storey building with two basement levels of parking
Location: 390-422 Harris Street Ultimo. Corner Quarry Street to the south-east and Pyrmont Street to the East
Local government area: City of 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
Proponent: Global Switch Property (Australia) Pty Ltd
Status: 13 June 2006
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Amy Webbb (02) 9228 6223
Proposal title: Western Sydney Employment Hub - Erskine Park Link Road Network (MP 06_0166)
Description: Concept Plan for the future development of a road network connecting employment areas in the Fairfield, Blacktown and Penrith LGAs with the M7 and M4 motorways and Mamre Road.
Location: Northwest precinct of the Western Sydney Employment Hub
Local government area: Blacktown, Fairfield and Penrith
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Status: Concept plan authorisation and Director-General's requirements requested 24 August 2006. Concept plan authorised 22 December 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 11 January 2007 and modified 15 September 2007. Public exhibition of environmental assessment 20 March to 28 April 2008. Proponent currently preparing submissions report
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Caitlin Bennett on (02) 9228 6197
Proposal title: Seniors Living Resort, Oxford Falls (MP 05_0113)
Description: Seniors living resort: 3 categories of care (self-care, assisted care, nursing home); ancillary uses (shops, offices, medical centre, restaurant, recreation)
Location: Development, Lots 1108, 1110, 1111, 1113 and 1336 DP 752038, Lot 20 DP 842523 and Lot 80 DP 846099 Oxford Falls Road, Oxford Falls
Local government area: Warringah
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: Tiffany Developments Pty Ltd
Status: Application made 7 June 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 16 August 2006
Documents available: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment, view more documents
Further inquiries: Izlem Boylu on (02) 9228 6369
Proposal title: Macquarie University - 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 m² of commercial gross floor area outside of the Academic Core
- the provision of an additional 61,200 m² 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
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: The Minister on 4 April 2006 formed the opinion pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 (the Major Project SEPP) that the proposal is a major project under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: CRI Australia Pty Ltd (on behalf of Macquarie University)
Status: On 22 December 2005, the Minister agreed to consider nominating Macquarie University as a State significant site (Schedule 3 of the Major Project SEPP). Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 2 June 2006. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 21 May to 23 June 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: David Gibson on (02) 9228 6589 or Simon Bennett on (02) 9228 6573
Proposal title: Construction and Landscaping of Foreshore Park and Point Park (MP 06_0065) and Construction of Public Roadways and Footpaths (MP 06_0066), Precinct C at 42 Walker Street, Rhodes.
Description: Landscaping works to Foreshore Park and Point Park consisting of earthworks, pavements, retaining walls, lighting, public furniture and drainage, stormwater and design of road construction works.
Location: Lots 100-104 in DP 1049649, Lots 105 & 106 in DP 1049649,
42 Walker Street, Rhodes
Local government area: Canada Bay
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: Meriton Apartments Pty Ltd
Status: Major Project Application received on 24 March 2006
Documents available: View Documents
Further inquiries: Josephine Wing, (02) 9228 6528 or josephine.wing@planning.nsw.gov.au
Proposal title: Hitchcock Road Sand Quarry Project (MP 06_0104)
Description: Expanding the existing quarry in depth and area to produce up to 400,000 tonnes of sand a year for the next 22 years; using the existing on and off-site quarry infrastructure; importing up to 20 truck loads a day of clean material for recycling; and progressively rehabilitating the site.
Location: Hitchcock Road and Old Northern Road, Maroota.
Local government area: Baulkham Hills
Approval authority: Minister for Planning.
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Proponent: PF Formation.
Status: Major project application received 13 March 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 9 May 2006. Public exhibition of the Environmental Assessment 5 December 2007 to 31 January 2008
Documents available:
Major project application,
preliminary environmental assessment and
Director-General's requirements for environmental assessment. The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at
http://www.pfformation.com.au/__Pages/hitchcock road development news 1.htm
Further inquiries: Michael Young on (02) 9228 6437
Proposal title: Bonnyrigg Living Communities Project (MP 06_0046)
Description: The proponent is seeking approval of a concept plan and project application (Stage 1) for redevelopment and renewal of the Department of Housing Estate in Bonnyrigg (excluding a number of privately-owned properties existing within the Estate). The work involves demolition of existing dwellings in stages, construction of approximately 2,330 dwellings in 18 stages over 13 years, staged construction of a multi-purpose centre comprising community, retail and commercial uses; and open space, roads and associated infrastructure
Location: Land bounded generally by Bonnyrigg Avenue, Bonnyrigg Public School, Bonnyrigg Plaza, Elizabeth Drive, Cabramatta Road West, Humphries Road and Edensor Road
Local government area: Fairfield
Approval authority: Minister for Planning. Under delegation of the Director-General of the Department of Planning, Fairfield City Council will carry out all the functions of the Director-General under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including assessment of the project
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 (the Act). 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 1 of the Policy (clause 13, Group 5 Residential, Commercial or Retail Projects). The proposal is thus declared to be a project to which Part 3A of the Act applies
Proponent: Bonnyrigg Partnerships
Status: Request letter received 5 January 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 29 May 2007. Public exhibition of the Environmental Assessment from 19 December 2007 to 15 February 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Andrew Mooney (Fairfield City Council) on (02) 9725 0214 or Izlem Boylu (Department of Planning) on (02) 9228 6369
Proposal title: 05_0201 Surface Components of the Endeavour Project - West Cliff Coal Mine
Description: The proposal involves constructing and operating the surface components of the Endeavour Project. This Project will enable mined coal to be transported by underground conveyor (instead of by road trucks, as at present) from Appin Coal Mine to West Cliff Coal Mine, for washing in the West Cliff Coal Preparation Plant. The surface components include:
- the drift portal, electric switchroom, substation, conveyor head end structure, winder house, workshop; and
- a series of coal conveyors, transfer bins and stockpiles.
Location: adjacent to the existing West Cliff Coal Preparation Plant, within Coal Lease 724 and approximately 4 km east of Appin.
Local government area: Wollondilly
Application Made: 23 December 2005
Application No: 05_0201
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Proponent: BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal Holdings Pty Ltd
Status: Environmental assessment not yet lodged.
Documents available: Project Application and Preliminary Assessment, Environmental Assessment Requirements.
Further inquiries: Howard Reed (02 9228 6308)
Proposal title: Somersby Fields Sand Extraction (MP 05_0137)
Description: Establishment of a new sand quarry at Somersby involving the extraction, processing and transportation by road of up to 450,000 tonnes of sand a year for a period of 15 years and progressive rehabilitation of the site.
Location: Lot 41 DP 1046841 and Lot 1 DP 302768 and Peats Ridge Road Reserve, Somersby.
Local government area: Gosford.
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: Somersby Fields Partnership (Vulcan Materials).
Status: Application received 6 December 2005. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 6 January 2006. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment from 1 August to 12 September 2007. Minister for Planning announced independent panel 19 December 2007. Proponent preparing a response to submissions report, as well as a response to submissions concerning ecological issues
Documents available:
Project application;
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment report and the proponent's response to submissions can be viewed online at http://www.rwcorkery.com/projectnews.html.
Independent panel -
information sheet and
terms of reference
Further inquiries: Michael Young on (02) 9228 6437
Hunter
Proposal title: Toll Ammonium Nitrate Goods Terminal Project (MP 08_0158)
Description: Construction of a goods terminal at Kooragang Island to store and handle up to 6,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate at any one time, primarily for distribution to the mining sector
Location: Heron Road, (Lot 1 DP 117013) Kooragang Island, Newcastle
Local government area: Newcastle
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Toll Properties Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed and application received 4 September 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 2 October 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Kerry Hamann on (02) 9228 6415
Proposal title: Dwelling and Shed at 'Fame Cove', Bundabah (MP 08_0121)
Description: Two-storey dwelling, pool, shed, boundary adjustment and associated road works
Location: Property at Bundabah Road, Bundabah, known as 'Fame Cove'
Local government area: Great Lakes
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Orogen Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed and application received dated 26 August 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 5 September 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Stuart Withington on (02) 9228 6546
Proposal title: Modification - Royal Newcastle Hospital Site, Stages 1A/1B (MP 07_0133 MOD 1)
Description: Mirvac are seeking to modify the project approval for a mixed-use development at the former Royal Newcastle Hospital site.
The modification sought is to allow for installation of a co-generation plant along with various amendments to floor plan layouts and elevations.
Modifications are also sought to the stratum subdivision plan to make all retail spaces into one retail stratum lot, which would be subdivided as part of consequent development applications for retail use
Location: King Street and Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle East
Local government area: Newcastle
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Mirvac Projects Pty Limited
Status: Modification request made 14 August 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
Proposal title: Newcastle Private Hospital - New Building (MP 08_0170)
Description: Construction and operation of a seven-storey building to expand the existing Newcastle Private Hospital
Location: 2 Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights
Local government areas: Newcastle
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Healthscope Limited
Status: Major project request and preliminary assessment received dated 11 August 2008. Major project status confirmed 25 August 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 29 September 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Mary Gibbs on (02) 9228 6452
Proposal title: Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Project (MP 08_0154)
Description: Construction and operation of a coal seam gas extraction, processing and transportation system.
- Concept plan approval has been sought for: gas wells and gathering lines within a Field Area; a central processing facility; and an approximately one-kilometre wide pipeline corridor between Stratford and Hexham
- Project approval is concurrently being sought for: 60-90 gas wells and gathering lines within a subarea of the total Field Area; the central processing facility; and an approximately 100-metre wide pipeline corridor within the one kilometre wide concept plan corridor, between Stratford and Hexham
Location: Between Stratford and Hexham
Local government areas: Gloucester Shire, Great Lakes Shire, Dungog Shire, Port Stephens, Maitland City and Newcastle City
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The Commonwealth Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has determined that the proposal is a 'controlled action' under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) (reference: EPBC 2008/4432). The relevant controlling provisions are sections 16 and 17B (wetlands of international importance) and 18 and 18A (listed threatened species and ecological communities) of the EPBC Act.
Under the provisions of the Bilateral Agreement between NSW and the Commonwealth, the environmental impacts of the controlled action will be assessed under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Note: further information on the EPBC Act referral notice on this project (reference: EPBC 2008/4432) is available from the Commonwealth government website at: http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/notices
Proponent: Lucas Molopo Joint Venture
Status: Submission of concept plan authorised 4 August 2008. Project application and preliminary assessment received 6 August 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 26 August 2008. Supplementary Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (EPBC matters) issued 19 October 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment and
supplement requirements (EPBC matters)
Further inquiries: Dinuka McKenzie on (02) 9228 6348
Proposal title: Lake Macquarie Yacht Club Marina Redevelopment (MP 08_0045)
Description: Clubhouse redevelopment, wet berth extension and car park reconfiguration
Location: Ada Street, Belmont
Local government area: Lake Macquarie
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: De Witt Consulting Pty Ltd
Status: Preliminary assessment received 1 August 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 13 October 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Salt Ash Sand Extraction (MP 08_0142)
Description: Proposal to extract between 600,000 and 1 million tonnes of sand per year from two sites in the Stockton Bight and transport the sand to local and regional markets by road
Location: Lot 218 DP 1044608 and Lot 220 DP 1049608, Stockton Bight
Local government area: Port Stephens
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Mackas Sand
Status: Project application received 21 July 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment
Further inquiries: Michael Young on (02) 9228 6437
Proposal title: Orica Ammonium Nitrate Upgrade, Kooragang Island (MP 08_0129)
Description: Upgrade of ammonium nitrate production
Location: 15 Greenleaf Road, Kooragang Island
Local government area: Newcastle
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Orica Australia Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed, and project application received 1 July 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 8 August 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Deana Burn on (02) 9228 6471
Proposal title: Modification - Glennies Creek Surface Facilities Project (MP 06_0057 MOD 1)
Description: Construction and operation of additional surface infrastructure within the Forest Road Ventilation Shaft Area
Location: Middle Falbrook Road, approximately 12 kilometres northwest of Singleton
Local government area: Singleton
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section 75W, Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Integra Coal Operations Pty Ltd
Status: Application for modification made 26 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 24 July 2008. Environmental Assessment submitted dated 10 October 2008
Documents available:
Modification application form,
covering letter
with attached locality plan;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment;
Environmental Assessment (October 2008)
Further inquiries: Nicholas Hall on (02) 9228 6438
Proposal title: Marstel Bulk Liquids Storage Facility (MP 08_0130)
Description: Bulk liquids storage and distribution facility
Location: Former BHP Steelworks site, Mayfield, Port of Newcastle
Local government area: Newcastle
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Marstel Terminals Newcastle Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed, and project application made 23 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 25 June 2008
Documents available:
Project application and preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Deana Burn on (02) 9228 6471
Proposal title: LOREX Lube Oil Re-refining Project (MP 08_0122)
Description: Construction and operation of a lube oil re-refining facility processing up to 100 ML per annum of used oil, and associated infrastructure
Location: 71 Raven Street, Kooragang (Lot 3 DP 858206)
Local government area: Newcastle
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Lube Oil Re-refining and Exchange Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed, and project application received 10 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 June 2008
Documents available:
Project application and preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Jacqueline Ingham on (02) 9228 6338
Proposal title: Austar Coal Project (MP 08_0111)
Description: The project includes: utilising 'longwall top coal caving' technology to extract coal from longwall panels A6 to A18; constructing additional pit top facilities, including an access road, main ventilation fan, bathhouse, workshop, electricity substation, store and offices on Austar-owned land bordering the Aberdare State Forest southwest of Kitchener; and, continued use of existing coal handling, preparation and transport systems
Location: 10 kilometres south of Cessnock
Local government area: Cessnock
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Austar Coal Mine Pty Limited
Status: Major project status confirmed, and project application received 10 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 18 June 2008
Documents available:
Project application
with figure 1 - proposed longwalls A6 to A17
and figure 2 - mine complex;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Paul Freeman on (02) 9228 6436
Proposal title: Integra Underground Coal Project (MP 08_0101)
Description: Extension of the existing underground coal mining operation and associated infrastructure
Location: Middle Falbrook Road, approximately 12 kilometres northwest of Singleton
Local government area: Singleton
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 mining that is coal or minerals sand mining (Schedule 1, clause 5(1)(a))
Proponent: Integra Coal Operations Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed and project application received 3 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 24 July 2008
Documents available:
Project application
and preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Nicholas Hall on (02) 9228 6438
Proposal title: Integra Open Cut Coal Project (MP 08_0102)
Description: Extension of the existing open cut coal mining operation and associated infrastructure
Location: Bridgman Road, approximately 12 kilometres northwest of Singleton
Local government area: Singleton
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 mining that is coal or minerals sand mining (Schedule 1, clause 5(1)(a))
Proponent: Integra Coal Operations Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed and project application received 30 May 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 24 July 2008
Documents available:
Project application,
land schedule
and preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Nicholas Hall on (02) 9228 6438
Proposal title: Commercial/Retail Building, Manning Street, Tuncurry (MP 08_0042)
Description: Erection of a six-storey commercial/retail building with plant room atop
Location: 92 Manning Street, Tuncurry (Lot 1 DP 301489)
Local government area: Great Lakes
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: Coastplan Consulting
Status: Major project status confirmed, and project application received 29 April 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 21 May 2008
Documents available:
Record of confirmation of major project status,
project application form,
preliminary assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Thomas Mithen on (02) 9228 6443
Proposal title: Residential Subdivision, Pacific Palms (MP 08_0040)
Description: A 35-lot residential subdivision with integrated housing
Location: Lot 2/DP 862876 Boomerang Road, Pacific Palms
Local government area: Great Lakes
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Doug Sneddon Planning Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 18 April 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 21 May 2008
Documents available:
Project application,
preliminary assessment with
appendices;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Residential Subdivision, Morisset Park (MP 08_0014)
Description: >A 71-lot residential subdivision
Location: Lot 9/DP244002 and Lot 358/DP755242 corner Morisset Park and Chiefly roads, Morisset Park
Local government area: Lake Macquarie
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: De Witt Consulting Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 7 April 2008 and preliminary assessment received 18 April 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 16 May 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Minimbah Third Track Project (MP 08_0060)
Description: Construction and operation of a new third track approximately 10.8 kilometres in length adjacent to the existing main line between Minimbah and Whittingham at a revised grade; construction/upgrade to retaining walls, culverts and waterway crossings for the third track; realignment of the Golden Highway, including replacement of the existing overbridge; replacement of the Range Road level crossing with a new road overbridge; and, service relocation and signalling improvements
Location: Minimbah, approximately 16 kilometres south of Singleton and north for approximately 10.8 kilometres to an area known as Whittingham
Local government area: Singleton
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Australian Rail Track Corporation
Status: Major project status confirmed, and application received 25 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 18 April 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 15 October to 19 November 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Mark Turner on (02) 9228 6351
Proposal title: Liddell Coal-Seam Gas Pipeline - North-South Route (MP 08_0061)
Description: Construction and operation of a 51 kilometre coal-seam gas pipeline connecting Liddell Power Station to gas supplies within the Muswellbrook/Singleton area
Location: Pipeline route running 51 km from Liddell Power Station to near Bulga. See Site Location Plan in Preliminary Assessment
Local government areas: Muswellbrook and Singleton
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Macquarie Generation
Status: Major project status confirmed, and application received 24 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 2 May 2008
Documents available:
Project application,
preliminary assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Keiran Thomas on (02) 9228 6325
Proposal title: CiviLake Recycling Facility (MP 08_0079)
Description: Construction and operation of a construction and green waste recycling facility and associated infrastructure
Location: Lots 42, 43, 53 and 54 Racecourse Road, Teralba
Local government area: Lake Macquarie
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Lake Macquarie City Council (trading as Civilake)
Status: Major project status confirmed, and application received 13 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 6 May 2008
Documents available:
major project application,
preliminary assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
Proposal title: Hexham Redevelopment Project (MP 07_0171)
Description: Construction and operation of a train support facility (service centre/depot for maintenance and provisioning support for coal and freight trains), and intermodal terminal and industrial subdivision to accommodate transport-oriented facilities for warehousing, distribution and manufacturing
Location: 67 Maitland Road, Hexham
Local government area: Newcastle
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: Queensland Rail (trading as QRNational)
Status: Application received 12 December 2007 with previous request to consider nomination of the site as a State significant site and concurrent concept plan and project application process. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment and State significant site study issued 13 February 2008
Documents available:
Major project application,
preliminary assessment,
request for nomination as a State significant site, and concurrent concept plan and project application;
gazettal notice of proposal to list as a State significant site,
regional context map,
preliminary concept plan map,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment and State significant site study
Further inquiries: Glenn Snow on (02) 9228 6352 or Rebecca Newman on (02) 9228 6340
Proposal title: Tillegra Dam (MP 07_0156)
Description: Construction and operation of a 450-gigalitre dam on the Upper Williams River, including spillway, multiple level water offtake tower, trunk watermain and associated water supply infrastructure; hydropower generation plant; reconstruction of services including telecommunication and electrical transmission lines; relocation of Salisbury Road, Quartpot Creek Road and other public assets; heritage conservation works; and other ancillary works (such as potential recreational access areas, lookouts and related facilities)
Location: Tillegra, north of the town of Dungog
Local government area: Dungog
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Hunter Water Corporation
Status: Project application lodged 21 November 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 8 January 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
Preliminary Environmental Assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Scott Jeffries on (02) 9228 6426
Proposal title: Marmong Point Marina Redevelopment (MP 07_0138)
Description: Expansion of existing marina to 245 wet berths and undercover dry boat storage for 110 boats. The marina will continue as a working marina to provide boat maintenance, marine workshops, chandlery, boat brokerages, other marine services, shower and restroom facilities and a restaurant
Location: Marmong Point
Local government area: Lake Macquarie
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: Marmong Point Marina Redevelopment Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 15 November 2007. Director-General requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 14 January 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment,
Director-General requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Fullerton Cove Sand Extraction Project (MP 07_0145)
Description: The project involves the extraction of approximately 750,000 cubic metres of sand over a 3 to 5 year period
Location: George Street, Fullerton Cove, approximately 11.5 kilometres northeast of Newcastle
Local government area: Port Stephens
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Buildev Properties Pty Ltd
Status: Project application confirmed and application made 2 October 2007. Director-General requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 December 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 7 July to 8 August 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment;
Director-General requirements for Environmental Assessment.
The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.orogen.com.au/environmental_assessment.htm
Further inquiries: Rohan Tayler on (02) 9228 6465
Proposal title: North Cooranbong Residential Development - State Significant Site and Concept Plan Application (MP 07_0147)
Description: The proponent is seeking concept plan approval for up to 2,500 low and medium density residential allotments, commercial lands, public recreation/open space lands, environmental conservation lands and associated infrastructure. The proponent is also concurrently seeking to rezone and list the subject site in State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 to facilitate development proposed in the concept plan
Location: A 350-hectare site north and 14.5-hectare site south of the Cooranbong township as shown
Local government area: Lake Macquarie
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 project is for the purpose of development described in Schedule 1 clause 13(1) of the Policy, and, as such Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies.
The Commonwealth Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has also determined that the proposed development is a 'controlled action' under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) - EPBC reference no. 2007/3828. The EPBC Act Part 3, Division 1 controlling provisions are: sections 18 and 18A (listed threatened species and communities).
The project will be assessed under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in accordance with clause 13.2 of the Bilateral Agreement between the NSW and Commonwealth governments, and in the manner specified in Schedule 1 of the Agreement.
Further information on the EPBC Act and referral notices (ref. no. 2007/3828) is available from the Commonwealth government website at: http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/notices
Proponent: Johnson Property Group
Status: Application received 16 August 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment, first issued 23 November 2007, modified for the EPBC Act and reissued 9 January 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 25 June to 28 July 2008. Preferred project report submitted 26 August 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Emma Hitchens on (02) 9228 6434
Proposal title: Redlake Enterprises Mixed Use Development, Tomago (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 earth-moving and mining machinery incorporating manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, rental and training facilities
Location: Tomago Road, Tomago
Local government area: Port Stephens
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
Status: Project application received 15 August 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 18 September 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 2 May to 4 June 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Residential Subdivision at Karuah (MP 07_0079)
Description: Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4 for residential development at Karuah
Location: 488 Tarean Road (old Pacific Highway), Karuah - Lot 3 DP 652596, Lot 4 DP 551688
Local government area: Great Lakes
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Palmer Bruyn
Status: Major project application received on 3 July 2007 with additional information provided 1 November 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 20 December 2007
Documents available:
Major project application form,
Preliminary Assessment (Part 1 and
Part 2),
preliminary subdivision plan;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Newcastle Regional Museum (MP 06_0083)
Description: The adaptive reuse of the existing Honeysuckle railway workshops for a new museum, exhibition and technology centre
Location: Lot 3 DP 1111305, 6 Workshop Way, Newcastle
Local government area: Newcastle
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp
Status: Project application received 16 October 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 26 November 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 27 October to 25 November 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Brad Vale on (02) 9228 6472
Proposal title: Hunter Economic Zone (HEZ) Development - State Significant Site and Project Application (MP 07_0128)
Description:
HEZ Nominees propose to develop a site located outside Weston/Kurri Kurri. Of the 3300-hectare HEZ site, approximately 416 hectares would be developed for industrial/employment and community uses, with the remainder being used for conservation purposes.
The proponent is seeking to consolidate the environmental and planning controls that apply to the site and to have it listed as a State significant site in Schedule 3 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005.
The proponent is concurrently seeking:
- concept approval for subdivision of Precinct 1 (a 129-hectare portion of the HEZ area) for future industrial and employment-generating developments
- concept approval for Precinct 1 infrastructure, including the Pelaw Main Bypass Road and an extension to Station Street to provide access to the proposed manufacturing facility and the larger HEZ area beyond Precinct 1
- project approval for a manufacturing facility within Precinct 1 for the production of wall and floor panels with acoustic-rated and fire-rated properties
Location: Weston/Kurri Kurri (for details refer to the HEZ map and Precinct 1 map). The project site is located South of Kurri Kurri - Part Lot 7 DP1037092, Lot 327 DP 822130, Lot 88 DP 755259, ML23 and ML 7
Local government area: Cessnock
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: HEZ Nominees
Status: Major project application received 13 September 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 24 October 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment for concept plan and project approvals 16 July to 18 August 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Ingrid Ilias on (02) 9228 6411 or Scott Jeffries on (02) 9228 6426
Proposal title: Dan Lands Concept Plan - Modification (MP 06_0031 MOD 2)
Description: Planning Workshop Australia is seeking approval to alter Condition B7 of the concept plan approval to enable the dedication of roads as public roads following the issuing of a compliance certificate that confirms the roads and drainage have been constructed to council's standards
Location: 290 and 302 Minmi Road, Fletcher (the Dan Lands)
Local government area: Newcastle
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: Planning Workshop Australia
Status: Application made 11 September 2007
Documents available:
Application letter
Further inquiries: David Gibson on (02) 9228 6589
Proposal title: Bloomfield Coal Mine - Completion of Mining and Rehabilitation (MP 07_0087)
Description: The project involves: existing mining operations, including current open cut pits, overburden emplacement areas, assorted infrastructure, haul and access roads; extending current open cut mining to recover an additional 9 million tonnes of run-of-mine (ROM) coal, at a rate of up to 1.3 million tonnes of ROM coal a year; and progressive rehabilitation of the site
Location: 20km northwest of Newcastle
Local government area: Maitland
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Bloomfield Collieries Pty Limited
Status: Application registered 8 August 2007; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 8 October 2007
Documents available:
Project application and
Preliminary Environmental Assessment and
Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Michael Moore on (02) 9228 6306
Proposal title: Sand Extraction Operation at Salt Ash (MP 07_0094)
Description: The project includes the extraction of up to 200,000 tonnes of sand a year for a period of 18 years, transportation of sand by road and the progressive rehabilitation of the site
Location: Lot 4042 DP 1090633, Lot 632 DP 609506 and Lot 633 DP 609506 Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash
Local government area: Port Stephens
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: ATB Morton Pty Limited
Status: Project application received 19 July 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 16 August 2007
Documents available:
Project application and
Preliminary Assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Rebecca Ward on (02) 9228 6495
Proposal title: 'Nords Wharf' - State Significant Site and Concept Plan (MP 07_0097)
Description: The proponent is seeking concept plan approval for a residential development (up to 90 dwellings), associated infrastructure and the dedication of conservation land; and project approval for Stage 1 of the development, being the construction and subdivision for 90 dwelling lots. The proponent is also concurrently seeking to rezone and list the subject site in State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005.
Note: The proponent is no longer seeking concurrent project approval. Project approval will be sought following the determination of the concept plan
Location: Part Lot 6 DP 746077, Part Lot 5 DP 736170 and Part Lot 12 DP 854197 (known as land west of Pacific Highway)
Local government area: Lake Macquarie
Approval authority: Minster for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Coal and Allied Operations Pty Ltd
Status: Application received 15 June 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 30 July 2007. Public exhibition of Draft SEPP, concept plan, State significant site study, project application and Environmental Assessment extended to 29 February 2008. Preferred project report/response to submissions submitted September 2008 for the concept Plan only. The proponent has advised that a preferred project report/response to submissions for the project application will be submitted following the determination of the concept plan
Independent panel: The Minister, on 19 June 2007, constituted an independent hearing and assessment panel (IHAP) under section 75G(1(a) to assist in the assessment of the proponent's concept plan and project applications. On 17 July 2008, the panel released an Interim Report
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Ramona Khodaverdian on (02) 9228 6548
Proposal title: Residential Subdivision, Swan Bay (MP 07_0041)
Description: Four-lot residential subdivision
Location: Lots 222 and 224 DP 862015, Waterfront Road, Swan Bay
Local government area: Port Stephens
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: Wells Environmental Services
Status: Project application lodged 8 June 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 August 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 31 July to 29 August 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Lisa Pemberton on (02) 9228 6485
Proposal title: Huntlee New Town, Branxton (MP 07_0064 and MP 07_0116)
Description: The proponent is seeking to rezone and list the subject site as a State significant site in Schedule 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects 2005) to facilitate:
- development of up to 7200 residential allotments of varying sizes covering up to 600 hectares
- rural residential development covering up to 93 hectares to achieve 300 lots
- provision of employment lands totalling 160 hectares
- provision of associated infrastructure including upgrades to local road, bus and rail networks, sewerage and water infrastructure and the dedication of land for education and health services, community facilities and utilities
- dedication of 884 hectares of conservation and open space within the development area.
The rezoning of the Huntlee New Town would also trigger the dedication to the Government of a further 4988 hectares of conservation land currently owned by Hardie Holdings in other locations in the Lower Hunter Region in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between Hardie Holdings and the NSW Government. The proponent is also concurrently seeking approval for a concept plan for the project under the provisions of Part 3A of the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Location: Huntlee New Town, Branxton
Local Government Area/s: Cessnock and Singleton
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. The Minister 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 Commonwealth Department of Environment and Water Resources has also determined that the proposed development is a 'controlled action' under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) (EPBC reference no. 2007/3557). The EPBC Act Part 3, Division 1 controlling provisions are: sections 16 and 17B (Wetlands of international importance); sections 18 and 18A (listed threatened species and communities); and sections 20 and 20A (listed migratory species). The project will be assessed under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in accordance with clause 13.2 of the Bilateral Agreement between NSW and the Commonwealth Governments, and in the manner specified in Schedule 1 of the Agreement
Proponent: Huntlee Holdings Pty Ltd
Status:
- Concept Plan (MP 07_0064) - Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment requested 7 May 2007 and issued 20 September 2007. Public exhibition of the Environmental Assessment 12 December 2007 to 15 February 2008. Preferred Project Report submitted 14 April 2008. Voluntary Planning Agreements being negotiated with local councils and the NSW Government for the provision of local and State infrastructure associated with the proposed development
- Stage 1 Project Application (MP 07_0116) - Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment requested 13 August and issued 10 October 2007
Documents available:
Further inquiries: David Gibson on (02) 9228 6589 or Simon Bennett on (02) 9228 6573
Proposal title: Enviroking Waste Management Facility Project (MP 07_0048)
Description: Enviroking Investments propose to expand the existing waste management facility to increase capacity from 5000 to 15000 tonnes per annum of oil products.
Location: 931 John Renshaw Drive, Black Hill
Local government area: Cessnock
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: Enviroking Investments Pty Ltd
Status: Preparing Environmental Assessment
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Jacqueline Ingham (02) 9228 6338
Proposal title: Sandvik Machine Manufacturing and Maintenance Facility (MP 06_0154)
Description: ATB Morton propose to construct and operate a manchinery manufacture and maintenance facility
Location: 606 and 608 Tomago Road, Tomago
Local government area: Port Stephens
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: ATB Morton
Status: Application lodged 28 March 2007.
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessement issued 10 April 2007.
Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 11 April to 12 May 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Kerry Hamann on (02) 9228 6415
Proposal title: Marstel Terminals Bulk Liquids Storage Facility (MP 07_0044)
Description: Construction and operation of a bulk liquids storage facility and associated infrastructure
Location: Greenleaf Road, Kooragang Island
Local government area: Newcastle
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: Marstel Terminals Newcastle Pty Ltd
Status: Application lodged 23 March 2007. Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment issued on 4 May 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 1 November to 3 December 2007
Documents available:
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'
Further inquiries: Jacqueline Ingham on (02) 9228 6338
Proposal title: Liddell Coal-Seam Gas Pipeline, Singleton (MP 07_0028)
Description: Macquarie Generation (the Proponent) operates both the Liddell and Bayswater Power Stations in the Hunter Valley, supplying New South Wales with approximately 40 % of its electricity needs. It now proposes to construct and operate a 65 km coal-seam gas pipeline within the Singleton and Muswellbrook LGAs. The gas pipeline would deliver coal-seam gas (currently a waste product from local coal mining operations) to the Liddell Power Station where it would be used as a fuel source to supplement the existing coal-fired electricity generation process. The proposal would be the first known large scale use of supplementary gas combustion in coal fired boilers in Australia and would serve to reduce emissions by around 5.6 millions tonnes (CO2 equivalent), thereby reducing the greenhouse gas impact of Liddell Power Station and local coal mining operations. The capital investment in the project is anticipated to be $10 million.
Location: see Figure 3 and the appendices of the Preliminary Assessment Report for maps
Local government area: Singleton & Muswellbrook local government areas
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979
Proponent: Macquarie Generation
Date of Application: 26 February 2007
Status: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 11 April 2007. Project application amendment submitted 14 November 2007
Documents available:
Major Project Application,
Preliminary Assessment
(Appendix Figure A1,
Appendix Figure A2,
Appendix Figure A3,
Appendix Figure A4,
Appendix Figure A5,
Appendix Figure A6,
Appendix Figure A7)
Director-General's Requirements;
Project Application amendment (14 November 2007),
Acceptance of amended Project Application (29 November 2007)
Further inquiries: Ben Holmes on (02) 9228 6534
Proposal title: Proposed Sand Extraction Operation at Anna Bay (MP 07_0024)
Description: To extract up to 25,000 tonnes of wind blown sand a year for a period of 30 years and transporting the sand by road to local and regional markets.
Location: 521 Jessie Road, Anna Bay (Lot 332 DP 753204)
Local government area: Port Stephens
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: SS & LM Johnston
Status: Director-General’s Requirements issued on 22 May 2007
Documents available: Project Application,
Preliminary Assessment and
Director-General’s Requirements
Further inquiries: Michael Young - (02) 9228 6437
Proposal title: Demolition and Remediation - Cockle Creek (MP 07_0014)
Description: Incitec Pivot Limited has submitted an application for the following works at its Cockle Creek site in Boolaroo:
- demolition of existing manufacturing and distribution centre and associated facilities at the site
- remediation of soil through the excavation and storage of all contaminated waste from the site in an onsite containment cell
- remediation of groundwater through the use of extraction wells and the treatment of groundwater at an onsite heavy metal treatment facility.
The 15-hectare site, which on 22 July 2005 was declared a remediation site under Part 3 of the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 by the then Department of Environment and Conservation, is contaminated with a range of heavy metals and nutrients. Demolition works are expected to take approximately 6-8 months to complete and the remediation of the site approximately 1.5 years
Location: Lot 1 DP 225720, 13 Main Road, Boolaroo
Local government area: Lake Macquarie
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Incitec Pivot Limited
Date of Application: 2 February 2007
Status: Major Project Application received on 2 February 2007
Documents available: Major Project Application, Preliminary Assessment, Director-General Requirements
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Sanctuary Villages, Cessnock (MP 07_0172)
Description:
A proposed rezoning, concept plan and project application for a residential development known as 'Sanctuary Villages', comprising:
- concept plan - covering approximately 1000 hectares of land and including up to 700 residential lots at Paxton and Millfield, nine rural lots, commercial/retail development, public open space, supporting infrastructure, and the dedication of 533 hectares of land for conservation purposes, including Ellalong Lagoon
- project application - relating to Stage 1 of the proposal and comprising of the subdivision and development of 100 lots at Millfield and 100 lots at Paxton, and development of supporting infrastructure
- State significant site study - to enable the rezoning of the site and to list the site within State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 to facilitate the development proposed in the concept plan
Location: Millfield and Paxton
Local government area: Cessnock
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Hardie Holdings Pty Limited
Status: Application received 1 February 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 22 January 2008, amended and reissued 19 March 2008. Public Exhibiton of Environmental Assessment 3 September to 6 October 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Nyrie Palmer on (02) 9228 6424
Proposal title: 'Middle Camp' - State Significant Site and Concept Plan (MP 07_0095)
Description: The proponent is seeking concept plan approval for a residential development (up to 300 dwellings), associated infrastructure and the dedication of conservation land; and Project Approval for Stage 1 of the development, being the construction and subdivision for 56 dwelling lots. The proponent is also concurrently seeking to rezone and list the subject site in State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005.
Note: The preferred project report revised the concept plan to reduce the maximum yield for the development from 300 to 222 dwellings. The Stage 1 project application has been withdrawn
Location: Lot 202 DP 702669, Lot 2030 DP 841175, Lot 6 DP 746077, Lot 5 DP 736170, Lot 12 DP 854197, Lot 22 DP 593154 and Lot 16 DP 755266 (known as land east of Pacific Highway)
Local government area: Lake Macquarie
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Coal and Allied Operations Pty Ltd
Status: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 30 July 2007. Public exhibition of Draft SEPP, Concept Plan, State Significant Site Study, Project Application and Environmental Assessment extended to 29 February 2008. Preferred project report/response to submissions submitted September 2008 for the concept plan only. The proponent has advised that the project application has been withdrawn (September 2008)
Independent panel: The Minister, on 19 June 2007, constituted an independent hearing and assessment panel (IHAP) under section 75G(1(a) to assist in the assessment of the proponent's concept plan and project applications. On 17 July 2008, the panel released an Interim Report
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Caitlin Bennett on (02) 9228 6170
Proposal title: Tourist Facilities and Community Title Subdivision, Charlotte Bay (MP 06_0211)
Description: Construction of tourist facilities comprising 7-8 cabins, 1 bed and breakfast accommodation and 1 manager's residence and Community Title subdivision
Location: Lot 2 DP 270464, 59 Coomba Road, Charlotte Bay
Local government area: Great Lakes
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Coastplan Consulting
Status: Project application received 21 December 2006
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Worth Place Park Remediation (MP 07_0003)
Description: proposes to remediate Worth Place Park, using a cap and contain strategy, into recreational parkland for public use
Location: Worth Place Park, Newcastle (Part Lot 8 DP 883474)
Local government area: Newcastle
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: Honeysuckle Development Corporation
Status: Project application received 19 December 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 10 March 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 2 October to 3 November 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Kerry Hamann on (02) 9228 6415
Proposal title: MP 06_0055 Kyoto Energy Park (Stage 1 and 2)
Description:- Construction and Operation of a Windfarm and associated infrastructure (including transmission lines, substation and grid connection) comprising of up to 47 turbines ranging from 2MW-4.5MW on two properties;
- A proposed solar thermal device (panels/array) of approximately 1 square kilometre;
- A small closed loop hydro-electric plant;
- Managers residence; and
- Construction and operation of a Visitor and Education Centre and associated facilities.
Location:Approximately 10km-12km West/North West of Scone
Local government area: Upper Hunter
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the EP&A Act 1979.
Proponent: Pamada Pty Ltd
Status: Major Project status confirmed and application received. Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 1 May 2007.
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Mark Turner, 02 9228 6351; mark.turner@planning.nsw.gov.au
Proposal title: Trinity Point Marina and Tourism Development (MP 06_0309)
Description: A concept plan approval is sought for construction of a marina comprising 308 wet berths and associated marina club, boat repair and maintenance facilities, chandlery and helipad, kayak launch facility, restaurant and cafe, function rooms, conference and business centre, gymnasium, shops, 150 apartments (75 residential and 75 tourist accommodation), boardwalk and associated parking
Location: Trinity Point Drive, off Morisset Park Road, Trinity Point on the southwest edge of Lake Macquarie (Lot 31, Part Lot 32, Part Lot 33 & Lot 34 DP 1117408 and part Crown Land (Lake Macquarie waterway)
Local government area: Lake Macquarie
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: Johnson Property Group
Status: Initial application made 29 November 2006; new application lodged December 2007. Record of clause 6 opinion dated 7 April 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 April 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Thomas Mithen on (02) 9228 6443
Proposal title: Redevelopment of Catherine Hill Bay (MP 07_0108 and MP 07_0110)
Description: The proponent is currently seeking approval for site preparation works and subdivision of the Gwandalan component (MP 07_0107) and subdivision and construction of Hamlet 3 (MP 07_0107)
Location: A 374-hectare site at Catherine Hill Bay and 18-hectare site at Gwandalan
Local government area: Lake Macquarie
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. The Commonwealth Department of Environment and Water Resources have determined that the proposed development is a 'controlled action' (EPBC 2007/3411) under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The controlling provisions are sections 18 and 18A (listed threatened species and communities), and sections 20 and 20A (listed migratory species) in Part 3, Division 1. The project will be assessed under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in accordance with clause 13.2 of the Bilateral Agreement between the NSW and Commonwealth governments in the manner specified in Schedule 1 of the agreement
Proponent: Rose Group of Companies, which includes Coastal Hamlets Pty Ltd
Status: Public exhibition of revised scheme 5 September to 12 October 2007. (Note: The concept plan publicly available is a revised scheme submitted by Rose Group in response to the interim report of the independent panel of experts.)
The preferred project report and four project applications submitted December 2007. Approval granted for the overall concept plan (MP 06_0330) and project application (MP 07_0107) for site preparation works and subdivision of the Gwandalan component on 2 September 2008 (subject to modifications). The project application (MP 07_0109) for subdivision and construction of the Village Centre precinct was withdrawn.
The land was rezoned by gazettal of Amendment No. 26 to State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 on 2 September 2008
Independent panel: The Minister constituted an independent hearing and assessment panel (IHAP) under section 75G(1)(a) to assist in the assessment of the proponent's concept plan and project applications
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Michael Lucchitti on (02) 9228 6563
Proposal title: Queensland-Hunter Gas Pipeline (MP 06_0286)
Description: Construction and operation of an approximately 820 kilometre high pressure natural gas pipeline from the Wallumbilla area in Queensland to the Newcastle area in NSW, including a secondary pipeline that will branch off the main pipeline in the Maitland area. The proposal also involves the construction of associated infrastructure, including pigging stations, valve stations, and connection points to other pipelines and facilities. The pipeline will be approximately 600 km long in NSW
Location: See Preliminary Environmental Assessment report for map
Local government areas: The NSW component of the pipeline would run through the following Local government areas: Moree Plains, Narrabri, Gunnedah, Liverpool Plains, Upper Hunter, Muswellbrook, Singleton, Maitland, Port Stephens and Newcastle
Approval authority: Minister for Planning. Note: Approval for the section of pipeline in Queensland is being sought by the proponent from the Queensland Government
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The proposal is a 'critical infrastructure project' pursuant to Schedule 5 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Proponent: Hunter Gas Pipeline Pty Ltd
Status: Application lodged 23 October 2006, amended 14 February 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 3 March 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 19 September to 20 October 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Swati Sharma on (02) 9228 6221
Proposal title: Cessnock Correctional Centre (MP 06_0282)
Description: Proposed expansion of the existing Cessnock Correctional Centre to provide an additional 250 beds, additional accommodation units, associated support and program areas, visitor areas and associated works.
Location: Lindsay Street, Nulkaba
Local government area: Cessnock
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the EP&A Act 1979 and State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Proponent: BBC Consulting Planners (on behalf of Department of Commerce and Department of Corrective Services)
Status: Application made 28 September 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 8 December 2006
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
Proposal title: Spent Potliner Processing Facility, Tomago Aluminium Smelter (MP 06_0050)
Description: Regain Services Pty Ltd and Tomago Aluminium Company Pty Ltd propose to construct and operate a processing facility at the Tomago Aluminium Smelter site to convert approximately 15,000 tonnes per year of hazardous spent potliner (SPL) and other smelter by-products into fuel and industrial mineral products. The proposal consists of the following components: feed preparation plant; detoxification plant; and blending plant. The estimated cost of the project is $15 million. Once operational the facility would employ 10 people
Location: Lots 15 and 16 DP 258020; 35 and 45 Tomago Road, Tomago
Local government area: Port Stephens
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979
Proponent: Regain Services Pty Ltd
Status: Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 24 November 2006
Documents available: Major Project Application, Preliminary Assessment, Director-General's Requirements
Further inquiries: Kerry Hamann on (02) 9228 6415
Proposal title: Hunter Valley South Coal Project (MP 06_0261)
Description: The project involves: extraction of a further 84 million tonnes of coal; upgrade of a range of associated infrastructure at the mine, including the Lemington coal-handling and preparation plant; and, consolidation of up to 25 existing development consents into one planning approval for mining operations to the south of the Hunter River
Location: Lemington Road, approximately 15km southwest of Singleton, in the Hunter Valley
Local government area: Singleton
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: Coal & Allied Operations Pty Limited
Status: Application received 8 September 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 25 January 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment from 15 February to 17 March 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Michael Moore on (02) 9228 6306
Proposal title: Residential Subdivision at Seaside Boulevarde, Fern Bay (MP 06_0250)
Description: Residential subdivision, open space and community title subdivision
Location: Part Lot 3, Lot 4 and Lot 5 DP 270466 Seaside Boulevarde, Fern Bay
Local government area: Port Stephens Council
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Assessment and Planning Act 1979
Proponent: Aspen Group Pty Ltd
Status: Project application lodged 1 September 2006, revised and resubmitted 27 November 2007. Director-General's requirements Environmental Assessment issued 22 November 2006
Documents available:
Project application (as amended) and preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Paulina Hon on (02) 9228 6106
Proposal title: Fig Tree Park Stage 2 Remediation, Wickham (MP 05_0124)
Description: Honeysuckle Development Corporation proposes to remediate Figtree Park Stage 2 utilising cap and contain methodology to prepare the site for public use as a recreational parkland.
Location: Hannell Street, Wickham, Part Lot 105 DP 10145391
Local government area: Newcastle
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: Honeysuckle Development Corporation
Status: Director-General's Environmental Assessment Requirements issued on 13 July 2006
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: 'Riverside at Tea Gardens' - Mixed Use Development (MP 06_0010)
Description: Concept plan and stage 1 project application for a mixed-use residential, commercial and tourism subdivision development
Location: Lot 1 DP 270100, Lot 10 DP 270100, Lot 19 DP 270100, Lot 30 DP 270100 and Lot 38 DP 270100, Myall Road Tea Gardens, 'Riverside at Tea Gardens' (formerly Myall Quays)
Local government area: Great Lakes
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: Crighton Properties Pty Limited
Status: Application first made 16 June 2006; new application and preliminary assessment dated 7 July 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment reissued again 17 September 2008 (including confirmation of major project status and the constituation of and independent hearing and assessment panel)
Documents available:
Application and preliminary assessment (7 July 2008);
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (as revised 17 September 2008)
Further inquiries: Kim Johnston on (02) 9228 6489
Proposal title: 'Forster Palms Estate' - Residential Subdivision (MP 06_0086)
Description: 178 Lot Residential Subdivision
Location: Forster Palms Estate, 72 The Southern Parkway, Forster
Local government area: Great Lakes
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: Davglade Pty Ltd
Status: Application made 5 May 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 20 December 2007
Documents available: Preliminary Assessment (superseded), Revised Preliminary Assessment (see attached file), Major Project Application Form;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Paulina Hon : 02 9228 6106
Proposal title: Salamander Waters Estate - Stage 1 (MP 05_0020)
Description: Residential subdivision, stage 1 comprising 31 lots
Location: Part Lot 59 DP 831253, 360 Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay
Local government area: Port Stephens
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: Hill PDA
Status: Major Project Application received 28 March 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment rements issued 6 June 2007.
Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 28 March to 2 May 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Lisa Pemberton on (02) 9228 6485
Proposal title: Mt Arthur Coal Underground Project (MP 06_0091)
Description: Construction and operation of an underground coal mine at the existing Mt Arthur Coal Operations. The proposal includes: extraction of up to 8 million tonnes of run-of-mine coal per year for 21 years, via longwall mining methods; increasing the capacity of the existing coal handling and preparation plant and associated facilities and infrastructure to accommodate the project; and transporting the coal to markets via the existing rail loading facility at the Mt Arthur North mine
Location: Mt Arthur Coal Mine, approximately 3 kilometres southwest of Muswellbrook, in the Upper Hunter Valley
Local government area: Muswellbrook
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: Hunter Valley Energy Coal Pty Limited (Mt Arthur Coal Pty Limited)
Status: Project application and Preliminary Environmental Assessment received 16 March 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 26 April 2006, modified and reissued 25 January 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 23 January to 25 February 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Phil Jones on (02) 9228 6442
Proposal title: Eco-Tourist Facility, Wallis Isalnd (MP 05_0175)
Description: Eco-tourist facility - 122 cabins on Wallis Island
Location: Lot 2 and Lot 3 DP 841938, Wallis Island, Forster
Local government area: Great Lakes
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: Chris Power Environmental Planning
Status: Application made 8 March 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 26 June 2006
Documents available: Preliminary Assessment -
Report 1,
Report 2, Appendix A,
Appendix B,
Appendix C;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Kim Johnston on (02) 9228 6489
Proposal title: Glennies Creek Coal Mine - Open Cut Project (MP 06_0073)
Description: Construction and operation of an open cut coal mine at the existing Glennies Creek Colliery
Location: Glennies Creek Colliery, approximately 12 kilometres north of Singleton
Local government area: Singleton
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Integra Coal Operations Pty Limited
Status: Application received 7 March 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 25 January 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 25 October to 26 November 2007. Response to Submissions lodged 25 February 2008
Documents available:
Major Projects Application,
Amended Project Application,
Project Description Report,
Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment and the Response to Submissions can be viewed online at:
http://www.integracoal.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=45
Further inquiries: Nicholas Hall on (02) 9228 6438
Proposal title: 05_0025 Proposed Serviced Apartment Development at 29-31 Church Street, Nelson Bay
Description: Demolition of the existing building and construction of a 5 storey Serviced Apartment building comprising 25 x 1 bedroom tourist accommodation apartments, 27 car spaces, and associated footpath and landscaping works.
Location: Lot B and Lot C, DP 413820, 29-31 Church Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
Local government area: Port Stephens Council
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the EP&A Act
Proponent: Maktrio Pty Ltd
Status: Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment Issued (08/06/2006)
Documents available: Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment, Preliminary Assessment, Major Project Application Form
Further inquiries: Paulina Hon (02) 9228 6106
Proposal title: Proposed Oyster Lease Dredging & Sand Stockpile - Wallis Lake (MP 05_0174)
Description: The proposed dredging of an oyster lease, which includes:
- dredging of approximately 7.5 ha of the bed of Wallis Lake;
- transportation by a 3.5 km pipeline of approximately 110,000 m3 of dredged material to an onshore stockpile area;
- processing, stockpiling and sale of sand;
- dispatch of 10,000 m3 of sand a year by road; and
- discharge of process waters to the Wallamba River.
Location: Dredge area - Oyster Lease No. 80-178 to the north and west of Oaky Island, Wallis Lake.
Pipeline Route - bed of the Wallamba River and overland to the Grey Gum Road industrial area.
Stockpile Site - 2-6 Rodmay Street, Tuncurry.
Local government area: Great Lakes
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: Mr Trevor Dent.
Application number: 05_0174
Status: Proponent currently preparing the Environmental Assessment.
On exhibition Wednesday 1 November 2006 to Friday 1 December 2006
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Michael Young - (02) 9228 6437.
Paul Weiner on 9228 6339 or paul.weiner@planning.nsw.gov.au
Proposal title: 05_0116 Tern Island Sand Deposition Project
Description: the proposal involves:
- constructing a bridge between Point Road and Tern Island;
- processing and hauling sand already stockpiled on the island to local sand markets;
- establishing a sand depot on the island to facilitate the ongoing storage, processing and haulage of sand dredged from Wallis Lake, to local sand markets over a period of approximately 15 years; and
- decommissioning and rehabilitating the site.
Location: Lower Wallis Lake estuary, Tuncurry
Local government area: Great Lakes
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Great Lakes Council
Status: Major Project Number: 05_0116
Documents available: Environmental Assessment Requirements, Project application
Further inquiries: Paul Weiner (02 9228 6339)
Illawarra / South Coast / Southern Highlands
Proposal title: Modification - Perisher Village Concept Plan (CP 262-10-2004 MOD 1)
Description: Request for extension of time before concept plan lapses
Location: Perisher Village, Kosciuszko National Park
Local government area: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section 75W, Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Perisher Blue Pty Ltd
Status: Modification request received 26 September 2008
Documents available: Modification request
Further inquiries: Jim Corrigan on (02) 6456 1733
Proposal title: Boco Rock Wind Farm (MP 08_0188)
Description: Construction and operation of an approximately 146 megawatt wind farm, including up to 73 wind turbines and associated infrastructure
Location: Approximately 10 kilometres southwest of Nimmitabel
Local government areas: Bombala and Cooma-Monaro
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Wind Prospect (CWP) Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 23 September 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 7 October 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Dinuka McKenzie on (02) 9228 6348
Proposal title: Modification - West Keira and Wollongong Central Redevelopment (MP 06_0209 MOD 2)
Description: Approval is sought to modify the project approval for mixed-use development at Wollongong Central. The proposed amendments include: realignment of the ground level entries and circulation at the Keira and Crown Streets intersection; reconstruction of a section of Crown Central to create ground floor shopfronts along Keira Street; redesign of the southwest corner of Crown Central; changes to circulation arrangements including glass lift cores and realigned escalators; and reduction in Keira Street bridge width compared to the Preferred Project Report, from 10 metres to 9.6 metres
Location: Corner Keira and Crown streets, Wollongong
Local government area: Wollongong
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: BBC Consulting Planners on behalf of The GPT Group
Status: Modification request received 1 September 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
Proposal title: Residential subdivision, Mundamia (MP 08_0141)
Description: A 380-lot residential subdivision
Location: Lot 3 DP568613, 58 Jonsson Road and Lot 384 DP755952 (Portion 384), George Evans Road, Mundamia, West Nowra
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Allen Price & Associates
Status: Major project status confirmed, and received 29 August 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 October 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment with
appendices;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Jane Flanagan on (02) 9228 6431
Proposal title: BlueScope Steel Injection Station Project, Port Kembla (MP 08_0132)
Description: The construction and operation of a steel injection station, including the replacement of the pilot steel injection station, ladle equipment, control room and associated infrastructure at the Port Kembla Steelworks
Location: Port Kembla Steelworks, Lot 1 DP 606434
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: BlueScope Steel (AIS) Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed, and application form received dated 19 August 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 18 August 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 31 October to 1 December 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Georgia Ivancevic on (02) 9228 6457
Proposal title: Rural Residential Subdivision - Glenella Service Road, Batemans Bay (MP 07_0137)
Description: A 22-lot rural residential subdivision
Location: Lot 152 DP 755902 - Glenella Service Road, Batemans Bay
Local government area: Eurobodalla
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: Planning Initiatives Pty Ltd
Status: Project application and preliminary assessment received 12 August 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 26 September 2008
Documents available: Project application and
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Stuart Withington on (02) 9228 6546
Proposal title: Murrumbidgee to Googong Water Transfer Project (MP 08_0160)
Description: Construction and operation of a pipeline transferring up to 100 ML/day from the Murrumbidgee River at Angle Crossing (ACT) to Burra Creek (NSW) near the Googong Reservoir. The component of the project within NSW includes a pipeline from the ACT border to Burra Creek and a discharge point at Burra Creek
Location: The pipeline traverses various properties between the ACT/NSW border at Williamsdale and Burra Creek
Local government area: Palerang
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: ACTEW Corporation Ltd
Status: Project application received 8 August 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 7 October 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Keiran Thomas on (02) 9228 6325
Proposal title: Illawarra International Health Precinct - Huntley Private Tertiary Hospital (MP 08_0156)
Description: Staged construction of a private hospital and medical precinct, including: a 310 bed private hospital including helipad; stand-alone surgical centre, obstetrics unit and aged care facility; radiology and pathology centres, medical centre, pharmacy and casualty; ancillary facilities including car parking, landscaping and accommodation. The proposal consists of nine individual development units over 10.4 hectare and range from two storey accommodation units to the eight storey hospital proper
Location: Corner of Avondale and Huntley Roads, Huntley
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: La Vie Developments Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed, and application for concept plan approval received 1 August 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 1 October 2008
Documents available:
- Major project declaration
- Preliminary assessment with
Appendix A,
Appendix B,
Appendix C,
Appendix D,
Appendix E,
Appendix F,
Appendix G,
Appendix H and
Appendix I and
Figure 1,
Figure 2,
Figure 3,
Figure 4,
Figure 5,
Figure 6,
Figure 7,
Figure 8,
Figure 9,
Figure 10 and
Figure 11
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Annette Birchall on (02) 9228 6490
Proposal title: Metropolitan Coal Project (MP 08_0149)
Description: The proposal involves: augmenting, upgrading and using the existing infrastructure at the mine; extracting up to three million tonnes of run-of-mine coal a year from the Bulli coal seam for a period of 25 years using longwall mining methods; transporting product coal and coal reject from the mine by road and/or rail; disposing of coal rejects at the mine; and, rehabilitating the site
Location: Approximately 30 kilometres north of Wollongong, near Helensburgh
Local government area: Wollongong
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 mineral sands mining (Schedule 1, clause 5(1)(a)of the Policy)
Proponent: Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed, and application made 25 July 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 30 July 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 22 October to 24 November 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Alison Thomas on (02) 9228 6339 or Nicholas Hall on (02) 9228 6438
Proposal title: Modification - West Keira and Wollongong Central Redevelopment (MP 06_0209 MOD 1 and MP 06_0335 MOD 1)
Description: BBC Consulting Planners on behalf of The GPT Group are seeking to modify conditions of the approved concept plan (MP 06_0335)and approved project application (MP 06_0209) for mixed use development at Wollongong Central including retail, commercial and residential development and associated bridge and tunnel infrastructure. The proposed amendments seek to correct minor description errors, reflect the staged construction and occupation of the project, and ensure clarity in interpretation
Location: Keira and Crown streets, Wollongong
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: section 75W, Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: BBC Consulting Planners on behalf of The GPT Group Pty Ltd
Status: Modification request made 18 July 2008
Documents available:
Modification application letter
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
Proposal title: Bass Point Quarry Project (MP 08_0143)
Description: Proposal to extend the depth of the extraction areas, replace the existing processing plant with new plant, relocate the concrete plant and office/workshop/amenities, produce between 1 million and 4 million tonnes of material per year, and reconfigure the bund wal
Location: Lot 22 DP 1010797, Boollwarroo Parade, Bass Point
Local government area: Shellharbour
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 16 July 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 15 October 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Michael Young on (02) 9228 6437
Proposal title: Hanging Rock Gas-Fired Power Station (MP 08_0106)
Description: Construction and operation of a 300 megawatt combined cycle gas-fired power station and associated infrastructure (including road access, gas pipeline and transmission line) for base-load electricity generation
Location: Hanging Rock Road, Sutton Forest
Local government area: Wingecarribee
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Loran Energy Products Penrose Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed, and application made 2 July 2008. Note this proposal is subject to the Minister's declaration of critical infrastructure dated 26 February 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 24 July 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment;
critical infrastructure declaration;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Dinuka McKenzie on (02) 9228 6348
Proposal title: Shaolin Tourist Residential Development, Comberton Grange (MP 06_0135)
Description: Concept plan for the construction of a mixed tourist, residential, commercial facility
Location: Lot 1/DP 725955, Lot 1/DP 550098, Lot 4/DP 63405 and Lots 59, 60 and 61 Comberton Grange Road, Comberton Grange, South Nowra
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Shaolin Temple Foundation (Australia) Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed, and application received 4 June 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 16 July 2008; amended and reissued 11 September 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (as amended)
Further inquiries: Paulina Hon on (02) 9228 6106
Proposal title: Hotel - Scenic Drive, Nowra (MP 08_0027)
Description: Four storey hotel with basement level car parking, and associated landscaping
Location: 1 Scenic Drive, Nowra
Local government area: Shoalhaven
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: PTW
Status: Clause 6 opinion issued 15 April 2008, and project application submitted 27 May 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 11 July 2008
Documents available:
Project application covering letter,
project application form,
preliminary assessment
and supporting architectural plans;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Lisa Pemberton on (02) 9228 6485
Proposal title: Bayswood Retirement Living Village, Vincentia (MP 08_0096)
Description: Stockland Development Pty Limited is seeking project approval for development of the Bayswood Retirement Living Village at Vincentia, comprising: 166 predominantly single-storey (attached and detached) dwellings on a single lot with 18 dwellings in a two-storey scale building with basement car parking; a village centre comprising 'resident only' facilities; and associated works
Location: Corner of Jervis Bay Road (Naval College Road) and The Wool Road, Vincentia being Lot 802/DP 1022286
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: On 25 January 2007, the Minister for Planning granted concept plan approval for the Vincentia Coastal Village and District Centre site comprising a 604-lot residential subdivision, a residential development for an adaptable housing area, and commercial development being a district town centre and display village. In granting the approval the Minister determined, pursuant to section 75P(1)(a) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act), that future development within the Village and District Centre site with a capital investment value of $5 million or more, is to be subject to the provisions of Part 3A of the Act. Therefore, the current proposal is a project to which Part 3A of the Act applies
Proponent: Stockland Development Pty Limited
Status: Project application received dated 21 May 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 14 May 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 28 May to 30 June 2008. Proponent's preferred project report and response to submissions submitted 8 October 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Ramona Khodaverdian on (02) 9228 6548
Proposal title: Soybean Processing and Biodiesel Project, Port Kembla (MP 08_0083)
Description: Soybean processing and biodiesel production facility, Port Kembla
Location: Tom Thumb Road, Port Kembla
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: National Biodiesel Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 21 April 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 30 May 2008
Documents available:
Project application and
and preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Deana Burn on (02) 9228 6471
Proposal title: Residential and Retirement Development, Sandon Point (MP 06_0094 and MP 07_0032)
Description: Stockland Developments and Anglican Retirement Villages propose to establish a residential subdivision for detached and multi-unit housing and retirement development at Sandon Point NSW. Approval is sought for:
- MP 06_0094 (concept plan) - a subdivision to create a combination of residential detached dwelling allotments and super lots for multi-unit housing; a retirement development including a residential aged care facility, independent living units, communal facilities and services to support the village, access and car parking
- MP 07_0032 (project application) - for the subdivision of land to accommodate approximately 182 dwellings, construction of roads and other infrastructure works, including recreation of riparian corridors at Sandon Point
Location: At Sandon Point, located some 69 kilometres south of Sydney between the established residential areas of Bulli in the south and Thirroul in the north, approximately 14 kilometres north of Wollongong CBD.
- MP 06_0094 (concept plan) - Lots 1 and 2 in DP 224431, Lot 2 DP 595478 and Lot 235 DP 1048602
- MP 07_0032 (project application) - Lot 2 DP 595478, Lot 235 DP 1048602, Lot 1 DP 1024490 and adjoining land, Part Lot 1 DP 204631, Lot 22 DP 835200, Lot 101 DP 268549, Lots 1 and 2 DP 224431 and land in the adjoining south coast railway corridor
Local government area: Wollongong
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
Proponents: Stockland Developments and Anglican Retirement Villages
Status:
- MP 06_0094 (concept plan) - application submitted 21 April 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 22 April 2008
- MP 07_0032 (project application) - Project application form submitted 30 July 2007 with preliminary assessment provided 9 March 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 1 May 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 18 October to 16 November 2007
- Re-exhibition of Environmental Assessment for concept plan application and project application 4 June to 7 July 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Michael Lucchitti on (02) 9228 6563 (concept plan queries) or Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173 (project application queries)
Proposal title: Bamarang Gas-Fired Power Station - Stage 2 (MP 08_0021)
Description: Construction and operation of Stage 2 of Delta Electricity's gas-fired power station at Bamarang. This involves the conversion of the approved Stage 1 facility (yet to be constructed) to a combined cycle facility with the capacity to generate approximately 400 megawatts of electricity, including two heat recovery steam generators, an air-cooled condenser system, a water treatment plant and a water pipeline
Location: Lot 1 DP 27482, 681 Yalwal Road, Bamarang, approximately 7 kilometres south west of Nowra on the NSW south coast
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Delta Electricity
Status: Project application lodged 24 January 2008. Public exhibiition of Environmental Assessment 16 April to 19 May 2008. Submissions report submitted 8 August 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Dinuka McKenzie on (02) 9228 6348
Proposal title: Port Kembla Steelworks Cogeneration Plant - Modification (MP 08_0031 MOD 1)
Description: Modifications to the construction and operation of a new 225 megawatt cogeneration plant and associated infrastructure in the Port Kembla Steelworks
Location: Port Kembla Steelworks, Port Kembla
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section 75W of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: BlueScope Steel Limited
Status: Project application form lodged 11 January 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 2 April 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 22 July to 22 August 2008
Documents available:
with appendices (
Appendix A part 1 - development consent 2002,
Appendix A part 2 - development consent 2005,
Appendix B - environment issues,
Appendix C - risk assessment,
Appendix D - visual impact)
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at
http://www.bluescopesteel.com/index.cfm?objectid=DC5B57E0-9316-7D4E-711861E56E8795A9
Further inquiries: Georgia Ivancevic on (02) 9228 6457
Proposal title: Bulli Seam Project (MP 08_0150)
Description: The project involves: augmenting, upgrading and using the existing infrastructure at the Appin and West Cliff coal mines; extracting up to 10.5 million tonnes of run-of-mine coal a year from the Bulli coal seam for a period of 30 years using longwall mining methods; processing run-of-mine coal at both the West Cliff and Dendrobium washeries; transporting product and run-of-mine coal from the site by road; disposing of coal rejects onsite; and, rehabilitating the site
Location: Approximately 25 kilometres northwest of Wollongong
Local government areas: Wollongong, Wollondilly and Campbelltown
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, being development for the purposes of mining that is coal or mineral sands mining (Schedule 1, clause 5(1)(a) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005
Proponent: BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal Holdings Pty Ltd
Status: Major project status confirmed and application received 31 December 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 18 August 2008
Documents available:
Project application form,
preliminary assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Nicholas Hall on (02) 9228 6438
Proposal title: Marulan Gas-Fired Power Stations - Concept Plan (MP 07_0174)
Description: Construction and operation of two gas-fired power stations (with the combined capacity of up to 800 megawatts) and associated infrastructure including, a transmission line, gas pipeline and access roads, on a site near Marulan. The Energy Australia power station would comprise two open cycle gas turbines with a total capacity of 250 to 350 megawatts. The Delta Electricity power station is proposed to be developed in two stages comprising: Stage 1 - two open cycle turbines with a total capacity of 250 to 350 megawatts; and Stage 2 - conversion to a combined cycle facility with a total capacity of 400 to 450 megawatts. The respective power stations are proposed to be constructed and operated separately by Energy Australia and Delta Electricity, whilst associated infrastructure (e.g. transmission line, gas pipeline and access roads) are proposed to be jointly developed.
See also:
Marulan Gas-Fired Power Station - EnergyAustralia Project Application (MP 07_0175)
Marulan Gas-Fired Power Station - Delta Electricity Project Application (MP 07_0176)
Location: Site off Canyonleigh Road, Brayton, approximately 12 kilometres north of Marulan
Local government area: Upper Lachlan and and Goulburn Mulwaree
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponents: EnergyAustralia and Delta Electricity
Status: Concept plan application lodged 14 December 2007. Declaration by the Minister as critical infrastructure on 26 February 2008.
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 3 March 2008. Submission of concept plan authorised 12 March 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 10 September to 13 October 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Dinuka McKenzie on (02) 9228 6348
Proposal title: Marulan Gas-Fired Power Station - EnergyAustralia Project Application (MP 07_0175)
Description: Construction and operation of a gas-fired power station at Marulan, comprising two open cycle gas turbines with a total capacity of 250 to 350 megawatts.
See also:
Marulan Gas-Fired Power Stations - Concept Plan (MP 07_0174)
Marulan Gas-Fired Power Station - Delta Electricity Project Application (MP 07_0176)
Location: Site off Canyonleigh Road, Brayton, approximately 12 kilometres north of Marulan
Local government area: Upper Lachlan and Goulburn Mulwaree
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: EnergyAustralia
Status: Project application lodged 14 December 2007. Subject to the Minister's declaration of critical infrastructure dated 26 February 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 3 March 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 10 September to 13 October 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Dinuka McKenzie on (02) 9228 6348
Proposal title: Marulan Gas-Fired Power Station - Delta Electricity Project Application (MP 07_0176)
Description: Construction and operation of Stage 1 of Delta Electricity's gas-fired power station at Marulan, comprising two open cycle turbines with a total capacity of 250 to 350 megawatts.
See also:
Marulan Gas-Fired Power Stations - Concept Plan (MP 07_0174)
Marulan Gas-Fired Power Station - EnergyAustralia Project Application (MP 07_0175)
Location: Site off Canyonleigh Road, Brayton, approximately 12 kilometres north of Marulan
Local government area: Upper Lachlan and Goulburn Mulwaree
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Delta Electricity
Status: Project application lodged 14 December 2007. Subject to the Minister's declaration of critical infrastructure dated 26 February 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 3 March 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 10 September to 13 October 2008
Documents available: View project documents
Further inquiries: Dinuka McKenzie on (02) 9228 6348
Proposal title: Shoalhaven Starches Ethanol Expansion Project (MP 06_0228)
Description: Shoalhaven Starches Pty Ltd proposes to expand ethanol production at its Bomaderry facility. The project involves: increasing the ethanol production rate of the plant up to 300 million litres a year; implementing a range of odour control measures on site; and upgrading, augmenting and using the existing infrastructure on site
Location: 160 Bolong Road, Bomaderry
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Shoalhaven Starches Pty Ltd
Status: Application dated 28 November 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 17 January 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment from 15 August to 17 September 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Deana Burn on (02) 9228 6471
Proposal title: Orica Chemnet Area 4B Remediation Project (MP 07_0159)
Description: Remediation of the Orica Chemnet site, Area 4B - capping of sulfate fill material
Location: Foreshore Road, Port Kembla
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Orica Australia Pty Ltd
Status: Application received 21 November 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 9 January 2008
Documents available:
Major project application,
record of clause 6 opinion,
Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
Proposal title: Batemans Bay Marina Redevelopment (MP 06_0049)
Description: Proposed marina redevelopment comprising:
- marina and marina village sub-precinct - to provide wet berths for 240 boats, dry storage for 250 boats, a multi-use boat maintenance hardstand area, boat-lifting facilities, fuel and pump-out facilities, and marina commercial and administration development. Other works include secure parking, a boat ramp and improved pedestrian access
- community and commercial sub-precinct - to include a marine education research facility, commercial, restaurant, tavern and conference facilities
- tourist accommodation sub-precinct - to provide ancillary tourist-based accommodation and a transition to the public open and recreational space to the west
Location: Batemans Bay
Local government area: Eurobodalla
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: Batemans Bay Marina Redevelopment Pty Ltd
Status: Major project application made 12 November 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 14 January 2008
Documents available:
Major project application form and revised
Preliminary Environmental Assessment with
Appendices 1-7 (masterplan, drawings etc) and
Appendix 8 (preliminary assessment prepared for the Department of Lands August 2006);
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Sandy Lane Sawmill Expansion Project (MP 07_0161)
Description: Expansion of sawmilling and pole production from 100,000 tonnes a year to 400,000 tonnes a year of softwood logs. Includes construction of a primary sawmill, automated timber-handling systems, advanced kiln-drying facilities, preservative treatment plant and associated infrastructure
Location: Sandy Lane, Bombala
Local government area: Bombala
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Willmott Timbers Pty Ltd
Status: Major project application dated 2 November 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 23 January 2008
Documents available:
Major project application and
preliminary environmental assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Deana Burn on (02) 9228 6471
Proposal title: Port Kembla Coal Terminal Project (MP 08_0009)
Description: Port Kembla Coal Terminal is seeking approval to remove the current restrictions on road delivery to its terminal to allow coal and bulk products to be received 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and for its existing rail and road receival, stockpiling and ship-loading operations
Location: Lot 100 DP 643687, DP 647408 and Part Lot 1 DP 261720, Port Kembla Road, Port Kembla
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minster for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Port Kembla Coal Terminal
Status: Major project application received 1 November 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 26 February 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 16 September to 17 October 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Howard Reed on (02) 9228 6308
Proposal title: Woodlawn Zinc and Copper Projects (MP 07_0143)
Description: Reopening of the former Woodlawn underground mine to extract zinc, copper, lead, gold and silver and to retreat the current tailings material stored within three existing tailings storage facilities
Location: Woodlawn Underground Mine, Veolia's 'eco-precinct' off Tarago Collector Road, Southern Tablelands
Local Government Area/s: Goulburn Mulwaree and Palerang
Approval authority: Minster for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Tri Origin Minerals Ltd
Status: Major Project status confirmed. Application made 1 November 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 23 January 2008
Documents available:
Project application letter,
Part 3A application form,
Preliminary Environmental Assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Nicholas Hall on (02) 9228 6438
Proposal title: Ardmore Park Quarry Project (MP 07_0155)
Description: Development of a new quarry involving extraction, processing and transportation by road of 400,000 tonnes of sand and hard rock per year for 30 years; construction of a bypass road around Bungonia; and progressively rehabilitating the site
Location: Ardmore Park, 5152 Oallen Ford Road, Bungonia (quarry site) and 5513 Oallen Ford Road, 2222 Mountain Ash Road and Crown Land Lots 7005 and 7006 DP 1002591 (bypass road)
Local government area: Goulburn-Mulwaree
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: CEAL Limited, trading as Multiquip Quarries
Status: Project application received 31 October 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 23 January 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 28 July to 29 August 2008
Documents available:
Further inquiries: David Kitto on (02) 9228 6487
Proposal title: Tallawarra Stage B Gas Turbine Power Station (MP 07_0124)
Description: TRUenergy Tallawarra Pty Ltd proposes to construct and operate a gas turbine power station at Yallah, in land adjacent to the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Station currently under construction on the shores of Lake Illawarra. The plant would consist of an open cycle gas turbine (OCGT) or a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) with a notional capacity of up to 450 MW. Other project components include extension of the Tallawarra Stage A CCGT high voltage switchyard; transmission line connection to the existing 132 kV network; connection to the Eastern Gas Pipeline and associated equipment; distillate storage tank and unloading station; demineralised water tank; an emergency diesel generator; and other ancillary equipment
Location: Yallah Bay Road, Yallah (Lot 109 DP 1050302)
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: TRUenergy Tallawarra Pty Ltd
Status: Application made 14 September 2007. Director-General's requirements for the Environmental Assessment issued on 31 October 2007
Documents available:
Major project application,
Preliminary Environmental Assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Neville Osborne on (02) 9228 6337
Proposal title: Tathra River Estate Development - Stage 2 (MP 06_0068)
Description: Mixed residential, tourist development and associated commercial, community and recreational facilities
Location: Lot 2 DP 582074, off Thompson Drive, Tathra
Local government area: Bega
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: Canberra Investment Corporation
Status: Application received 14 September 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 4 October 2007
Documents available:
Project application form,
preliminary assessment and
plans;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Jane Flanagan on (02) 9228 6431
Proposal title: Brickworks Quarry, Nowra (MP 07_0123)
Description: Continuation and expansion of extractive operations at the Nowra Brickworks Quarry, including extracting up to 350,000 tonnes of material a year and transporting up to 500,000 tonnes of product a year from the site and importing construction waste and virgin excavated natural materials for reprocessing and rehabilitation
Location: Lot 464 DP 1058778, Princes Highway, South Nowra
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: South Coast Concrete Crushing and Recycling Pty Ltd
Status: Major project application received on 12 September 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 20 September 2007
Documents available:
Project application,
preliminary environmental assessment and
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Michael Young on (02) 9228 6437
Proposal title: Rural Residential Subdivision, Wonboyn Lake (MP 07_0062)
Description: 16-lot rural residential subdivision
Location: Lot 422 DP 815998, Ivor Jones Drive, Wonboyn
Local government area: Bega Valley
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: RW Surveying & Valuations
Status: Application and preliminary assessment received on 11 September 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 9 October 2007
Documents available:
Major project application form,
preliminary assessment and
proposed subdivision plan;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Mixed Use Development, Badgee Lagoon, at Sussex Inlet - Concept Plan (MP 07_0126)
Description: The proposal involves low and medium density residential development, expansion of the existing 9-hole golf course to 18 holes, including ancillary structures, upgrading of the existing course, and a new clubhouse; tourist development; open space and other ancillary infrastructure; and dedicated conservation areas
Location: Lots 123, 124 and 125 DP 528699; Lot 5 DP 56283; Lots 144 and 145 DP 755937; Lot 156 DP 40207; Lot 2442 DP 1074478; Lot 51 DP 1033368, Badgee Lagoon, Sussex Inlet
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Lucas Property Group Pty Ltd
Status: Application received on 28 August 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 20 February 2008
Documents available:
Preliminary Environmental Assessment with appendices
1,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Lisa Pemberton on (02) 9228 6485
Proposal title: Gullen Range Wind Farm (MP 07_0118)
Description: Proposal to develop a wind farm for the purpose of electricity generation on the Gullen Range, approximately 25 km northwest of Goulburn. The proposed wind farm would occupy approximately four kilometres of the ridge at each of the proposed four locations: Kialla, Bannister, Pomeroy and Gurrundah. Other key project components include a single shared substation and connection to the existing 330 kV transmission line
Location: Southern Tablelands on four properties (Kialla, Bannister, Pomeroy and Gurrundah) south of Crookwell
Local government area: Upper Lachlan
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Gullen Range Wind Farm Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 27 August 2007. Director-General requirements for the Environmental Assessment issued on the 21 September 2007. Public exhibition of environmental assessment 4 August to 5 September 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Neville Osborne on (02) 9228 6337
Proposal title: Residential Subdivision, George Bass Drive, Rosedale (MP 06_0038)
Description: Proposal incorporates a 141-lot residential subdivision
Location: Lot 12 and Part Lot 122 DP 755902, Part Lot 1 DP 511266, Part Lot 1 DP 403372 and Lot 1 DP 243483, George Bass Drive and Lot 2 DP 709331, Roseby Drive, Rosedale
Local government area: Eurobodalla
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: Planning Initiatives
Status: Project application received 20 July 2007 with additional information provided 22 August 2007. Director-General requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 24 August 2007
Documents available:
Major project application form and Preliminary Assessment
(Part 1,
Part 2,
Part 3);
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Residential Subdivision, North Cove Road, Long Beach (MP 06_0039)
Description: Proposal incorporates a 144-lot residential subdivision
Location: Lots 1 and 2 in DP 535536 and Lot 2 DP 87211, North Cove Road, Long Beach
Local government area: Eurobodalla
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: Planning Initiatives
Status: Project application received 20 July 2007. Director-General requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 24 August 2007
Documents available:
Major project application form and Preliminary Assessment
(Part 1,
Part 2,
Part 3);
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling Program (MP 07_0103)
Description: The proposal involves the drilling approximately 20 exploratory wells to a depth of 50m below the base of the Illawarra Coal Measures to test 'goaf gas' from abandoned mine workings and to determine the gas potential in un-mined coal seams
Location: within Petroleum Exploration Licences 442 and 444 and Metropolitan Collieries' Consolidated Coal Lease 703 in the Illawarra region
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Proponent: Apex Energy NL
Status: Project application received 27 July 2007. Declared to be a Part 3A project 10 August 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 18 September 2007
Documents available:
Major project application and
Preliminary Assessment;
major project declaration;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Rebecca Ward on (02) 9228 6495
Proposal title: Rural Residential Subdivision, Milton (MP 07_0015)
Description: Three-lot rural residential subdivision
Location: Lot 3 DP 1087105 off Garrads Lane, Milton
Local government area: Shoalhaven
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: Rygate & West
Status: Major Project application received 7 May 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 2 August 2007
Documents available:
Application form;
Preliminary Assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Lisa Pemberton on (02) 9228 6485
Proposal title: Tallawarra Open Cycle Gas Peaking Plant (MP 07_0030)
Description: TRUenergy Tallawarra Pty Ltd proposes to construct and operate an Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) Plant at Yallah, in land adjacent to the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Station currently under construction on the shores of Lake Illawarra.
The OCGT Plant would have a notional capacity of up to 450 MW and would comprise 2 to 3 gas turbines.
It would operate to supply electricity during periods of peak demand or system emergency situations.
Other project components include high voltage switchyard comprising high voltage transformers and switchgear, transmission line connection to the existing 132 kV network, connecting gas pipelines to the Eastern Gas Pipeline including a gas receiving station and gas conditioning station, distillate storage tank and unloading station, demineralised water tank, and an emergency diesel generator
Location: Yallah Bay Road, Yallah (Lot 109 DP 1050302)
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: TRUenergy Tallawarra Pty Ltd
Status: Major project application received 3 April 2007. Director-General's requirements for the Environmental Assessment issued 8 May 2007
Documents available: Major Project Application, Preliminary Assessment,
Director-General's requirements for the Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Neville Osborne on (02) 9228 6337
Proposal title: North Nowra Link Road - Concept Plan (MP 07_0037)
Description: The assessment of three nominated routes for the proposed North Nowra Link Road, being the Northern Route (West Cambewarra Road), the Central Option (Pitt Street to Narang Road) and Southern Option (Illaroo Road to West Bunberra Street)
Location: North Nowra/Bomaderry
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Shoalhaven City Council
Status: Major Project status confirmed and application received
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Mark Turner on (02) 9228 6351
Proposal title: West Dapto Transport Link (MP 07_0040)
Description: The construction of the West Dapto Transport Link with the route generally extending from the current intersection of the Princes Highway and Fowlers Road, Dapto to current intersection of Fairwater Drive and Sierra Drive, Horsley.
Location: Dapto/Horsley
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Wollongong City Council
Status: Major Project status confirmed 1 March 2007. Application received 22 March 2007. Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 1 May 2007
Documents available:
Further inquiries: Ingrid Ilias on (02) 9228 6411
Proposal title: Shell Cove Mixed Use Development - Concept Plan (MP 07_0027)
Description: A concept plan application for the construction of residential, commercial, retail, hotel, marina facilities, technology park, and subdivision
Location: Boollwarroo Parade, Shell Cove, Shellharbour
Local government area: Shellharbour
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: Australand Corporation Pty Ltd
Status: Application made 15 January 2006. Preliminary Environmental Assessment prepared January 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 1 June 2007
Documents available: Major Projects Application,
Preliminary Environmental Assessment,
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Thomas Mithen on (02) 9228 6443 or Paulina Hon on (02) 9228 6106
Proposal title: Residential Subdivision, Bawley Point (MP 07_0019)
Description: Residential subdivision of approximately 25 lots
Location: Lot 12 DP 806204, Thrush Street, Bawley Point
Local government area: Shoalhaven
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: Rygate and West (Ulladulla)
Status: Major Project Application received 6 February 2007
Documents available: Preliminary Assessment
Further inquiries: Lisa Pemberton on (02) 9228 6485
Proposal title: Belmorgan's Redevelopment, Crown Street, Wollongong (MP 06_0257)
Description: A concept plan and major project application for proposed development is located on two sites. The development on the Dwyer's site sits on top of the podium formed by the council-approved mixed retail, commercial, cinema complex development, and comprises of a hotel of 6 floors accommodating 200 rooms, a conference facility, offices and restaurant. The development on the Oxford Tavern site comprises of a relocated tavern and retail at ground floor, two office levels, and a residential building above the podium including 10 floors and up to 60 apartments
Location:
- Dwyer's site - located on the east side of Corimal Street, bounded by Crown Street to the north and Burelli Street to the south (Lot 1 DP 1078311 and Lots 5 & 6 DP 32538)
- Oxford Tavern site - located to the west of Corrimal Street, bounded by Crown Street to the north and Burelli Street to the south (Lots B DP 396278 and Lot 10 DP 848550)
Local government area: City of Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Assessment and Planning Act 1979. The Minister has formed the opinion pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 that the project is development described in Group 5, clause 13, Schedule 1, being development that has a capital investment value that exceeds $50 million and is important in achieving State or regional planning objectives
Proponent: Urbis on behalf of Belmorgan Property Development Pty Ltd
Status: Major project application received 3 February 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 20 March 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment of 12 December 2007 to 31 January 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Anthony Witherdin on (02) 9228 6173
Proposal title: Illawarra Ridge Golf Resort (MP 06_0305)
Description: Staged development of a golf resort, comprising a 9-hole golf course and driving range, resort clubhouse, 100 serviced apartments, 100 hotel rooms, 200 short-stay tourist accommodation villas and community title subdivision
Location: Lots 2, 3 and 4 DP 240566, Portion 74 and 160 DP 752054, and Portion 76 DP 10488471, Princes Highway, Darkes Forest, Wollongong
Local government area: Wollongong
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Links Illawarra Developments Pty Ltd
Status: Major Project Application received on 22 December 2006.
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 2 August 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 16 April to 16 May 2008. Preferred project report submitted 8 September 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Thomas Mithen on (02) 9228 6443
Proposal title: Redevelopment and Extension of Camp Longbeach Facility (MP 06_0326)
Description: Construction of tourist facility, comprising 21 tourist apartments, indoor recreational facility, swimming pool, office, storage area, car parking and access way, and strata subdivision of 11 apartments
Location: Lot 101 DP 1100218, 1 Gibraltar Way, Long Beach
Local government area: Eurobodalla
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: Peter Spurway & Associates Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 20 December 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 15 March 2007
Documents available: Preliminary Assessment;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Mixed Use Development, Huskisson Hotel Site (MP 07_0004)
Description: Mixed use development including tourist, permanent accommodation and associated facilities
Location: Lot 2 DP 209436 and Lot 87 DP 755928 - Huskisson Hotel site, Owen Street, Huskisson
Local government area: Shoalhaven
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: Purdon Associates Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 12 December 2006
Documents available: Preliminary Assessment
Further inquiries: Jane Flanagan on (02) 9228 6431
Proposal title: Kangaloon (Upper Nepean) Groundwater Borefields (MP 06_0331)
Description: Proposed development of a groundwater borefield in the Southern Highlands to provide water supply during periods of drought. The project includes all associated or ancillary works, activities, uses, structures or facilities for the purposes of each borefields project, including (but not limited to) works, activities, uses, structures or facilities for the:
- installation of groundwater bores and groundwater extraction systems
- underground and surface pipes, pumps and associated infrastructure for the transfer of extracted groundwater
- discharge of extracted groundwater into watercourses in the Upper Nepean River system
- construction of electricity and utility service infrastructure
- installation of monitoring bores and gauging stations
Location: Land near Kangaloon in the Southern Highlands, within the Upper Nepean catchment area
Local government area: Wingecarribee
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The Minister has declared the project to be critical infrastructure under section 75C of the Act.
The project is also a 'Controlled Action' under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act) because it is likely to have a significant impact on listed threatened species and communities (section 18 and 18A).
Approval from the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts is therefore required in addition to approvals in New South Wales. The project will be assessed pursuant to the terms of the Bilateral Agreement between the Commonwealth and the State of New South Wales.
You can obtain further information about the EPBC Act and its application to the project by visiting the Commonwealth Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website at: http://www.environment.gov.au
Proponent: Sydney Catchment Authority
Status: Application made 7 December 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 21 January 2006.
Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 2 April to 5 May 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Scott Jeffries (02) 9228 6426 or scott.jeffries@planning.nsw.gov.au
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
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
Status: Project application lodged 29 November 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 24 January 2007. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 5 May to 4 June 2008. Preferred project report submitted 12 September 2008
Documents available: view project documentation
Further inquiries: Kerry Gordon on (02) 9228 6305
Proposal title: Residential Subdivision, South Head Road, Moruya (MP 06_0201)
Description: The proposal comprises a 72 lot residential subdivision (71 torrens title residential lots plus 1 residue lot) including drainage/public reserves, landscaping, associated infrastructure and road works
Location: Lot 69 DP 752151 South Head Road, Moruya
Local government area: Eurobodalla
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: Michael Brown Planning Strategies
Status: Application received 7 November 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 28 December 2006. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 7 December 2007 to 25 January 2008. Preferred project report submitted (cover letter dated 11 September 2008)
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Paulina Hon (02) 9228 6106
Proposal title: Residential Subdivision, Dido Street, Bombo, Kiama (MP 06_0274)
Description: The proposal is for a subdivision of the site into 90 residential lots and associated earthworks as part of an integrated residential development.
Sector: Subdivision of a land in a residential zone into more than 25 lots in the coastal zone (Schedule 2, clause 1(1)(i) - Coastal Areas).
Location: Lot 2 DP 805229 Dido Street, Bombo, Kiama
Local government area: The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proponent: The Planning Group
Status: Application made 9 October 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 30 November 2006
Documents available: Preliminary Assessment, Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Necola Chisholm on (02) 9228 6484
Proposal title: Illawarra Regional Business Park - State Significant Site Study and Concept Plan (MP 06_0272)
Description: Proposal 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 development of the land for business park uses and environmental conservation. The proponent is concurrently seeking approval for a concept plan for the proposed business park under the provisions of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Location: 78 Tongarra Road, Albion Park
Local government area: City of Shellharbour
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: Delmo Albion Park Pty Ltd
Status: Minister agreed to consider the site a potential State significant site and authorised the submission of a concept plan on 28 September 2006. Director-General's requirements issued 22 November 2006. Public exhibition of State Significant Site Study and Environmental Assessment 1 to 31 August 2007
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Carmel O'Connor on (02) 9228 6575
Proposal title: Ethanol Production Facility, Oaklands (MP 06_0255)
Description: The construction and operation of an Ethanol Plant and associated works with a production capacity of 200 million litres of ethanol per year.
Location: Coreen Street, Oaklands
Local government area: Urana
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: Agri Energy Limited
Status: Director-General's requirements issued 5 October 2006. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 17 July to 17 August 2007
Documents available:
Major Projects Application; Preliminary Environmental Assessment -
Part 1,
Part 2,
Part 3,
Part 4,
Part 5;
Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment report can be viewed online at: http://www.aael.net/index.php?p=site&sp=projects&ps=abf&pID=00000026
Further inquiries: Ann-Maree Carruthers on (02) 9228 6550
Proposal title: Vincentia District Town Centre (MP 06_0205)
Description: Stockland Development Pty Limited is seeking project approval for Stage 1 of the Vincentia District Town Centre, comprising: site preparation works; approximately 14,000 sq. m. of floor area including retail, commercial, community and library floor space; use-approval for Woolworths and Aldi stores; 683 car parking spaces; and, associated works
Location: Corner of Jervis Bay Road (Naval College Road) and The Wool Road, Vincentia being Lot 802/DP 1022286 and Lot 73/DP 874040
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: On 25 January 2007, the Minister for Planning granted concept plan approval for the Vincentia Coastal Village and District Centre site comprising a 604-lot residential subdivision, a residential development for an adaptable housing area, and commercial development being a district town centre and display village. In granting the approval the Minister determined, pursuant to section 75P(1)(a) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act), that future development within the Village and District Centre site with a capital investment value of $5 million or more, is to be subject to the provisions of Part 3A of the Act. Therefore, the current proposal is a project to which Part 3A of the Act applies
Proponent: Stockland Development Pty Limited
Status: Project application lodged 7 September 2006. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (as amended) issued 23 November 2006. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 28 May to 30 June 2008
Documents available:
- Project application form
- Preliminary assessment report
- Vincentia Plan - all stages
- Stage 1 plans and drawings:
Key Plan,
Roof Plan,
Ground Floor West,
Ground Floor East,
Zone A,
Zone B,
Zone C,
Zone D,
Zone E,
Zone F,
Zone G,
Zone H,
Roof Plan Ground Floor West,
Signage Plan,
Sections,
Main Elevations,
Elevations
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.stockland.com.au/hd/vincentia-retail.htm
Further inquiries: Ramona Khodaverdian on (02) 9228 6548
Proposal title: Marian Vale Quarry (MP 06_0298)
Description: The proposed construction and operation of a new hard rock quarry (extracting and processing 1 million tonnes 
