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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.

Projects are grouped under the following regions of NSW, and ordered by date of application with most recent at the top of each section:
Central West Far West Greater Metropolitan Area including Central Coast Hunter Illawarra / South Coast / Southern Highlands Mid North Coast	Murray Murrumbidgee North Western Northern Richmond Tweed

Central West

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
Documents available: Project application. The preliminary environmental assessment can be viewed on the proponent's website at http://www.moolarbencoal.com.au
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: Modification - Orange-Bloomfield Hospital Redevelopment (MP 06_0111 MOD 1)
Description: Modification of the major project approval for the Orange-Bloomfield Hospital redevelopment to: relocate the general hospital and acute mental health buildings further north on the site; increase the building footprint, and amend the internal layout of the general hospital; amend the car parking layout, circulation, landscaping and external appearance; and, improve the environmentally sustainable design of the development
Location: Orange-Bloomfield Hospital Site, 1502 Forest Road, Orange
Local government area: Orange
Approval authority: Minister for Planning. The Director-General's assessment functions for the modification application, including public notification, were delegated to Orange City Council on 8 February 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: Hansen Yunken (on behalf of NSW Health)
Status: Modification application received 8 April 2008. Public exhibition of modification from 14 to 28 April 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Michelle Cramsie on (02) 9228 6534
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:
Documents available:
- Modification application and preliminary assessment
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.barrick.com/GlobalOperations/AustraliaPacific/Cowal/EnvironmentalAssessment/default.aspx
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:
- Project application
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.rwcorkery.com/projectnews.html (and scroll to appropriate project)
Further inquiries: Rohan Tayler on 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:
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: 06_0295 Cadia East Copper and Gold Project
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 25km south-west of Orange
Local government area: Orange, Blayney, and Cabonne Councils
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Proponent: Cadia Holdings Pty Ltd
Status: Preliminary Assessment prepared, Project Application lodged
Documents available: Director-General's requirements, Project Application and Preliminary Assessment
Further inquiries: Paul Weiner (02) 9228 6339
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:
1. a rail line loop (about 3.5 km length);
2. a coal unloader;
3. a coal conveyor (about 4 km length);
4. a locomotive provisioning area; and
5. 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.
- 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: 06_0260 Former Bathurst Gasworks Site - Stage 1 Remediation Project, Russell Street Bathurst, Bathurst Regional Local Government Area
Description: The former Bathurst Gasworks Site was declared a Remediation Site by the then NSW Environment Protection Authority under section 21 of the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 in August 2004. Bathurst Regional Council proposes to remediate the site progressively with Stage 1 focusing on a project area of approximately 900 m2. The project area includes the tar well, tar separators, tar storage facilities and previously stockpiles contaminated soil. The Stage 1 remediation will include the following components:
- Site preparation (removal of existing fencing and installation of security fence and barrier)
- Removal of liquids and sludges from infrastructure.
- Demolition of infrastructure and excavation of contaminated material.
- Removal of contaminated soil currently stored within and in the vicinity of the purifier shed.
- Excavation validation sampling.
- Disposal of excavated material (including characterisation, separation, treatment and appropriate disposal).
- Disposal and/or treatment of contaminated water.
- Reinstatement of excavations to a uniform ground level with clean validated fill where required.
Location: 71 Russell Street, Bathurst (Lot 8/Section 104 DP 758065)
Local government area: Bathurst Regional local government area
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979
Proponent: Bathurst Regional Council
Date of Application: 15 September 2006
Status: Director-General Requirements for the Environmental Assessment issued 10 October 2006
Documents available: Director-General's Requirements, Major Project Application, Preliminary Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Ingrid Ilias (02) 9228 6411 or ingrid.ilias@planning.nsw.gov.au
Scott Jeffries (02) 9228 6426 or scott.jeffries@planning.nsw.gov.au
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
Documents available: Project application (as revised) and preliminary assessment; Part 3A major project declaration (record of opinion), critical infrastructure declaration, Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Neville Osborne on (02) 9228 6337 or Swati Sharma on (02) 9228 6221
Proposal title: 07_0018 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
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 ph 02 9228 6339

Greater Metropolitan Area including Central Coast

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
Documents available: Part 3A declaration; project application letter, project application form and preliminary assessment; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
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
Documents available: Project application form and preliminary environmental assessment; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
Proposal title: Modification - National Indigenous Development Centre (Former Redfern Public School) (MP 06_0267 MOD 2)
Description: Approval is sought to permit modifications to the George Street facade of Building F, and minor amendments to internal configuration of building F, including the addition of amenity and first aid facilities to the pool terrace (Level 2)
Location: 160-202 George Street, Redfern (Lots 1, 2 and 4 DP 817283)
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applies. The modification is being sought pursuant to section 75W of the Act
Proponent: Indigenous Land Corporation
Status: Modification application received 25 June 2008
Documents available: Application covering letter, modification application form, Architectural Design Report and plans (Building F floor plans, revised east elevation, site plan, pool deck)
Further inquiries: Kathryn Myles on (02) 9228 6343
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
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
Further inquiries: Sumathi Navaratnam on (02) 9228 6361
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: 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)
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 GFA (resulting a total of 257,000m2 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
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
Documents available: Project application, preliminary assessment with figures and plans (part 1, part 2 and part 3); Part 3A major project declaration (record of opinion); Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
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:
- Project application form and preliminary assessment
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.ghd.com.au/bluetonguebrewery
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 m2 to 100,000 m2 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: 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: Plantation Precinct, Breakfast Point (MP 08_0025)
Description: Construction of six residential flat buildings comprising a total of 267 apartments with associated landscaping and basement carparking; subdivision of one lot into one precinct lot and six building lots; and subsequent strata title subdivision of each proposed building
Location: Lot 65 DP 270347, Tennyson Road, Mortlake - Plantation Precinct
Local government area: City of Canada Bay
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: The Minister for Planning has formed the opinion pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 that the future development at Breakfast Point is for the purpose of development described in Schedule 1 to that Policy (clause 13 - residential construction projects with a capital investment value of more than $50 million that the Minister determines are important in achieving State/regional planning objectives). The proposal is thus declared to be a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act) applies. On 29 November 2005, the Minister for Planning authorised the submission of a concept plan for part of the Breakfast Point master plan area, pursuant to section 75M of the Act. A concept plan was submitted and subsequently approved by the Minister on 7 April 2006, subject to conditions. The Plantations Precinct occurs within the Concept Plan area and this proposal is to be assessed as part of the approved concept
Proponent: Rosecorp Management Services Pty Ltd
Status: Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 7 May to 6 June 2008
Documents available: The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.breakfastpoint.com/bpconceptplan/
Further inquiries: Izlem Boylu on (02) 9228 6369
Proposal title: Leafs Gully Gas Turbine Power Station, Appin Road, Gilead (MP 08_0077)
Description: Construct and operate a 300 MW gas turbine power station. Works include: a 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; and construction of internal roads. 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, 4.5 kilometres northwest of the township of Appin (Lot 101 DP 716209, Lot 102 DP 716209, Lot 103 DP 716209, Lot 104 DP 716209, Lot 105 DP 716209)
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
Documents available: Major project application form, preliminary assessment, Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
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
Documents available: Project application letter, Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
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, including the retention and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings. The concept plan seeks approval for land uses, density, building locations and envelopes, building heights (4-16 storeys), car parking (approximately 1943 spaces), vehicular and pedestrian access from Wilson Street, internal roadways, open space and landscaping, staging and associated infrastructure
Location: Former Eveleigh Carriage Workshops site (Lot 4 and Part Lot 5 in DP 862514) Wilson Street, Eveleigh
Local government area: City of Sydney
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
Documents available:
- Preliminary Assessment
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.redfernwaterloo.nsw.gov.au
Further inquiries: Sumathi Navaratnam on (02) 9228 6361
Proposal title: Western Sydney Employment Hub, Area 5 - Huntingwood West - Subdivision (MP 08_0055)
Description: A project application for subdivision of the Huntingwood West site into six 'super-lots'. The proposal does not involve any development works or use of the site
Location: Lot 100 in DP 1119687, Huntingwood West, bordered by Eastern Creek, the Great Western Highway, Brabham Drive and the M4 Motorway
Local government area: Blacktown
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: APP Corporation
Status: Application received 10 March 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 11 March 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 30 April to 30 May 2008
Documents available:
- Project application letter
- Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment
- Environmental Assessment and subdivision plan
Further inquiries: Wilfred Nino on (02) 9228 6409 or David Gibson on (02) 9228 6589
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: Valad Property Group
Status: Application lodged 8 February 2008. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment being prepared
Documents available: Request and preliminary assessment - main document, Appendix A: consulation report and Appendix B: heritage report
Further inquiries: James Kirby on (02) 9228 6173
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: Project application, preliminary environmental assessment and landscape plan; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.iron-bark.com.au
Further inquiries: Megan Webb on (02) 9228 6495
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 30m 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: Remediation and Transitional Works - Former CUB Site, Broadway (MP 07_0163)
Description: Project application for remediation and transitional works including: remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater on site; demolition of existing basements and other existing structures and removal of piles not previously demolished or removed; permanent stabilization and protection of heritage buildings, retained structures and in-ground services infrastructure to Balfour and Irving streets; and archaeological investigation
Location: 26 Broadway, Chippendale (former Carlton and United Breweries site) and adjacent surrounding properties fronting onto Broadway, Kensington Street, Wellington Street, O'Connor Street and Abercrombie Street
Local government area: City of Sydney
Approval authority: Minster for Planning
Relevant legislation: When granting approval for the concept plan for the former Carlton and United Breweries site (MP 06_0171) the Minister for Planning determined, pursuant to section 75P(1)(a) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 that approval to carry out the project or stages of the project with a capital investment value of $5 million or more, is subject to Part 3A of the Act. The capital investment value of the project that is the subject of this Environmental Assessment is $10 million. Accordingly, Part 3A of the EP&A Act applies to the proposal
Proponent: Frasers Greenway Development Pty Ltd
Status: Project application received 3 December 2007. Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment issued 10 January 2008. Public exhibition of Environmental Assessment 24 April to 23 May 2008
Documents available: View project documentation
Further inquiries: Izlem Boylu on (02) 9228 6369
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: Murl