Golden Valley Jamberoo now has the tick of approval to progress with 50 new lots. Photo: Kramer Photography/Fountaindale Group.
The first stage of a major subdivision in Jamberoo is one step closer with the cause of delays around vital infrastructure now resolved and construction set to begin early next year.
Developers of Jamberoo’s Golden Valley subdivision have been given the green light for the fifty-lot project after experiencing months of delays surrounding sewage requirements and infrastructure.
“Sydney Water has confirmed that the 50 lots to be developed in Stage 1 can be connected to the existing sewer main, and that a new main is not required to be constructed at this time,” Fountaindale Group director Jennifer Macquarie said.
“If the new sewer main had been required it would have added another six to 12 months to the development program for Stage 1. While Fountaindale went through the process of designing the new sewer main and getting the design signed off by Sydney Water, we are very pleased we can go ahead with Stage 1 without that complication and delay.”
Designs for electrical, sewer and water services within the subdivision have been finalised, with Kiama Council signing off on road and drainage designs.
A new boundary fence for properties on Hyam Place has also been installed, with conversations underway with local architects and builders interested in offering design and construction services to future landholders of the subdivision.
The tender process for civil construction like roads and services will soon get underway.
“Fountaindale has included local contractors on its tender list and encourages others to reach out if they are interested,” Jennifer said.
“Fountaindale will start the tender process in the new year, and once tender documents are issued, contractors are usually given around four weeks to price the job.
The masterplan for the first stage of the development. Image: Fountaindale Group.
Work is expected to begin in 2026, but further delays have not been ruled out.
“It takes approximately six months to complete a subdivision of this size and the main variable is wet weather,” Jennifer said.
“It doesn’t just stop work on the days the rain occurs. Sometimes multiple days are needed to allow the site to dry out enough for work to recommence.”
The two-stage development is set to bring 150 new families to Jamberoo and boost spending in the local economy by around $1.2 million each year.
The second stage also includes the donation of land to the flood-affected Jamberoo Preschool so it can finally have a new home.
“Fountaindale is underway with preparation of a rezoning application for Stage 2,” Jennifer said.
“A number of studies and reports are required, and the application will be submitted to Kiama Council in the first half of 2026.
“Once approved, they will move on to the development application phase. Given the normal time frames for these assessment processes, it is likely that Stage 1 will be complete well before Stage 2 construction commences.”
But the developers could be faced with the same issues around the sewer main when they try to progress the project to the next stage.
“Sydney Water has advised their requirements for Stage 1 only,” Jennifer said.
“We are hoping there will be capacity in the current system to connect the homes in Stage 2 but we don’t know for sure whether that will be possible or whether a new sewer main will be required at that time.”
The full construction schedule is expected to be released before the end of the year.
For more information about the project and lots visit the Golden Valley website.
