Stage one of the development includes around 81 residential lots. Photo: Kiama Municipal Council.
The Kiama community can now have their say on the first of four stages of a massive subdivision and development which could see hundreds of residential lots across a 40 hectare site.
The development application for stage one of the South Kiama Urban Release Area, west of the M1 Princes Highway between Saddleback Mountain Road and Weir Street, is on public exhibition.
The infrastructure and subdivision proposed includes an initial 81 lots between 300 and 700 sqm on the site.
“This is the most significant housing development our municipality has seen for many years and will affect most of us either directly or indirectly,” Kiama Mayor Cameron McDonald said.
“I urge everyone to have a look at what’s proposed, see what you think, and make a submission.”
The more than $14 million scope of works includes upgrades to Saddleback Mountain Road and the construction of new roads within the subdivision, footpaths, bicycle shared paths and other infrastructure such as stormwater drains.
A public park with a half basketball court, a playground, shade structures and seating is also included in the plan as well as rehabilitation of the riparian corridor and conservation plan for heritage items such as Kendalls Cemetery.
The development on the South Kiama Urban Release Area will be rolled out in four stages. Photo: Kiama Municipal Council.
Director Planning, Environment and Communities Ed Paterson said council’s new development control plan (DCP) set specific controls for the subdivision and construction.
“Having a site-specific DCP for South Kiama ensures we can get the best possible outcomes from this development, for its future residents, and the wider community,” Mr Paterson said.
“I’d like to thank my planning staff for their efforts getting this DCP in place as well as working with the developers to ensure their plans adhere to the letter and spirit of the DCP.
“Another win for our community is a planning agreement we’re negotiating, where the developer will provide land, works and monetary contributions to council.”
The proposed subdivision layout including bicycle networks, plans for public art and signage as well as management reports on areas such as environmental impacts, flood, bushfire and heritage are available online, with submissions open until 5 pm on 9 July.
The four stages are expected to be rolled out 18 months after each other with the entire project set to accommodate about 380 residential lots, open space, environmental conservation, stormwater management and associated infrastructure.
To view the development application or make a submission visit the Kiama Council website.
