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Notices of Determination - 2007 - major projects

The Minister for Planning, the Hon. Frank Sartor, MP, has determined the following major development proposals and modifications under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Note: This list is ordered by date of determination or approval, with the most recent at the top.

MP 06_0020
Title: Four Arrows Ethanol and Dairy Project, Coleambally
Approved: 21 December 2007
Proponent: Four Arrows Ethanol Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of an ethanol plant, intensive dairy and associated infrastructure.
Location: Kidman Way, Coleambally
Local government area: Murrumbidgee
Capital cost of development: $100 million
F/T construction jobs: 100
F/T post construction jobs: 100
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report, statement of commitments, project approval
Documents available: Project application form and Preliminary Assessment (Pre-Planning Focus Meeting Report, Annexure Covers, Annexure 1A, Annexure 2 - Pictures & Plant Plan, Annexure 3 - Map 1, Annexure 4 - Map 2), Director-General's Environmental Assessment requirements, Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at: http://www.boothassociates.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=38, Preferred Project Report and annexures (1, 2-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-29)

MP 06_0013
Title: Upgrade of the fluidised catalytic cracking unit at Shell refinery, Clyde
Approved: 21 December 2007
Proponent: Shell Refining (Australia) Pty Ltd
Description: Remove and replace degraded equipment within the fluidised catalytic cracking unit within its Clyde refinery, and increase its coke burning capacity to allow increased conversion of crude oil into petroleum and liquid petroleum gas.
Location: Lot 1 DP 109739, Lot 2 DP 224288, Lot 101 DP 809340, Lot 398 DP 41324 and Lot 1 DP 383675, Durham, Rosehill
Local government area: Parramatta
Capital cost of development: $77.77 million
F/T construction jobs: Up to 500
F/T post construction jobs: None
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Details of approval: Project Approval, Director-General's Report
Additional information: Major Project Application, Preliminary Assessment (Part 1, Part 2) , Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment, Response to submissions

07_0044
Title: Marstel Terminals Bulk Liquids Storage Facilit
Approved: 21 December 2007
Proponent: Marstel Terminals Newcastle Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of a bulk liquids storage facility and associated infrastructure
Location: Greenleaf Road, Kooragang Island
Local government area: Newcastle
Capital cost of development: $47 million
F/T construction jobs: 50
F/T post construction jobs: 3
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Details of approval: Director General's Assessment Report, Project Approval and Response to Submissions
Additional information: 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'

MP 05_0043
Title: Two Residential Flat Buildings, Lot 104, 42 Walker Street, Rhodes
Approved: 20 December 2007
Proponent: Meriton Apartments Pty Limited
Description: Construction of two residential flat buildings varying in height between 4 and 7 storeys, containing 75 apartments, two levels of basement car parking for 108 vehicles, associated landscaping, and strata subdivision
Location: Lot 104, Precinct C, 42 Walker Street, Rhodes
Local government area: City of Canada Bay
Capital cost of development: $28,983,000
F/T construction jobs: 1004
F/T post construction jobs: 10-20
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report, Project Approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 07_0093
Title: Interlink Industrial Estate
Approved: 20 December 2007
Proponent: Goodman International Limited
Description: Construction and operation of four warehouses and associated infrastructure on the three remaining development lots in the Interlink Industrial Estate
Location: Mamre Rd, Erskine Park
Local government area: Penrith
Capital cost of development: $57.4 million
F/T construction jobs: 300
F/T post construction jobs: 460
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report, Project Approval, Project Approval Appendices p1-9, Project Approval Appendices p10-23, Project Approval Appendices p24-28

MP 05_0142
Title: Aldi Distribution Centre
Approved: 20 December 2007
Proponent: Aldi Foods Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of a warehouse/distribution centre and associated infrastructure
Location: Ash Rd, Prestons
Local government area: Liverpool
Capital cost of development: $75 million
F/T construction jobs: not known
F/T post construction jobs: 110
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report part 1, Director-General's assessment report Part 2, Project Approval Appendix A Part 1, Project Approval Appendix A Part 2, Project Approval B & C, Project Approval and Response to Submissions
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

MP 06_0242
Title: Multi-Unit Residential Development, Site 1B, Precinct B, 40 Walker Street, Rhodes
Approved: 19 December 2007
Proponent: Renewing Homebush Bay Pty Ltd
Description: Construction of 141 residential dwellings contained within 4 buildings ranging in height from 3 to 7 storeys, basement car parking over 2 levels containing a total of 178 spaces, provision of landscaping works and shared facilities and strata subdivision
Location: Site 1B, Precinct B, 40 Walker Street, Rhodes (Lot 10 in DP 1007931)
Capital cost of development: $50.6 million
F/T construction jobs: 200
F/T post construction jobs: 2
Local government area: Canada Bay
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report and notice of approval
Additional information: view documents

MP 06_0301
Title: Chatswood Chase Shopping Centre - Refurbishment and Expansion
Approved: 19 December 2007
Proponent: Colonial First State Property Management
Description: Demolition of the existing office building at 19 Havilah Street and 8 Malvern Avenue; excavation of those sites to extend the two basement levels of Chatswood Chase car parking onto those sites; extension of the lower ground floor retailing of Chatswood Chase shopping centre onto those sites with reconfiguration of the loading docks and car parking access from Malvern Avenue; alterations and additions to ground level, and level 1 of the shopping centre including a new entry arrangement from Victoria Avenue; and, an increase in the gross floor area of 13,748 m2 and gross leasable floor area of 11,084m2
Location: Lot 3 in DP 790756, Lot 1 in DP 806034 and Lot 1 in DP 74357, 345 Victoria Avenue, 19 Havilah Street and 8 Malvern Avenue, Chatswood
Local government area: Willoughby
Capital cost of development: $103,500,000
F/T construction jobs: 460
F/T post construction jobs: 520
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report (prepared by Willoughby Council) and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0320
Title: River Sands Lodge, Corner Elm Street and McDonalds Place, Evans Head
Approved: 19 December 2007
Proponent: Paynter Dixon Constructions Pty Ltd
Description: Demolition of an existing building, removal of site vegetation, construction of a two-storey 39 room hotel, one manager's dwelling, an in-ground swimming pool and additional car parking areas.
Location: Lots 7-10 DP 14089, Corner Elm Street & McDonalds Place, Evans Head
Local government area: Richmond Valley
Capital cost of development: $3,568,000
F/T construction jobs: 50
F/T post construction jobs: 5
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report, Approval conditions
Additional information: Major project application, DGRs, Environmental Assessment, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F, Appendix G, Appendix H, Appendix I, Appendix J, Appendix K, Appendix L

MP 06_0824
Title: Botany Bay cable project
Approved: 19 December 2007
Proponent: EnergyAustralia
Description: Construction and operation of a dual 132kV cable between the Bunnerong and Kurnell sub-transmission stations via the bed of Botany Bay using a combination of trenching, horizontal directional drilling and submarine techniques
Location: From the Bunnerong substation, along Bunnerong/Military Roads in Matraville, along Bunnerong Road/ANZAC Parade to La Perouse, across Botany Bay to the Kurnell substation on Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell via Prince Charles Parade, Silver Beach Road and Captain Cook Drive
Local government area: Randwick, Rockdale and Sutherland
Capital cost of development: $110 million
F/T construction jobs: 20
F/T post construction jobs: 2
Details of approval: Director-General's assessment report, conditions of approval
Additional information: Part 3A declaration - ministerial Order (as gazetted on 26 September 2006); Applicant's covering letter (20 October 2006) and Project Application and form (23 October 2006); Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment The Environmental Assessment report can be viewed online on the EnergyAustralia website at www.energy.com.au/botanybay proponent's submissions report including Preferred Project Report (September 2007) - cover and contents, chapter 1: introduction, chapter 2: consideration of environmental assessment, chapter 3: consideration of submissions, chapter 4: preferred project report, chapter 5: revised statement of commitments, chapter 6: conclusion, appendix B: submissions from government agencies

MP 05_0058
Title: Residential Subdivision - 'Rosarii', Gregory Street, South West Rocks
Approved: 12 December 2007
Proponent: Macleay Valley Property Group Pty Ltd
Description: A 46-lot subdivision at South West Rocks, comprising 44 new residential lots, one residue lot containing an existing residence and a lot for an existing sewer pump station
Location: Lot 2 DP 581117, 334-356 Gregory Street, South West Rocks
Local government area: Kempsey
Capital cost of development: $2,900,000
F/T construction jobs: 15-20
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0289
Title: Former Naval Stores, 2 Spurway Street, Ermington
Approved: 12 December 2007
Proponent: Stockland Development Pty Limited
Description: Construction of five town houses and a residential flat building comprising 22 apartments.
Location: Lot 1001 in DP 1040571 and Lot 1009 DP 1066557, 2 Spurway Street, Ermington
Local government area: Parramatta
Capital cost of development: $10,200,000
F/T construction jobs: 47
F/T post construction jobs: Nil
Details of approval: Director-General's report, Ermington approval schedule 1, Ermington approval schedule 2
Additional information: View project documents

MP 07_0031
Title: Asphalt Batching Plant, Tomago
Approved: 12 December 2007
Proponent: Tropic Asphalt Pty Limited
Description: Construct and operate an asphalt-batching plant and associated infrastructure in the 'Hunter Industrial Park' at Tomago near Newcastle
Location: Lots 14 and 15 Kennington Drive, Tomago
Local government area: Port Stephens
Capital cost of development: $1 million
F/T construction jobs: not known
F/T post construction jobs: 6
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Major project application and Preliminary Environmental Assessment (lodged 19 February 2007); Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment Environmental Assessment with appendices A to F, G, H to L (exhibited 14 September to 17 October 2007)

MP 05_0065 MOD 2
Title: Invincible Open Cut Mine Extension - Auger Mining Modification
Approved: Coalpac Pty Limited
Proponent: 6 December 2007
Description: This modification involves the introduction of auger mining techniques and an increase in approved coal production from 350,000 to 500,000 tonnes a year
Location: Castlereagh highway, about 24 kilometres northwest of Lithgow
Local government area: Lithgow
Capital cost of development: Nil
F/T construction jobs: An increase of 5 to 15 F/T jobs.
F/T post construction jobs: $1,000,000
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: Preliminary environmental assessment for modification application (lodged 20 April 2007); Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 28 May 2007). The Environmental Assessment (public exhibited 17 October to 16 November 2007) is available online at http://www.rwcorkery.com/projectnews.html

MP 06_0294 MOD 1
Title: Early Works for Studio/Office Complex at Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh
Approved: 5 December 2007
Proponent: Sydney Broadcast Property Pty Ltd
Description: Modification of Condition A1(1) of the development description and the scope of works in two stages and modify and delete Condition B2
Location: Lot 500 DP 1033739, Australian Technology Park
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval and consolidated consent (as amended)
Additional information: Modification application form and modification proposal (received on 31 July 2007)

MP 05_0170 MOD 1
Title: Modification to Conroy's Gap Wind Farm Project
Approved: 2 December 2007
Proponent: Epuron Pty Ltd
Description: Proposed modification to Conroy's Gap Wind Farm to correct a minor misdescription of the land to which the project approval applies
Location: approximately 17 kilometres west of Yass off Black Range Road, on the NSW Southern Tablelands
Local government area: Yass
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: Modification request. Note details of the original project approval are listed below on the Notices of Determination page (see MP 05_0170 - Conroy's Gap Wind Farm - approved 31 May 2007)

MP 06_0226
Title: Southern Distribution Business Park - Concept Plan
Approved: 30 November 2007
Proponent: Southern Distribution Hub Pty Ltd
Description: An integrated logistics, service, warehousing and distribution park and associated infrastructure works
Location: Four kilometres south of Goulburn, adjacent to the Hume Highway
Local government area: Goulburn Mulwaree
Capital cost of development: $1 billion
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: 3000
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Major project application (6 February 2007); Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 5 February 2007); the Environmental Assessment (publicly exhibited 14 February to 19 March 2007) can be viewed online at http://site.sdh.net.au/index.php; Response to submissions (May 2007)

MP 05_0021 MOD 1
Title: Modifications to Wilpinjong Coal Project
Approved: 30 November 2007
Proponent: Wilpinjong Coal Pty Limited
Description: The modification approval provides for: changing access arrangements for the mine to the Ulan-Wollar Road, via Ulan Road; and, increasing blast frequency to a maximum of 2 blasts a day, and 5 blasts a week on average over any 12 month period
Location: Wilpinjong, 45 km northeast of Mudgee
Local government area: Mid-Western Regional
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: Existing staff
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: Project application (29 January 2007), Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (12 February 2007), the proponent's response to submissions. The Environmental Assessment (exhibited 4 May to 18 May 2007) and other project documents are available online at www.peabodyenergy.com.au/nsw/wilpinjong-documents.html

MP 06_0245 MOD 1
Title: Hume Highway Duplication - Sturt Highway to Tarcutta - Modification
Approved: 28 November 2007
Proponent: Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW
Description: Realignment of the duplication between chainages 38000 and 40400 from the eastern side to the western side of the existing carriageway
Location: Hume Highway between the Sturt Highway junction and Tarcutta
Local government area: Wagga Wagga
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: section 75W in Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Notice of modification approval and consolidated consent (as amended)
Additional information: Covering letter, modification request and realignment report with Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C (part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4) and Appendix D

MP 06_0009 MOD 1
Title: Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Coal Export Terminal, Kooragang Island
Approved: 27 November 2007
Proponent: Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG)
Description: Subdivision of land to facilitate the registration of a 30 year lease by the State Property Authority to allow for the construction and operation of the NCIG coal export terminal project
Location: Kooragang Island, Newcastle
Local government area: Newcastle
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: 75W, Part 3A of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Modification request (23 October 2007) - including letter, project description report, application form and proposed plan of subdivision (concept plan); letter with revised proposed plan of subdivision (5 November 2007)

MP 06_0179
Title: Vopak Biodiesel Facility, Botany
Approved: 26 November 2007
Proponent: Vopak Terminals Sydney Pty Ltd
Description: Construct and operate a biodiesel facility at Vopak’s terminal in Port Botany
Location: 49 Friendship Road, Port Botany
Local government area: Randwick
Capital cost of development: $60 million
F/T construction jobs: 30-50
F/T post construction jobs: 8
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval
Additional information: Major project application, preliminary environmental assessment, Director-General’s requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment is available online at: www.ghd.com.au/aptrixpublishing.nsf/Content/SydneyBiodieselTerminal

06_0246 MOD 1 and 06_0248 MOD 1
Title: Hume Highway Duplication - Modifications to Kyeamba Hill and Yarra Yarra to Holbrook Projects
Approved: 19 November 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: The modifications involve:
- Kyeamba Hill (MP 06_0246 MOD 1): amendment to the approved alignment in the vicinity of chainages 72050 to 72150, 71500 to 71600 and 70700 to 71600
- Yarra Yarra to Holbrook (MP 06_0248 MOD 1): amendment to the approved alignment in the vicinity of chainages 108700 and 101100 to 101400
Location: Kyeamba Hill: Hume Highway between approximately 67 kilometres south of Gundagai to 76 kilometres south of Gundagai; and Yarra Yarra to Holbrook: Hume Highway between approximately 98 kilometres south of Gundagai to 110 kilometres south of Gundagai
LGA/s: Wagga Wagga and Greater Hume Shire
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section 75W of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Kyeamba Hill: modification approval and consolidated approval (as amended); Yarra Yarra to Holbrook: modification approval, consolidated approval (as amended)
Additional information: Kyeamba Hill: Modification request and modification assessment report with appendices A, B, C, E
Yarra Yarra to Holbrook: Modification request and modification assessment report with appendices A, B, C, E, F1, F2

MP 07_0077
Title: Demolition Works - Barangaroo, East Darling Harbour
Approved: 15 November 2007
Proponent: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
Description: Demolition works at Barangaroo. Stage 1: Demolition works including transit sheds 3, 4, 5 and 6 and shade cloth structure. Stage 2: Demolition of transit shed 8; entry gatehouse; light towers; vehicle wash down bay; diesel/gas tanks and storage shed; Sydney Ports Office buildings; Sydney Ports amenities building and services decommissioning
Location: Barangaroo, East Darling Harbour - Lots 3 and 5 DP 876514
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: Stage 1: $4,215,000 and Stage 2: $ 915,000
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0042
Title: Residential Development, 42 Walker Street, Lot 103, Precinct C, Rhodes
Approved: 13 November 2007
Proponent: Meriton Apartments Pty Ltd
Description: Construction of 47 residential dwellings within 2 buildings ranging in height from 4 to 5 storeys, 2 levels basement car park containing 69 spaces, and landscaping works
Location: Lot 103, Precinct C, 42 Walker Street, Rhodes
Local government area: Canada Bay
Capital cost of development: $19,338,000
F/T construction jobs: 90
F/T post construction jobs: 10
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0110
Title: Residential Development, 40 Walker Street, Site 1A, Precinct B, Rhodes
Approved: 13 November 2007
Proponent: Billbergia Development Pty Ltd
Description: Construction of 256-unit residential development within four buildings, basement parking with 319 spaces, landscaping works, shared facilities and strata subdivision
Location: Site 1A, Precinct B, 40 Walker Street, Rhodes
Local government area: Canada Bay
Capital cost of development: $63,470,000
F/T construction jobs: 200
F/T post construction jobs: 5
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0102
Title: Narrabri Coal Project
Approved: 13 November 2007
Proponent: Narrabri Coal Pty Limited
Description: Construction and operation of the Narrabri underground coal mine and associated infrastructure
Location: Adjacent to the Kamilaroi Highway, Baan Baa, about 28 km southwest of Narrabri, NSW
Local government area: Narrabri
Capital cost of development: $50 million
F/T construction jobs: up to 60
F/T post construction jobs: up to 113
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and project approval
Additional information: Project Application, Project Description, Environmental Assessment Requirements, Environmental Assessment Report (available on the Proponent's website), Proponent's Response to Submissions, Revised Statement of Commitments, Preferred Project Report

MP 06_0239
Title: Woodlawn Alternative Waste Technology Facility
Approved: 6 November 2007
Proponent: Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd
Description: Construct and operate an alternative waste treatment facility at Woodlawn Eco-Precinct
Location: Collector Road, Tarago
LGA/s: Goulburn Mulwaree and Palerang
Capital cost of development: $15.4 million
F/T construction jobs: 25
F/T post construction jobs: 18
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Major Project Application (4 September 2006); Director-General's Requirements for Environmental Assessment (30 June 2005). The proponent's project documentation, including the Project Planning Focus Document, Environmental Assessment and Response to Submissions can be viewed online at: http://www.umwelt.com.au/collex_woodlawn/downloads.asp

MP 07_0035
Title: Baal Bone Colliery - Ventilation Shaft and Power Line Project
Approved: 24 October 2007
Proponent: Wallerawang Collieries Limited
Description: Construction of a ventilation system consisting of a ventilation shaft, exhaust fan and power source for the purpose of facilitating further coal extraction
Location: Baal Bone Colliery, approximately 25 kilometres northwest of Lithgow
Local government area: Lithgow
Capital cost of development: $1.7 million
F/T construction jobs: 10
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Major project application (12 March 2007), location map and Preliminary Environmental Assessment; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (10 April 2007). The Environmental Assessment report exhibited for comment 6 July to 6 August 2007 can be viewed online at http://www.umwelt.com.au/baal-bone/. Response to submissions (September 2007)

MP 06_0192 MOD 1
Title: Royal North Shore Hospital Research and Education Facility - Modification
Approved: 23 October 2007
Proponent: NSW Health
Description: Minor amendments to the height, width and external appearance of the approved facility
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital - Corner of Westbourne Street and Reserve Road, St Leonards (Lot 21 DP863329)
Local government area: Willoughby
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Executive Director, Strategic Sites and Urban Renewal as delegate of the Minster for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 07_0054
Title: Kurnell Desalination Project - Desalinated Water Delivery System
Approved: 22 October 2007
Proponent: Sydney Water Corporation
Description: Construction and operation of the desalinated water delivery system associated with the concept plan for the Kurnell Desalination Project, including:
- an 1800 millimetre diameter pipeline from the desalination plant site at Kurnell to Silver Beach, via the road and road reserve, with a length of approximately two kilometres;
- two 1400 millimetre diameter pipelines across Botany Bay, from Silver Beach to Cook Park, Kyeemagh, with a length of approximately eight kilometres; and
- an 1800 millimetre diameter pipeline from Cook Park, Kyeemagh to Shaft 11C on the City Tunnel at Erskineville, passing through/ along a mixture of roads and road reserves, public open space and railway goods yards, with a length of approximately 8.3 kilometres
Location: Lands comprising the bed of Botany Bay and within the suburbs of Kurnell, Kyeemagh, Arncliffe, Tempe, St Peters, Alexandria and Erskineville, between the site of the approved Kurnell desalination plant and the existing Sydney Water Corporation water supply system
Local government area: Sutherland, Rockdale, Marrickville, Sydney
Capital cost of development: $348 million
F/T construction jobs: 600
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and Project Approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0273
Title: Site 4B, Sydney Olympic Park
Approved: 19 October 2007
Proponent: Bovis Lend Lease
Description: Construction of a seven-storey commercial office building and associated landscaping works. The ground floor will contain a café and a retail/commercial space. Five levels of basement parking for 369 cars will also be provided
Location: Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park (Lot 60 DP 786296 & Pt Lot 50 DP 1045522)
Local government area: Auburn
Capital cost of development: $84,613,718
F/T construction jobs: 300
F/T post construction jobs: 2000
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0090
Title: Residential Subdivision, Jamieson Road, North Nowra
Approved: 15 October 2007
Proponent: Evelution Pty Ltd
Description: 350-lot residential subdivision with associated roads and civil works
Location: Jamieson Road, North Nowra - Lot 118 and 119, DP 751258
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Capital cost of development: $1,500,000
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Application letter (19 May 2006) and Preliminary Environmental Assessment; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (July 2006); Environmental Assessment (Volume 1 and Volume 2) (exhibited 16 February to 19 March 2007); Proponent's response to submissions

MP 07_0050 MOD 2
Title: Modification to Albury Wodonga National Freeway Project
Approved: 14 October 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Modifications to the Table Top to Mullengandra section of the project, which involve: closure of the existing level-crossing of the Main Southern Railway at Perryman’s Lane; and shifting the approved alignment at chainage 2500, approximately 160 metres to the south, encroaching on the northwest corner of Sages Reserve
Location: Between Table Top and Mullengandra
Local government area: Albury City and Greater Hume Shire
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Section 75W, Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification approval and consolidated approval (as modified)
Additional information: Modification request (26 June 2007) and Environmental Review (main report; Appendix B; Appendix C - part 1, part 2 and part 3; Appendix D and E; Appendix F; Appendix G)

MP 06_0310 MOD 1
Title: Luxury Tourist Resort, Wolgan Valley
Approved: 10 October 2007
Proponent: Emirates Hotels (Australia) Pty Ltd
Description: Modifications to the design and layout of the staff accommodation
Location: Wolgan Valley
Local government area: Lithgow
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and modification approval
Additional information: Modification application (20 September 2007)

MP 06_0022 MOD 1
Title: Used Oil Transfer Station, St Marys
Approved: 10 October 2007
Proponent: Klekies Pty Ltd
Description: Alterations to the layout of the site including the relocation of the access, tank farm and car park. The modifications also include a reduction in the capacity of the bunded area and changes to the external finish of the warehouse/office building
Location: 85 Christie Street, St Marys
Local government area: Penrith
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General’s Assessment Report, modification approval and consolidated approval (as modified)

MP 07_0029
Title: Redevelopment of former Rachel Forster Hospital, Redfern
Approved: 9 October 2007
Proponent: Redfern Waterloo Authority
Description: The approved Concept Plan comprises four residential building envelopes, including the retention and adaptive use of an existing heritage building and colonnade, and publicly accessible open space
Location: 134-144 Pitt Street, Redfern (Lot 7 DP 664804)
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $44.13 million
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 07_0021
Title: Shoalhaven Starches Flour Mill Project
Approved: 8 October 2007
Proponent: Shoalhaven Starches Pty Ltd
Description: Construct and operate a flour mill at the existing Shoalhaven Starches factory
Location: 160 Bolong Road, Bomaderry
Local government area: Shoalhaven
Capital cost of development: $12 million
F/T construction jobs: 20
F/T post construction jobs: 8
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Project application (29 March 2007), Preliminary Assessment (December 2006) and Director-General’s requirements for Environmental Assessment (10 April 2007). The Environmental Assessment documentation (exhibited 5 July to 6 August 2007) can be viewed online at http://www.manildra.com.au/community/proposed_mill.php, Response to Submissions report (August 2007)

MP 06_0267
Title: National Indigenous Development Centre (Former Redfern Public School)
Approved: 4 October 2007
Proponent: Indigenous Land Corporation
Description: The approved National Indigenous Development Centre comprises a new 3 storey multipurpose sport and recreation centre, heated swimming pool, 1 and 2 storey child care centre, multi-code football field, adaptive reuse of existing school buildings for educational, commercial and dormitory uses, demolition of existing toilets blocks and associated landscaping
Location: 160-202 George Street, Redfern (Lots 1, 2 and 4 DP 817283)
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $30,677,631
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0288
Title: Water Supply Pipeline - West Cliff Coal Mine
Approved: 26 September 2007
Proponent: BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal Holdings Pty Ltd
Description: The construction and operation of a water supply pipeline between the Appin and West Cliff coal mines
Location: West Cliff Coal Mine, near Appin
Local government area: Wollondilly
Capital cost of development: $0.6 million
F/T construction jobs: 6
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Report and notice of approval
Additional information: Project Application and Preliminary Environmental Assessment (25 October 2006); Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 15 December 2006); the Environmental Assessment document (publicly exhibited 12 June to 12 July 2007) is available online at http://illawarracoal.bhpbilliton.com/operations_and_projects/development_applications.asp Response to Submissions (August 2007)

MP 06_0285
Title: Coffs Harbour Water Treatment Plant
Approved: 26 September 2007
Proponent: Coffs Harbour City Council
Description: Construction of a water treatment plant and associated facilities at Karangi. These facilities include aboveground treated water storage and wash water holding tank, emergency storage containment lagoon, control building and pump station
Location: 140 Upper Orara Road, Karangi
Local government area: Coffs Harbour
Capital cost of development: $32 million
F/T construction jobs: 80
F/T post construction jobs: 4
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of project approval and conditions
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0162 MOD 1
Title: Barangaroo Concept Plan - Modification
Approved: 25 September 2007
Proponent: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
Description: Correction of minor typographical errors in the concept plan notice of determination, and rewording of design excellence modification
Location: Lots 1 to 6 DP 876514; Lot 7 DP 43776; Lot 100 DP 838323; Lots 6 and 7 DP 869022
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Notice of modification approval, and consolidated approval (as amended)
Additional information: Modification request (9 August 2007)

MP 05_0117
Title: Moolarben Coal Project
Approved: 7 September 2007
Proponent: Moolarben Coal Mines Pty Ltd
Description: Construction and operation of an open-cut and underground coal mining operation and associated infrastructure
Location: 40km northeast of Mudgee, east of the village of Ulan in central west NSW
Local government area: Mid-Western Regional
Capital cost of development: $405 million
F/T construction jobs: 220
F/T post construction jobs: 320
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth)
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval and conditions
Additional information: Project application (20 December 2005) and Preliminary Assessment (December 2005); Director General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 16 March 2006); Independent panel of experts' terms of reference, Report of the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (February 2007) and addendum regarding groundwater review (August 2007). Note: The proponent's Environmental Assessment (publicly exhibited 18 September to 23 October 2006 - EP&A Act requirement), Response to Submissions (publicly exhibited 25 July to 10 August 2007 - EPBC Act requirement) and groundwater reports are available online at http://www.moolarbencoal.com.au/Major%20Project%20Applcation.htm
MP 05_0147
Title: Intermodal Logistics Centre - Enfield
Approved: 5 September 2007
Proponent: Sydney Ports Corporation
Description: Construction and operation of the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre with capacity to accept a maximum throughput of 300,000 TEU (one TEU is equivalent to one twenty-foot container) per annum, including:
- demolition, relocation or removal of former railway buildings and structures
- earthworks and drainage including the levelling of the site, formation of landscape mounds and detention basins and removal of unsuitable materials, as required
- construction and operation of:
Location: Lot 2, DP 1006861, Lot 3 DP 1006861, Lot 101 DP 1001498, Lot 14 DP1007302, 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 area: Strathfield
Capital cost of development: $153,000,000
F/T construction jobs: 170
F/T post construction jobs: 510
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Project approval, Director-General's Assessment Report and Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel Report
Additional information: View project documents

MP 05_0192 MOD 40-5-2007
Title: Pottsville North Holiday Park
Approved: 3 September 2007
Proponent: Tweed Coast Holiday Parks Reserve Trust
Description: Alterations and additions to parts of the Pottsville North Holiday Park to provide 20 additional long term sites and the deletion of eight short term sites. Eighteen of the 20 long term sites will revert to short term sites once the initial tenants vacate the sites
Location: Lots 1 and 2 DP 731761, Lot 7016 DP 1055269, Lot 522 DP 822808, Tweed Coast Road, Pottsville
Local government area: Tweed
Capital cost of development: $500,000
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: Modification application, Environmental Assessment and plan of alterations and additions (5 May 2007)

MP 06_0207 MOD 1
Title: Mixed Use Retail and Commercial Development, Tweed Heads
Approved: 3 September 2007
Proponent: Masada Investments Pty Ltd
Description: Modification to a Part 3A Major Project approval for a four-storey development comprising ground floor office and retail, three levels of commercial office space and two levels of basement car parking. The modification is to: amend condition B17 to reduce the number of bicycle spaces from 42 to 15 spaces; and delete Condition G2 to permit one loading bay on Frances Street
Location: Lot A and B DP 373378, 75 and 77 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads
Local government area: Tweed
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
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
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of modification approval
Additional information: Application form; proposed modification and environmental assessment

MP 06_0248 and MP 06_0249
Title: Hume Highway Duplication - Project Applications (Yarra Yarra to Holbrook; Woomargama to Mullengandra)
Approved: 29 August 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Proposal to upgrade five segments of the Hume Highway to achieve four lanes of dual carriageway. On 20 July 2007, approval was granted to the overall Concept Plan (MP 06_0314) for the total 45 kilometres, and project approval for the specific works associated with the three northern segments: Sturt Highway to Tarcutta (MP 06_0245), Kyeamba Hill (MP 06_0246) and Little Billabong (MP 06_0247) – see determination notice 20 July 2007 below. On 29 August 2007, approval was granted for the remaining two southern segments:
- Yarra Yarra to Holbrook (MP 06_0248) approximately 98 to 110 kilometres south of Gundagai (approximately twelve kilometres)
- Woomargama to Mullengandra (MP 06_0249) approximately 131 to 141 kilometres south of Gundagai (approximately ten kilometres)
Location: Hume Highway between the Sturt Highway junction and Mullengandra
Local government area: Wagga Wagga and Greater Hume
Capital cost of development: $338 million
F/T construction jobs: F/T construction jobs: 400
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report; and project approvals (MP 06_0248 and MP 06_0249)
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0158
Title: South West Rail Link
Approved: 29 August 2007
Proponent: Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation
Description: The construction and operation of the South West Rail Link being: a heavy railway off the East Hills line generally between the Glenfield station area and East Rossmore; and, associated infrastructure including stations, train-stabling, roadways, car parks, bus interchanges, public amenities and intermodal facilities
Location: Between Glenfield and East Rossmore
Local government area: Liverpool, Camden, Campbelltown
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: 600
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, concept plan approval and project approval for the Stage A (Glenfield Rail Corridor) project
Additional information: Declared a Part 3A project 9 April 2006; preparation of a Concept Plan authorised 3 July 2006; and Director General's requirements for environmental assessment issued 12 July 2006. The proponent’s Project Application and Preliminary Environmental Assessment (24 May 2006), Environmental Assessment (exhibited 22 November 2006 to 2 February 2007) and Submissions Report (8 May 2007) can be viewed online at http://www.tidc.nsw.gov.au/SectionIndex.aspx?PageID=932

MP 06_0168
Title: Snapper Mineral Sands Project
Approved: 28 August 2007
Proponent: BEMAX Resources NL
Description: Establishing the Snapper Mineral Sands mine. This will involve: extracting approximately 8.2 million tonnes of ore a year for up to 16 years; onsite processing of up to 450,000 tonnes of mineral concentrate each year; transporting the concentrate to Broken Hill for further treatment; and, progressive rehabilitating the site
Location: 170 kilometres south of Broken Hill and approximately kilometres southwest of Pooncarie
Local government area: Wentworth
Capital cost of development: $105 million
F/T construction jobs: 250
F/T post construction jobs: 110
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and notice of approval and conditions
Additional information: Project application and Preliminary Assessment (27 July 2006) and Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment. The Environmental Assessment (exhibited 23 March to 27 April 2007) can be viewed online at http://www.bemax.com.au/snapperenvirodocs.asp. Response to submissions

MP 05_0039 MOD1
Title: Modification to Residential and Retail Development, Rhodes
Approved: Meriton Apartments Pty Ltd
Proponent: 24 August 2007
Description: Modification of a Part 3A major project for 179 residential units and retail facility in three buildings, basement car parking and associated landscaping, to increase the size of the basement car park levels to provide an additional 51 parking spaces
Location: Lot 100, Precinct C, 42 Walker Street, Rhodes
Local government area: City of Canada Bay
Capital cost of development: $51,027,929
F/T construction jobs: 100
F/T post construction jobs: 10–30
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
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, notice of approval and conditions
Additional information: Modification application (received 25 July 2007); revised plans (deep soil, car park level 1, car park level 2)

MP 06_0002
Title: Coastal Grove Residential Subdivision, Survey Street, Lennox Head
Approved: 23 August 2007
Proponent: SAKE Development
Description: A 42-lot subdivision comprising 39 residential lots, one residual lot for open space dedication and two residual lots for vegetation conservation
Location: Lot 2 DP 622475: 1 Survey Street, Lennox Head
Local government area: Ballina
Capital cost of development: $3.15 million
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General’s Environmental Assessment Report, notice of approval and conditions
Additional information: Project application lodged 16 March 2006; Environmental Assessment exhibited 19 October to 17 November 2006. Project documentation available: Preliminary Environmental Assessment; Director-General's requirements for Environmental Assessment (issued 15 May 2006); amended geotechnical report and amended geotechnical information; amended drainage letter and amended drainage information; Preferred Project Report (22 June 2007); amended Statement of Commitments (July 2007); landscape plan(revised 6 July 2007); revised conceptual stormwater management strategy plan (6 July 2007), subdivision plan plan (20 June 2007)

MP 05_0050 MOD 2
Title: St Vincent’s Research and Biotechnology Precinct - Bicycle Ramp
Approved: 21 August 2007
Proponent: Savills (Aust) Pty Ltd
Description: Modification of a Part 3A major project for St Vincent’s Research and Biotechnology Precinct to include a bicycle ramp
Location: Lot 29 in DP 881417 at 405-411 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: $55,574,000
F/T construction jobs: 150
F/T post construction jobs: 270
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
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, notice of approval and conditions
Additional information: Modification request

MP 07_0033 MOD 1
Title: Modification to F3 Freeway to Branxton Link Project
Approved: 19 August 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: The modification involves altering the alignment of the project at the Sugarloaf Range, the configuration of the Kurri Kurri interchange and the alignment and configuration of the project between Tuckers Lane and Black Creek. Also the inclusion of road-related ancillary infrastructure in the approval, including boundary fencing and water quality controls
Location: Between F3 Freeway at Seahampton and New England Highway west of Branxton
Local government area: Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Singleton
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: section 75W of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification approval and consolidated approval (as modified)
Additional information: View project documents

MP 07_0083 MOD1
Proposal Title: Modification to Windsor Flood Evacuation Route
Approved: 4 August 2007
Proponent: Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Modification to the Minister’s condition of approval no. 34 (pedestrian and cyclists) to permit opening of the evacuation route prior to completion of the shared pedestrian and cycleway beside Windsor Road
Location: A 2.6km road link between Day Street, Windsor and Railway Road, South Mulgrave as part of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Floodplain Management Strategy
Local government area: Hawkesbury
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: A/Executive Director, Major Project Assessments as delegate of the Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Assessment Report and modification approval
Additional information: Modification request

MP 05_0179 MOD 1
Title: Modification to the Capital Wind Farm Project
Approved: 3 August 2007
Proponent: Renewable Power Ventures
Description: Modification to Condition No. 7 (Planning Agreement regarding Taylors Creek Road) - to make it consistent with Palerang Council's resolution and to amend the timeframe for the preparation of the Planning Agreement
Location: On the Great Dividing Range approximately 40 kilometres north-east of Canberra and 10 kilometres south-west of Tarago, NSW
LGAs: Palerang and Goulburn-Mulwaree
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report and modification approval
Additional information: Modification request received 16 July 2007

MP 06_0031 MOD 1
Title: Modification to Dan Lands Concept Plan and Project Approval
Approved: 24 July 2007
Proponent: Planning Workshop Australia
Description: Amendment to the timing of release of subdivision stages (in project approval); removal of requirement for two cycle ways (Condition A.3.2 of the statement of commitments); incorporation of community recreation facilities comprising a swimming pool, tennis court, meeting rooms, change rooms and associated car parking facilities (in concept plan); and, allowing the issuing of construction certificates by an accredited certifier (Condition B4 of the project approval)
Local government area: Newcastle
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Director-General of the Department of Planning as delegate of the Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification approval and consolidated approval (incorporating changes)
Additional information: Modification request; request to modify Condition B4 of the project approval; Concept Plan; Statement of Commitments (revised); Landscape Master Plan; Vegetation Management Plan (amended); Staging Plan

MP 07_0098 MOD 1
Title: Modifications to Pacific Highway Upgrade - Karuah to Bulahdelah
Approved: 23 July 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Modification of the project approval (granted 21 February 2002) to permit deletion of pedestrian access requirements at the Whimbrel Drive interchange (noting that such access is no longer required)
Location: Land between approximately 4 kilometres north of the Karuah Bridge, Karuah and approximately 4.1 kilometres south of the Myall River Bridge, Bulahdelah
Local government area: Great Lakes
Capital cost of development: N/A
F/T construction jobs: N/A
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: A/Executive Director, Major Project Assessments, as delegate of the Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification approval
Additional information: Modification request

MP 06_0044_MOD 1
Title: Australian Museum Project Application Modification
Approved: 23 July 2007
Proponent: Reed Constructions on behalf of the Australian Museum
Description: Reed Constructions (on behalf of the Australian Museum) is seeking approval to extend construction working hours on Saturdays between 1pm and 5pm, from the approved construction hours of 8am to 1pm
Location: College Street, Sydney
Local government area: City of Sydney
Capital cost of development: NA
F/T construction jobs: NA
F/T post construction jobs: NA
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Modification approval and conditions
Additional information: Application letter (Reed Constructions); confirmation of application (Australian Museum)

MP 06_0314, MP 06_0245, MP 06_0246 and MP 06_0247
Title: Hume Highway Duplication - Concept Plan and 3 of 5 Project Applications (Sturt Highway to Tarcutta, Kyeamba Hill and Little Billabong)
Approved: 20 July 2007
Proponent: NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Description: Proposal to upgrade five segments of the Hume Highway to achieve four lanes of dual carriageway. Approval has been granted to the overall Concept Plan (MP 06_0314) for the total 45 kilometres, and project approval for the specific works associated with the three northern segments:
- Sturt Highway to Tarcutta (MP 06_0245), from approximately 37 kilometres to approximately 43 kilometres south of Gundagai (approximately six kilometres)
- Kyeamba Hill (MP 06_0246), from approximately 67 kilometres to approximately 76 kilometres south of Gundagai (approximately nine kilometres)
- Little Billabong (MP 06_0247), from approximately 85 kilometres to approximately 93 kilometres south of Gundagai (approximately eight kilometres).
Note: The remaining two segments, Yarra Yarra to Holbrook (MP 06_0248) and Woomargama to Mullengandra (MP 06_0249) were approved 29 August 2007 - see determination notice above
Location: Hume Highway between the Sturt Highway junction and Mullengandra
LGAs: Wagga Wagga and Greater Hume
Capital cost of development: $338 million
F/T construction jobs: 400 (for total project)
F/T post construction jobs: N/A
Approval authority: Minister for Planning
Relevant legislation: Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Details of approval: Director-General's Assessment Report, concept plan approval (MP 06_0314) and project approvals (MP 06_0245, MP 06_0246 and MP 06_0247)
Additional information: View project documents

MP 06_0181
Title: Southern Employment Lands - Greystanes Industrial and Commercial Development
Approved: 20 July 2007
Proponent: Boral
Description: Concept approval for an industrial precinct, a 97,500 sq m business park, 6,500 sq m of retail space, and an urban design plan for the future development. Project approval for subdivision and construction of associated infrastructure
Location: Southern Employment Lands – Greystanes Estate, Prospect (Lot 507 DP1042806, Lots 12-15 DP1031817, Lot 308 DP 1035614, Lot 8 DP 235064, Lot 140 DP1061621, Lot 2 DP1038293, Lot 1 DP 519182, Lot 12 DP1037650, Lot 2 DP 570973, Lot 143 DP 1061621, Lot 4 DP