Project status

The proponent has lodged a Planning Proposal (formerly known as a rezoning application) to Wollondilly Shire Council for the development of the site at Moreton Park Road as high quality Employment Lands. The planning proposal has been prepared in accordance with section 55 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) and relevant Department of Planning guidelines including A Guide to Preparing Local Environmental Plans and A Guide to Preparing Planning Proposals. Documents related to the planning proposal can be downloaded from the important documents page.

The objective of the planning proposal is to provide for a range of high quality employment generating uses. To achieve this objective the following land use zones will be investigated:

  • B7 Business Park;
  • B5 Business Development;
  • IN1 General Industrial;
  • IN2 Light Industrial.

Proposed land uses include: offices, light industry, warehousing and logistics and wholesale / trade retail.

To make a comment or submission on the planning proposal, go to Wollondilly Shire Council’s website or visit Wollondilly Shire Council's Customer Service Counter, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton, between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.

Comments should be submitted to Wollondilly Shire Council by Friday 23 April 2010. A report on the Planning Proposal is expected to be considered at an Ordinary Meeting of Council in mid 2010.


Project background

The NSW Department of Planning’s Draft South West Subregional Strategy identifies the site at Moreton Park Road, Menangle as ‘potential high quality employment land’. The project team have completed their initial studies and undertaken community consultation to explore the range of potential options for the site.
The site is regarded as suitable for employment purposes for a number of reasons including:

  • Highly accessible for a potential workforce
  • Located a short distance from the South West Growth Centre
  • Road and rail links offer easy access for workers from the region.

We understand that the Department of Planning’s main objective is to achieve quality jobs and enterprises. Wollondilly Shire Council also seeks to encourage local economic development and local jobs growth within the Shire.

Site investigation area
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