With projections indicating the Central Coast’s population will expand by nearly 57,000 by 2041, this rezoning and development consent is crucial for easing housing shortages and stimulating economic growth and investment, thus fostering a dynamic and resilient future for the area.
The Lakes Ridge plan includes 283 residential lots and a commitment to environmental stewardship, with three hectares dedicated to conservation efforts, the restoration of a degraded wetland, and the creation of a local park complete with cycleways and walkways. Its proximity to Lake Munmorah’s Woolworth’s shopping centre and educational precincts offers an ideal environment for both new and existing residents to enjoy high living standards.
Barker Ryan Stewart (BRS) stands as an industry leader in this field, emphasising a strong sense of community and the importance of the project. BRS played a pivotal role as the lead consultant during the rezoning and DA process, expertly overseeing engineering plans for the master plan, a site-specific development control plan, a local voluntary planning agreement, a State Voluntary Planning Agreement, and securing biodiversity certification. This certification will streamline future developments by eliminating the need for additional environmental studies.
The breadth of services provided includes:
- Acting as the lead consultant/applicant for the proposal
- Facilitating and coordinating the team to achieve Biodiversity Certification
- Conducting detailed surveys
- Developing Concept Layout and Subdivision Master Plans
- Civil Engineering and Stormwater Plans
- Performing flood modelling
- Designing water and sewer servicing strategies
- Preparing a Traffic Impact Assessment Report
- Assisting with VPA negotiations
- Compiling comprehensive Planning and Engineering reports and plans
- Managing the submission and oversight of the proposal
- Representation at the Regional Planning Panel
- Collaborating with the client to advance the Subdivision Works Certificate
The BRS team worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients, and we would like to thank the Lakes Ridge JV partners Rose Living, Alda Properties and ULR for their continued support.
