Strategy for Revitalising Redfern-Waterloo
Built Environment Plan
Released for Community Consultation
The Redfern-Waterloo Authority has released
the third and final component of the Redfern-Waterloo Plan, which is designed
to provide a major stimulus to the area’s
social and economic revitalisation.
The draft Built
Environment Plan (Stage One) proposes a strategic planning framework to facilitate
the area’s economic growth by setting the parameters for future development on Redfern-Waterloo
strategic sites.
Its fundamental
objective is based around the development of a new Redfern town centre, to be a
hub for enhanced community and business/employment activity.
The RWA’s aim is
to ensure that the benefits from urban renewal and economic growth are shared
by local residents, businesses and the community generally.
The draft Plan
will be on public exhibition for two months and community feedback will be
welcomed.
Public
submissions will be accepted up until 5pm on Friday 14 April.
See page 4 of this newsletter for more details
on how you can further participate in the community consultation process.
Photo: An artist’s
impression of the view from the proposed new civic space looking east to Redfern Street.
ARTICLES INSIDE HOW TO HAVE
YOUR SAY • FUTURE
LAND USE FOR RWA
STRATEGIC SITES
Encouraging Jobs and Enterprise through Development
of Strategic Sites
The RWA’s draft of the Built Environment Plan
(Stage One) forms an integral component of the Redfern-Waterloo Plan, along
with plans for Human Services and Employment and Enterprise which the RWA is
required to develop pursuant to the Redfern-Waterloo Act 2004.
The draft Built
Environment Plan makes provision for a strategic vision for the sustainable improvement
of the area, urban design, land use zoning, the carrying out of development, the
creation of employment opportunities, infrastructure, including transport and
pedestrian facilities, renewal and regeneration of public land and assets and
the provision of affordable housing for owners and tenants. It centres on
development of the following RWA strategic sites which have been identified as
the initial focus for social and economic revitalisation of the area:
• North
Eveleigh;
• Australian Technology Park;
• South
Eveleigh;
• Eveleigh
Street (including the Block);
• Redfern Station/Gibbons Street/Regent Street;
• Former Rachel
Forster Hospital;
• Former Redfern
Police Station and Court House; and
• Former Redfern
Public School
These sites have
a total area of 35 hectares and are strategically located near Redfern Railway Station
and the Redfern Town Centre.
The draft Plan
seeks to complement the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy vision and objectives with
respect to increased housing and employment opportunities close to public
transport and infrastructure.
It is estimated
that under the draft Plan about 440,000 m2 of net employment space can be developed
which translates to about 18,000 jobs.
About 2000 new
dwellings will be created which will promote greater housing choice and enhance
the area’s socio-economic mix.
Viable and high
quality developments will be encouraged where retail, commercial and cultural businesses
are able to create jobs for locals and the broader community.
There will be
promotion of housing provision, choice and affordability, safety and access,
activation of sites which are degraded and underutilised, fostering of retail and
employment activity and quality community, cultural and civic spaces for residents,
workers and visitors.
There will be an
increased emphasis on public transport, improved access and connectivity and environmentally
sustainable development will be encouraged.
Photo: The draft Built
Environment Plan will improve housing and job opportunities in the area.
Photo: An artist’s
impression of the view looking west to the proposed new civic space and
entrance to Redfern Railway Station.
Proposed Land Use for RWA
Strategic Sites
North
Eveleigh
Currently zoned ‘Railway Zone’ under Sydney Regional
Environmental Plan (SREP) 26.
The draft Plan’s
land use concept is for a vibrant cultural, business and residential precinct, providing
the opportunity for jobs, quality housing, artistic and cultural expression,
services and facilities.
Proposed land use zoning: Business Zone –
Mixed Use.
Australian Technology
Park
Predominantly zoned ‘Residential-Business’ under
SREP 26.
The draft Plan’s land use concept promotes a range of technology enterprises
involved in research, development, innovation and commercialisation as well as supporting
uses to reinforce ATP as a world class technology and business centre.
Proposed land use zoning:Business Zone – Business Park.
South
Eveleigh
Currently zoned Railway Uses under SREP 26 although
substantial residential development (Department of Housing and private) has
occurred on the site.
The draft Plan’s
land use concept envisages predominantly business/light industrial uses which
complement and extend the operation of the ATP.
Proposed land use zoning: Business Zone – Business Park and Special Purpose Zone – Infrastructure.
Eveleigh Street Precinct,
including the Block
Currently Mixed Use 10 Zone generally
applies to the northern side of Vine
Street and extends to Cleveland Street.
Residential 2(b) Medium Density Zone
generally applies between Lawson Street
and the southern side of Vine
Street, including the Block.
Special uses – Community Centre Pre School
Zone and Open Space Zone apply to properties on the eastern side of Eveleigh Street and
the railway corridor.
The draft Plan’s
land use concept is to facilitate a vibrant community, business and residential
precinct providing opportunities for Aboriginal enterprise, housing (including culturally
appropriate housing), community and cultural facilities.
Proposed land use zoning: Business Zone –
Mixed Use and Recreation Zone – PublicRecreation.
Redfern Station, Gibbons Street and Regent Street
Precinct
The Railway station is zoned ‘Railway Zone’
under SREP 26.The Gibbons Street/Regent
Street precinct is zoned ‘Mixed Use 10’.
The draft Plan’s
land use concept is for a hub for business, retail and residential activity
centred around good civic spaces and pedestrian linkages.
Proposed land use zoning: Business Zone –
Commercial Core.
Redfern Public School
Currently zoned ‘Special Uses – School’.
The draft Plan’s
land use concept is for community, recreational and educational uses.
Proposed land use zoning: Special Purpose
Zone – Special Uses (Community).
Redfern Police Station and
Court House
Currently zoned ‘Special Uses – Police’.
The draft Plan’s land use concept is for predominantly business
uses in the Court House building and residential uses in any development at the
rear of the site to increase activity and surveillance along the street.
Proposed land use zoning: Business Zone –
Local Centre.
Rachel Forster Hospital
Currently zoned ‘Special Uses – Hospital’.
The draft Plan’s
land use concept is for predominantly residential consistent with the surrounding
land uses but with the opportunity for some non-residential community uses in keeping
with the current use.
Proposed land use zoning: Residential Zone –
Medium Density.
Planning Instruments for
Strategic Sites
Photo: Frank Sartor MP,
Minister for Redfern-Waterloo launching the draft Built Environment Plan.
The intent and direction of the draft Plan will
be reflected in a State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) for the RWA strategic
sites.
The draft SEPP
will be publicly exhibited for community comment at the same time as the draft
Plan is on
public exhibition.
A Development
Control Plan (DCP) for the RWA sites will also be developed in the future to complement
the SEPP and to provide for more detailed site specific guidelines. The DCP
will include general guidelines which will apply to all RWA sites as well as
more site specific design and planning requirements.
How to Have Your Say on the
Draft Plan
Obtain a copy of the draft Plan by:
• Going to the
RWA’s website at www.redfernwaterloo.com.au
• Phoning the
RWA’s office on 9202 9100 and ask to be mailed a copy
• Emailing your
postal details to redfernwaterloo@rwa.nsw.gov.au
Attend the RWA’s Information Sessions
Between 4pm and
5pm , Monday to Friday 27 February 2006 to 10 March 2006 at:
Redfern-Waterloo
Authority Level 11,Tower 2, 1
Lawson Square, Redfern
Register your interest to participate in the
RWA’s focus groups
Phone 9202 9100
or email redfernwaterloo@rwa.nsw.gov.au
Forward a written submission
Deadline: 5pm on
Friday 14 April 2006
Please mail to: Redfern-Waterloo
Authority PO Box 3332
Redfern NSW 2016
Built Environment Plan
RWA Community Forum
A Community
Forum about the Built Environment Plan will be held on:
Saturday 4 March, 1pm – 3pm
Redfern Town Hall 73 Pitt Street, Redfern
Need Assistance?
For more
information or to send us your feedback please contact the
Redfern-Waterloo
Authority,
Level 11,Tower
2, 1 Lawson Square,
Redfern
Tel: (02) 9202 9100 Fax: (02) 9202 9111
Mail: PO Box 3332, Redfern NSW 2016
Email: redfernwaterloo@rwa.nsw.gov.au
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REMEMBER THE DEADLINE FOR A WRITTEN SUBMISSION
ON THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT PLAN IS 5PM
FRIDAY 14 APRIL 2006