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2006–31<br />
ILLAWARRA<br />
REGIONAL<br />
STRATEGY
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the local government<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong, and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a number <strong>of</strong> regional strategies that have been prepared by<br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> for high growth areas in <strong>NSW</strong>. The<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> builds upon the <strong>Illawarra</strong> and South Coast Background<br />
Paper prepared by the <strong>Department</strong> in 2005.<br />
The <strong>Illawarra</strong> continues to experience moderate growth so<br />
providing a range <strong>of</strong> work and housing opportunities for future<br />
residents is a priority. The primary purpose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is to ensure that adequate land is available and<br />
appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected<br />
housing and employment needs <strong>of</strong> the Region’s population over<br />
the next 25 years. The <strong>Strategy</strong> also sets out a range <strong>of</strong> actions<br />
that will protect the Region’s magnifi cent natural features such<br />
as the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Escarpment, Lake <strong>Illawarra</strong> and the Minnamurra<br />
Estuary.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> incorporates the specifi c regional<br />
infrastructure requirements identifi ed in the State Infrastructure<br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> 2006–07 to 2015–16. The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> will<br />
continue to inform future infrastructure investment priorities for<br />
the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. Infrastructure planning will take into account the<br />
broad planning framework identifi ed in the <strong>Strategy</strong> to ensure that<br />
future population growth is supported by services and associated<br />
infrastructure.<br />
The broad elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strategy</strong> are represented on two maps,<br />
which identify the overall structure <strong>of</strong> the Region and signifi cant<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> represents an agreed <strong>NSW</strong> Government<br />
position on the future <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illawarra</strong>. It will be the pre-eminent<br />
strategic policy document for the <strong>Illawarra</strong> Region and will<br />
complement and inform other relevant State and local strategies<br />
and planning instruments. Implementation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
<strong>Strategy</strong> is underpinned on a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government basis through<br />
the Action Plans outlined in the <strong>NSW</strong> State Plan: A New Direction<br />
for <strong>NSW</strong>. The <strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> applies to the period<br />
2006–31 and will be reviewed every fi ve years.<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong>: 2006–31<br />
© The State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales through the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
January 2007<br />
www.planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
ISBN 978-0-7347-5865-1<br />
DOP 07_004<br />
State Plan: A New Direction for <strong>NSW</strong><br />
www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan<br />
CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION ................ INSIDE COVER<br />
FOREWORD ............................................ 1<br />
THE ILLAWARRA REGION ....................... 3<br />
REGIONAL CHALLENGES ...................... 5<br />
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE .................. . 8<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND<br />
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH................. ..... 12<br />
REGIONAL TRANSPORT................. ...... 18<br />
HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT................. 20<br />
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................. .... 27<br />
NATURAL HAZARDS.............................. 31<br />
WATER, ENERGY AND WASTE............... 34<br />
RURAL LANDSCAPE AND RURAL<br />
COMMUNITIES ................. .................... 36<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE................. .......... 38<br />
IMPLEMENTATION................................. 40<br />
MONITORING AND REVIEW .................. 41<br />
APPENDICES<br />
1. Sustainability criteria................. .......... 42<br />
2. Major infrastructure projects............... 44<br />
MAPS<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> ................10-11<br />
Biodiversity ............................................ 26<br />
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is<br />
correct at the time <strong>of</strong> printing, the State <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, its agents and employees,<br />
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect <strong>of</strong> anything or the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part <strong>of</strong> this document.
Further information<br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Planning</strong><br />
PO Box 5475 Wollongong <strong>NSW</strong> 2520<br />
Email: wollongong@planning.nsw.gov.au<br />
Inquiries: 02 4224 9450