Amended Voluntary Planning Agreement with Breen Resources

Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to amend an existing Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) signed between Sutherland Shire Council and Breen Resources in 2023.

This agreement required the embellishment of the proposed Marang Parklands, which when complete will represent 91 hectares of public open space and environmental conservation land on the Kurnell peninsula.

The 2023 agreement was contingent on the approval of a State Significant Development (SSD) application by Breen for a new resource recovery facility.

The 2023 agreement required Breen Resources to complete the embellished Marang Parklands by 31 May 2026, subject to any construction-related delays.

However, the assessment and determination timeframe for the SSD application extended beyond the original schedule. As a result, the proponent has submitted proposed amendments to the VPA to reflect this construction-related delay.

At its December 2025 meeting, Council considered revised amendments to the VPA, including changes to the timing of key activities to reflect construction-related delays, the introduction of a firm commencement date, and an additional payment of up to $500,000 by Breen Resources to address the delayed delivery of the parklands.

Have your say

We are seeking feedback from our community on this amended VPA until 9 February 2026:

Next steps

Following community consultation, Council will carefully review and consider all feedback received. Based on this input, amendments may be made to the VPA prior to finalisation.

Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to amend an existing Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) signed between Sutherland Shire Council and Breen Resources in 2023.

This agreement required the embellishment of the proposed Marang Parklands, which when complete will represent 91 hectares of public open space and environmental conservation land on the Kurnell peninsula.

The 2023 agreement was contingent on the approval of a State Significant Development (SSD) application by Breen for a new resource recovery facility.

The 2023 agreement required Breen Resources to complete the embellished Marang Parklands by 31 May 2026, subject to any construction-related delays.

However, the assessment and determination timeframe for the SSD application extended beyond the original schedule. As a result, the proponent has submitted proposed amendments to the VPA to reflect this construction-related delay.

At its December 2025 meeting, Council considered revised amendments to the VPA, including changes to the timing of key activities to reflect construction-related delays, the introduction of a firm commencement date, and an additional payment of up to $500,000 by Breen Resources to address the delayed delivery of the parklands.

Have your say

We are seeking feedback from our community on this amended VPA until 9 February 2026:

Next steps

Following community consultation, Council will carefully review and consider all feedback received. Based on this input, amendments may be made to the VPA prior to finalisation.

  • Project update - July 2026

    Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Amended Voluntary Planning Agreement with Breen Resources.


    At its meeting on 23 March 2026, Council considered community feedback and endorsed a revised Planning Agreement with Breen Resources. You can read the details of the Council Meeting(External link) for full details of the decision.


    This agreement is now available on Council’s Planning Agreements page (refer to February 2023 and 30 April 2026 – Sutherland Shire Council and Breen Resources Pty Ltd).


    If you have any questions, please contact Urban Futures by email urbanfutures@ssc.nsw.gov.au(External link) or phone 9710 0800.

    Consultation has concluded.

    Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Amended Voluntary Planning Agreement with Breen Resources.


    At its meeting on 23 March 2026, Council considered community feedback and endorsed a revised Planning Agreement with Breen Resources. You can read the details of the Council Meeting(External link) for full details of the decision.


    This agreement is now available on Council’s Planning Agreements page (refer to February 2023 and 30 April 2026 – Sutherland Shire Council and Breen Resources Pty Ltd).


    If you have any questions, please contact Urban Futures by email urbanfutures@ssc.nsw.gov.au(External link) or phone 9710 0800.

    Consultation has concluded.

Page last updated: 30 Jul 2026, 04:23 PM