Development Contributions for Road Works at Woronora Heights: Works Schedule

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Construction of a shared path in the eastern footpath of Bundanoon Road – between the existing cycleway on the eastern side of the un-kerbed section of Bundanoon Road, and the intersection of Bundanoon Road, with the fire trail linking to The Crescent , Woronora.
Council currently holds funds (developer contributions) collected as a consequence of the subdivision of lands in Woronora Heights. This proposed Works Schedule lists traffic management projects identified to be funded by these contributions. The aim of undertaking the projects is to improve the road network south of Woronora Heights, to better define the road hierarchy and to improve traffic efficiency and road safety.

BACKGROUND

The On 15 April 1982 conditional development consent was granted to subdivide land at Woronora Heights, subject to the following condition:

“The payment of a contribution of $1500 per residential lot shall be payable to Council

Council currently holds funds (developer contributions) collected as a consequence of the subdivision of lands in Woronora Heights. This proposed Works Schedule lists traffic management projects identified to be funded by these contributions. The aim of undertaking the projects is to improve the road network south of Woronora Heights, to better define the road hierarchy and to improve traffic efficiency and road safety.

BACKGROUND

The On 15 April 1982 conditional development consent was granted to subdivide land at Woronora Heights, subject to the following condition:

“The payment of a contribution of $1500 per residential lot shall be payable to Council towards the cost of roadworks providing access to the subdivision.”

The subsequent subdivision of Woronora Heights has resulted in development contributions being held by Council.

At the time, it was envisaged that the development contributions would be used for a northern road link. However, in July 2002, Council resolved (EHC031-03) to not support the northern road link and instead rezone the land. At its meeting on 2 March 2015, Council voted unanimously to commit again that it has no intention of constructing a public road on the Woronora Fire Trail.

Accordingly, it is proposed to use the remainder of the contributions towards the cost of other roadworks providing improved access to Woronora Heights consistent with the purpose for which the contributions have been made.

On the 20th April 2015 (WKS140-15) Council resolved to exhibit the following proposals for works to improve traffic flow and safety in Engadine and Woronora Heights.

PROPOSED WORKS

  • Shared path in the eastern footpath of Bundanoon Road – from the existing shared path to the intersection of Bundanoon Road with the fire trail linking to The Crescent (Figure A).
  • Kerb and guttering on the eastern side of Bundanoon Road through bush land (Figure B).
  • Signalisation of the intersection of Caldarra Avenue and Anzac Avenue (Figure C).

FURTHER INFORMATION

The draft works are on public exhibition from 18th May to 16th June, 2015.

HOW CAN I COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED WORKS EXPENDITURE?

It can be viewed at:

For further information, please contact Mario Sherrie Executive Engineer Shire Infrastructureon 9710 0333

If you wish to comment on the expenditure of the contributions on the proposed works, please do so via ‘Join the Conversation’ on Council’s website, by email or by post no later than the 16th June 2015. Please quote file numberA182443.

Written submissions can be addressed to:

Environmental Planning Unit

Sutherland Shire Council

Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499

Anyone making a submission is also required to disclose any political donation or gift made to any Councillor or Council employee. Please be advised that all submissions received in response to the draft plan will be available as public record.