Bombo Quarry is in the municipality of Kiama. Image: totajla/stock.adobe.com
Boral is playing a key role in the transformation of Bombo Quarry into a potential 2000-home precinct for the local community.
The precinct landowners Boral and the Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE) are developing a draft master plan for the Bombo Quarry precinct despite part of the quarry still being operational. According to the public release, the redevelopment will address “housing affordability and diversity by providing a range of housing types, including affordable housing”.
Boral owns the quarry across the Western end of the precinct, and TAHE owns the quarry at the eastern end. The proposal for Bombo Quarry is to bring 2000 residences, including apartments, townhouses, and medium—and low-density homes.
In the past, Boral has managed the transformation of the former Greystanes Quarry and Nelsons Ridge, as well as the former Moorebank Brickworks, which became Moorebank Estate.
“The draft Master Plan responds to current and future growth opportunities, as well as Kiama Municipal Council’s (Council) recent development of its Growth and Housing Strategy. It also supports actions within the NSW Government’s Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041, including developing a vision for the site,” a statement read.
“As our plans evolve, we will be working closely with the NSW Government, Council and the local community to understand how the future of this unique site may be realised over the next 5, 10 and 20 years while respecting the area’s unique landform and character.”
Kiama MP Gareth Ward said the proposal was one of the “biggest” announcements in the region.
“Bombo Quarry has served our community well for the last 75 years but it’s now reaching the end of its life as a quarry. This end means a new beginning as our community is given an opportunity to have its say about what is effectively a blank canvas to paint a new picture and a new future,” he said.
“The redevelopment of Bombo Quarry represents one of the biggest announcements and opportunities for our community in decades. And I am asking our community to attend the consultation forums and have your say.
“Whilst I am fiercely protective of our village character and our local environment, the redevelopment of Bombo Quarry is an opportunity to provide much needed housing supply for more affordable housing, downsizing opportunities as well as housing for families struggling to afford to buy and rent in Kiama.”
According to the public information, the project could deliver up to 400 construction jobs and 800 jobs ongoing including retail, allied health, food and beverage, commercial and more in the precinct.
The local community has been invited to provide input into the precinct design with an in-person session (July 24) and an online session (July 31) while they can also provide feedback to the Social Impact Assessment.
Ward has supported the idea of community being involved in the consultation process.
“At this point, Boral and the NSW Government are seeking feedback on the development of a draft master plan that will inform future planning and development assessment processes,” he said.
“Two public meetings have been scheduled not he 24th and 31st of July and I would encourage people to attend and have your say.
“Throughout this process, I will be asking the NSW Government to ensure that any approval comes with community infrastructure such as investments in roads, hospitals, schools which will be needed to shoulder growth. Existing residents shouldn’t be expected to have to carry the extra weight and good planning can accomplish this.
“I’m also keen to hear from people on any ideas they may have for the future of this site,”
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