Shellharbour City Centre and Hospital Precinct Rezonings – How We Can Help
The NSW Government has placed two major Shellharbour rezoning proposals on public exhibition, which could unlock up to 11,700 new homes and 1,750 new jobs across the Shellharbour City Centre and the New Shellharbour Hospital Precinct.
The proposals form part of a broader plan to support Shellharbour’s growth as a major regional centre in the Illawarra, with the local population expected to grow by around 28,000 people and exceed 100,000 residents by 2041.
The Shellharbour City Centre rezoning proposal is intended to revitalise the heart of the city by supporting new housing, retail and commercial activity, improved transport connections, walking and cycling links and more than 14 hectares of new public open space.
Key features of the Shellharbour City Centre proposal include up to 10,000 new homes, affordable housing requirements on government-owned and private land, around 900 new jobs and building heights ranging from two to 22 storeys.
The New Shellharbour Hospital Precinct rezoning proposal focuses on creating a mixed-use neighbourhood around the new Shellharbour Hospital, with housing, health-related employment, aged care and seniors housing opportunities, open space and a new local centre near Dunmore Road.
Key features of the hospital precinct proposal include up to 1,700 new homes, around 800 new jobs, affordable housing requirements and building heights ranging from two to seven storeys.
As these proposals progress, some landowners may be affected by planning changes, future infrastructure delivery, road upgrades, land dedication requirements or property acquisition. This may include full or partial acquisition of land, the creation of easements, temporary access arrangements for construction, or other restrictions affecting the use and enjoyment of property.
At Hones Lawyers, we act exclusively for landowners affected by compulsory acquisition and major infrastructure projects. We assist clients to understand their position, respond to acquisition notices and secure fair compensation where land is required for public purposes.
Our team can assist with:
- Reviewing government correspondence, planning notices, acquisition notices and related documentation;
- Advising landowners on their rights and entitlements during the acquisition process;
- Assessing compensation offers and ensuring all relevant compensation heads are properly considered;
- Negotiating with acquiring authorities and their representatives;
- Obtaining and coordinating expert valuation, town planning and other specialist evidence; and
- Representing landowners in compensation disputes and Land and Environment Court proceedings where necessary.
Our experience includes acting for landowners affected by major infrastructure and government acquisition projects across New South Wales, including Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek, WestConnex, NorthConnex, Sydney Metro, the HumeLink Transmission Project and other significant transport, utility, health and infrastructure projects.
If your property may be affected by the Shellharbour City Centre rezoning, the New Shellharbour Hospital Precinct rezoning, future infrastructure works or a proposed acquisition, we would be pleased to discuss your circumstances and explain how we can assist.