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Sharks Leagues Club Development Plan approved
Planning Minister, Frank Sartor, has approved a plan for the development of a site at the heart of the Sutherland Shire’s culture and history – the Sharks Leagues Club.
Minister Sartor today announced he had approved a new Local Environmental Plan for the development of the site, otherwise known as the Cronulla Sutherland Leagues Club.
After imposing a number of conditions, the Minister said he was satisfied the decision balanced the future of the club with protection of the sensitive local environment.
“Nothing unites a local community more than its football club and the Shire has a long and proud history of barracking for the blue, black and white,” Mr Sartor said.
“Council approached the State Government, seeking approval for a Local Environmental Plan to allow for development on-site, as part of a plan for the club’s long-term future.
“This includes a possible conference centre, seniors’ housing, hotel accommodation, motel and shops on Captain Cook Drive at Woolooware.
“These changes, along with Council’s Development Control Plan, will ensure any development of the Cronulla-Sutherland Leagues Club is appropriate.”
The plan relates to the part of the site where the Leagues Club building and carpark are currently situated. Shark Park will not be affected.
The plan also includes:
• the construction of a 40 metre-wide environmental buffer to help protect the Towra Point Aquatic Reserve and Woolooware Bay; and
• at least five metres between any development and a public road, property boundary, public open space, environmental buffer or proposed open space.
Member for Miranda, Barry Collier, said the development was designed to generate local jobs, create extra community and recreational opportunities and potentially add important facilities for seniors.
“The State Government is working hard to improve job opportunities in the Sutherland Shire, including in Cronulla,” Mr Collier said.
“The Leagues Club has been an integral part of the Shire since it started trading in 1956, originally in rented premises at Caringbah.
“I am a strong supporter of the Sharks Club and its future viability is very important to many members of the Shire community.
“I support this development because of its potential benefits for job-seekers, families, seniors and sportspeople,” Mr Collier added.
Minister Sartor said the significant Towra Point Aquatic Reserve, the Towra Point Nature Reserve and Woolooware Bay had been taken into consideration.
Member for Menai, Alison Megarrity, said the reserve and bay were important habitat for migratory birds and other aquatic species, living in the mangroves and salt marsh.
“The Sutherland Shire is famous for its distinctive waterways and I congratulate the Minister for continuing to recognise their importance,” Ms Megarrity said.
“The LEP conditions acknowledge the sensitive foreshore location of the site and will help to protect some of the Shire’s most valuable assets.”
The Minister’s recent amendments to the plan include:
• Improved public pedestrian and cycling access to the foreshore through the site;
• Additional uses must be consistent with the on-going use of the Club;
• Subdivision controls to facilitate the transfer of foreshore land to public open space;
• Reinforcing the need to consider the views to and from Woolooware Bay in assessing any development application for the site;
Minister Sartor said the majority of submissions on the draft LEP supported the proposed development.
Sutherland Shire Council is finalising a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the site, to confirm the nature and use of the Leagues Club property.
This draft Development Control Plan will be released for public exhibition, along with the Leagues Club development application.
http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/mediarelplan/fs20060404_332.html
Planning Minister, Frank Sartor, has approved a plan for the development of a site at the heart of the Sutherland Shire’s culture and history – the Sharks Leagues Club.
Minister Sartor today announced he had approved a new Local Environmental Plan for the development of the site, otherwise known as the Cronulla Sutherland Leagues Club.
After imposing a number of conditions, the Minister said he was satisfied the decision balanced the future of the club with protection of the sensitive local environment.
“Nothing unites a local community more than its football club and the Shire has a long and proud history of barracking for the blue, black and white,” Mr Sartor said.
“Council approached the State Government, seeking approval for a Local Environmental Plan to allow for development on-site, as part of a plan for the club’s long-term future.
“This includes a possible conference centre, seniors’ housing, hotel accommodation, motel and shops on Captain Cook Drive at Woolooware.
“These changes, along with Council’s Development Control Plan, will ensure any development of the Cronulla-Sutherland Leagues Club is appropriate.”
The plan relates to the part of the site where the Leagues Club building and carpark are currently situated. Shark Park will not be affected.
The plan also includes:
• the construction of a 40 metre-wide environmental buffer to help protect the Towra Point Aquatic Reserve and Woolooware Bay; and
• at least five metres between any development and a public road, property boundary, public open space, environmental buffer or proposed open space.
Member for Miranda, Barry Collier, said the development was designed to generate local jobs, create extra community and recreational opportunities and potentially add important facilities for seniors.
“The State Government is working hard to improve job opportunities in the Sutherland Shire, including in Cronulla,” Mr Collier said.
“The Leagues Club has been an integral part of the Shire since it started trading in 1956, originally in rented premises at Caringbah.
“I am a strong supporter of the Sharks Club and its future viability is very important to many members of the Shire community.
“I support this development because of its potential benefits for job-seekers, families, seniors and sportspeople,” Mr Collier added.
Minister Sartor said the significant Towra Point Aquatic Reserve, the Towra Point Nature Reserve and Woolooware Bay had been taken into consideration.
Member for Menai, Alison Megarrity, said the reserve and bay were important habitat for migratory birds and other aquatic species, living in the mangroves and salt marsh.
“The Sutherland Shire is famous for its distinctive waterways and I congratulate the Minister for continuing to recognise their importance,” Ms Megarrity said.
“The LEP conditions acknowledge the sensitive foreshore location of the site and will help to protect some of the Shire’s most valuable assets.”
The Minister’s recent amendments to the plan include:
• Improved public pedestrian and cycling access to the foreshore through the site;
• Additional uses must be consistent with the on-going use of the Club;
• Subdivision controls to facilitate the transfer of foreshore land to public open space;
• Reinforcing the need to consider the views to and from Woolooware Bay in assessing any development application for the site;
Minister Sartor said the majority of submissions on the draft LEP supported the proposed development.
Sutherland Shire Council is finalising a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the site, to confirm the nature and use of the Leagues Club property.
This draft Development Control Plan will be released for public exhibition, along with the Leagues Club development application.
http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/mediarelplan/fs20060404_332.html
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