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Planning agreement: Teralba conservation land

About the project

At its 28 October 2024 meeting, Council authorised the planning agreement between Council and Twin Rivers Developments.

The planning agreementis associated with development land at 80 Minmi Road and 3 Transfield Avenue, Edgeworth, and conservation land at 5 Caravel Street, Teralba.

The objective of the planning agreement is to establish conservation land as an ecological offset for the development and payment of an endowment fund to Council for the ongoing management of the conservation land in perpetuity.

Public exhibition of the draft planning agreement closed on 27 September 2024. Thank you to everyone who made a submission.

Conservation land

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Project update

Council decision

At its 28 October 2024 meeting, Council authorised the planning agreement between Council and Twin Rivers Developments.

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FAQs

A planning agreement (also known as a voluntary planning agreement) is an offer by a developer to Council to dedicate land, make monetary contributions or provide other material public benefit, to be used for or applied towards a public purpose. Planning agreements are entered into in relation to a development application or an amendment to the Local Environmental Plan. 

The draft planning agreement between Council and Twin Rivers Developments relates to DA/2239/2017, which is currently under assessment. You can enquire about this application at lakemac.com.au to find out more.  

For more information on planning agreements in Lake Macquarie City, visit lakemac.com.au. 

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Who's listening

  • Deborah Scott
    Coordinator Developer Contributions
    Lake Macquarie City Council