Planning for the future of Warners Bay
Consultation has concluded
Lake Macquarie City Council endorsed new planning guidelines for Warners Bay at the 11 May 2015 Council meeting.
Council’s Manager Integrated Planning, Sharon Pope, said the planning documents – Warners Bay Town Centre Planning Framework, Warners Bay Town Centre Area Plan and Warners Bay Town Centre Streetscape Master Plan – show Council’s commitment to ensuring Warners Bay is a vibrant Lake-side destination. After two years of consultation, the plans provide a comprehensive framework for business owners, landowners and customers to contribute to the success of the town centre.
“The changes outlined include a sunny public plaza with surrounding shops, cafes and apartments, improved walking and bike access to the town centre and foreshore, setback and height controls for future buildings, and car parking,” Ms Pope said.
Major improvements for streets and public space are expected to happen as new developments occur and provide the catalyst to implement changes.”
Key proposals in the approved documents include:
- public plaza next to the present Post Office, with height controls on surrounding buildings to protect sun access;
- widening and improvements to the footpath and outdoor trading areas along The Esplanade;
- improved cycling links from King Street to the town centre, Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre and the foreshore;
- ways to manage parking provision and demand; and
- controls for quality buildings ranging in height from three to eight storeys.
To view the documents adopted by Council, visit http://www.lakemac.com.au/page.aspx?pid=113&vid=10.