FEATURE
Historic 'Heatherbrae'
Downloads
- Newsletter: August 2008 ( 673.7kb)
- Newsletter: May 2008 ( 1,063.5kb)
- Newsletter: April 2008 ( 384.9kb)
- Draft Landscape and Urban Design Master Plan: May 2008 ( 2,561.4kb)
- LTC: Amended Development Application ( 67.6kb)
- Option E Site Plan (DA Approved): June 2008 ( 4,851.7kb)
- Better Living DCP Part J: Lawson Village ( 1,231.7kb)
LAWSON TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT
Background
The Lawson Town Centre Redevelopment project arose as a result of the proposed widening of the Great Western Highway (Section 2 Lawson).
Blue Mountains City Council has been working with the community and the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) to develop a Master Plan for the Lawson Town Centre that will facilitate the widening of the Great Western Highway to be undertaken by the RTA and to allow the development of a new vibrant Town Centre.
The redevelopment of the Lawson Town Centre remains a complex and innovative project that requires a staged development process involving: alignment with RTA plans; land acquisitions; construction of new road infrastructure, footpaths and car parking; stormwater and drainage works; undergrounding of electrical services; landscaping; redevelopment of the shops; and changes to highway and parking infrastructure.
The objective is to design and construct the infrastructure for the Town Centre ensuring the future development is managed and makes a positive impact to the essential physical and natural qualities, which give the area its distinct character, and maintains and strengthens the commercial and cultural life of the village.
In developing a new Town Centre for Lawson, the project has taken into account social, environmental and economic considerations. It is important that the development assists in the growth of a healthy community lifestyle, contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gasses and reduces the pollution of urban run-off, and also supports the local economy and provides employment opportunities.
Where Are We At?
A major milestone was reached for the project when the Council determined the Development Application for the Lawson Town Centre Redevelopment at the Council Meeting of 22 April 2008.
The Council resolved to award the tender for the Lawson Town Centre construction works to J K Williams Contracting Pty Ltd at the Council Meeting of 9 September 2008. The Council awarding this contract brings us a step closer to being able to commence construction which is anticipated in late October 2008.
Media Releases
Recent media releases:
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Tender Selection Lawson Construction Stage 1 (11 September 2008)
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Heatherbrae to be the Heart of Lawson (19 August 2008)
Click here to view current Council media releases.
Downloads
Supporting documentation may be downloaded, at right.
Contact Information
For specific enquiries relating to this project please contact Council on (02) 4780 5000 or email majorprojects@bmcc.nsw.gov.au.