Blue Mountains City Council

Lawson Projects

MID MOUNTAINS SUSTAINABILITY REFERENCE GROUP

The second forum of The Mid Mountains Sustainability Reference Group (MMSRG) was held on 26 November 2008.

The RTA presented on highway upgrade projects between Woodford and Wentworth Falls, and gave informative responses to questions from the floor.

Copies of the draft Mid Mountains Communications Plan were provided. The draft plan is also on the website and comments are welcome.

A site meeting has been held at Christmas Swamp. Opportunities for community involvement in Christmas Swamp commemoration and development of 'references and Interpretation' elements for the Lawson Town Centre were discussed.

Sounds interesting? Then come along to the next meeting of the Mid Mountains Sustainability Reference Group (MMSRG). Questions-on-notice and community generated agenda items can be emailed to the Council. Please try to keep your questions to current issues as the Mid Mountains Sustainability Reference Group is not tasked to revisit decisions that have already been made by the Council, such as the approved DA which was consulted on prior to its consideration by the Council.

The next meeting of the MMSRG will be held on Wednesday 27 May 2009 from 6:00-8:30pm at the Hazeebrook Bowling Club in Bonnie View Avenue, Hazelbrook. 'Action Minutes' from previous meetings may be downloaded at right.

For information or to request paper copy of minutes please email integratedplanning@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or telephone (02) 4780 5000.

MID MOUNTAINS PROJECTS UPDATE

Lawson Town Centre Redevelopment
The construction of the first stage of the Lawson Town Centre redevelopment is underway. The first sod was turned on 10 October with stage 1 works anticipated to be completed by May 2009.

Heatherbrae House
Council has purchased Heatherbrae and Conservation Mgt Plans are being prepared for the house and gardens. Community use is being investigated.

Former Lawson Golf Course
Background studies to inform preparation of a Masterplan are being undertaken over 2008-9. Background research for a review of recreation demand and provision for the Mid Mountains will be undertaken, with community consultation in 2009.

Lawson Community Hall and RFS Site
The Council recently resolved to amend the Plan of Management for the site and to retain the Hall. The Council is also keen to seek grant funding for upgrade of the Hall. A work program is in preparation.

Former Ridge Street Landfill Site
Consultants for Thiess Services (contractors for the Design and Construction of Remediation Works at the Site) are finalising documentation to lodge a Development Application (DA) to stabilise and remediate the landfill mound. Community input will occur when options for the final land use are examined, and during the DA process.

Lawson Industrial Estate
Final report for the Lawson Industrial Estate assessing commercial demand for the site was completed in August 2007 with input from the Lawson Chamber of Commerce. An Economic strategy for the Blue Mountains Region is being developed as a result of the 2008 Better Economic Future forum. A strategy for the Lawson Industrial Estate will be included in this strategic plan.

Heritage Amendment
The Council is continuing to liaise with the Department of Planning on Heritage items to be listed in Lawson and Hazelbrook. It is intended to update the Council early in the new year.