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3D virtual tour of North Eveleigh

The Redfern-Waterloo Authority is pushing ahead with its plans to redevelop the North Eveleigh site. The RWA recently held a community consultation at the proposed site, which presented the future plans in scale model and 3D virtual tour reports Nicholas McCallum in the South Sydney Herald of June 2008.

The currently dormant industrial site will be given new life as part of $1.3 billion development of 62,000m2 of commercial floor space, and 92,000m2 of affordable residential, springs up over the next five to seven years. In tandem with the redevelopment the existing heritage sites will be given the makeover they’ve been waiting for and used in a commercial means. The Carriage Works that has existed at the site for over a year is just one example of its potential, though it has already sparked problems with existing residents because of traffic and parking issues.

Before the redevelopment takes place there are some lingering issues that are yet to be addressed, including issues with access and the inevitable influx of traffic that will accompany the site. Despite its close proximity to Redfern Station, swelling of the local population from the site, as well as the revamping of Sydney University, will lead to an increase of traffic flow into the area that was not wholly addressed at the consultation.

The main access roads of Cleveland, Shepherd, Lawson and Abercrombie streets will need to be given serious attention if the proposed plans go ahead. As well as residents, the proposed commercial sight, which includes a 16-story tower, will see large numbers of cars entering the area on a daily basis. One study that was undertaken suggested that only 30 per cent of commuters to the area would use public transport. An upgrade to Redfern Station and four-metre wide footbridge to link the north and south sides might help.

The plans include a plaza linking the residential and commercial sections, as well as a local market, intended for the existing blacksmith shop. Though the development is still at the concept stage, it has had Cabinet approval. Only those who accept the plan in its current form will have the chance to make it a reality with all the money from the site being retained by the RWA.

Source: South Sydney Herald June 2008 www.southsydneyherald.com.au