The proposal contains some significant changes from Bridge’s initial presentation to REDWatch on 2 March 2023. Bridge have dropped the 100 proposed private apartments from the scheme  and are now proposing only social and affordable housing on the site in addition to a new PCYC, Bridge’s offices and 11 disability / carer units. The application states that if financing for the affordable housing does not eventuate they will submit a new DA. The current estimated development cost is $213,606,722 (excluding GST).

There is no information we can see that details what kind of affordable housing is proposed. The initial proposal contained both affordable housing linked to income as well as discount off market housing which was only proposed to be affordable for 10 years.

The documents propose an increase of 24 units on the site to bring the total to 355. The 100 private units have been replaced by 77 extra affordable and 47 extra social. Given that Homes NSW only required 100 units on the site it is not clear if the extra 47 will be part of the Homes deal or if Bridge Housing will own and operate some themselves. The initial proposal was that the Homes NSW social housing units would be operated by the Waterloo successful tendering. As the consortium Bridge was part of withdrew from the Waterloo tender, there is the possibility that while Bridge might build these Units they may now be operated by the successful Waterloo tender.

The proposal includes an application (Appendix E) for a slight increase in height over the edge of one building as well as a request for additional floor space allowance (Appendix F). The figures on the latter are not clear due to the need to juggle site FSR’s of 1.5:1, allowance for the community facility 0.57:1), a 10% design excellence allowance and a BASIX water allowance (0.15:1) that the says the site does not meet. The FSR requested is 2.442:1 which the application says is an increase of 6.75% if they had met the BASIX targets.

Obviously REDWatch has not had a chance to go through the documents in detail and we will approach Bridge for clarification and see if we can arrange a community meeting where Bridge can brief the community on their proposal and ask any questions. The short exhibition time means that it falls between our November AGM tonight and the first Thursday in December.

Below is our list of the Documents for SSD-51274973 600-660 Elizabeth Street, Redfern - Mixed Use. in order so they match those in the Environment Impact Statement:

More information will be added as more information becomes available.

REDFERN ON TRACK FOR RENEWAL

More than ten hectares of public land near one of Sydney’s best-connected train stations will be transformed, creating a residential, entertainment and technology hub on the doorstep of the Sydney CBD.

Minister for Cities Rob Stokes said the draft master plan for Redfern-North Eveleigh sets a vision for affordable and diverse housing, a start-up hub and entertainment precinct within walking distance of Redfern Station.

“The Redfern-North Eveleigh precinct is a ten hectare parcel of inner city public land that has been off limits to the general public for more than a century and provides the perfect place for a new city-shaping precinct,” Mr Stokes said.

“We’re transforming the old rail yards by restoring and protecting their heritage value, building new homes and offices while creating more than 14,000 square metres of public space, including a new town square and public parkland.

“Just as we’ve seen at Carriageworks, this plan will celebrate Redfern’s deep indigenous connection and industrial past while creating a new precinct that accommodates people to live and work in the inner city.

“We’ve set a historic target of 30 per cent diverse housing, half of which must be social and affordable housing, which is triple the Greater Cities Commission’s baseline target.”

The draft masterplan is focused on the Paint Shop sub-precinct, named after the 135-year-old red brick Victorian workshop where trains were overhauled up until 1988.

Key features of the draft masterplan include:

• Adaptive reuse of the 6,000 square metre Paint Shop building.
• New public square fronting Wilson Street.
• New public parkland near Chief Mechanical Engineer’s building.
• New public square near Carriageworks and the Paint Shop.
• Plans for up to 450 new homes, around 8,000 jobs during construction and up to 16,000 jobs once activated. 
• At 30 percent diverse housing, at least half of which must be social and affordable housing.
• Building heights ranging from three to 28 storeys.

“The Paint Shop building provides an incredible canvas to re-imagine Redfern-North Eveleigh into a thriving place in the heart of the inner city,” Mr Stokes said.

“The revitalisation of the area around Redfern Station will be complemented by the upcoming plans to redevelop the area around Central Station, bookending Tech Central with two world-class precincts and transport hubs.”

“There will be dedicated spaces for startup businesses and better active transport connections between Redfern Station, North Eveleigh and to the bike network.”

The NSW Government has prepared a State Significant Precinct study and indicative masterplan for the Paint Shop Sub-Precinct which proposes to change the planning controls to guide future revitalisation. Transport for NSW is working closely with the Transport Asset Holding Entity, the site owner to deliver this transformational renewal.

The proposed masterplan for the Paint Shop sub-precinct is on public exhibition until Thursday 25 August. The community is encouraged to provide feedback on the proposal by visiting the Virtual Engagement Room at bit.ly/RNE-virtual-room

You can read more about the project here: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/paintshop

The information below has been provided by the DPE

The Paint Shop sub-precinct will be a key part of Tech Central, with floor space for technology and innovation industries, new public open space and new homes.

The Carriageworks and Clothing Store sub-precincts are not affected by this proposal.

The rezoning proposal aims to deliver:

• About 6,200 innovation, commercial and creative sector jobs.
• 450 new homes including a minimum 15% affordable housing.
• New community/cultural spaces.
• More than 1.25 hectares of public open space.
• New walking paths and connections to Redfern station.

Find out more about the rezoning proposal at TfNSW’s webpage.

The Department is responsible for gathering submissions and evaluating the proposal. Find out more about Redfern North Eveleigh at our webpage.

The Consultation information below has been provided by Transport for NSW

• Transport website https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/redfern-north-eveleigh-precinct-renewal
• View the reports and masterplan on the DPE Planning Portal and make a submission.
• Visit the Redfern North Eveleigh virtual engagement room
• View the project animation 
• See the Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct project overview video and the project update video

Media Articles

The following media articles have run about the announcement:

• Redevelopment plans for historic Sydney rail workshops unveiled (SMH 26/7/22)
• Sydney's Redfern to get 450 new homes - AFR

• Redfern scheme to spark inner city development  (News Ltd)

• Redfern rail yards set for urban renewal - ArchitectureAU

The RTA is exhibiting initial plans for the expansion of the M5. While much of the attention will focus on the duplication of the M5 tunnel to increase capacity the proposal also includes a new two lanes in each direction link to Campbell Road at Sydney Park. This potentially brings more traffic through Redfern Waterloo via Euston Road which it joins at traffic lights. In the proposal the RTA admit that “The RTA would also look at the management of traffic, and possible traffic calming, in the residential areas north of Campbell Road.”

The new surface road follows the proposed corridor for the F6 (Southern Freeway) and proposes single lane ramps to provide access from this new road to Qantas Drive/Airport Drive. It is also located so it can link with the proposed Marrickville tunnel which is to link from near the proposed new road to the M4 to allow movement from the M4 to Port Botany. If the Marrickville tunnel is built the new road will provide the link between it and the M5 connection to the Port. Without the Marrickville tunnel it potentially sends M4 traffic via Campbell Road to Edgeware Road. Currently traffic from the M5 towards Redfern goes via Airport Drive and O’Riordan Street. It is not clear how this traffic is expected to be channelled from the new arterial without creating a more attractive route to the western part of the city through Redfern Waterloo which increases traffic on Gibbons and Regent Streets.

Details of the M5 new surface link are on a special RTA website accessed by www.m5corridorexpansion.com.au. As part of the consultation process the RTA is inviting initial submissions to help identify emerging issues to help scope the environmental assessments. Submissions can be made via the contact page on the website or by email to m5expansion@rta.nsw.gov.au or post to RTA, M5 corridor expansion, PO Box 609, Pyrmont NSW 2009. Submissions are advertised to close on 19 February 2010. There was quite an outcry about the lack of notification and the consultation happening over the holiday season at the public meeting held by Kristine Keneally’s office on 14 December so this might be extended. People should also copy their submissions to their local member so your local MP is also aware of your concerns. This is especially so if the submission deals with the need for broader transport options other than the RTA’s proposal.

See also Minister's Media Statement here

Source - RWIU 18 December 2009

Waterloo Metro Quarter - A new village for Waterloo Seeking your feedback on plans for the Waterloo Metro Quarter. Artist’s impression of new public plaza (concept image only)

Community Information Session Wednesday 30th May 5-8pm or Saturday 2 June 11am-2pm At Redfern Town Hall 73 Pitt Street Redfern

The Metro Quarter will be integrated with the new Waterloo Station and will deliver new homes, shops, community health services and a new public plaza with an adjoining community building.

The new Sydney Metro Station at Waterloo provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make Waterloo one of the most connected and attractive inner-city places to live, work and visit.

The NSW Government is planning on delivering the benefits of the Metro Quarter ahead of the wider Waterloo Estate redevelopment. Plans for the adjoining Waterloo estate are currently being drafted and will be available for community input shortly.

Come along to an information session to find out more about plans for the Metro Quarter and an update from Sydney Metro. For more, visit: www.ugdc.nsw.gov.au/metroquarter

Frasers has lodged a modified concept with the Department of Planning for the former Broadway brewery site. The modified concept plan will soon be on exhibition, and with the technical documents, available to the public (Frasers will publish the documents relating to the modified concept plan on their website at the first opportunity). Frasers say they are keen to give high quality information to the community in order to inform any public submissions.

At 6:30pm there will be presentations to highlight the proposed modifications to the Concept Plan as well as the design excellence process. The international and Australian design team will be available to showcase their preliminary designs for the site.

Fraser’s realise that this community information session is being held during the school holidays which is not ideal but say they are unfortunately subject to the Department of Planning approval process.

Fraser’s intend to have an additional static display (in addition to the required display at the DoP) that will run during the exhibition process. Details of the location and timing will be made available as soon as the DoP provides its advice.

The ILC is particularly interested to hear from the local community on the following three questions:

1.      Which local groups might want to access the Centre from time to time, or lease space?

2.      Which activities would you like to see the Centre offering to the local community?

3.      What are the significant stories from the site and the local community that may be reflected in artworks, landscaping, or in other ways?

The open house is an informal event designed to provide information. You can stay for as long as you want and bring a friend or neighbour too. 

Tuesday         6 May 2008 4-6 pm

Saturday      10 May 2008 2-4pm

Tuesday       13 May 2008 4-6pm

Tuesday       20 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday  28 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday    4 June 2008 4-6pm

Saturday        7 June 2008 2-4pm

Wednesday  11 June 2008 4-6pm

At other times the documents can be seen at the City of Sydney's Neighborhood Service Centre at 158 Redfern Street Redfern Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and on Saturdays 9am - 12pm.

NOTE: The RWA's Concept Plan is on formal public exhibition until from 1 May 2008 until 12 June 2008.

The RWA Information Sessions are not a mechanism for submitting comments they are to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions.

To have your comments and concerns considered in the final decision by the Department of Planning on the documents on exhibition you must submit your comments in writing to:

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001

or email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Please send your concerns also to REDWatch to assist us reflect community concerns in our submission email mail@redwatch.org.au

Tuesday         6 May 2008 4-6 pm

Saturday      10 May 2008 2-4pm

Tuesday       13 May 2008 4-6pm

Tuesday       20 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday  28 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday    4 June 2008 4-6pm

Saturday        7 June 2008 2-4pm

Wednesday  11 June 2008 4-6pm

At other times the documents can be seen at the City of Sydney's Neighborhood Service Centre at 158 Redfern Street Redfern Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and on Saturdays 9am - 12pm.

NOTE: The RWA's Concept Plan is on formal public exhibition until from 1 May 2008 until 12 June 2008.

The RWA Information Sessions are not a mechanism for submitting comments they are to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions.

To have your comments and concerns considered in the final decision by the Department of Planning on the documents on exhibition you must submit your comments in writing to:

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001

or email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Please send your concerns also to REDWatch to assist us reflect community concerns in our submission email mail@redwatch.org.au

Tuesday         6 May 2008 4-6 pm

Saturday      10 May 2008 2-4pm

Tuesday       13 May 2008 4-6pm

Tuesday       20 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday  28 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday    4 June 2008 4-6pm

Saturday        7 June 2008 2-4pm

Wednesday  11 June 2008 4-6pm

At other times the documents can be seen at the City of Sydney's Neighborhood Service Centre at 158 Redfern Street Redfern Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and on Saturdays 9am - 12pm.

NOTE: The RWA's Concept Plan is on formal public exhibition until from 1 May 2008 until 12 June 2008.

The RWA Information Sessions are not a mechanism for submitting comments they are to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions.

To have your comments and concerns considered in the final decision by the Department of Planning on the documents on exhibition you must submit your comments in writing to:

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001

or email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Please send your concerns also to REDWatch to assist us reflect community concerns in our submission email mail@redwatch.org.au

Download the THE COLOURED DIGGER 2 Exhibition 23 April – 10 May 2008 Flyer 821 KB PDF

Download the THE COLOURED DIGGER 2 Exhibition 23 April – 10 May 2008 Flyer 821 KB PDF