Green Square Town Centre Delivering major urban renewal Paul Andersen International Public Works Conference 9 September 2009 Outline Policy Context The Project Roles and responsibilities Infrastructure requirements Delivery Glimpses of the future Return to Conference Theme
Sydney Metropolitan Strategy Metro Strategy - Key Policy Directions Address population growth Build livable new communities Renew existing areas Strengthen employment centres and precincts Connect centres with the transport network Use appropriate funding and governance arrangements
Sustainable Sydney 2030 A strategic plan for the LGA to 2030 Vision: Green, Global & Connected Responding to the challenges of climate change and challenges facing the City Five big moves to transform the City Ten strategic directions www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Sustainable Sydney 2030
Green Square Town Centre 14 hectares of land within a wider urban renewal area Planned Major Centre Strategic location in key economic corridor Project of State Significance $1.7 billion end value
GSTC Transport Oriented Development Landcom NSW State owned corporation Key role in implementing urban policy objectives Sydney Metropolitan Strategy Focus on strategic and complex projects Track record of working with other Government agencies Partner to local government and private sector
Landcom s Role in GSTC Landcom designated as the implementation agency to work with former South Sydney Development Corporation. Landcom now working with the City of Sydney to move the GSTC from vision to reality. Primary function of Landcom is to fast-track implementation of the LEP. Landcom will seek to coordinate infrastructure implementation with development activities of landowners. City of Sydney (Local Government) Implementation Deed with Landcom Roles and responsibilities defined Forward funding mechanism Governance model Significant landowner in own right Unfettered roles eg consent authority
Current land uses Infrastructure INFRASTRUCTURE TO UNLOCK ECONOMIC CAPACITY URBAN SUSTAINABILITY Transport Energy Water FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT Climate Change Risk Water Quality
Floodplain Green Square Town Centre master plan LEP and DCP finalised in 2006 410,000 sqm of mixed-use floor space Development Rights Scheme to fund infrastructure Landowners to dedicate public domain areas for infrastructure
Essential Public Infrastructure The other Infrastructure Wider floodplain mitigation works Affordable housing Community facilities Recreation facilities Public authority depots ICT Public Transport Recycled water Low carbon energy
Green Infrastructure Green Loop
Green Square Town Centre - Delivery Landcom Business Case for major catalyst project Consolidate Government land holdings into single development Seek private sector participation Endorsed by Government GSTC - Program 2006: The City of Sydney adopted new planning controls for the Green Square Town Centre, including an LEP, DCP and Infrastructure Strategy. The Green Square Town Centre LEP is gazetted. 2008: Design of the infrastructure and public domain areas for the Town Centre was approved. 2007-09: Landcom procures a development partner. 2008: Waterloo Incinerator is demolished as the first tangible sign the Town Centre will be delivered. 2010: Planning permits sought. 2011: Construction expected to commence on infrastructure and first buildings. 2013: First residents / commercial tenants expected to move into the Town Centre. 2025: Town Centre to be fully completed with around 5,500 residents and 7,000 workers.
GSTC - 1943 GSTC Industrial Uses
GSTC Industrial Uses GSTC Model of urban redevelopment
GSTC Future Vision GSTC Future Vision
GSTC Future Vision GSTC Future Vision
GSTC Future Vision GSTC Future Vision
Urban Renewal Globalisation is redrawing and intensifying the internal segmentation of our large cities, especially Sydney. Previously unfashionable areas like South Sydney are attracting professionals, business executives, senior bureaucrats, and a range of well paid workers in financial services, advertising, human services and the media. For these groups, access to the city and key facilities like airports is vital in maintaining their position in the dynamic and highly insecure economic environment. Professional Mike Perry Director of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute RMIT University Conference Theme Global challenges Population growth and climate change Local solutions Policy response and government leadership Delivering for the next generation Sustainable development International Public Works Conference Melbourne 2009
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