Hobsons Bay City Council’s Post

Swoopland is thrilled to be invited to the UDIA NSW luncheon with the Hon Prue Car MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney. Western Sydney is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. We are pleased to see that Education is a key election commitment of the NSW Government and part of its Growth Areas Schools Plan to ensure families in fast-growing areas have timely access to high-quality public schools. 🛫 As we continue to develop major infrastructure projects like the Metro and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, the growing number of students means we need more schools and TAFEs. 🏫 With the housing crisis affecting the whole Sydney Metropolitan area, our state government is working relentlessly to increase housing density, schools, parks, and train stations. 🚉 As a local land developer, Swoopland is committed to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility by collaborating with our industry partners to enhance housing supply in the southwest growth areas. #WesternSydney #UDIANSW #housingshortage #westernSydneyInternationalAirport #Landdevelopment #sydney #housingsupply #Swoopland #swooper #propertyinvestment #leppington #austral

The city outlined its plan for the future of Petersburg. Here's what you need to know. #AskVIG #LocalGov #ComprehensivePlan #LandUse #Planning #CityCouncil #PlanningCommission #Petersburg #TriCities https://lnkd.in/g2KSeMuV

Swoopland is thrilled to be invited to the UDIA NSW luncheon with the Hon Prue Car MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney. Western Sydney is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. We are pleased to see that Education is a key election commitment of the NSW Government and part of its Growth Areas Schools Plan to ensure families in fast-growing areas have timely access to high-quality public schools. 🛫 As we continue to develop major infrastructure projects like the Metro and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, the growing number of students means we need more schools and TAFEs. 🏫 With the housing crisis affecting the whole Sydney Metropolitan area, our state government is working relentlessly to increase housing density, schools, parks, and train stations. 🚉 As a local land developer, Swoopland is committed to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility by collaborating with our industry partners to enhance housing supply in the southwest growth areas. #WesternSydney #UDIANSW #housingshortage #westernSydneyInternationalAirport #Landdevelopment #sydney #housingsupply #Swoopland #swooper #propertyinvestment #leppington #austral

Huge potential as land value of €500-600m would unlock an immense amount of adjacent community income or council / taxpayers retain the land to earn income of €25m a year growing to €50m a year within 20 years. In a city with an undersupply of over 36,000 homes today, project would of huge interest to global large scale players seeking to deliver SDG's; deliver infrastructure first (public transport), fix low carbon in the build through green building as an example to others lagging & retain the equity via DAC or Community structures, than transfer the planning uplift to private folk, which would be c€250m land value uplift. Hopefully lessons learnt from North Quays 3-4 year delay are applied to see Cork city deliver it’s potential and then use the €25m a yr ringfenced into a Community fund, leveraged to €100m and use that to regenerate high vacancy & low home ownership in the city core of Cork, given the ample cash on deposits and the ample demand backlog plus the new demand from all these jobs, that'll need infrastructure + housing before it opens.

First expansion of Cranbrook gets green light 🏡 Persimmon South West has been granted planning permission for the first expansion of #Cranbrook, the largest planning permission issued by East Devon District Council since the new town was given the initial green light over 13 years ago. Now that the Section 106 agreement between our South West team and the local authority has been signed, this permission will contribute more than £4 million towards projects including a new health and wellbeing centre, leisure centre, fire station and improvements to London Road to make it more suitable for people walking and cycling.   The expansion allows for up to 1,435 high-quality homes to be built.There will be a new three form entry primary school, a special educational needs school, a neighbourhood centre, land for a place of worship, a vicarage, and a cemetery as part of the scheme. The plans also include play areas, allotments, and large areas of green space. The Cranbrook Plan was adopted in October 2022 and it guides how the town will accommodate a population of around 20,000 people. It ensures the town has the facilities and services needed to make it a great place to live. The Plan also requires low carbon development and to make financial contributions to important Cranbrook facilities. The planning permission is important for a much-needed, new special educational needs school. Devon County Council has been successful in a bid to the Department for Education for funding to build and open the new special educations needs school on this site. Three other planning applications for Cranbrook’s expansion are likely to see a further 2,085 homes along with another primary school, sports pitches, open space, play areas, allotments and neighbourhood centres. These planning applications will be issued when legal agreements are finalised. #PersimmonHomes

DONEGAL MOVES TO ZERO: Recently we handed over two ‘A’ rated educational schemes for secondary colleges, completing a busy period of installs across the ‘Hills of Donegal’. 🍃Situated on one of the most picturesque sites in all of Ireland, just on the edge of Mulroy Bay, Milford, a new, two-storey classroom block is now fully-utilised at Mulroy College. Spanning over 880 sqm, the new block consists of seven mainstream classrooms, three SET rooms, two offices and washrooms. Completed in a sargasso and oyster grey colourway that’s sympathetic to the backdrop of Mulroy Bay, Mulroy College is now benefitting from a new building that’s comfortable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly, creating a healthy learning environment for the school community. 🍃Just 15 kilometers away, a new energy-efficient and sustainable modular building has been installed at Errigal College, Letterkenny. Offering an additional 840sqm of space and built to #GreenBuildingPractices, the standalone, two-story block was completed within six months, and has already achieved a 'best in class' BER A rating. With both buildings manufactured offsite in our premises in Co. Tyrone, disruption to the school communities was significantly reduced, as was the timeframe, which are just some of the reasons why so many schools are choosing to #movetozero with Mac Zero Modular Buildings #greenbuildingpractices #movetozero #sustainablebuildings #modularbuildings #educationbuildings #lowcarbon #modernmethodsofconstruction #futureproofing 

The Australian | Almost 25 years ago, University of Queensland emeritus professor Peter Spearritt made the bold prediction that the state’s southeast corridor – from Roberts’ forgotten memorial to the well-heeled curve of Noosa’s Main Beach – would evolve into a “200km city”, a conurbation along the lines of Greater Los Angeles in the US. He was right, too. https://lnkd.in/gZP22WqE In retirement, Spearritt escaped the 200km city that he prophesied and lives quietly in the NSW Northern Rivers region. He has tried to remain hopeful about the ever-growing conurbation that is South East Queensland. But it’s difficult. ‘Vast swathes of new suburban subdivisions continue on both coasts (Gold and Sunshine), all highly car-dependent, so more and more ‘through’ roads have to be added…. Green space and environmental quality … (continue) to decline with more and more linear suburban development following the so-called ‘freeways’. More bushland (has been) bulldozed…’ And don’t talk to him about the 200km city and the current housing crisis. ‘I will think about a few signs of hope, but the contrast between northern NSW and the Gold Coast becomes ever more stark…’ #SDGs #HybridWorkplace #WFH #WFA #WalkableUrbanism #20MinuteNeighbourhoods #TimelessUrbanism #IMBY #EBikes

Update on Brookswood-Fernridge Neighbourhood Plans: In response to new provincial requirements and Council principles, the NPs have undergone revisions and are now presented in proposed bylaws. Council gave first reading to the updated Booth, Fernridge, and Rinn Neighbourhood Plans and authorized staff to schedule a Public Open House. Housing Allocation: Over 940 hectares (2,330 acres) of land are designated for residential use, with more than 98% allocated for Single- and Two-Storey Multiple Unit Housing (SSMUH), and the remainder for various residential options. Environmental Conservation: Around 235 hectares (580 acres), or 20% of the community, are designated for environmental protection, including areas for aquatic conservation, ecological corridors, and parks. New measures include increased protection for streamside areas and enhanced conservation efforts. Education Infrastructure: Plans include provisions for five additional elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. Elementary school sites are identified, while middle and high school locations will be finalized in collaboration with School District 35. Employment Areas Expansion: 55 hectares (135 acres) of new employment lands adjacent to Campbell Heights have been added, supporting economic growth in the area. Next Steps & Community Engagement: Pending Council approval, a Public Open House and Public Hearing will be held to gather community input. May 9 2024, Thursday. #BrookswoodFernridge #CommunityDevelopment #NeighbourhoodPlans #PublicEngagement

There's no shortage of educational opportunities for all ages when living at Lawrence Hill, with close proximity to numerous private schools ranked among the best in Canada, as well as brief driving distances to numerous esteemed secondary institutions. 🏫🎒⁠ ⁠ #ForTheLoveofLawrence #LawrenceHillUrbanTowns #KingdomDevelopment #LawrenceHill #LawrenceHillTowns #NorthYork #NorthYorkRealEstate #Parkwoods #VictoriaPark #VictoriaParkAvenue #DonValley #DonValleyParkway #DVP #NewHomes #NewTownhomes #LuxuryTownhomes #LuxuryTowns #LuxuryUrbanTowns #GTATownhomes #GTARealEstate #GTAHomes #TorontoTowns #TorontoRealEstate

Over the last week, we have had fun sharing our ideas for what would improve Brisbane if we were given a mayoral magic wand for a day. Ryan O'Neill would fix cycling missing links, Andres R. would create new bridges across the river, Chris Dale would bring on Brisbane Live, and Sean Savage would make an east-west public transport solution. However, we are trying to achieve the context around the importance of the local elections in Brisbane because unlike many, or indeed any local council, the scope of Brisbane City Council’s projects, budget, and population dwarf just about any other council in Australia. The city will also be home to one of the world’s largest global events in 2032, the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We’re also facing a prolonged period of growth as our southern neighbours, envious of our lifestyle and climate, relocate in their droves, desperate to call Brisbane home. “When you think of the scope of Brisbane City Council’s responsibilities, it is a little bit mind-blowing,” says Civil Project Partners’ Ryan O’Neill. “They have to do everything that is expected of them from residents that any other council has to navigate – rates, bin collections, development approvals, dog parks, kerbside pickup, libraries, waterways, public transport, buses…the list is endless. But when you add in hosting a major global event, managing the city’s growth, and investing in multi-billion-dollar engineering projects, the role of Brisbane’s City Council is on another level to just about any other in Australia and is comparable to some of the largest global cities.” “That’s why local elections matter; the outcome will make a significant difference to the city's daily operation and future, so local elections are vitally important, in this instance, as important as state and federal elections.” After attending the recent Battle for City Hall: Lord Mayor’s debate, Ryan was impressed by the candidates’ passion for Brisbane. “When Brisbaneites cast their vote at the weekend, one thing that cannot be questioned is the candidates' passion and love for our city. While each has different ideas on what that means, from public infrastructure investment to bin collections, one thing is certain: whoever is elected on Saturday has a huge job ahead of them, one that we may not appreciate as much as we should,” said Ryan.