Wollongong City Council is looking at how planning controls apply to industrial land in the Wollongong Local Government Area. Right now, we’re calling for businesses to share their thoughts and ideas on what can be improved.
From now until Friday 28 October, we’re inviting businesses located in industrial and business precincts to share their needs and ideas for improvements. The information we collect through our online survey will be used to inform and support Council’s Industrial Lands Review.
Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said that the Wollongong industrial landscape has changed over the years.
“There are quite a few different industrial precincts across our city. Some, particularly those in Port Kembla, provide land for crucial operations in manufacturing, production, mining, freight and logistics. These are all significant contributors to the Wollongong, State and National economy,” Cr Bradbery said.
“At the same time these areas are also providing access to a diverse range of local services for our community such as car and smash repairs, trades and materials suppliers, and storage services. What’s more, some industrial land areas are seeing a growth in other businesses such as gyms, breweries, indoor recreation facilities and places of worship.
“Our city continues to grow, and we want to stay up to date with the changing needs of our business community. That’s why we’re reaching out to businesses located within industrial land areas and encouraging them to participate in this initial survey.”
The online survey will provide feedback about current planning controls that apply to all industrial zoned land and uses.
These controls are contained in Council’s Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and the Development Control Plan (DCP) and guide matters such as permissible uses, maximum heights, floor space ratios, minimum lot sizes, car-parking, landscaping and more.
“I highly encourage all types of businesses who operate on industrial land to participate in this survey and share their feedback. Now’s the chance to tell us what you think, let us know what ideas or changes could help your business and help us plan for the future,” Cr Bradbery said.
“Another way businesses can help our research, is by visiting the Our Wollongong website and dropping a pin and commentating on the online map of industrial precincts. This online tool will help us paint a picture of our city’s industrial landscape and get an understanding of the needs of different types of businesses.”
