Canterbury Bankstown Development Control Plan 2023
Riverwood Estate
Site - Specific Development Control Plan
May 2025
Draft for Exhibition
Acknowledgment of Country
We’re committed to creating a liveable and loveable City for all our residents
The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People. We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land.
We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our CBCity community.
Great Cities
We believe in creating vibrant, dynamic, and diverse communities that offer opportunities for people to connect, pursue their passions, and contribute to the world around them.
Naturally Green
We protect and prioritise nature in and around our city to enhance environmental sustainability and improve the quality of life for our residents.
Design Excellence
We encourage buildings, spaces, and objects that are both beautiful and practical, enhancing the beauty, accessibility, and safety of our built environment.
People
First
We prioritise the needs, preferences, and aspirations of our community in all aspects of urban planning and design, creating supportive and enriching places people love.
Community
We engage with our community to ensure their needs and aspirations are reflected in the outcome, creating sustainable, resilient, vibrant, diverse, and inclusive places.
Sustainability
We seek designs that reduce negative impacts on the environment while also promoting social and economic well-being.
Net-Zero
We encourage our community to design buildings and places that produce as much renewable energy as they consume, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering energy bills, and increasing resilience to environmental shocks and stresses.
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 - Name of this Plan
This Plan is known as the Stage 1 Riverwood Estate Development Control Plan 2023 (DCP).
1.2 - Purpose of this Chapter
The purpose of this DCP is to provide detailed controls to guide the first stage of development at the Riverwood Estate.
1.3 - Land to which this DCP applies
This section of the DCP applies to part of the land within the Riverwood Estate, as outlined in blue and illustrated in Figure 1.
The proposed first stage of development is located to the north east of the Riverwood Estate bound by Washington Avenue to the north, Belmore Road North to the east, and Roosevelt Avenue to the south. The revised site boundary results in a total area of 16,265m2
Figure 1. The site (outlined in blue) within the Riverwood Estate (outlined in red)
1.4 - Relationship to other planning instruments and DCPs
This DCP is for the purposes of Section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act).
This DCP adopts the provisions of the Canterbury Bankstown DCP 2023 (DCP 2023) in accordance with 3.43(3) of the EP&A Act.
This DCP is to be read in conjunction with the provisions and requirements of:
• The Canterbury Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023 (LEP 2023); and
• Any other relevant policy adopted by Canterbury Bankstown Council.
References in this DCP to the LEP 2023 or DCP 2023 are also references to any replacement of those plans.
If there is an inconsistency between this DCP and the provisions of the DCP 2023, this DCP prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
In this DCP, ‘Consent Authority’ means Canterbury Bankstown Council in its capacity under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, or the Canterbury Bankstown Local Planning Panel (CBLPP), and ‘Council’ means Canterbury Bankstown Council in its capacities outside the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, such as a landowner or authority under the Local Government Act 1993, or similar.
2.1 - Vision
Our vision is to deliver a new neighbourhood in Riverwood that contributes to the growth of Greater Sydney as a more liveable, productive and sustainable metropolis and provides a greater supply of diverse and affordable housing in an area identified for renewal.
The Riverwood Estate will be transformed into an attractive and safe neighbourhood with a mixture of private and social housing. People will choose to live here because of the high-quality buildings, facilities and open space, and connections to nearby transport, schools, employment opportunities and services.
New housing, transport and social infrastructure will support a growing and more diverse community with different housing needs. The development will be accessible and welcoming, complementing the site’s natural setting with new and upgraded parks positioned amongst mature trees and improved connections to Salt Pan Creek, a central part of Metropolitan Sydney’s Blue-Green Grid.
It will be a place that celebrates the site’s history and provide opportunities to reestablish Connection to Country. There will be a network of new and reinstated tree-lined pedestrian-friendly streets that connect shared facilities and open spaces to encourage residents to engage with each other and the broader Riverwood community. Buildings and dwellings will be designed to activate streets and provide natural surveillance of the public domain.
The development will be a sustainable built environment. Contemporary sustainability features will be integrated into buildings and the public domain, including commitments to a tree canopy target and management of water in the landscape to mitigate against the effects of climate change and urban heat.
2.2 - Project Objectives
The redevelopment of the site is to be in accordance with the following project objectives:
• To deliver the sustainable renewal of the Riverwood Estate, transforming it into a more safe, attractive, and connected neighbourhood with a strong connection to its past.
• To increase housing supply, diversity, and affordability in a mixed tenure development that meets the needs of current and future residents.
• To integrate development with the natural environment, surrounding neighbourhood and Riverwood centre.
• To provide a high-quality public domain where it is enjoyable to move around the precinct, play and relax.
• To provide welcoming community spaces and facilities that support people to connect with others.
• To achieve high environmental performance that addresses the effects of climate change and urban heat through management of water in the landscape, tree retention and planting, and sustainable buildings.
3.1 - Structure Plan, Street and Block Layout
Objectives
O1. To establish a comprehensive framework guiding the initial stage of development for the Riverwood Estate
O2. To outline the proposed road network, building locations, open space provisions, through-site pedestrian links, infrastructure upgrades and essential connections to adjacent areas
O3. To retain part of the existing street network and street trees, wherever possible.
O4. To enhance the street network to ensure high amenity, safety, urban greening, and permeability for all users.
O5. To ensure new streets are accessible and footpaths will be important to support opportunities for walking for older people and people with a disability.
O6. To create a residential neighbourhood with opportunity for retail uses to support the future population of the site.
O7. To ensure a mix of dwelling types are provided, and that housing is flexible, encourages diversity, and caters for the needs of the existing and future resident population.
O8. To enable non-residential uses that meet the needs of local residents.
3.1 - Structure Plan, Street and Block Layout
Controls
C1. All development is to be generally in accordance with the structure plan at Figure 2 and indicative land use plan at Figure 3 below and the relevant provisions contained within this DCP.
C2. All new streets intended for dedication to Council must be free from any basement or underground encroachments.
C3. Building layouts and structure plan should be designed to optimise the use of deep soil areas for enhanced ecological benefits.
C4. The site’s structure plan must account for internal road dimensions to facilitate services like garbage collection and provide ample street parking to avoid spillover to nearby streets.
C5. Powerlines along Washington, Roosevelt and Virgina Place are to be relocated underground to improve pedestrian facilities and avoid interference with proposed building structures. The proposal must demonstrate the future undergrounding of power lines along Belmore Road is not impacted by the proposed development.
3.1 - Structure Plan, Street and Block Layout
Controls (continued)
C6. A through site link is to be provided between Belmore Road and Virginia Place in accordance with Figure 4, and is to:
(a) Be open to the sky.
(b) Be accessible to pedestrians 24 hours a day.
(c) Be designed to be accessible for people of all abilities.
(d) Be designed to ensure pedestrian safety through the limiting of vehicular access (other than temporary maintenance or emergency vehicles).
(e) Provide a safe environment, including appropriate lighting and clear straight sightlines.
(f) Provide a legible, unobstructed pedestrian footway for their entire length without fencing or gates that restrict pedestrian access.
3.2 - Height
Objectives
O1. To provide a range of building heights whilst maintaining a high level of residential amenity and solar access.
Controls
C1. Building heights must not exceed the maximum height in storeys as shown in Figure 5.
3.3 - Setbacks and Street
Wall Heights
Objectives
O1. To define the street edge and provide definition between the public domain and private open space.
O2. To provide opportunities for deep soil, front gardens and landscaping.
O3. To ensure buildings are appropriately set back to achieve a suitable built form transition and maintain amenity to adjoining residential development.
3.3 - Setbacks and Street Wall Heights
Controls
C1. Minimum setbacks are to be provided in accordance with Figure 6.
C2. Building setbacks should be designed to accommodate the preservation of trees, where practicable.
C3. To Belmore Road, a minimum setback of 15m is required up to 6 storeys. Any building component that is above 6 storeys is to be setback a further 3m. The maximum height of any street wall shall not exceed 6 storeys.
C4. To Washington Avenue, a minimum setback of 3m is required up to 6 storeys. Any building component above 6 storeys is to be setback a further 3m. The maximum height of any street wall shall not exceed 6 storeys.
C5. To Virginia Place, a minimum setback of 3m is required up to 4 storeys. Any building component that is above 4 storeys is to be setback a further 3m. The maximum height of any street wall shall not exceed 4 storeys.
C6. To Roosevelt Avenue, minimum setbacks for buildings up to 6 storeys are to be provided in accordance with Figure 6. Any building component above 6 storeys is to be setback a further 3m. The maximum height of any street wall shall not exceed 6 storeys.
C7. Where height controls allow, any building above 8 storeys should be limited to a single tower form only (this is to prevent the provision of multiple tall building elements).
C8. Any building component that is 8 storeys high or more must:
(a) Be of a slender form to reduce visual impacts where the size of any floor plate above 8 storeys must not exceed 750 square metres Gross Floor Area (GFA).
(b) Have a maximum building length of no greater than 50m.
(c) Be setback by a minimum of 3 metres above the podium level.
(d) Be aligned north-south to maximise solar access to the public domain
Image 4. Source: Canterbury Bankstown Council
3.4 - Building Design
Objectives
O1. To provide high quality architecture and contribute positively to the streetscape.
O2. To enhance the amenity of occupants in buildings in terms of daylight, outlook, view sharing, ventilation, wind mitigation, and privacy.
Controls
C1. Buildings are to be designed to face the street, and to enhance the public domain through building entrances, active uses at ground level, good quality finishes and well resolved architectural design.
C2. Regular Building indentations must be provided for all buildings along street frontages every 45 metres, with a width-to-depth ratio of at least 3:1 to enhance the architectural form and introduce visual interest.
C3. Building facades must be articulated if the building is less than 8 storeys and has a continuous facade length over 60m.
C4. Building façades are to be articulated into smaller elements or distinctive treatments, at a scale or grain that reflects:
(a) Different uses and/or components of the building.
(b) Two storey maisonette typology.
(c) The residential entries and/or lobby.
(d) The ground floor, lower floors, top floor, and roof.
C5. Blank solid walls at ground level, facing the street and public domain are to be avoided.
C6. Ensure social housing is designed to be indistinguishable from other forms of housing.
C7. Roof forms, plant and lift overruns are to be designed to be simple compact forms that are visually unobtrusive.
C8. Balconies, sun shading devices and architectural features below the street frontage height may extend up to 1 metre beyond the primary building setback. Architectural features extending beyond the main building setback must not exceed 65% of the building’s frontage length at any floor level.
C9. Residential entries and lobbies are to be clearly visible, unobstructed, and easily identifiable from the street and public domain.
3.5 - Open Space and Landscaping
Objectives
O1. To prioritise tree retention to ensure significant trees are retained and conserved as much as possible.
O2. To contribute to the overall 30 per cent tree canopy target, and ensure sufficient deep soil is provided to support healthy growth of mature trees.
Controls
C1. Landscape design and minimum landscaped areas are to be provided in accordance with the relevant provisions of the DCP 2023.
C2. Development must be designed to retain existing high value canopy trees on the site where possible.
C3. The placement of gardens and landscaping on the verges should be reduced only to locations of key significance across the site, such as outside key community facilities or services.
C4. All trees planted within the public domain (streets, parks and verges) are to be installed with a pot size of 200L.
C5. A consistent deep soils zone should be provided along all street boundaries to facilitate a generous landscaped buffer with substantial canopy trees.
Site boundary Legend
Riverwood Estate boundary
Open space
Indicative deep soil locations
Proposed tree canopy within private lots
Proposed tree canopy within streets
Existing high value trees
Existing trees with potential to be retained
Proposed trees to be removed
3.5 - Open Space and Landscaping
Controls (continued)
C6. A continuous canopy coverage of street trees should be provided at least 10-15m intervals either on the landscaped verge or in the parking lane.
C7. Tree plantings should be strategically placed along pedestrian and cycle paths to provide natural shade and help mitigate the effects of urban heat.
C8. All street furniture and other outdoor fixtures should be designed to match the Council’s furniture palette.
C9. Consideration to the effective use of parking lanes and should not impede their current and future use.
C10. The placement of trees along the road reserve must also provide sufficient separation among other trees to ensure potential for their robust growth
C11. The placement of amenities such as bins and toilets should be planned in a way that does not limit potential infrastructure developments, like pedestrian crossings.
C12. Deep soil targets are to be provided in accordance with the Apartment Design Guide (ADG).
C13. Where site conditions allow, deep soil areas should be consolidated to one location on site for effective planting, derived from local parent geology, unobstructed by structures and services and connected to the local groundwater to assist with detention of stormwater (where required).
3.6 - Water Sensitive urban Design
and Stormwater Management
Objectives
O1. Implement effective Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and stormwater quality improvements for both private developments and public areas to manage stormwater where practicable for events up to a 1 in 1.5-year probability.
O2. Manage the overall discharge of stormwater across the site to mitigate potential negative effects on Salt Pan Creek and other downstream waterways, such as erosion, pollution, sedimentation and local area flooding.
O3. Ensure that on-site stormwater management measures can be operated and maintained according to design specifications.
3.6 - Water Sensitive urban Design and Stormwater Management
Controls
C1. All developments must implement a rainwater retention and WSUD approach. The extent of Rainwater Collection and WSUD provision is to be determined by Council in proportion to the scale of development.
C2. Unless otherwise advised by Council, WSUD systems should generally be designed to treat storm events up to the 1 in 1.5-year average recurrence interval. Low flows of this frequency must be separated from higher flows, which will be diverted into on-site detention (OSD) and other stormwater quantitative management systems.
C3. Developments should maximise the capture and reuse of rainwater from roofs where possible.
C4. Where practicable, WSUD treatments should be used in as many instances as possible and mechanical treatment technology should only be used if necessary.
C5. WSUD principles should be integrated into the development through the design of stormwater drainage, on-site detention, and landscaping, as well as in the orientation of the development and should avoid reliance on ‘end of pipe’ treatment devices prior to discharge.
C6. Impervious surfaces are to be avoided where practicable
C7. Above ground OSD basins are not allowed for residential development, unless excepted by the provisions below.
C8. Rainwater storage and tanks are encouraged for all developments, with a provision for greater capacity than the minimum BASIX requirement for residential developments.
C9. Developments should be sited and built to minimise disturbances on natural drainage systems
C10. Operating technologies must be used during the construction of buildings to avoid contamination of stormwater.
C11. Adequate provisions must be made for the control and discharge of stormwater runoff from the site to ensure that it does not adversely impact Council’s stormwater drainage systems, waterways, the development itself, or adjoining properties.
C12. The construction of stormwater drainage lines through public reserves or land that may be dedicated to Council is not permitted
C13. Run-off entering directly into salt pan creek and the surrounding remnant bushland is to be avoided to the greatest extent possible
C14. Stormwater drainage is to be designed in accordance with Council’s Development Engineering Design Guidelines.
C15. Stormwater runoff must not adversely impact surrounding properties or Council infrastructure and assets through the diversion and concentration of flows.
C16. For developments connecting to the existing site stormwater drainage system, a plan indicating the layout and details of the existing system, along with a certificate from a qualified and practicing plumber certifying the functionality and condition of the system, must be submitted with the Development Application.
C17. All developments involving site disturbance must include details of Erosion and Sedimentation Control measures designed in accordance with the Soil and Water Management for Urban Development – NSW Department of Housing and Council’s Development Engineering Design Guidelines
C18. Connection of any stormwater or drainage systems to Council’s systems must be undertaken in accordance with Councils Development Engineering Design Guidelines.
C19. The discharge of stormwater to Council infrastructure must be by gravity
C20. Private drainage easements must be designed and located on the lower side of a property, be free of building encroachments and must comply with Council’s Development Engineering Design Guidelines.
3.7 - Solar Access
Objectives
O1. To ensure new developments do not result in a deterioration of direct sunlight access to open space, the public domain or neighbouring properties.
O2. To ensure apartments provide a high level of residential amenity in terms of solar access.
Controls
C1. For development to which it applies, solar access is to be provided in accordance with the ADG (including maisonette apartments).
C2. Solar access to neighbouring development must demonstrate compliance with solar access provisions as contained with Section 5 of the DCP 2023 or ADG (where applicable) to the neighbouring development.
4.1 - Traffic, Access and Parking
Objectives
O1. To provide an appropriate level of on-site parking to cater for a mix of development and vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles and bicycles.
O2. To provide suitable access arrangement for walking and cycling that prioritise pedestrian safety and amenity
Controls
C1. A swept path analysis must be included in any Development Application (DA) submitted for the site. This analysis will demonstrate the ability of large vehicles to enter the site in a forward direction and provide bypass opportunities.
C2. All kerb ramps that require replacement are required to comply with DDA standards.
C3. For development located within 800m of the train station, car parking rates are in accordance with the ADG and DCP 2023 (where applicable).
C4. Car parking rates for certain residential accommodation including social and affordable housing is to be provided in accordance with the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021.
C5. Car parking rates for non-residential uses is to be provided in accordance with the DCP 2023.
C6. Accessible car parking for residential and non-residential development is to be provided in accordance with the DCP 2023.
C7. Provision of car parking for car sharing schemes is encouraged.
4.1 - Traffic, Access and Parking
Controls
(continued)
C8. In light of the high-density development and an emphasis on encouraging walking and cycling, Council requests that road design elements should include wide footpaths, suitable street trees for shade, and strategically positioned seating areas for residents and visitors to gather.
C9. Bicycle parking is to be provided for all developments in accordance with the rates outlined in the DCP 2023.
C10. Bicycle parking and cycling facilities must be clearly signposted and located in an area that is convenient to access from within the building and from the street.
C11. Off-street car parking facilities should be designed in accordance with AS2890.1:2004 (Parking Facilities – Off-Street Parking) and Council’s relevant design standards.
C12. On-street parking spaces are to be provided based on the requirements set out in AS2890.5:2020 (Parking Facilities – On-Street Parking) and Council standards.
Indicative deep soil (16%) Ground floor maisonettes
Indicative
4.1 - Traffic, Access and Parking
Controls (continued)
C13. All vehicle access, including any loading and service areas for non-residential development are to be located along Virginia Place.
C14. Bus stops that are impacted (or required to be replaced) as a result of development, (including through increased patronage), should be upgraded to include bus shelters, seating and real time service information.
C15. Appropriate street lighting must be installed to a degree that promotes pedestrian safety and enhances the overall amenity of the area.
C16. Pedestrian crossings must be setback a minimum of 5m from key intersections.
C17. Bus Zones must be signposted adequately.
C18. Upgrades to Virginia Place are to be designed in accordance with Figure 9
C19. Dedicated loading bays must be provided to ensure trucks have adequate space to stop without occupying parking bays.
Figure 9. Virginia Place section
4.2 - Sustainability
Objectives
O1. To establish benchmarks to achieve ecologically sustainable development.
O2. To ensure the efficient use of resources in building design, construction and operation and reduce over-all environmental impact.
O3. To ensure that development is resilient against the effects of climate change.
O4. To reduce urban heat load and increase canopy coverage and ground absorption of water.
O5. To minimise discharge of stormwater from site.
O6. To reduce water demand over time and protect the downstream environment.
O7. To minimise the impact of new development on the existing stormwater system.
O8. Prioritise electric-only developments and allow flexibility in the design for the uptake of future technolo-gies that reduce carbon emissions.
Controls
C1. Development should aim to achieve a 5-star rating under the Green Star – Communities v1.1 tool (or the equivalent rating as this tool is updated over time).
C2. NABERS for Apartment ratings to be managed by strata or building management for all eligible buildings in the redevelopment.
C3. Development is to consider the use of hard-wearing materials that can withstand climatic extremes, including, wind, rain and temperature extremes (each of which may cause warping, bending, blistering, fading or melting) through:
(a) Minimising applied finishes where possible.
(b) Specifying durable materials, to ensure longevity and withstand the extremes of weather and climate.
(c) Specify materials and finishes which patina, weather or age favourably over time, rather than deteriorate.
(d) Selection of materials with longer design life.
(e) Selection of materials with better performance in hot temperatures.
C4. All new residential developments must be designed as all-electric buildings, with future capability to be completely offset by renewable energy sources
C5. Consider the provision of roof overhangs (eaves) and incorporating additional shading to balconies/verandas, where possible.
C6. Green roofs are encouraged, wherever practical.
C7. Any green roof is to be planted using locally native plants including a variety of plant sizes and layers of planting.
C8. Stormwater from roofs, streets, pavements and lawns are to be captured and re-used, wherever possible.
C9. Stormwater drainage and on-site detention is to be designed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the DCP.
C10. Drainage systems should be sized to consider increases in rainfall intensity, frequency and duration under future climate change.
C11. All developments must achieve a 6-Star Green Star Building rating, demonstrating best practices in sustainable building design.
4.3 - Heritage
4.3.1 European Heritage
Objectives
O1. To promote consideration of the heritage values of the Riverwood Estate.
O2. To ensure that heritage values in the Riverwood Estate are investigated, identified, conserved, interpreted and appropriately managed in the context of new development.
Controls
C1. Prior to the submission of any Development Application (DA), a qualified community historian should be engaged to investigate and document the social history of the Herne Bay and Riverwood Estates to inform the preparation of a Heritage Interpretation Plan.
C2. Prior to the submission of any DA, a precinct wide Archaeological Research Design (ARD) should be prepared to:
(a) Identify any sites requiring archaeological investigation (focusing on significant areas within the former hospital, such as nurse’s quarters or surgical facilities).
(b) Set out a methodology for an archaeological excavation program for any identified sites.
(c) Inform the preparation of a Heritage Interpretation Plan.
C4. Prior to the submission of any DA, a Heritage Interpretation Plan (for both non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal heritage) based on the Heritage Interpretation Strategy (Artefact 2022) should be prepared that reflects the varied and significant social history of the site.
C5. Archaeological investigations are to be completed in accordance with the Heritage Act 1977, including requirement for either a s.140 Excavation Permit, or a s139(4) Exception and associated Heritage NSW guidelines.
4.3 - Heritage
4.3.2 Aboriginal Heritage
Objectives
O1. To acknowledge, respect and celebrate Aboriginal heritage as an integral part of development and placemaking.
Controls
C1. In accordance with the Guide to Investigating, Assessing and Reporting on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in NSW (OEH, 2011), impacts to Aboriginal archaeological sites, areas of archaeological potential and Aboriginal cultural sites should be avoided or minimised as a priority.
C2. Any Aboriginal heritage investigations in the Riverwood Estate should include an updated extensive search of the AHIMS database in order to determine if new sites have been registered in the precinct or its immediate surrounds. AHIMS searches should include a buffer of at least 200 metres in order to account for known errors in the AHIMS data.
C3. Prior to the submission of any DA, consultation should be undertaken with Aboriginal stakeholders to:
(a) Expand on Aboriginal social and cultural values and connections to the Riverwood Estate and surrounds.
(b) Ascertain how the development may best maximise the presence, visibility and celebration of Aboriginal histories and living cultures.
4.3 - Heritage
4.3.3 Connecting with Country
Objectives
O1. To acknowledge and reflect Aboriginal connection to Country in the design and development of the Riverwood Estate, and particularly for the adjacent Salt Pan Creek area as a site of early social justice and political activism.
O2. To ensure ongoing meaningful engagement with Aboriginal stakeholders, building upon engagement undertaken for the Riverwood Estate State Significant Precinct (SSP) Connecting with Country Framework (Artefact 2022).
O3. To provide opportunities for collaboration and co-designing with Aboriginal people for development within the site.
O4. To celebrate Aboriginal culture through opportunities to embed Aboriginal heritage Interpretation elements, artworks and use of language/naming within the Riverwood Estate, in collaboration with locally connected community and knowledge holders.
O5. To create opportunities for capacity building and economic development for Aboriginal people and organisations across planning, design, construction and operation of the Riverwood Estate.
Controls
C1. The Riverwood Estate SSP Connecting with Country Framework (Artefact 2022) and associated Design Principles are to inform any future DAs for new buildings and/or public open spaces.
C2. Throughout each key development stage of the renewal of Riverwood Estate, ongoing consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders will be undertaken, and regular updates given to stakeholders.
C3. Integrate meaningful, co-designed interpretation, artwork and landscape elements within the design development stages of the project that reflect and honour Country, through the development of a Heritage Interpretation Plan and Public Art Plan which build on the Heritage Interpretation Strategy (Artefact 2022).
C4. Development is to contribute to strengthening the sense of Aboriginal people in the Precinct, and where possible create spaces for Aboriginal people to gather and connect.
C5. Prior to the submission of any DA, consultation should be undertaken with relevant Aboriginal persons and bodies (such as oral history projects with Aboriginal stakeholders and knowledge holders) to:
(a) Establish and further expand any Aboriginal social and cultural values and connections to the Riverwood Estate and surrounds.
(b) Ascertain how the development may best maximise the presence, visibility and celebration of Aboriginal histories and living cultures.
(c) This consultation should be carried out separate to general project community consultation and must be carried out by suitably qualified practitioners who are accepted by the Aboriginal community as appropriate for the task.
C6. DAs for new buildings and alterations, or that propose or include parts of the public domain are to include consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders and a consultation report which details:
(a) Pre-lodgement consultation activities.
(b) The outcomes of consultation.
(c) How consultation has informed design of the proposed development.
C7. Ensure the consideration of the Connecting with Country Design Principles within the first stage of development of the Riverwood Estate, including:
(a) Provide acknowledgement, interpretation and learning opportunities about Country through such devices as artworks, installations, architectural design, engravings in pathways, lighting installations, interpretative panels, public programs, native gardens and landscaping.
4.3 - Heritage
4.3.3 Connecting with Country Controls
(continued)
(b) Wayfinding and interpretative signage should include Aboriginal text with English translations; consider audio devices in interpretative media so language is spoken and heard on Country.
(c) Enhance the Connection to Country through naming of parks, public spaces, and new streets using Aboriginal words for aspects of Country (including flora and fauna) or prominent individuals associated with the history of the area.
(d) Use modern technology to enhance and share Aboriginal cultural knowledge, and connect site users and local communities with the Aboriginal history and significance of the place, including referencing the early use of film technology as a tool for political activism at Salt Pan Creek.
(e) Consider use of locally available sustainable materials in construction.
(f) Reconnect site users and local communities to Country through inclusion of endemic native plantings, bushtucker plants and community gardens within the project landscaping, accompanied by interpretative signage where needed.
Cultural Awareness Training should be arranged for project team members throughout all key stages of the renewal of the Estate, in consultation with stakeholder organisations.
C8. Engagement of local Aboriginal run businesses through different phases of the project’s development should be considered.
C9.
4.4 - Waste
Objectives
O1. Reduce the amount of construction and demolition waste going to landfill.
O2. Reduce amount of waste generated in the operation of a development from going to landfill and maximise resource recovery.
O3. Safeguard the visual amenity, safety, and functional integrity of the entire development
O4. Optimise waste collection logistics and to minimise truck movements to reduce traffic congestion, noise pollution, poor amenity, and environmental impact within the community
O5. Enable food waste and garden organic waste collection servicing.
Controls
C1. All waste collection services must exclusively occur on-site via an HRV per the Australian Standards 2890.2 preventing disruptions to roads, laneways and maintaining the visual and functional quality of these spaces.
C2. Mandatory separation of food and garden organic waste at its source is required to meet the EPA FOGO Mandate and align with council’s commitment to fostering a circular economy.
Residential
development
C3. Each dwelling is to have suitable space within the kitchen for a caddy to collect organic waste.
C4. Development must comply with the requirements of the applicable Waste Design for New Developments Guide.
C5. In addition to Controls C1-4, the waste management system is to be designed to incorporate one of the following waste management solutions:
(a) A communal bin storage room on the ground floor or within the basement footprint of the development,
(b) A waste services room on each individual residential level, or
(c) An alternative solution that incorporates a well-designed innovative waste and recycling facilities within the development that caters for all three waste streams: general waste, recycling, food organics and garden organics.
Multi Dwelling Housing and Residential Flat Buildings
C6. In selecting an appropriate waste management system for the development, the following is to be demonstrated:
(a) The waste management system is integrated into the overall design of the development and takes into consideration all users (including residents, caretaker/building manager and waste collection staff;
(b) The waste management system maximises waste separation and resource recovery and minimises waste going to landfill;
(c) The waste management system caters for all three waste streams: general waste, recycling and food organics (and garden organics);
(d) Supports waste management and collection services to occur in a safe, efficient, cost-effective and timely manner; and
(e) The waste management system protects resident health, safety and amenity (in terms of noise, odour, visual impacts).
4.4 - Waste
Waste Service Rooms
C7. A waste service room on each habitable floor is to be provided that can store up to three days of general waste (or chute hopper) and recycling for the number of dwellings on that floor, and one 240L bin for FOGO.
C8. The waste service rooms must be of sufficient size to accommodate all allocated bins, and the location and design is to meet the following requirements:
(a) Must be conveniently located for residents on each residential level of the development (maximum distance of 30m);
(b) Access is to be in accordance with AS 1428 (Set) - 2003: Design for access and mobility;
(c) Only contain general waste (or chute hopper), recycling and FOGO bins;
(d) Must be of adequate size to accommodate one 240L bin for FOGO and the required number of general waste (or chute hopper) and recycling bins, which allows for three days of general waste and recycling generated by the number of dwellings on that floor;
(e) Signage is to be placed on the room on every residential level indicating how to use the system effectively;
(f) A site caretaker will be required to rotate general waste, recycling and FOGO bins from the cupboards to the bin storage area as a minimum every three days; and
(g) A communal bin storage area on the ground floor is to be provided for the collection of bulk 660L and 1,100L bins by collection staff.
C9. All waste rooms must be designed so doors are of sufficient width to allow the transfer/ rotation of 240L bins
C10. All waste rooms must incorporate lighting and temperature control devices that are controllable from inside and outside the room. Sensor lights may also be installed.
C11. A separate ventilation system must be installed in all waste rooms and must comply with AS 1668 – The use of mechanical ventilation and airconditioning in buildings
C12. The floor of all waste rooms must be constructed of a durable and impervious material with a smooth finish.
Subdivisions
C13. Subdivision design and road layout is to ensure that a HRV as per Australian Standard 2890.2 Parking Facilities: Off Street Commercial Vehicle Facilities can enter and exit the development (the subdivision) in a forward direction without the need to reverse.
C14. For developments incorporating cul-desacs, plans illustrating turning paths for a HRV are to be provided to demonstrate that the vehicle can safely manoeuvre with no reverse vehicle movements.
C15. Temporary turning facilities and access roads for a HRV are to be provided for staged subdivision development where the entire road network will not be completed as part of Stage 1. This will ensure waste collection vehicles are able to enter and exit the development in a forward direction and can continue to service existing buildings.
4.4 - Waste
Laneways
C16. All laneways must be of a sufficient width to accommodate a HRV (as per AS2890.2) collection vehicle movements entering and exiting and required manoeuvring to service future dwellings.
C17. Laneways are to be sufficiently wide for a vehicle to pass a stationary waste truck.
C18. Length of laneways need to be considered to ensure collection staff are able to maintain appropriate and safe sight distances to view any obstructions.
C19. Waste collection vehicles have sufficient overhead clearance. Collection points needs to be located away from any overhead wires, street tree canopies, building awning and overhangs and other structures that can impede waste collection access.
A.2 Acronyms
A.3 List of figures
Figure 1. The site (outlined in blue) within the Riverwood Estate (outlined in red)
