4. GROWTH AREAS AND PRECINCTS

This chapter identifies specific geographical areas that the Morisset Place Strategy will explore further.

This section outlines the strategic planning framework that supports the Morisset Place Strategy, including the local, regional and state plans that apply to the area.

Council has identified five unique growth precincts within the Morisset regionally significant growth area (Place Strategy area), and eight locally and regionally important areas for growth in Greater Morisset (see page 26). The growth areas outside the Morisset Place Strategy area are described in short, because these communities interact together socially and economically, and their development is of relevance to the development of Morisset as a strategic centre in this region.

We have made a preliminary assessment of the five precincts within the Morisset regionally significant growth area, and their future potential. These assessments are informed by stakeholder engagement, strategic planning directions and the evidence-base prepared to support the development of the Place Strategy. The precincts will be further analysed in the next phase of the Place Strategy to establish development potential and principles for development including conservation areas, and values to be maintained or enhanced. Your feedback will be valuable for our further works.

We have further proposed potential priorities for each of the precincts within the Place Strategy area. These priorities serve as the basis for unlocking the area’s full potential and establishing the necessary conditions for growth and transformation. We would also like your input on these.

GROWTH AREAS - MORISSET AND SURROUNDS

Morisset Place Strategy boundary

Local Government/Council boundary

Morisset regionally significant growth area

1. Central Precinct

2. Morisset M1 Gateway Precinct

3. North Morisset Precinct

4. West Morisset Precinct

5. South Morisset Precinct

Other local and regionally important growth areas

6. East Morisset

7. Morisset Peninsula

8. Morisset Hospital site and waterfront

9. Cooranbong and Avondale Education Precinct

10. Dora Creek

11. Wyee Point

12. Wyee and South of Bushells Ridge Road

13. Eraring Transition Area