Meeting the needs of a growing population

New residential development opportunities have been opened up in the Boambee Valley.

Councillors have endorsed the North Boambee Valley (West) Urban Investigation Area. Picture: Trevor Veale

NEW residential development opportunities have been opened up in the Boambee Valley.

The new urban release area will provide new neighbourhoods and associated infrastructure with the capacity to meet the needs of our growing population.

Coffs Harbour City Councillors last week voted unanimously to endorse the North Boambee Valley (West) Urban Investigation Area following extensive community consultation.

It follows amendments to Council's Development Control Plan 2015 and an associated Developer Contributions Plan for the area.

The council also endorsed the forward funding of essential infrastructure, including flood mitigation and road works to support the orderly residential development of the land. It is anticipated that all costs will be recovered through developer contributions over time.

"Council plans for and assists in delivering beautiful, liveable spaces and associated infrastructure across our LGA to meet the future needs of our community,” director sustainable communities Chris Champan said.

"The North Boambee Valley (West) Urban Investigation Area is one of the last 'greenfield' residential development areas identified through Council's 2008 Local Growth Management Strategy.

"These changes will allow new residential development opportunities that are located close to essential services in Coffs Harbour, whilst protecting land with high environmental value and providing public open space for the community,” Mr Champan said.

The Planning Proposal will now be finalised by council under delegation and sent to NSW Planning and Environment to be made.