The proposal to convert and adaptively reuse the site as a multi-venue precinct incorporating accommodation, wellness, function centre and F&B (restaurant, bar) was part of the Blue Sox proposal to the NSW government during the sale process and on the basis of this proposal Blue Sox was the successful bidder. ...

The proposal seeks to achieve a balance between the objectives of heritage conservation, the needs of the region for quality accommodation facilitating the tourism industry & the wider economy, the needs for a commercially viable proposal and minimising or preventing any environmental impact. Note that the accommodation building will not ...

Heritage conservation principles of adaptive reuse permit interventions in heritage fabrics providing that the heritage significance of the place is maintained, the adaptive reuse overall has minimal impact on the buildings heritage values, the intervention is sympathetic and wherever possible is reversible (utilising the same material that made up the ...

It has been raised that the accommodation building could be subdivided and strata titled; this is not being considered and request for any subdivision will not form part of the development application. The accommodation suites are being designed as short stay hotel accommodation (attached to & integral with the business ...

Firstly, there are no works being proposed within the river corridor. Environmental studies have been undertaken to fully understand the existing ecological communities (plant and animal species) and their habitats that exist around the site, with a particular focus on the river corridor which lies behind the site. In addition ...

A traffic and transport assessment is currently being undertaken to understand the existing traffic and parking conditions around the site, particularly for the adjoining businesses. Parking will be provided within the site on the northern side of Wingecarribee Street. Working with existing site levels the proposal seeks to create a ...

The concept design proposal for the carpark is being refined to ensure the appropriate number of car spaces is provided to adequately service the precinct. Final numbers for carparking will be clearly shown on the design plans lodged with the final application. A traffic and parking analysis will be submitted ...

The Western side of the site does not provide enough space for the required carparking and entering the precinct from the back of the gaol is not ideal (i.e. walking distance). Additionally there are many residents along Wilshire street that would be subjected to increased traffic load compared to Wingecarribee ...

A noise impact assessment is being finalised. The draft report makes recommendations as to noise abatement requirements for construction materials (e.g. insulation, glazing) and ongoing operational management (e.g. noise restrictions to any balconies on the external accommodation suites). Based on the modelling undertaken the proposed new use of the site ...

The proposal requires re-working of Wingecarribee Street to ensure a properly engineered road pavement which is capable of accepting vehicular traffic. We are working with the local Council on this to ensure any proposed design is acceptable. The works would involve constructing a new road pavement structure from the eastern ...