[North Eveleigh] Waterloo South Concept Plan Exhibition Underway – initial information

Wed May 6 13:24:05 AEST 2026

Dear REDWatch members, supporters and agencies,

REDWatch Meeting – Hear Stockland talk on Waterloo South Concept Plan - 7 May

Social Impact Assessment and Preliminary Social Impact Management Plan now available

Waterloo South Concept public exhibition until Tuesday 2nd June 2026 & Documents

Information and Support in understanding the Concept & making submissions

What is the Concept Plan and Rezoning?

Scoping Applications for Development Applications for Stage 1 Waterloo South Lodged
Please note – this email contains hyperlinks. This means that if you see a blue underlined word or phrase that you can click on it and go directly to a document or to get more information.
REDWatch Meeting – Hear Stockland talk on Waterloo South Concept Plan - 7 May
The Concept Plan is on exhibition and the May 7 REDWatch meeting will do an initial unpack of the Waterloo South Concept Plan for tenants and the community. Given a short 28 days exhibition this will be a two-hour meeting dealing with both the built environment proposal as well as with the Social Impact Assessment (SIA). The SIA looks at the people impacts from the redevelopment as part of the exhibition and this information was not available during the pre-exhibition consultations.
This is a public meeting and everyone is welcome. You can join the meeting in person on 7 May from 6:00 pm at Counterpoint’s Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street, Waterloo or join us on line by Zoom http://tinyurl.com/RedwatchMeetingZoom.
REDWatch meets at the local Community Centre and is pleased to celebrate Neighbourhood Centre Week in May as your place to connect.
Social Impact Assessment and Preliminary Social Impact Management Plan now available
Two important Concept Plan documents, from REDWatch’s perspective, can be found in Appendix EE of exhibition documents. These are the Social Impact Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051441.515%20GMT> and the Preliminary Social Impact Management Plan<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051441.292%20GMT>. These reports specifically to look at the potential impacts both good and bad of the development on the surrounding community, especially the public housing community and what needs to happen to manage impacts. These reports also deal with some of the issues raised in Homes NSW’s People and Place Plan. This report was not available during the pre-lodgement consultation, so this will be the first time we get to look at these “people” parts of the redevelopment.
We have asked the Consortium to talk to these reports at the 7 May REDWatch meeting as well as providing an overview of the Concept proposal. REDWatch encourages people to look at these reports and raise any issues of concern.
Waterloo South Concept public exhibition until Tuesday 2nd June 2026 & Documents
The Concept State Significant Development and Rezoning Application have been placed on exhibition for 28 days until 2nd June 2026. Tenants were advised last Friday via this Homes NSW notification to Waterloo tenants of Concept Plan Exhibition - 1 May 2026<http://www.redwatch.org.au/260501hnsw/view> in line with advising tenants first.
This exhibition covers all of Waterloo South. All official documents are accessible through the planning portal. Feedback on the proposal must also be made directly through the Planning Portal to the Department of Planning. It cannot be made via the Consortium or Homes NSW which cannot submit it on your behalf.
The Exhibition Documents can be found at Planning NSW - Waterloo Estate (South) Concept Exhibition<https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/waterloo-estate-south-concept>. Printed versions of these reports can also be accessed at Waterloo Connect.
The key document is the Waterloo South Concept Environmental Impact Statement<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052316.334%20GMT> to which almost all the other documents are Appendices supplying additional information. The last Appendix KK contains the Rezoning Report with the Draft LEP Maps, Revised Design Guide, Connecting with Country Framework and Retail Market Demand Assessment.
REDWatch has put together the full list of the exhibition documents and links to them below:

  *   Waterloo South Concept Environmental Impact Statement<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052316.334%20GMT>
  *   Appendix A - SEARs Compliance Table<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051440.039%20GMT>
  *   Appendix B - Statutory Compliance Table<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051440.329%20GMT>
  *   Appendix C - Mitigation and Management Measures<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051440.832%20GMT>
  *   Appendix D - Community Consultation Table<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051440.618%20GMT>
  *   Appendix E - Assessment against Waterloo South Design Guide<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051441.072%20GMT>
  *   Appendix F - Urban Design Report<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051659.925%20GMT>
  *   Appendix F - Urban Design Report Appendices<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051701.650%20GMT>
  *   Appendix G - Survey Plan<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051658.273%20GMT>
  *   Appendix H - Draft Subdivision Plans<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051656.736%20GMT>
  *   Appendix I - Designing with Country Report<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051659.056%20GMT>
  *   Appendix J - Public Domain and Landscape Report<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051703.865%20GMT>
  *   Appendix K - CPTED Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052312.073%20GMT>
  *   Appendix L - Preliminary Public Art Plan<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052313.524%20GMT>
  *   Appendix M - Engagement Outcomes Report<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052312.539%20GMT>
  *   Appendix N - Design Excellence Strategy<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052310.929%20GMT>
  *   Appendix O - Environmental Wind Report<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052312.304%20GMT>
  *   Appendix P - Visual Impact Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052313.837%20GMT>
  *   Appendix Q - Arboricultural Impact Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052315.219%20GMT>
  *   Appendix R - BDAR Waiver<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052314.688%20GMT>
  *   Appendix S - DSI incl. Review of ORAP<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052318.491%20GMT>
  *   Appendix T - Remediation Action Plan<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052317.902%20GMT>
  *   Appendix U - Stormwater Management Plan<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052320.230%20GMT>
  *   Appendix V - Historical Archaeological Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052314.939%20GMT>
  *   Appendix W - Archaeological Technical Report<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052315.835%20GMT>
  *   Appendix X - Statement of Heritage Impact<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052315.529%20GMT>
  *   Appendix Y - ACHAR (Public)<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260421T032524.073%20GMT>
  *   Appendix Z - Infrastructure Delivery and Staging Plan<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052317.386%20GMT>
  *   Appendix AA - Flood Impact and Risk Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051445.439%20GMT>
  *   Appendix BB - Preliminary Noise Vibration Impact Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051441.772%20GMT>
  *   Appendix CC - Transport Impact Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051443.679%20GMT>
  *   Appendix DD - Waste Management Plan<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051442.084%20GMT>
  *   Appendix EE Social Impact Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051441.515%20GMT>
  *   Appendix EE - Social Impact Management Plan<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051441.292%20GMT>
  *   Appendix FF - ESD Report<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051657.207%20GMT>
  *   Appendix GG - Aviation Impact Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051657.452%20GMT>
  *   Appendix HH - Accessibility Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051656.971%20GMT>
  *   Appendix II - EDC Summary Letter<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051656.510%20GMT>
  *   Appendix JJ - Concept Envelope Plans<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T051657.700%20GMT>
  *   Appendix KK - Rezoning Report<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052311.846%20GMT>
  *   Appendix KK - Attach A - Draft LEP Maps<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052311.160%20GMT>
  *   Appendix KK - Attach B - Revised Design Guide<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052312.892%20GMT>
  *   Appendix KK - Attach C - Connecting with Country Framework<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052313.211%20GMT>
  *   Appendix KK - Attach D - Retail Market Demand Assessment<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052311.569%20GMT>
  *   Application_20260417053618<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T053714.410%20GMT>
At the top of the exhibition page is a link to “Make a submission<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/IAC?pyActivity=@baseclass.LaunchOnlineSubmission&ExhibitionID=EXH-118380239>”. Submissions are supposed to be made online by setting up an account in the Planning Portal<https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022/How%20to%20Create%20an%20Account.pdf> if you don’t have one. If you can’t access online then ask for support from one of the agencies like Counterpoint or from representatives from the Department of Planning. Department of Planning representatives at the Stockland information sessions will have a form that can be used by those that cannot make electronic submissions. There is also a general guide on how to make submission<https://shared-drupal-s3fs.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/master-test/fapub_pdf/How+to+make+a+submission+on+a+State+significant+application+v3.pdf>s.
While the consortium will hold some information sessions they stand to benefit from the outcome and hence are not permitted to collect and submit feedback. Submissions must be made directly to the Department of planning. After all the input from the community and other agencies, like Council, is received, the Consortium will have a chance to provide a response and change things before the Department of Planning makes a final decision on the proposal.
To date no media statement has been issued and the only media coverage has been the SMH’s Hundreds of inner Sydney homes to be bulldozed for 3300 units<https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/hundreds-of-inner-sydney-homes-to-be-bulldozed-for-3300-units-20260505-p5ztsh.html>.
Information and Support in understanding the Concept & making submissions
The consortium has revamped its Waterloo Partnership website at www.waterloorenewal.com.au<http://www.waterloorenewal.com.au> and this site contains some high-level information on the Concept Proposal including some updated maps and Q&As. REDWatch suggests you have a look at this site.
The Consortium have produced a Community Guide to the Concept Application and Rezoning<https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/68e5bd886589104662180f8d/69fa9b97ea995d8bb7a6c372_A%20Community%20Guide%20to%20the%20Concept%20Application%20and%20Rezoning.pdf>, Please note that this guide is not part of the formal application. The Consortium have produced it as an overview that might be helpful for people wanting to understand what is in the concept proposal however in the case of omissions or differences the exhibited documents are what need to be addressed, primarily the Waterloo South Concept Environmental Impact Statement<https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSD-93222706%2120260417T052316.334%20GMT>.
Homes NSW has also updated its Waterloo South site<https://www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw/housing-and-infrastructure-projects/social-building-projects/waterloo-renewal-project> to cover the exhibition.  The Consortium will also hold some information sessions (see details later in this update).
It should be noted that Homes NSW and the Consortium have prepared the 40+ documents in this exhibition and hence have their material available at the beginning of the exhibition. Independent assessment however will take longer for groups like REDWatch, services agencies like Counterpoint and City of Sydney Council which need to read and digest the reports before being able to raise any issues of concern. With this exhibition being only 28 days it is likely that even Council, with its dedicated planning staff will be unable to finalise its assessment within that time, let alone service providers and voluntary groups. As a result, concerns may only emerge from these independent organisations towards the end of the exhibition.
So please look out for later statements from community groups about concerns they think should be raised and please also feed any concerns you have from looking at the documents back to these independent parties to inform their comments and submissions.
Counterpoint Community Services, Redfern Legal Centre and Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation have been funded by Council to provide independent advice and support during relocations and the redevelopment.
With many events during May there will be lots of opportunities to people to discuss concerns with workers independent of Homes NSW and the Consortium. Counterpoint in its newsletter says “You can chat with Counterpoint staff at any of our centres or at these events: Community Centre Week events; Volunteer Awards; Pet Day; and other neighbourhood activities across Waterloo. These are informal opportunities to ask questions, share concerns, or get help finding the right information”.
In this update REDWatch has not sought to assess the proposal. REDWatch will post material it becomes aware of on www.redwatch.org.au<http://www.redwatch.org.au> and / or issue an email update.
Here are some opportunities to attend activities which will focus on the Concept Plan

  *   Thursday 7 May – REDWatch Meeting with Stockland on the Plan 6-8pm The Factory 67 Raglan Street Waterloo or on line via http://tinyurl.com/RedwatchMeetingZoom.
  *   Monday 11 May – Consortium Service Provider Briefing from 3pm to 4pm
  *   Tuesday 12 May – Consortium in person 10.30am to 12.30pm (lunch included) Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre 95 Wellington Street (opposite OzHarvest)
  *   Saturday 16 May – Consortium Drop-in 10am to 12pm Chinese and Russian language interpreters will be available during this time
  *   Monday 18 May – Consortium Online session - 5pm to 6.30pm Register via the project website or email the Consortium for the meeting link
  *   Wednesday 20 May – Waterloo Redevelopment Group 2pm The Factory, 67 Raglan St, Waterloo
  *   Tuesday 26 May – Consortium morning tea with the team - Drop in between 10.30am and 12.30pm at Waterloo Connect Shop 2, 95 Wellington St (opposite OzHarvest) to speak to the team.
  *   Monday to Friday during exhibition – Consortium Drop-in to Waterloo Connect Shop 2, 95 Wellington St, Waterloo (opposite OzHarvest) or Connect with Homes NSW and the Consortium by calling 1800 997 318 Email: hello at waterloorenewal.com.au
What is the Concept Plan and Rezoning?
The total floorspace for this site was set in 2022. During the pre-lodgement consultation the developer, Stockland, discussed the need to change how that floorspace is distributed, changing heights and creating more ground level space, as well as showing where different sorts of housing go. This exhibition will change the planning controls that Stockland will then build within. Even though 10% design excellence bonus was added on top of the expected 3,000 units in the development in 2022 it has taken until now for Homes NSW and the Consortium to use the 3,300-unit figure. Even this is an estimate, as the planning controls divide the floorspace between tenures, not the number of units so how many units are delivered for that floor space will be determined by later planning.
The submission of the Concept Proposal to the Department of Planning says the proposal expects Waterloo South to provide 5650 rooms holding 7,000 people with a delivery cost excluding GST of AUD2,231,118,316.00. The development is expected to provide 1,781 construction jobs and 600 operation jobs.
The exhibition will show how the heights and floorspace distribution changes proposed differ from the approved 2022 controls. It will also include other information such as the distribution of different types of housing tenure, staging etc. Stockland has undertaken pre-lodgement consultation with tenants showing what it was considering, so there should be few major surprises in the key elements of the exhibited plan for those who were involved in the earlier consultation.
The formal exhibition does include a lot of unseen technical studies that are likely to be of interest. They cover wind, sun, shadowing. environmental issues, social impacts etc. (see full list earlier in this email)
You can also find out more about the concept application and zoning in Q&As on the Consortium’s  Concept Application and Rezoning<https://www.waterloorenewal.com.au/planning/concept-application-and-rezoning> page.
Scoping Applications for Development Applications for Stage 1 Waterloo South Lodged
The Homes NSW Waterloo Project website has been updated to advise that while this exhibition is underway, three scoping reports have been lodged with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to obtain the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for early works, Block 8 and Block 9. The SEARs will set out what studies must be completed and which stakeholders and community members must be consulted. Early engagement with the community will begin soon, to help inform the detailed applications.

Regards,

Geoff
Geoffrey Turnbull
REDWatch Spokesperson
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