Transport for New South Wales’ Wollongong Station Masterplan has been released for public consultation.
The plan outlines a long-term vision for transforming the station precinct into a “vibrant, connected and inviting transport hub” that reflects the identity of Wollongong, providing direct active and public transport links to the surrounding area including to the city centre, foreshore and hospital.
The plan also proposes to upgrade the gateways to and from the station on Crown Street, Gladstone Avenue and Station Street and identifies “opportunity sites” for future development.
Public consultation has also opened for the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s (DPHI) Draft Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy.
The Draft Strategy identifies a series of Government-led initiatives to “unlock the potential and bring the vision for the Precinct to life”.
These include public spaces and transport to support amenity and movement between key areas, public safety and access within and around the Precinct (including links with the train station and the central business district) and opportunities for affordable housing for future residents and key workers.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and Member for Wollongong Paul Scully said: “As the population of the Illawarra Shoalhaven region is expected to grow to 575,000 by 2041, it has never been more important to get these crucial planning steps right.
“The Draft Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy is an exciting opportunity to deliver world-leading and innovative health care, improved connection to Wollongong Station, new and enhanced open public spaces, and new affordable housing choices.
“Making sure there is alignment between future plans for the health precinct and the future plans for the station is important so they are working together in the best interests of the future of the city.”
Consultation on both the Draft Masterplan and Draft Strategy is open until June 11, 2025.
To read the documents and to make a submission, visit the Have your say web page.
