Member for Kiama Gareth Ward wants the community to have its say on the draft Bombo Quarry Master Plan, which was recently released.

The plan can be found at:  www.unlockingbomboquarry.com.au

"Bombo Quarry has served our community well for the last 75 years but it's now reaching the end of its life as a quarry. Our community is given an opportunity to have its say about what is effectively a blank canvas to paint a new picture and a new future," Ward said.

"The redevelopment of Bombo Quarry represents one of the biggest announcements and opportunities for our community in decades.

"Whilst I am fiercely protective of our village character and our local environment, the redevelopment of Bombo Quarry may provide much needed housing as well as housing for families struggling to afford to buy and rent in Kiama,” he said.

The draft master plan design includes:

• Creating a place that captures the imagination of all stakeholders and the local community.

• Integrating the precinct into the wider Kiama region to achieve a sense of belonging.

• Designing a village that celebrates its character and unique surroundings.

• Working closely with the NSW Government, Council and the community.

• Celebrating country and culture in consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders.

• Creating a welcoming destination that celebrates connection and inclusivity.

Boral and the NSW Government are seeking feedback on the development of a draft master plan to inform future planning and development assessment processes.

"I will be asking the NSW Government to ensure that any approval comes with community infrastructure such as investments in roads, hospitals, schools which will be needed to shoulder growth,” Ward said.

Boral announced in its 2023 half year results that its 46 hectare Bombo quarry site was surplus to the business's requirements.

CEO Vik Bansal told investors that,"significant work" was underway exploring "development opportunities at the site."

Quarrying had occurred at the site to the west of the Princes Highway since 1947 and Boral halted operations in 2014, although Transport NSW still uses the site.

A Boral status report says it would take between five to eight years and 4.5 million cubic metres of infill, to make the site ready for construction.

Community in-person consultation

Wednesday, 24 July, 5pm-7.30pm, North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre.

Online (registration required)

Wednesday, 31 July, 5pm-6.30pm, online via zoom.