Fountaindale Group’s proposed subdivision on Golden Valley Road, Jamberoo has been approved by the Land and Environment Court today, more than three years since the development application was lodged.

Negotiations between the applicant and Kiama Council reached a successful conclusion just prior to the commencement of the formal court hearing which was scheduled for the second half of this week.

Jennifer Macquarie, Director of Fountaindale Group, said she was pleased to have the development application successfully resolved “It’s a shame that it took three years and a court case to achieve a development consent.

Jennifer Macquarie

This subdivision was recommended for approval by Council staff last year, and had it been endorsed by Council back then, both sides could have saved the substantial cost of the appeal process. We are happy to put that behind us and look forward to moving forward with the development”.

In order to ensure the 50 new home sites in Golden Valley Rd have an adequate sewer service, Fountaindale will be required to upgrade the sewer main that services Jamberoo. The larger sewer main will be designed to accommodate additional dwellings within the existing Jamberoo village as well as the Golden Valley subdivision.

New land releases in Jamberoo are rare, and with the lots sized at 800m2, the Golden Valley subdivision is expected to attract a lot of interest from home buyers. Fountaindale already has a substantial list of interested parties. “We will be communicating our intended construction and sales program with the public in the next week or so.

It's fantastic to be offering 50 families the opportunity to become new members of the Jamberoo community” Ms Macquarie said.

The Bugle has previously reported on the pros and cons of the development.

Golden Valley Subdivision