FAQ

Mirvac has appointed Demolition, Environmental and Civil Contractors (DECC) as the contractor to undertake the demolition works.

DECC’s delivery team has over 75 years of experience in planning and driving demolition projects and have been an integral part of the successful delivery of many iconic projects across NSW and QLD. DECC is committed to managing safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout demolition, and is supported by a third-party accredited management system, including a Federal Safety Accreditation.

Demolition is now underway. The demolition works are expected to take approximately 24 weeks, forecast to be completed by March 2025, subject to weather and progress.

Works will take place during Canterbury-Bankstown City Council’s approved work hours:

- Monday – Saturday, 7am – 5pm 

- No works on Sunday and Public Holidays

If, from time-to-time, activities need to take place outside of these hours, we will notify you in advance.

On occasion, large equipment and machinery needs to be delivered early in the morning, outside of peak traffic times to meet state government traffic management guidelines.

The childcare centre located at the northeastern corner of the site will be retained within the existing building, however, will undergo some renovations. The childcare centre will remain operational until December 2024, before it will be closed temporarily for refurbishment.

The re‑purposing of the campus has also facilitated the transfer of 36,800 square metres of land and buildings therein, located in the south-eastern corner of the site, to be used for educational and associated uses by Mount St Joseph High School.

Demolition will comprise of:

- Establishment of site facilities including erosion control, access signage and fencing.

- Isolation of utility services.

- Protocols regarding the removal of any hazardous building materials.

- Demolition and removal of structures.

- Complete site clearing of rubbish, waste and rubble.

Demolition works will be strictly controlled by detailed Construction Management Plans, reviewed and approved by Canterbury-Bankstown Council, to help minimise impacts to the local community.

The Council approved management plans include site construction controls to:

- suppress dust

- minimise stormwater run-off and control sediment

- minimise noise

- minimise vibration

- reduce traffic impacts to the local community.

Dust and vibration monitoring will be established to ensure compliance with regulations.

The majority of construction rubble and materials will be recycled at offsite facilities.

As outlined in the Arborist report, no prescribed trees are proposed to be removed as part of the demolition works. Only some smaller shrubs and plants, that do not require Council consent, may be either removed or relocated during the demolition phase. 

In June 2024, the Planning Proposal was gazetted, amending the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023 to accommodate redevelopment of the land for a new residential neighbourhood and small neighbourhood commercial centre.

At its meeting held 24 October 2023, Council endorsed the adoption of the site‑specific Development Control Plan (DCP) and execution of the Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA). The DCP provides additional certainty of built form outcomes and conservation initiatives while the executed VPA formalises the commitment to public and social infrastructure to be delivered as part of the proposed neighbourhood.

In November 2023, Mirvac lodged a Development Application (DA) for demolition of the campus with Council which has been approved by Council.

Next steps involve lodging a series of DAs, consistent with the Planning Proposal, for subdivision works and built form works which will be supported by further technical assessments and more detailed designs.

The proposed residential masterplan incorporates a diverse range of up to 430 low-rise dwellings including attached terraces, semi-detached houses and freestanding homes. The proposal will integrate with and enhance the surrounding area through public benefits such as a café/restaurant, improved childcare facility, improvements to Milperra Reserve, the creation of three new public parks, shared cycle and pathways, the conservation of over 2 hectares of remnant Cumberland Plain Woodland and more.

See full list of public benefits below.

Under the Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) drafted in conjunction with and adopted by Council, the following benefits are proposed as part the proposal:

- Dedication of over 14,400 square metres of land to Council for the creation of three new publicly accessible parks with embellishment across the parks to include seating, picnic tables, pathways, landscaping and play equipment.

- Upgrades to Milperra Reserve to improve useability and amenity with works or a monetary contribution up to $1.04M for landscaping, new turf, seating, lighting, and public art.

- Contribution to the repair and renovation of the local Milperra Community Centre and/or other community facilities identified by Council.

- A $5.3M contribution to Council for the provision of affordable housing.

- New shared cycleways and pedestrian paths on proposed local roads to encourage active transport.

- Contribution towards a new shared pedestrian/cycle path from Milperra to Panania rail station.

- Creation of a small commercial hub to include local businesses to service the day-to-day needs of local residents and workers.

- Long-term protection of over two hectares of remnant Cumberland Plain Woodland through the application of an C2 Environmental Conservation zoning and long-term management plan for ongoing maintenance.

The re‑purposing of the Campus has also facilitated the transfer of 36,800 square metres of land, and buildings therein to be used for educational and associated uses by Mount St Joseph High School.

We are committed to keeping the community informed as we progress. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at milperracommunity@mirvac.com.

We have sought the highest possible protection on private land (i.e., the C2 Environmental Conservation Zoning) for over two hectares of ecologically significant Cumberland Plain Woodlands located at the north-eastern corner of the site.

This area is currently fenced off and will be retained and maintained subject to a long-term management plan.

The masterplanned community will include three new publicly accessible parks across the site, totalling over 14,400 square metres of land.

These parks will be located at the northern end of site, at the centre of site and at the southern end of site and will include various embellishments such as seating, picnic tables, pathways, landscaping and play/fitness equipment.

Once complete, the three parks will be handed over to Council.

In addition, upgrades to Council’s existing Milperra Reserve will be carried out with works or a $1.04m contribution towards landscaping, new turf, seating, lighting, and public art.

Prior to the commencement of civil works, a landscape plan will be developed to align and incorporate urban greening guidelines as detailed in the WSROC Cool Suburbs Guide, DPIE Greener Neighbourhood Guide and site-specific Development Control Plan endorsed by Council.

As a result, it is anticipated there will be over 550 new trees planted along proposed roads and within parks across the site. Additional landscaping and tree planting will also be carried out at each residential property within the masterplanned community.

With the new landscaping and tree planting to be delivered on site, the future canopy cover at tree maturity will exceed the tree canopy cover that currently exists, providing the community with a cooler neighbourhood.

The final tree retention ratio will be determined through the Development Application stage; however, the proposed masterplan has been designed to preserve close to 90% of mature trees.

Specifically, the three public parks included within the masterplan have been strategically designed and located to incorporate the retention of existing trees within these areas.

For the trees that are required to be removed to facilitate earthworks and establish infrastructure to service homes, a tree replacement ratio of at least three new trees to be planted for every one removed will exist.

We have also engaged a landscape contractor to set up a nursery to store various plants within the site which may be reutilised in the landscaping of the residential community where possible.

Trees to be planted will be selected from Councils recommended list with a mix of local provenance trees that conform with the Cumberland Plain Woodland Community.

While the sustainability initiatives will be determined through the Development Application stage; our vision is to set a new benchmark in sustainability and innovation for the area with a masterplan that aims to:

- Maximise the number of homes with desirable solar orientation

- Each home to incorporate electrical appliances and a solar system

- Include smart street infrastructure along proposed streets and within parks

- Encourage sustainable modes of transport via pedestrian and cycle connections in all directions.