Crematorium and cemetery proposed

A cemetery and crematorium complex, which would accommodate up to 400 mourners and employ up to 20 people, has been proposed for the former abattoir site at the bottom of Bulls Hill.

Council has deferred a planning proposal submitted by Bulls Hill Developments to construct a cemetery and crematorium on Lot 1 and lots 173 and 183 on Woy Woy Rd.

The proposal includes the construction of a crematorium complex comprising of four chapels linked to a central crematorium facility with a cafe, condolence lounges and an office.

Parking would be provided for around 200 vehicles with 120 spaces provided in a sealed car park and an additional 80 parked cars on the crematorium internal road system.

The construction would also involve the upgrade of the intersection between the site access road and Woy Woy road.

Cr Terri Latella and Cr Craig Doyle moved the matter be deferred for further information and consultation to ensure there is sufficient justification to proceed with the planning proposal, in view of potential environmental impacts on wetlands and the Coastal Open Space Strategy (COSS).

Further investigation will also be taken in relation to impacts on road, transport and employment and any other issues that may further support the application.

Council Agenda ENV.66 4 Nov 2010