A subdivision of 99 housing lots that will accompany a $1 billion Greg Norman-designed golf course resort in Avondale has gotten the green light.
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The Land and Environment Court upheld the appeal of developer Visionary Investment Group which fought Wollongong City Council's decision to reject its development application.
The Sydney-based, Chinese-backed developer group sought approval for the subdivision of 99 residential lots, four golf course hole redesigns and associated construction works.
After six months and several hearing dates, the acting commissioner said the developer and council had reached an agreement and development conditions had be set.
The approval forms a small part of a $1 billion golf resort planned at West Dapto.
The developer bought the site in 2015 and in 2017 unveiled a grand plan for the 566-hectare site.
The housing will form part of a 120-key hotel and golf course. Developers for Silkari Avondale plan to create a driving range, recreational centre complete with tennis court and pool, Kids Club and high-end health spas.
Visionary executive officer Michael Guo said the development application approval in the court was a "significant milestone".
He said the landscape, togography and natural environment would offer a unique lifestyle for residents.
"We are absolutely thrilled we can continue delivering a world-class development on our beautiful site," Mr Guo said. "The community will benefit from the golf course and hotel facilities."
He said Visionary intended to focus on its hotel before undertaking sales of the residential houses, which is earmarked for 2020.
"We are committed to the Wollongong community and to delivering this catalyst for regeneration of the area through Silkari Avondale," Mr Guo said.
"The former Huntley Colliery site is anticipated to stimulate new tourism activity as well as create local employment opportunities through the sustainable delivery of hotel, residential and recreational products and services."
The golf resort will be built on the former site of the Huntley Colliery which closed in 1989.
The plans have been amended and changed several times.
The golf course has already had planning approval and is under construction.
