Tolland Estate moves to the next stage of renewal with a signing between Wagga Council and Homes NSW being approved. Photo: NSW Government.
One of Wagga’s biggest suburban projects has taken a leap forward with Wagga Wagga City Council (WWCC) and Homes NSW signing off on an agreement that will see the NSW Government acquire certain parcels of land.
The signing of a document known as the Section 29 agreement allows Homes NSW to start providing upgrades to select infrastructure, including barbecue and picnic areas in the suburb.
WWCC Director of Regional Activation John Sidgwick said the approval of both agreements was a significant step forward for the Tolland Renewal Project.
“The signing of the Section 29 agreement and the Tolland Planning Agreement allows Homes NSW to progress with certain elements of the masterplan,” Mr Sidgwick said.
“This includes the upgrade of the existing mobile library facilities, toilet block and stage area [to be a plug and play stage] in Chambers Park, upgrade of community facilities such as playgrounds, picnic tables and barbecues at local parks and improved pedestrian and bike access both within Tolland and connecting places like shopping centres and Jubilee Park.
“This kind of infrastructure is important for the final design of the suburb as it enhances liveability, increases connectivity for residents, and encourages active lifestyles.”
Once the land is developed by Homes NSW as part of the Tolland Renewal Project, it will be handed back to council as a community asset.
The Section 29 agreement was approved at the 16 December 2024 ordinary council meeting and allows Homes NSW to acquire some parcels of council-owned land that are essential for the progression of the Tolland Renewal Project.
The Tolland Planning Agreement was approved at the 10 February ordinary council meeting and enables the delivery of community spaces and infrastructure within Tolland to be undertaken.
According to an update given by WWCC, the signing of the two agreements follows the adoption of the Tolland Concept Masterplan in May 2024 and the gazettal of the state-assessed planning proposal, which rezoned land within the Tolland Renewal area in November 2024.
“Council, Homes NSW, and the Argyle Consortium will continue to work together to deliver the Tolland Renewal Project through a staged approach, which will see increased social, affordable, seniors, and private housing.”
Find information on the Tolland Renewal Project on council’s Have Your Say Page and the Homes NSW Tolland webpage.
