Client
Defence Housing Australia
Scope
Deebing Heights was proposed as a masterplanned residential community over 27 hectares, comprising 320 land lots. Stakeholders included nearby residents, a school and its PandC.
Issues
Key issues were seen as managing the relationship with Council, due to its stated opposition to small lots; managing the relationship with the indigenous people in relation to cultural heritage and managing community relations and any issues that arose during Public Notification.
Outcomes
CPR Group delivered on each requirement:
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Liaison with relevant groups and primary stakeholders, including elected representatives
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Conduct of a successful Community Information Day
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Public notification comment period, which resulted in only one submission
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Distribution of project information in the local area, and to key stakeholders
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Enduring engagement with the traditional owners
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The development application was mediated through Council
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Successful brokering of mutually respectful relationships between the client and project teams with Council, elected representatives, government advisors, electoral and Ministerial advisors and senior public servants
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Incorporated rigorous risk management, traditional and social media monitoring and environmental and political scanning
