Wollongong DCP Draft Chapter E12: Geotechnical Assessment of Slope Instability

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Consultation has concluded

Council resolved on 15 March 2021 to exhibit the draft Chapter E12:Geotechnical Assessment of Slope Instability of the Wollongong Development Control Plan (WDCP) 2009.

This Chapter applies to certain lands in the Wollongong Local Government Area that are known or suspected to be subject to slope instability. It outlines Council’s specific requirements for geotechnical investigation and assessment of development proposed on such land.

Chapter E12 has been updated to reflect current standards and improve clarity for developers, consultants and Council staff.The draft chapter, if made, would amend the above-mentioned WDCP.

The draft Chapter will be on public exhibition for a minimum period of 28 days. It can be viewed at

  • Wollongong Library and all branches, during library hours
  • Council Administration Building 41 Burelli Street Wollongong between 9am and 5pm weekdays.
  • On the Documents section of this page

To make a submission, complete the feedback form.

Alternatively, submissions should be addressed to:

The General Manager, Wollongong City Council, Locked Bag 8821 WOLLONGONG DC NSW 2500 or emailed to records@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

Submission are to be received before the close of business on Monday 26 April 2021. Please quote CST-100.02.082 on your submission.

Please note that submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request.

Please read through Council's Privacy Notification before making a submission.

Council resolved on 15 March 2021 to exhibit the draft Chapter E12:Geotechnical Assessment of Slope Instability of the Wollongong Development Control Plan (WDCP) 2009.

This Chapter applies to certain lands in the Wollongong Local Government Area that are known or suspected to be subject to slope instability. It outlines Council’s specific requirements for geotechnical investigation and assessment of development proposed on such land.

Chapter E12 has been updated to reflect current standards and improve clarity for developers, consultants and Council staff.The draft chapter, if made, would amend the above-mentioned WDCP.

The draft Chapter will be on public exhibition for a minimum period of 28 days. It can be viewed at

  • Wollongong Library and all branches, during library hours
  • Council Administration Building 41 Burelli Street Wollongong between 9am and 5pm weekdays.
  • On the Documents section of this page

To make a submission, complete the feedback form.

Alternatively, submissions should be addressed to:

The General Manager, Wollongong City Council, Locked Bag 8821 WOLLONGONG DC NSW 2500 or emailed to records@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

Submission are to be received before the close of business on Monday 26 April 2021. Please quote CST-100.02.082 on your submission.

Please note that submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request.

Please read through Council's Privacy Notification before making a submission.

Consultation has concluded
  • Revised DCP Chapter E12 Geotechnical Assessment of Slope Instability adopted by Council

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    The revised Wollongong Development Control Plan 2009, Chapter E12 Geotechnical Assessment of Slope Instability, was finalised following the public exhibition and a report went to Council at the meeting on 28 June 2021, where Councillors resolved unanimously to adopt the updated chapter.

    The business paper and meeting minutes are available to read on Council's website.

    The new chapter will come into force from 19 July 2021 and can be downloaded from Council’s website.