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Urbanisation

Riverstone Scheduled Lands

RPS supports the transformation of Riverstone’s paper subdivisions into modern residential lots

RPS provided expert project management and surveying services to transform part of the historic Riverstone Scheduled Lands into modern residential lots, overcoming significant legal, environmental, and stakeholder challenges.

Navigating controversy, contamination, and complexity

In New South Wales, over 10,000 lots created through the late 1800s and early 1900s paper subdivision process have remained undeveloped. Landcom’s Riverstone Scheduled Lands Precinct A (Stages 1-3) project became the first to redevelop these outdated parcels into fully serviced, modern residential lots.

Being the first redevelopment under paper subdivision legislation, the Riverstone project faced numerous challenges. Some landowners were opposed to the development, complicating negotiations and cooperation.

Additionally, Riverstone’s history of contamination introduced significant environmental, financial, and scheduling challenges. These issues required careful management and coordination to ensure progress, while adhering to strict environmental and regulatory guidelines.

Engaged as project managers and surveyors, RPS played a pivotal role in overcoming significant challenges and delivering a successful outcome for Precinct A1 to A3.

Riverstone Scheduled Lands 2015 (before) and 2024 (after)

RPS' solution: Expertise in project management and surveying

Drawing on extensive experience, RPS’ specialists managed the project lifecycle, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement. Our team led the preparation and submission of all necessary applications to statutory authorities and councils, including navigating the Subdivision Certificate Application process.

Surveyors conducted:
- Essential cadastral works
- Re-established property boundaries; and
- Ensured compliance with legal and titling requirements.

RPS also negotiated special remediation arrangements with Blacktown City Council, which reduced costs and enabled the development to proceed despite environmental complications.

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Riverstone Scheduled Lands (part of project area)
Riverstone Scheduled Lands (house on site)
Riverstone Scheduled Lands (partly completed project area)
Riverstone Scheduled Lands map

RPS drives successful redevelopment of Riverstone lots

Through careful management and strategic problem-solving, RPS delivered a successful outcome for Landcom. The first stage of the project saw 84 outdated narrow land parcels transformed into 100 modern residential lots, complete with new roads and essential services.

This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in the Riverstone Scheduled Lands development, setting a precedent for future redevelopment projects across New South Wales. With a total team of 15 surveyors, including registered surveyors, RPS played a critical role in transforming a controversial, complex, and environmentally impacted site into a thriving residential community.

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