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Submit comments on section 60 works applications made under the Heritage Act 1977 which are advertised.

 

Certain applications for works or activities are advertised when we or the Heritage Council decides that:

  • the proposal may materially affect the significance of the State Heritage Register item
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Blacktown Native Institute (SHR no. 01866)

Title: Blacktown Native Institute (SHR no. 01866)

Notice is hereby given, under Section 61 of the Heritage Act 1977 that the Heritage Council of NSW has received an application (HMS ID 11262) for the Richmond Road M7 to Townson Road upgrade (RRM7). The project will involve partial construction within the curtilage of the State Heritage Register item Blacktown Native Institute (BNI) (SHR no. 01866) made under the Heritage Act.

Applicant: Transport for NSW

Submissions opening date: 9:00 am 1 August 2025

Submissions closing date: 5:00 pm 22 August 2025

Description of the proposal as per the section 60 application form: Widening Richmond Road to six lanes within part of the BNI curtilage from the M7 Interchange including all activities linked to road construction. The design includes a new flyover from the M7 and a new bridge across Bells Creek.

The Heritage Council of NSW invites written submissions regarding the proposal. Note that if a submission is made by way of objection, the reasons for objection must be specified in the submission. Unless you state otherwise, contents of your submission may also be provided to the applicant or other interested parties in some circumstances.

Hard copies of the documents may be inspected at the office location of Heritage NSW, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Podium level, 4 Parramatta Square, 12 Darcy Street, Parramatta between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday (please note this is by appointment only).

Submissions can be made from 1 August 2025 until 5:00 pm on 22 August 2025:

For enquiries, contact Ruth Berendt, Senior Assessments Officer, TfNSW MOU – State Heritage Register Approvals, Heritage NSW on 02 9873 8500 or at [email protected].

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