This is an important update for our valued clients regarding the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. The NSW Government has released further documents today related to the planning for the Aerotropolis. These include: Explanation of Intended Effects to amend Environmental Planning Instruments in relation to the Western Sydney...
Over two years ago we launched Orion’s planning business and today we welcome James Gibbeson as our new Senior Planner. James was most recently at The Hills Shire Council – a key stakeholder for Orion. Prior to that he held roles at Leichhardt and Willoughby Councils....
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS Planning Monthly Update Contributions Reform Moves Forward Given the importance of contributions reform we’ve provide previous a series of updates on 30 November, 4 December, 12 & 25 March and 30 August. Whilst we continue to expect there to be...
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS As we clock up 91 days of lockdown (who’s counting), we have our sights set firmly on NSW’s Freedom Day! Our team at Orion have been working extremely hard for our clients in what has been an exceedingly challenging time,...
We have great pleasure in introducing the newest additions to our team! Natalie Galea: Natalie studied at the University of NSW, obtaining a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture in 2013. Early in her career, she worked as a development manager, working on a multitude of subdivision developments...
Today is R U OK? Day We are very passionate about Mental Health here at Orion Consulting and we put our full support behind this initiative. Today is the day to start the conversation. Pick up the phone. Start a Teams chat. Think about someone else who may need...
Today the Orion Consulting and KFW team are wearing their favourite jerseys to support Jersey Day. This initiative is to help raise awareness around organ and tissue donation in Australia. For more information follow the link below: Donatelife ...
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS Planning Monthly Update Contributions Reform Given the importance of contributions reform we’ve provide previous a series of updates on 30 November, 4 December, and 12 & 25 March. We now expect there to be delays to the implementation of the...
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS Planning Monthly Update Amending Modification Applications Commentary during a recent judgement in the Court (that was not instrumental to the ultimate decision on that case) led a number of Councils to reject some of our clients attempts to amend modifications...
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS Wednesday 28 July 2021 - The NSW Government announced a partial reopening for Construction in the Greater Sydney Region from Saturday, 31 July, subject to each site completing a COVID-19 Safety Plan. Further details are available at NSW...
We have been busy here at the Sydney office of Orion Consulting! Remaining strong as a team over the last 12 months, we have had significant movement upwards in our company with new roles and divisions created to support the strength of our team as we...
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS Planning Monthly Update Employment Zones Reform The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is currently exhibiting a proposal for a new employment zones framework. The reforms will replace the existing Business (B) and Industrial (IN) zones with five new employment...
The Orion Team is pleased to welcome Mark Marsic as Principal Designer – Infrastructure & Industrial. Mark is a Principal Roads and Civil Designer and brings with him 25 years of industry experience specialising in TfNSW and Local Council road infrastructure design as well as industrial\commercial...
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS Planning Monthly Update Environmental Planning Instrument Mapping The NSW Government has recently moved all SEPP and LEP maps from the NSW Legislation website to the NSW Planning Portal. Redirections are currently in place on the Legislation website however the direct link to the...
This morning we celebrated Cancer Council NSW's Biggest Morning Tea in both our Sydney and Wollongong offices. It was a great morning to raise money and awareness for those affected by cancer. Thank you to everyone who participated and donated! #australiasbiggestmorningtea #cancercouncil...
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS Planning Monthly Update Clause 4.6 Standard Instrument Amendments Clause 4.6 under the Standard LEP Instrument has progressively replaced the previous State Planning Policy No 1 which was ultimately repealed on 1 February 2020. It is adopted in all standard format...
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS Planning Monthly Update Riverstone East Stage 3 We understand that DPIE are now progressing the final stage of the Precinct with Blacktown Council. The key remaining issues are infrastructure servicing arrangements, the form of the Rouse Hill Regional Park and...
Over the past year we have had the pleasure of seeing four of Orion’s finest achieve Chartered Engineer status. Raul Cid, Edmund Tsang, Mina Fahmy and Dominic Lynch have had their commitment to their craft formally recognised by Engineers Australia. Raul Cid – CPEng (Civil Engineering) Edmund...
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR OUR VALUED CLIENTS ACROSS NEW SOUTH WALES REGARDING CONTRIBUTIONS On 2 December 2020 we provided our analysis of the NSW Productivity Commissioner’s Final Report into the Contributions System. The NSW Government has now reviewed the Report and has released a...
At Orion Consulting we #ChooseToChallenge. Orion Consulting maintains a focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe this will always be a work in progress and we strive to constantly be evolving and to keep the conversation going. Read on to find out what...