w. roadsafetybarriers.com.au e. sales@roadsafetybarriers.com.au p. 02 6646 4645 Road Safety Barriers Pty Ltd offers cost-effective, ISO-certified guardrail and road furniture solutions across New South Wales, with rapid mobilisation and over 20 years of industry expertise. Equipped with advanced tooling, certified installers, and a comprehensive stock inventory, we deliver seamless audits, installations, and repairs for councils, developers, and government projects approved panelist on LGP420, tenderlink and TfNSW venues, green energy sites, and even potential housing opportunities. PIONEERING NEW ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL FRONTIERS Among Lithgow’s most exciting prospects is the redevelopment of the former Wallerawang Power Station site, now known as the Green Spot. This site, with its unparalleled electrical infrastructure and water supply, is ideally suited for industries such as hydrogen production—key to Australia’s net-zero ambitions. “One of the most significant opportunities we have for growth is the existing disused power station currently owned by Green Spot. The New South Wales Government themselves acknowledge that former power stations are perhaps some of the richest sites for development opportunities, particularly as we transition to net-zero,” Edgecombe says. Plans for the Green Spot include 1,800 new homes, which will effectively double the size of a neighboring village, presenting even more opportunities for infrastructure and community integration. Additionally, Lithgow’s commitment to green energy extends to exploring opportunities in advanced manufacturing, as many operate within its central business district, which perfectly aligns with the industry. With the areas being considered for redevelopment being well spaced and away from residential areas, according to Edgecombe, it presents a “really good opportunity to bring heavy industry and advance 64 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01
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