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Cessnock Skate and BMX Facilities Needs Assessment 2020
persons per dwelling projected in 2031, it is expected that the population will almost double
with an additional 45,570 persons by 2031.
Table 4 provides a breakdown of the projected number of additional dwellings and persons
in key suburbs of the Cessnock Local Government Area by 2031. The population
calculations are based on 2.1 persons per dwelling expected in 2031.
Table 4: Projected Number of Dwellings and Persons, Cessnock Local Government
Area by 2031
Suburb Dwellings Persons
Cessnock 300 630
Bellbird 4,000 8,400
Branxton–Huntlee 7,200 15,120
Total 11,500 24,150
Sources: New South Wales Government Department of Planning 2006
An exact demographic breakdown is not available; however, based on the population profile
of other similar Local Government Areas and new growth areas, a considerable proportion of
this population growth can be assumed to consist of young people aged 5-19 years, the
major skate and BMX facility user age group.
The Lower Hunter Regional Strategy supports consolidating existing centres through
concentrating activities and housing. In doing so, there will be improved access to and
greater use of existing infrastructure, and greater safety, amenity and sense of community.
Implications
� The substantial projected population growth by 2031 will require additional skate and
BMX facilities in key growth areas by 2020 and beyond.
� The projected population growth and consolidation of existing centres, such as
Cessnock, further supports the development of a District skate/BMX facility in
Cessnock.
� The projected number of additional dwellings/persons in Bellbird suggests that the
existing freestyle BMX dirt facility at Carmichael Park, Bellbird should be maintained
and upgraded to a District level facility.
� The significant number of projected dwellings/persons in Branxton-Huntlee will
require a new skate/BMX facility to meet the needs of skaters, BMX and scoter
riders.
2.4 Cessnock City Wide Settlement Strategy 2010
The Cessnock City Wide Settlement Strategy 2010 was developed to meet the projected
increase in dwelling capacity as outlined in the Lower Hunter Regional Strategy. The
following is a summary of land identified as having potential for increased development
opportunities:
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