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Response to Submissions · SSD-99860959 · Major Project

Bobs Farm Sand Quarry

Sand extraction project that would up to 530,000 tonnes on sand per year for up to 10 years. The project would involve dry sand extraction only with no extraction at or below the groundwater table.

Project details

Application
SSD-99860959
Status
Response to Submissions
Type
State Significant Development
Council area
Port Stephens
Property
3631 Nelson Bay Road Bobs Farm
Development type
Extractive industries
Source
View on NSW Planning Portal

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Where this project is up to

Responding to submissions

Exhibition has closed. The applicant is responding to the issues raised in submissions, and may change the project as a result.

Last checked on the Planning Portal
4 Nov 2026

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