BY DAKOTA TAIT
The former Pasminco smelter site at Boolaroo could soon be home to commercial developments, new parks, or even a school.
Lake Macquarie Council endorsed a planning proposal on Tuesday night, which would see the now-remediated site rezoned and building heights boosted to 18 metres.
Mayor Kay Fraser says the site's past is behind it.
"The land is probably the cleanest land in the Hunter Region," she said. "It's been cleaned down to bedrock."
"There's no contamination there at all."
Though the State Government is yet to sign off on the planning proposal, it's understood there has already been interest in the site.
The proposal allows for rezoning the land south of Cressy Road to mixed use, while north of the road would be zoned for public recreation and possibly public facilities.
"This site will be a city landmark that will promote Lake Macquarie's leading role in the region," she said.
"We want to generate excitement. We want to attract visitors, workers and customers from our side of the city."
