Illawarra
The Illawarra Committee exists to support the efficient planning and servicing of development in the Illawarra region. The Committee also supports the industry’s profile in the region. The Committee is focussed on ensuring adequate infrastructure delivery and supply in the region.
Key Focus Areas in 2025
- Connecting the Illawarra to the rest of NSW.
- Continuing collaborative work with Illawarra’s Local Councils on local planning control reforms and strategic updates.
- Finding pathways to educate and encourage the future of the development industry.
- Unlocking infrastructure investment within the Illawarra region.
The UDIA Illawarra Committee members for 2025 are:
- Simon Kersten, Colliers Wollongong (Chair)
- James Green, Orion Consulting (Vice Chair)
- Kurt Bogart, Allam Property Group
- Andrew Hardy, Endeavour Energy
- Christopher Brown, Fountaindale Group
- Mathew Gulliver, Frasers Property Australia
- Sam Barlow, GHD
- Carlo Di Giulio, Gyde
- Rachel Foster, Housing Trust
- Ed Paterson, Kiama Municipal Council
- Jeff Williams, Landcom
- Steven Ball, Legacy Property
- Will Wehbe, Level 33
- Jessica Saunders, Maker ENG
- Jisella Corradini-Bird, Marsdens Law Group
- Luke Rollinson, MMJ Real Estate Wollongong
- Gerard Alves, Sekisui House Australia
- Ledum Lekia, Sheargold Group
- Louis Goulimis, Solid Void
- Ryan Adams, Stantec
- Graham McCabe, STEP Advisory
- Kaitlin Rideout, Stockland
- James Cockrem, Sustainable Development Group
- Ebony Evans, Sydney Water
- Klint Rivett, Tasman Holiday Parks
- Charles Daoud, Traders In Purple
Events in the Region
UDIA holds three paid events in the Illawarra each year with high profile speakers from the industry discussing issues important to the region. We also host free Developer Forums with the local councils each year to discuss key issues for the industry.
To sponsor an Illawarra event, contact anicolaou@udiansw.com.au.
Southern Regional Manager
Nathan Boulous
0499 399 978
nboulous@udiansw.com.au
