Demolition and Excavation Services in South West Sydney
South West Sydney is two distinct markets operating simultaneously. The established suburbs – Casula, Prestons, Hoxton Park, and Hinchinbrook – contain housing stock that is aging and increasingly being cleared for knockdown-rebuild and dual-occupancy development. To the south and west, the greenfield corridor stretching from Leppington through Austral, Oran Park, and Edmondson Park to the Appin and Gilead precincts is one of Australia’s largest active residential release areas.
Both require demolition and excavation – but the scope, scale, and compliance pathway for each is completely different. A granny flat demolition in Casula and a rural structure clearance on a 10-hectare Austral release lot are entirely different projects. Get It Away delivers both.
We operate from our Smithfield office – centrally located within the South West Sydney corridor and within easy reach of Liverpool, Camden, and Wollondilly. We hold a SafeWork NSW Restricted Demolition Licence (DE2 – AD214489) and have been delivering demolition and excavation across South West Sydney for more than 25 years.
Two Markets, One Corridor
Understanding which part of South West Sydney your project sits in determines the scope, compliance pathway, and site management approach before any works begin.
Casula, Prestons, Hoxton Park, Hinchinbrook, Lurnea
Post-war to 1980s residential housing stock. Asbestos common in pre-1987 homes. Most demolition is residential knockdown-rebuild or granny flat removal. Liverpool City Council applies across this area.
Typical scopes: full house demolition, granny flat and secondary dwelling removal, asbestos management, dual-occupancy site preparation.
Council: Liverpool City Council | Pathway: CDC or DA depending on heritage status
Leppington, Austral, Oran Park, Edmondson Park, Gregory Hills
Release land being converted from rural and semi-rural use to residential. Existing structures – farmhouses, sheds, stables, tanks – must be cleared and sites formed before construction. Camden Council and Wollondilly Shire apply across different parts of this corridor.
Typical scopes: rural structure demolition, bulk site clearing, building platform formation, service corridor excavation, staged lot preparation.
Council: Camden Council or Wollondilly Shire | Pathway: DA, often linked to subdivision approval
Granny Flat Removal – One of South West Sydney’s Most Active Services
South West Sydney has one of the highest concentrations of granny flats and secondary dwellings in NSW. Many were built informally in the 1980s and 1990s without current building approvals, and the majority of those built before 1987 contain asbestos in some form.
Owners demolish secondary dwellings for several reasons – to satisfy a DA condition for a new build, to resolve a non-compliant structure prior to sale, or simply because the structure is no longer safe. Whatever the reason, the process is the same: inspect for asbestos, obtain the relevant approval, disconnect services if connected, remove the structure, and clear the site.
Asbestos inspection first
Any granny flat or secondary dwelling built before 1987 requires a licensed asbestos inspection before demolition. Fibro sheeting, eave linings, and roofing materials are the most common sources. We carry out or coordinate the inspection as part of the project.
Approval pathway
Granny flat demolition may require a CDC or a DA depending on the council and whether the structure is connected to services. Liverpool City Council, Camden Council, and Wollondilly Shire each have different requirements. We advise on the correct pathway and manage the application.
Site clearance and handover
Following asbestos removal and structural demolition, the site is cleared of all debris and left ready for whatever comes next – new build, landscaping, or vacant lot. A compliance documentation pack is provided on handover.
Greenfield Site Clearing and Bulk Earthworks
The Camden growth corridor – spanning Leppington, Austral, Oran Park, Edmondson Park, Gregory Hills, Gledswood Hills, and extending to the Appin and Gilead precincts – represents one of the largest residential development pipelines in Australia. The Appin and Gilead precincts alone are planned for over 19,000 new dwellings.
Before any of these homes can be built, the land must be cleared and shaped. This means demolishing existing rural structures, removing vegetation, forming building platforms, and preparing service corridors – all sequenced to align with subdivision approvals and infrastructure installation programs.
Rural structure demolition
Farmhouses, sheds, stables, water tanks, fencing, and outbuildings on release land. We demolish and remove all structures, including asbestos inspection and management where pre-1987 construction is present. Sites are handed over cleared and ready for subdivision earthworks.
Bulk earthworks and lot formation
Bulk excavation, cut to fill, and building platform formation for residential lots within subdivision programs. Service corridor trenching for sewer, stormwater, power, and gas. Works staged to align with subdivision approval and infrastructure installation sequences to avoid rework and access conflicts.
Three Councils – One Contractor Who Knows All Three
South West Sydney spans three local government areas, each with its own requirements. Knowing which council applies to your site and what that council requires is the first step before any demolition can proceed.
Liverpool City Council
Covers established SW Sydney suburbs including Casula, Prestons, Hinchinbrook, Hoxton Park, and Lurnea. Standard residential demolitions proceed via CDC. Heritage and Aerotropolis-adjacent sites may require a full DA. Asbestos assessment required for all pre-1987 structures.
Camden Council
Covers the core greenfield corridor including Leppington, Austral, Oran Park, Edmondson Park, Gregory Hills, and Narellan. Demolition on release land within active precincts typically requires a DA consistent with the relevant Precinct Structure Plan. Works must align with Camden Council’s development sequencing framework.
Wollondilly Shire Council
Covers the outer corridor including Appin, Gilead, and Wilton. Rural demolition and land clearing on release sites within the Greater Macarthur Growth Area requires compliance with the relevant precinct plan and Wollondilly Shire’s DA requirements. Environmental assessments may be required on larger rural sites.
We advise on the correct council and pathway for your specific site
The boundary between Liverpool, Camden, and Wollondilly is not always obvious from an address alone. We confirm the correct council and the applicable approval pathway during your free site assessment before any works are planned.
Project Insight
Rural Structure Demolition and Lot Preparation – Austral
A 2.4 hectare release lot in Austral required demolition of an existing farmhouse, two outbuildings, and a water tank ahead of subdivision into multiple residential lots. The farmhouse was a pre-1987 fibro and brick structure – asbestos inspection confirmed ACMs in external cladding, internal linings, and roofing.
We prepared the DA demolition component with Camden Council, aligned our works program with the developer’s subdivision approval timeline, and coordinated utility disconnections for the farmhouse. Licensed asbestos removal was completed before demolition commenced, with clearance certification issued by a licensed hygienist.
All three structures and the water tank were demolished and removed from site. The lot was cleared, levelled to a stable platform, and handed over to the civil contractor for subdivision earthworks without delay to the development program.
Scope: Asbestos removal + farmhouse demolition + two outbuildings + water tank + site clearing | Location: Austral, Camden LGA
Areas we cover
Our Location
Smithfield Office – At the Heart of South West Sydney
Get It Away operates from 84 Victoria Street, Smithfield NSW 2164. Smithfield sits within the Liverpool LGA – putting our office in the heart of the South West Sydney corridor rather than at the edge of it. Liverpool CBD is 10 minutes south. Leppington is 30 minutes. Oran Park and Gregory Hills are 35 minutes.
We are one of the few demolition contractors whose office is genuinely within the region they claim to serve across South West Sydney. This means lower travel costs, faster mobilisation, and crews who know the local access routes and conditions.
Get It Away Demolition and Excavations
📍 84 Victoria Street, Smithfield NSW 2164
Smithfield office – central to the South West Sydney corridor
Also serving nearby areas from our Smithfield office
Start Your South West Sydney Project Today
From granny flat removals in Casula to rural structure clearances in Austral and bulk earthworks across the Camden growth corridor, Get It Away delivers South West Sydney projects with the local knowledge, multi-council experience, and fixed pricing that property owners and developers rely on.
Get It Away Demolition and Excavations | ABN: 69 145 254 119 | SafeWork NSW Demolition Licence: DE2 – AD214489
84 Victoria Street, Smithfield NSW 2164 | info@getitaway.com.au