Lismore Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 3B

BaptistCare NSW & ACT own and operate a residential village (Illowra Place) on the corner of Dibbs & Dalziell Streets Lismore. We request that landscaping of the open space between our development and the car parking station is given serious consideration. We would like to see the 7 storey car parking station softened with the planting of advanced trees and shrubs in the open space available. This will not only improve the view for our residents it will also provide some acoustic treatment, reducing traffic noise and helping to reduce any air borne pollution as a result of the increased traffic. We have more than 30 aged residents in our Illowra Place and their health and quiet enjoyment of their home is important.

My permanent residence is adjacent to the 3A Phase Development site of Lismore Base Hospital in Uralba Street, and my vehicular access is located in Little Uralba Street.

I have chosen to remain in my residence and wish to submit the following comments:

a. Vehicular access to and from my residence has been regularly restricted during the current 3A build and I am concerned that this will increase during Phase 3B construction. There are no alternate parking facilities available as all surrounding parking is either restricted 2 hour, paid parking or utilised by workers associated with the build and hospital staff and visitors.

b. The area is front of my residence is often used as an early morning workman's assembly point, smoking zone/cigarette butt and empty coffee cup depository. My concern is that this will continue into Phase 3B.

c. The EIS for 3B outlines the plan to plant large trees along the northern border with my property in the landscaping phase, once the loading dock and turning bay have been completed. This will completely remove the little remaining view I have following the completion of Phases 3A/3B.

d. The EIS makes the claim that a helicopter taking off and landing only emits the same level of dBs as a fire truck siren. My concern is that this is not the case, particularly after hours.

e. There have been interruptions to my electricity supply during the current 3A phase and I have been informed that the power pole which supplies electricity to my residence is to be removed. If this is the case I would like to know the alternate arrangements for power supply to my residence..