Malek Fahd Islamic School Expansion

The submission has been removed from publication due to potentially defamatory content, however the Department in assessing and making any recommendations in relation to this State significant development application will take into consideration such of the submission that is of relevance.

The submission has been removed from publication due to potentially defamatory content, however the Department in assessing and making any recommendations in relation to this State significant development application will take into consideration such of the submission that is of relevance.

The submission has been removed from publication due to potentially defamatory content, however the Department in assessing and making any recommendations in relation to this State significant development application will take into consideration such of the submission that is of relevance.

The submission has been removed from publication due to potentially defamatory content, however the Department in assessing and making any recommendations in relation to this State significant development application will take into consideration such of the submission that is of relevance.

The submission has been removed from publication due to potentially defamatory content, however the Department in assessing and making any recommendations in relation to this State significant development application will take into consideration such of the submission that is of relevance.

The submission has been removed from publication due to potentially defamatory content, however the Department in assessing and making any recommendations in relation to this State significant development application will take into consideration such of the submission that is of relevance.

The submission has been removed from publication due to potentially defamatory content, however the Department in assessing and making any recommendations in relation to this State significant development application will take into consideration such of the submission that is of relevance.

The submission has been removed from publication due to potentially defamatory content, however the Department in assessing and making any recommendations in relation to this State significant development application will take into consideration such of the submission that is of relevance.

The submission has been removed from publication due to potentially defamatory content, however the Department in assessing and making any recommendations in relation to this State significant development application will take into consideration such of the submission that is of relevance.

Too crowded in the suburbs already, terrible traffic

Upon rain periods the playing fields accumulate a lot of free flowing water that cascade into an easement, which is unsuitable. Runoff and percolated water accumulate causing swampy ground and localised flooding into my property on occasions. Increased hard surface and soil extraction will only increase the flooding to residences that back onto the fields.
With the sodden conditions mosquitoes and similar are always abundant. ONLY during prolonged dry periods does the soil and swampy area dry.
Lights are always on during the night with the current buildings, they are annoyingly bright, resulting in a permanent closure of blinds and my personal liberty to open my windows.
Experience has led me not to travel by car at peak transit times anywhere near the school or main thoroughfare of Mungerie and Withers Roads. Local residents are penalised by the importation of out of area people who use this facility.
A condition with my employment is that I start latter in the day to avoid traffic as much as possible, and cannot work from home.
The topography projects and amplifies the level of noise from the school towards local residents which are located lower.
During strong wind gusts trees located on the property fall into our yards, pools and on solar roofs. Wind funnels though the property from upon high to lower catchments. Recent weather is not complimentary to complicated and cosmetic screening , this will just end up in residential areas clogging drains rooftops, downpipes, and persistent general rubbish which blows into our residences and street.
Residents purchased here to have downtime from work and not to have our weekends interrupted by weekend activities.
Demolition waste assuming Asbestos, dust and building detritus doesn't come with the obligation of purchasing a home to have a legacy of health concerns. 1300 students is over the top from current levels.

the area is already very congested with nearby high school and primary school. The traffic in peak hour is terrible. expansion of the school is going to cause more congestion for local residents trying to get to work and school.

Dear Mr. Gotsis,
I am formally objecting to the proposed expansion of Malek Fahd Islamic School on Mungerie Road due to the severe and unacceptable impacts it will have on our daily lives, property, and overall well- being. The scale of this development will significantly disrupt our ability to access our home freely, create substantial traffic congestion, and diminish our quality of life. Below, I outline the key areas of concern that highlight why this proposal is unsuitable for our residence at 38-44 Mungerie Road and the surrounding community. further details in the letter attached.
Regards Patricia Ellis

The traffic already bad

The traffic is too heavy during school zoom.

I am writing to formally object to the proposed redevelopment of Malek Fahd Islamic School in Beaumont Hills. As a resident in close proximity to the school, I am deeply concerned about the substantial impact this redevelopment will have on myself (and family), my neighbours, and the broader Beaumont Hills community. The proposed redevelopment is a massive $123m project, yet the estimated timeline for completion remains unknown. Large-scale construction of this magnitude will inevitably cause prolonged congestion, noise pollution, dust and debris, and general disturbances to residents, severely impacting our quality of life. Additionally, long-term construction will lead to an increase in heavy vehicle traffic, parking congestion, and road blockages, further exacerbating daily congestion for residents.
The Beaumont Hills area has already been significantly impacted by years of ongoing construction, including works along Samantha Riley Drive and the continued and ongoing development in the North Kellyville suburb. The addition of another long-term, large-scale redevelopment will only compound these issues, increasing traffic congestion, construction noise, and overall disruption to residents. The planned expansion will see the school’s capacity increase from 525 students to approximately 1,300 after already undergoing a recent capacity increase. Further expansion will bring a significant influx of students, parents, and staff into the area, placing an unsustainable strain on our already burdened roads and community amenities.
Despite the dramatic increase in student numbers and associated traffic, there are no proposed upgrades to the surrounding road infrastructure. Beaumont Hills is a suburban area with limited road capacity, and traffic congestion is already an issue, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up hours. The added volume of vehicles from Malek Fahd and its expanded student body will worsen congestion, increase travel times, and lead to higher risks of traffic accidents. Our community already experiences severe traffic disruptions due to the presence of four other schools within a 2-3 km radius (Rouse Hill High School, Our Lady of the Angels, Ironbark Ridge and Beaumont Hills Public School. The lack of road infrastructure improvements will create unsafe conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, and local drivers.
The proposed redevelopment includes multiple two-storey buildings, some of which will directly block sunlight to nearby homes. The construction of a three-storey building is particularly concerning, as there is currently no other three-storey buildings in the entire suburb, including our local shopping precinct. This is a drastic change to the visual landscape of our community and sets an unwelcome precedent for future high-density developments in what has traditionally been a low-rise suburban environment.
The construction and demolition of existing structures will contribute to noise pollution, dust, and potential damage to nearby properties. Additionally, the increase in student numbers will likely result in higher noise levels beyond school hours, further diminishing the peaceful residential nature of Beaumont Hills. It is important to note that there is already another Islamic school within a 3 km radius, providing an alternative for students seeking faith-based education. Furthermore, a substantial portion of Malek Fahd students do not reside in Beaumont Hills but travel from other local government areas (LGAs). This raises concerns about the necessity of such a significant expansion in our suburb when other educational options exist nearby.
As a long-standing member of the Beaumont Hills community, I urge the council to significantly modify the proposed redevelopment to better align with the needs and concerns of local residents. This proposal, as it stands, does not provide adequate infrastructure support, negatively impacts residential quality of life, and introduces an unwarranted precedent for high-density developments in our suburban area. I appreciate your time and consideration of these concerns and respectfully request that community objections be taken seriously in the final decision.

There has been terrible traffic here.

The way the submission proposal is written show everything is good and they have done the right thing in every way. Except they have not listened to to people that matter which are the direct neighbours and surrounding community.
I realise the school may need some updating and not anti updating/renovations, but the schools proposal is way above what I would call reasonable (approx. $126 Millions dollars) in a suburban area, and who is expect to live under construction for years. The Construction Dust, Asbestos, Trucks, Excavating Machines, Noise and starting at 7:00am (no thank you)
The height of the Mosque/prayer hall is listed as 21m tall which is above the height restriction. Total disregard for council laws.
The streets are already painfully overcrowded as it is. In just 10 years since we moved in I used to be able to exit my area with no problems at all, now it takes me 5 minutes to turn right (or more) to exit Guardian on to Mungerie Rd, the cars just keep coming and will not let me in. The streets are simply not large enough as it is.
At the moment I have never had a flood to my backyard, not even in the heaviest downpour, I am worried about the potential risk of these works causing a flood to my backyard, which is directly behind the soccer playing and what will happen to my fence.
Cars are parking illegally on Brampton Rd and Mungerie Rd at peak times and this is at a level of 525 student, imagine 1,300. No no no.
Why is Malek Fahd thinking about expansion to an unsustainable level of 1,300 students when the Islamic International Academy on Sam Riley is currently already under expansion, what is the upgraded capacity of that school? Where will all these students coming from, its certainly not from this suburb or surrounding suburbs.
The cutting down of old growth trees, the poor birds will have nowhere to sleep, no, no, no.
Does the school intend to have calls to prayer and a school bell? We live in a very quiet place, noise travels, I can hear the sports field on the corner of Withers Rd and Commercial Rd from my yard.
Please, please do not let this over expansion go ahead, we don't want it, we don't need it, we can't live with it.

Regards
Robert Croce and family

I am writing to formally object to the proposed expansion of Malek Fahd Beaumont Hills as outlined in Development Application (SSD-56264716). While I appreciate the role the school plays in our community, I believe the scale of this expansion will have significant and detrimental effects on the surrounding residential neighbourhood.

TRAFFIC AND PARKING: The proposed increase of nearly 1,000 students (potentially 600 additional families) will drastically exacerbate existing congestion. With only one access road to the school, traffic during peak drop-off and pick-up times is already problematic, creating safety concerns for pedestrians and residents. The expansion will lead to even more severe gridlock and further strain on limited street parking, which is already insufficient.

VISUAL IMPACT: The planned buildings significantly exceed the height of surrounding homes, disrupting the visual character of our neighbourhood. The proposed structures will overshadow existing residences and alter the community’s aesthetic appeal, diminishing our local charm and cohesiveness.

NOISE AND OUT-OF-HOURS ACTIVITY: The school’s intention to make its expanded facilities available outside of school hours will result in increased noise levels and additional traffic well beyond the regular school schedule. This will impact residents’ quiet enjoyment of their homes, particularly during evenings and weekends.

PROPERTY VALUES: The increased congestion, noise, and visual disruption caused by this large-scale development will likely have a detrimental effect on surrounding property values. Homeowners invested in this area for its peaceful residential nature, which will be fundamentally altered by this expansion.

While I support education and community growth, I urge the Council to reconsider the scale of this expansion and its impact on local residents. Alternative solutions, such as improved traffic management plans to Mungerie Road and all the roads leading there which will also be impacted, limiting the expansion’s footprint, and restricting out-of-hours facility use, should be explored to balance the needs of both the school and the existing community.

I request that my concerns be considered in the assessment of this application and that the voices of local residents be prioritized in decision-making.