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New Eileen O'Connor School

Central Coast

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Stage 1 development for a new Special Education school to cater for 200 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

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Lynne Slevin
Comment
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
Submission Regarding DA – Eileen O’Connor Catholic School – Access via Keefers Glen

I support the provision of specialist education for children with disabilities and recognise the value such a facility brings to the community. However, I strongly oppose the proposed access arrangements via Keefers Glen due to safety, traffic, and amenity impacts.

Safety Concerns
Keefers Glen, Deloraine Glen, Brickendon Avenue, and Wagners are narrow residential streets, not designed for heavy traffic volumes.
Predicted volumes of up to 1,100 vehicle movements per day in this area are excessive and will create significant risk for local children and pedestrians.
Many children already play and walk in these streets; additional vehicle movements, especially during peak school drop-off and pick-up, will heighten the risk of accidents.

Traffic Congestion & Access Issues
The proposed drop-off/pick-up facilities and construction of new vehicle entry and exit points on Keefers Glen will funnel large volumes of traffic into small residential streets.
Traffic will inevitably bank up onto Woodbury Park Drive during peak times, causing congestion for residents and through traffic.
The surrounding street network cannot safely or efficiently accommodate the predicted traffic increase.

Amenity and Property Value Impacts
Constant traffic and congestion will severely disrupt the peaceful residential character of the area.
Increased noise, exhaust fumes, and loss of on-street parking will negatively affect residents’ enjoyment of their homes and potentially reduce property values.

Alternative Access Solution
The current St Peters Catholic School site already has a dedicated entrance from Gavenlock Road, a wider and more suitable thoroughfare.
Extending this existing access to service the new school would significantly reduce safety risks and traffic impacts in Keefers Glen and surrounding streets.
If the school cannot be accessed via Gavenlock Road, alternative locations for the new facility should be considered.

While I support the educational objectives of the Eileen O’Connor Catholic School, I urge the Department to reject the proposed Keefers Glen access arrangement. The access should be via Gavenlock Road or another suitable alternative to protect the safety, amenity, and wellbeing of local residents and children.
Name Withheld
Object
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
I object to the proposal in its current form. The location of the entry and exit points of the school is a residential area. With the added traffic the danger to our community will increase. The school is located in a residential area where the roads and footpaths are not built for school traffic, and do not provide an acceptible accessible entry or exit for people with disabilities.

Assisted school transport program will increase the amount of larger veichles that will use the road throughout the day again, making the local community unsafe for the younger children that are living in the area.

A better access point for the school and the community would be Gavenlock Road which is also a boarder road of the school. This road is built for heavier traffic and would provide easy access to the school. The area surrounding the school has established, flat footpaths that could be continued to support the school. There is also multiple points to park if services are attending the school without interrupting the neighbours of the school.
Geoffrey Nott
Object
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
It seems to me that the traffic situation has not been properly considered for this project. Obvious to every resident Keefer's Glen is not of adequate width to allow for two way traffic in and out of the school with buses, drop-off points etc, and does not have the infrastructure at the intersection of Woodbury Park drive to prevent unacceptable delays morning and afternoon. But also of concern is the impact on the Woodbury Park Drive / Wyong Rd intersection once the new development next to Westfield is complete. The planning document for that development anticipated traffic flows but did not take into account school traffic. My view on the expected traffic flows at the intersection, even without the school traffic, is that it was significantly underestimated. This new project will add to this and create unacceptable delays and road wear if it goes ahead. This part of Mardi is a significant residential development that relies on Woodbury Park Drive as it's only access, and should not be the location for a school unless access can be from Gavenlock Road.
Anna Scrimshaw
Object
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
This is going to cause Chaos for Mardi traffic, please look at alternate roads to the school, this will effect everyone living in Mardi please re-evaluate.
Name Withheld
Object
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
I object to the project for the following reasons:
- Keefers Glen is a residential road which is narrow and would not be able to support the large amount of traffic that a special needs school will create.
- It is already difficult for two cars to pass at a time on sections of Keefers Glen and connecting roads and I have first hand experience living here locally. The proposal does not include upgrades to Keefers Glen except for extra bitumen at the front entrance of the new school. This is unlikely to be sufficient to accomodate the extra traffic creating a hazard.
- There is limited spaces for parking on Keefers Glen. The school is only providing 61 spaces for their 71 teachers and extra auxiliary staff. So there is high likelihood that Keefers Glen or other nearby roads will be used for parking creating traffic flow problems and a hazard given the roads are already very narrow.
These issues will significantly impact the experience and create additional hazards for the residents of Mardi and those attending the school. I would really appreciate the NSW Government to consider these issues.
Carrie Withers
Comment
Mardi , New South Wales
Message
I support the development of a special need school.
I do not support the proposal for traffic management for the school. This includes entry and exit, parking implications and the adverse impact it will have on the already poorly supported roads in the residential area which is proposed for access to the school.
The local residents and roads around Keefers Glenn, Cobbs Village and surrounding roads will be extensively and adversely impacted by the build if allowed access from these areas and not via Gavelock Road. The Cobbs Villages streets are small and narrow and already cause concern for residents due to the numbers of care parked on the road, the narrow roads and the number of children in the area who9 play and walk alongside these roads.
Entry and exit for the school and building MUST be via Gavelock Road only.

BUILDING: the number of trucks and workers required for the site will be extensive. Should trucks etc be required to access the site via the Cobbs Village streets there is significant risk of damage to cars, increased traffic of big vehicles and damage to surrounds.

Access to Brickendon road from the school will increase traffic from buses, parents, teachers and workers in an area that is already poorly supported. The roads around Brickendon and Keefers are small and narrow - often only 1 car at a time can pass. There are a number of dog legs in the road that will further exacerbate high risk traffic.

This is not acceptable given the access that can be made via Gavelock road which is already equipped and familiar to the volumes of traffic that will be required both for the building of the school and the ongoing school traffic.

I am happy about the school being build but do not believe there has been sufficient consideration of the impact on the small local roads and that Gavelock Road entry and exit is a more viable and sustainable option.
Name Withheld
Object
Mardi , New South Wales
Message
Whilst I understand and empathise the need for such a school, I and all my neighbours that I've spoken to, are strongly against this proposal.

I will list my objections below in a summary/bullet format:

1. This is not the correct/ideal location for an additional school.
2. The current school (St Peters) already presents serious noise and traffic challenges in the area on a daily basis.
3. The new school will merely magnify and exacerbate the scenarios/conditions listed in the point above.
4. The quality of life in Cobbs Village will be severely degraded with all the additional noise, traffic congestion, parking issues, etc.
5. Children playing outside will need to be more mindful and aware of additional traffic.
6. The road infrastructure in the area was not designed and is not suitable for additional traffic, parking, pollution, etc.
7. Pets, in particular dogs will be impacted physically and emotionally due to the increased noise and visual stimulation.
8. People's privacy will also be severely compromised with a new multi-story building behind their yards.
9. People working from home will also be impacted by the additional noise.
10. Property values in the area will drop considerable.

Of course, all children deserve a safe and happy place to be educated, however, as I re-iterated earlier, I believe this is not the right place for it.

I appreciate your consideration.
Thank you
Ugo
Name Withheld
Object
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
I am writing to formally raise my concerns and objections in relation to the proposed development of the Eileen O’Connor School within our local area.

While I acknowledge and respect the importance of providing quality educational facilities, particularly for children with additional needs, I believe the current proposal raises several significant issues that require urgent review before any approval is granted. My objections are grounded in the following points:

1. Traffic, Parking, and Road Infrastructure

The proposal does not appear to include any comprehensive plans to address the substantial increase in traffic and parking demand that will inevitably result from a school of this scale. The surrounding roads are not currently equipped to manage this volume of traffic, particularly during peak school hours. Without proper upgrades, this will cause congestion, increase risk to pedestrian safety, and place a strain on existing infrastructure.

2. Construction Impact on the Local Community

The construction phase, involving heavy vehicles, machinery, and associated works, will cause considerable disruption to a small and otherwise quiet community. This includes potential damage to existing roads, increased noise pollution, dust, and ongoing safety concerns. These impacts will not only disturb the daily lives of local residents but may also cause longer-term damage to public and private property.

3. Long-Term Noise and Environmental Disruption

Post-construction, the daily operation of a school will bring ongoing noise, increased traffic volumes, and general activity that is incompatible with the current nature of our quiet residential area. This change in the character of the neighbourhood must be considered carefully and respectfully.

4. Road Access and Upgrades – Gavenlock Road and Tuggerah Strait

It is imperative that any and all access to the new school is directed solely via Gavenlock Road. This road and its connection from Tuggerah Strait will require significant upgrades to support increased traffic volumes safely and efficiently. The current state of Gavenlock Road does not meet the standards necessary to act as the main thoroughfare for a development of this nature.

Given the concerns outlined above, I respectfully request that the current proposal be reconsidered until such time as:
• Comprehensive traffic and infrastructure assessments are completed.
• Clear and enforceable plans for road upgrades, particularly along Gavenlock Road and Tuggerah Strait, are confirmed.
• Construction impact mitigation strategies are developed and communicated to the local community.
• Consideration is given to the broader and long-term impact on the character and amenity of the area.

I trust that the views of the community will be given due weight in the decision-making process, and I welcome the opportunity to engage in further consultation should it be required.
Name Withheld
Object
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
I am writing to formally object to the proposed use of Keefers Glen, Mardi, as an access road for the new Eileen O’Connor Catholic School in Tuggerah. I strongly urge the planning authorities to abandon this access proposal in its entirety. Keefers Glen and the surrounding residential streets are completely unsuitable for the type and volume of traffic that will be generated by this school for the following reasons:

1. Keefers Glen is Inherently Unsuitable:

Keefers Glen is a narrow, residential street not designed to handle large volumes of traffic. It was built to serve a small number of local residents and is already constrained in terms of parking and maneuverability.

The proposed use of this street for a student drop-off and pick-up, and access to a 61-space car park, will introduce daily congestion, and create significant safety risks for residents, including young children.

Importantly, I do not support any road widening, reconfiguration, or traffic modifications to Keefers Glen or the surrounding streets. The street should not be considered at all for any form of school access — temporary or permanent as we have already experienced considerable traffic disruptions from the exisiting St Peter’s Catholic College with senior students and staff parking on Keefers Glen and being used as dropped off by parents, the situation became so unmanageable that the exisiting school has to lock the padestrian access gates.

2. Traffic Impacts Will Be Severe and Ongoing:

The school is expected to:
* Educate up to 200 students,
* Employ at least 71 teaching staff, and
* Host up to 100 construction workers daily during the build phase.

These volumes will place immense pressure on the existing road network. Local streets were not designed to support this level of traffic and will suffer from:
* Constant congestion during school peak hours,
* Inadequate on-street parking for residents and their visitors,
* Increased risk of vehicle and pedestrian accidents, and
* Decreased quality of life for residents due to noise, and disruption to the access of homes via the only way of entry.

This is not a temporary inconvenience — it is a permanent degradation of a quiet suburban neighbourhood.

3. Case Study: St Gabriel’s School, Castle Hill – A Cautionary Tale:

The traffic conditions surrounding St Gabriel’s School in Castle Hill, clearly illustrate what can be expected.
* Drop-off and pick-up at St Gabriel’s spans from 8:15am–9:00am and 2:00pm–3:30pm, generating substantial traffic. With staff arriving and exiting from 7:30am-8:30am and 3:30pm-4:30pm.
* Located on a four-lane arterial road (Old Northern Road), the school still causes daily congestion and frequent traffic accidents.
* Queues regularly stretch 500 metres or more, despite the presence of a 100-metre internal access road for vehicle stacking.
* St Gabriel’s employs over 100 staff for a 200 student facility, suggesting the Diocese’s current staffing estimates for Eileen O’Connor are either negligently inaccurate or deliberately misleading.

If a purpose-built access road on a major thoroughfare cannot prevent traffic chaos at St Gabriel’s, it is completely unacceptable to channel similar traffic through Keefers Glen, a far smaller, residential-only street with no capacity for such use with serious implications in the surrounding roads.

4. Gavenlock Road: The Only Suitable Access Point

The Gavenlock Road entry to St Peter’s Catholic College, which already borders the propose school site, is:
* Wider and better suited to high vehicle volumes,
* Connected to main arterial roads such as the Pacific Highway, Wyong Road and the M1,
* Located in a mixed-use zone, away from residential housing.

Gavenlock Road offers a safer, lower-impact alternative that aligns with smart urban planning, traffic engineering, and community wellbeing. If traffic safety and minimal community disruption are priorities, then Gavenlock Road must be the designated access point.

5. Concerns Regarding Educational Model:

While this submission primarily opposes the use of Keefers Glen as an access route, I also feel it is necessary to raise community concern regarding the suitability of the school model itself.

Contemporary educational research increasingly supports the inclusion of students with disability in mainstream school settings, through the use of specialised support units or inclusive education programs, rather than in segregated special schools.

Evidence from organisations such as the Australian Coalition for Inclusive Education (ACIE) and reports commissioned by the Australian Human Rights Commission consistently show that:
• Inclusive settings produce better academic, social, and emotional outcomes for students with disabilities,
• Students in inclusive classrooms benefit from peer interaction, shared resources, and broader community integration,
• Segregated environments can reinforce social isolation and stigma, even when intentions are well-meaning.

Building a standalone special school—particularly one operated by a private religious body—may not reflect best practice in 21st-century inclusive education. The significant investment in this model could arguably be better allocated toward integrating support units within existing schools, improving both outcomes and equity.

6. Requested Actions

I respectfully request that:
1. The use of Keefers Glen as a school access road be completely abandoned and removed from consideration.
2. The planning process formally rule out any traffic redirection or road changes to Keefers Glen or neighbouring streets.
3. A revised access plan be submitted that utilises Gavenlock Road as the primary and only access point.
4. A full and independently conducted Traffic Impact Assessment be undertaken, comparing these two options, with transparent community consultation.

Keefers Glen is not and will never be a suitable road for school access — not with its current configuration, and not with any proposed modifications. It is irresponsible and unsafe to introduce high-volume, daily school traffic to this street. The experience at St Gabriel’s proves this will lead to congestion, danger, and lasting community harm.

The proposal must be abandoned completely and replaced with an access plan via Gavenlock Road, which is clearly the only viable and responsible option.

Thank you for your time and serious consideration of this objection.
Name Withheld
Object
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
The development will have a significate impact to the roads and services to the entrance at Keefers Glen. Woodbury park drive has many pot holes and are not fixed in time and are continually showing up without being repaired impacting road safety already, if this is the present state there will be a greater impact to the roads not being repaired in the area for this future development.
The roads are not designed leading to the school for large vehicles and even cars, there is insufficient parking for proposed staff who will be working at the proposed location. Safety even at this stage is not suffice for a school entrance. Where will the traffic overflow go, currently they block Deloraine Glen and there is no ease of access from our residential property for essential services at the peak times for drop off and pick up even at this stage, what about the future.
There needs to be greater transparency in the proposal, there were over 10 PDF's on the proposal and not one when you complete control find and search can you find Reefers Glen in the documents in the finder.
This is a residential area that embraces many walks of life and opportunities for development in the community that will benefit them, there is no financial incentive and benefit to the direct surrounding community from this development.

Please reconsider and plan better and propose another location for the entrance. Glenrock rd perhaps, and it is close to Subway, Mc Donalds and Hungry Jacks. Great for those workers who are hungry to complete the work.
Annette McKellar
Object
Mardi , New South Wales
Message
We are retired and home
Our concerns are as follows;
The noise of construction
The traffic the construction on will create, parking access for these people while it's being created
The road access is poor, even if you widen the road Keefers Glen access is through two cultersac's via wagners and Brickendon, this will create conjestion throughout all of cobbs vilage and have a flow on impact around the whole community
Noises the busses will make and congestion if the school goes a head
The loss of privacy and our property valuation will be impacted, we know because we saught advice
Huge saftey concerns around how much traffic this will create.
People will be able to see into my house from class rooms, whish I am highly disturbed about
The loss of habitat behind our house
The noise from the school, the drivway being behind our homes and play area
The fact that council said no and the school wants to push a head regradless
We don't want the school being built, let along the access
There are trees there that have been there for YEARS and that will distub the white ants there, which will look for a home elsewhere and make their way into our homes, the loss of the native birds
We have pets and they will be disturbed by the noise and impact the school will have
We are strongly objecting to this school in any capacity being built in that area.
Marie Bergendorff
Object
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
Traffic and parking issue and safety
Noise and disturbance of school and construction
Loss of privacy
Loss of environment
Safety of construction vechiles and busses
Operational noise of school, bells, children
We all have pets the noise will impact them
People driving on our property like they did before St Peters restricted access and cars on Keefers
Loss of property value
Council has already Said no to the application and you want to force it through knowing 99% of people dont want the school
Rebekah Jarvis
Object
Mardi , New South Wales
Message
I currently live on woodbury park drive. The amount of traffic that already uses this as a short cut is horrendous. I support the building of the school but I dont support the main entrance being into keefers glen. The roads aren't set up to handle the extra traffic, busses and not to mention the overflow of cars that wont be able to park in designated carpark. I along with many other residents do support the school but the entrance needs to be off gavenlock road and not onto keefers Glen.
Elizabeth Davidson
Comment
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
I have no objections to the new Eileen O'Connor School being built on the St Peters site. I do however object to the entrance and exit being situated at Keefers Glen, it is a very small street which will be heavily impacted. I live in Wagners Place which is the next street, our streets are narrow and have cul-de-sacs. I am concerned about buses coming down our street to access Keefers Glen, there is a chicane at the top of Wagners which is tricky, many a car has scraped their tyres on it, it is sharp and could topple a bus if they take it too tight. Also a concern is there is not much in the way of parking even for residents. A few family's have teenagers with cars that park up and down the street not leaving much room for any others. I walk past the entrance at Gavenlock Road with my dogs, there is plenty of room for cars and buses to enter, there are no tricky corners and narrow roads to navigate, Keefers Glen is far too narrow with not enough parking for any extras. I strongly oppose the entrance and exit being situated at Keefers Glen which will be chaos when it comes to school pickup as there is absolutely no room, my concern is someone may be hit by a car in the chaos. It is inconsiderate and totally not necessary when there is a perfectly good and safer entrance & exit on Gavenlock Road.
Name Withheld
Object
Mardi , New South Wales
Message
I don't think this project will be a good idea for the residents of Keefers Glen, Brickendon Avenue and surrounding streets. Cobbs Village is not built to withstand the amount of traffic building a new school would bring. Cobbs Village is a quite estate that should be able to stay the way it is. If the traffic was directed to the front of the school via the front entrance then I don't really see an issue but if they were to make it dual entrance then it would impact the people and the roads that are already there. If I had known this was in the works then I would definitely not have purchased a house in this area as the traffic from the back fence was already bad enough and having another school there would make the traffic unbearable which is not what we expected when we bought in Mardi.
I hope you take my concerns into account as I feel they are valid as I pay my rates and I live close to the back school gates.
Name Withheld
Object
Mardi , New South Wales
Message
I object to this school being built for the following reasons
Privacy
Parking
Noise pollution
School access point change
Lack of community compensation or offsetting measures
Keefers glen and surrounding streets are not designed to withstand the amount of traffic planned with this development
The construction noise and traffic should also be a consideration and also the amount of dust pollution from the construction itself
There are plenty of other spaces this school could be built
This estate is not the place
Name Withheld
Object
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
I am writing to submit my formal objection to the current proposed access points for the Eileen O’Connor Catholic School development. I would like to make it clear that I support the establishment of this much-needed school, which will provide essential education for children with special needs — a service that is currently scarce in the area. However, I object to the proposed access points, which are unsustainable, impractical, and do not take into account the current traffic conditions and impact on local residents. My concerns are outlined as follows:

1. Access Should Be via St Peter’s Catholic College Entrance
To ensure continuity, better traffic management, and minimal disruption to the local community, I strongly believe the access point should remain the same as that currently used by St Peter’s Catholic College. This location is more suitable to handle higher traffic volumes and is already integrated into the area’s existing traffic flow. Alternatively, if relocation is required, the rugby pitch area could be used for school development, and the pitch could be reinstated elsewhere within the grounds.

2. Brickendon Avenue – Inadequate for School Traffic
Brickendon Avenue is not suitable for single-lane traffic at all times. In the past month alone, from 12–5 pm, parked vehicles have created a single-lane bottleneck, causing delays and frustration for residents trying to access Hawthorn Place, Keeflers Glen, Richmond Mews. The introduction of additional school traffic will only worsen this, especially during school drop-off and pick-up hours.

3. Keefers Glen – Inaccurately represented in the report
The statement that Keefers Glen “generally accommodates a single lane of traffic in each direction and is subject to a 50km/h speed zoning” is inaccurate. Due to sharp bends and road width, this area functions more like a single right-of-way, particularly during peak periods (7–10 am and 2:30–6 pm). This area already suffers from high residential density, and additional school-related traffic would cause significant congestion during critical hours.

4. Outdated Traffic Study (2023 Data)
The 2023 traffic data used in the assessment is now two years old, and it does not reflect current conditions. With post-COVID-19 changes, workforce return, and population shifts, traffic volumes have increased significantly, particularly with more families moving into the area. This outdated data should be revisited, and a new traffic study must be conducted to accurately reflect current and projected traffic conditions.

5. Incomplete Trip Data and Ongoing Congestion
The Transport Impact Assessment shows 71 inbound and 14 outbound staff trips between 8–9 am and 2:30–3 pm. However, this doesn’t account for 57 staff movements, many of which likely occur during other peak traffic hours (up to 6 pm). These unaccounted trips will contribute to afternoon congestion, further impacting residents’ ability to access their homes.

6. Lack of Pedestrian Infrastructure
The lack of formal footpaths in Keefers Glen, Brickendon Avenue, Deloraine Glen, and Wagners Place is a serious concern. Students from St Peter’s Catholic College already walk these roads, and the development will increase pedestrian foot traffic on unsafe, unpaved verges, which are often privately maintained by residents. This not only increases safety risks but also encroaches on residential property and adds maintenance costs for homeowners.

7. Pacific Highway Incidents Affect Local Roads
When incidents occur on the Pacific Highway, Woodbury Park Drive and surrounding roads absorb excess traffic, creating high congestion levels. The proposed school traffic would compound this problem and needs to be factored into any impact analysis.

I fully support the development of the Eileen O’Connor Catholic School and recognize the importance of its educational mission. As a mother, with children who hope to attend a sister school in the area, I welcome the opportunity this project brings. However, I must strongly object to the proposed access points due to inadequate road infrastructure, outdated and inaccurate traffic data, the lack of pedestrian pathways, and the significant negative impact on local residents — concerns that have also been acknowledged by council and remain unaddressed.

I respectfully request that the proposed access points be reconsidered, and that alternative solutions be explored to ensure the development proceeds in a way that prioritizes safety, sustainability, and minimal disruption to the surrounding community.

Thank you for considering my concerns.
Brock Laurenson
Object
Mardi , New South Wales
Message
I am writing in relation to the proposed New Eileen O’Connor School under Application number SSD-67173718.
My overall position is that this development has the potential to be a net positive for the area, however I believe the application in it’s current state is disingenuous at best, with outright misdirection appearing to be a key element of the proposal.
First and foremost, the site address is listed at 84 Gavenlock Road, Mardi while the actual entrance for the building will be located 3km away by road on Keefers Glen, Mardi. For those who are not aware, Keefers Glen is a small residential street that struggles to allow flow of local traffic during peak hours, which will overlap with the primary use times of the proposed school. In addition to lacking the space for local traffic, Keefers Glen also has minimal off street parking which is insufficient for residents and guests in current state. Keefers Glen and surrounding streets do not have the capacity to be the entrance for a 200 student school.
Another element that has not been considered in the proposal is that due to the nature of the school, the majority of the 200 students will not be arriving via public transport or walking, they will require a responsible adult to pick up and drop off every day. The streets around Keefers Glen already bottleneck without the additional traffic required to support the safety of the students.
Further to this, the development proposal has not provided enough on-site parking for staff members. Approximately 20% of staff will be forced into off street parking on a daily basis, in an area which does not have sufficient parking for residents.
The final point I would like to raise is that Central Coast Council disagrees with the proposal to have the entrance via Keefers Glen due to the same issues I have mentioned above.
I believe this application in it’s current form should not go ahead.
Regards,
Brock Laurenson
Melanie Lane
Object
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
I am writing to object to this project due to the below.
I believe this will have a detrimental affect to the community that lives in Keefers Glen, Deloraine Cr, and Brickendon Avenue. The traffic around this area at school times is already a nightmare with cars parked either side of Keefers Glen. Not to mention the environmental impact this will have with the increased emissions from diesel buses and more cars driving into the new entrance to the school off of Keefers Glen. How anyone would want to continue living here with that amount of pollution in a residential area (and I am one of them) I don't know!! The disruption to existing wildlife that live in these grounds at the moment would be awful, numerous animals would be displaced.
The eyesore of a 3 story building right in our backyards is also of great concern. 3 stories is way too high, giving a gloomy outlook from our houses both in Keefers Glen and Brickendon Ave.
The obvious solution to me would be to construct the school at the front of the existing school which has a main entrance off Gavenlock Road. There is ample land available to construct this school and as it would then border the industrial area, the environmental impact would be far less serious. If the existing school needs playing fields, there is a sporting complex less than five minutes away. However there is plenty of land at the front of the school to provide space for the school and playing fields. This would allow for buses and extra cars to enter via Gavenlock, students would also be accommodated for in a school that could be built to their requirements without impacting on existing 'residential' areas that house many elderly and families with small children whose safety would be at risk from all the extra traffic.
I do believe that not enough consideration has been taken into account of the impact this development will have, the year or two of construction with trucks/diggers and the like entering the area causing traffic delays as well as noise nuisance and environmental disruption.
Please reconsider this development and not allow such a monstrosity in such a well established residential area that will impact so many.
Name Withheld
Object
MARDI , New South Wales
Message
Support The School, Do not support acess to school via keefers glen.
Heavy congestion which will bottleneck throughout the smaller streets and two ends of woodbury park drive.
it will devaluate house property as people will not want to buy on a busy street or neighbourhood
Enterance for school should be from Gavanlock road so that all trafic straigh in to pacific highway instead of through residential small streets.
rest points in attached file.
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Project Details

Application Number
SSD-67173718
Assessment Type
State Significant Development
Development Type
Educational establishments
Local Government Areas
Central Coast

Contact Planner

Name
Madeline Thomas