Winter Sports World, 2 Tench Avenue, Jamisontown

I am a nearby neighbouring property owner and have taken a keen interest in this development. Given the proximity to our home, it has been important to me to learn about the impacts on our neighbourhood and the greater Penrith region. Despite being very keen on the sport and recreational aspects of skiing, it really isn’t something that Western Sydney residents can participate in given the distance to ski fields and the substantial cost of such trips and accommodation. This denies local people from a truly wonderful sport and experience. Watching the development of Winter Sports World over the past few years has actually been exciting and we await with huge anticipation to hear if this project can become a reality for Western Sydney.
The building designs shown on local media look outstanding and architecturally stunning.
I fully support this magnificent proposal and hope it will bring a great deal of happy family times and sports training to the families and individuals of Western Sydney but also the entire state and country. I understand this may be the first such facility anywhere in Australia and as such another fabulous attraction to our region. This would be another proud achievement for NSW.

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I am writing to express my support for the Winter Sports World project at Tench Avenue. I don’t believe there is anything like it in Australia, so can see this being a major drawcard for the local area (Even those who live in the city and near the beaches may finally be tempted to head out to west). While also, being a great opportunity to create some more much needed local jobs.

I have never been fortunate enough to go to Thredbo, Perisher or any other ski field in Australia, as it is quite expensive. But now, I may actually be able to take the family and hit the slopes in Penrith!

The project will go ahead as it good for the Penrith District.

The Main problem is the growth along Tench Avenue and the access.

Getting to and from is a nightmare, with the area still growing with all the new shops and venues on the horizon, the boat ramp, the ferry boat rides and access all expanding the road system requires a major overhaul. So all can benefit.

URGENT all existing roadworks needs to Stop.

All existing road works require an instant stop and replanned from Mulgoa Road to Tench Avenue.

Safety is the main reason for this, as the existing planned part upgrade will all need to be wipe out and start all again loosing millions of dollars, in wasted work.

Harris Street Intersection is the only way for the local residence to get out as the other streets have all been closed to cross traffic. It requires proper Left and Right turning lanes in and out of Harris Street and footpaths as the road is the present footpath.

The road down to Tench Avenue is only single lanes and on nights and the weekend it is a bottle neck and resident of Jamisontown are at the mercy of good driver for them to get out.

Thankyou for listen to our problems. Please concider our side of the present situation

Peter Shapcott
Harris Street
Jamisontown
NSW 2750

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I strongly object to this Winter Sports Project. Living in the neighbouring property ie. Nepean Shores Over 50's village, where there are 160 privately owned homes. this project will totally disrupt our lifestyle. The size of the project will completely overshadow a major part of our village, blocking sunlight for a great percentage of the day. The noise from 24 hour snowmaking machinery, will be unbearable. With the addition of Swimming Pools, Gymnasium Hotel cafes and restaurants, the place will have to be lit up for a majority of the day/night as well . Traffic on Jamison Road and Tench Ave is massive on weekends now. This will surely increase ten fold if this project goes ahead. Driving down Jamison Road at the moment, you have a lovely vision of beautiful trees with the lovely Nepean River in the foreground and the Blue Mountains in the background. This vista will be totally destroyed by this eyesore of a huge building. The huge size of this project is totally inappropriate for this block ( which is little more than a horse paddock. It is also, not a project in keeping with the area, which is, after all, a riverside venue. If this project goes ahead, the value of our homes will be greatly depreciated also. Needless to say, I am greatly distressed about this whole situation. I moved here for a peacefull retirement (as did all the other residents) only to have these plans shattered. I sincerely hope that the people in power who make the decicisions on these projects will give consideration to the people who will be directly impacted if this project goes ahead,

Go for it!

I'm supportive of the project and would like to see it being successful.
I have a few concerns to the area and would like the following addressed:
1 - Traffic in the Blaikie Road area is currently very high especially over the weekend with so many developments happening around the river front, the cable ski on Jamison Road and the community Seek church on Blaikie Raod. Cars are bypassing Mulgoa Road and using Blaikie Road is becoming very unsafe at times when there is only enough room for a single lane each way and no concrete payments. Cars had to give way to pedestrians (who usually use the road) and bike riders in such a narrow street.
2 - The area is classified/zoned as a rural residential area and with the increased in traffic, the noise will increase and will make the area more of a town center than a residential area of peace and tranquility of which a rural area should be.
3 - The Penrith area is always known as the hottest suburb in Sydney in summer time and with the increased use of power for making snow and cooling, I'm afraid the condensers and snow making units will output more heat to the environment.
I would like the developer to address these issues not just for Jamison Road but also for Blaikie Road because it indirectly affects all the residents in the area.
Many thanks,

I live next door to the site of the proposed Winter Sports World, and I am writing in support of the project.

It is great to see such a development in Penrith, one that will bring much needed jobs to Western Sydney. As someone who once had a long commute to work, the creation of so many local jobs for the people of Penrith is fantastic.

It is in a good location, being close to transport links, and, with the Nepean River upgrade by Penrith Council in progress, along with the new riverfront restaurants, I think Winter Sports World will make a great addition to the Nepean River precinct. The area will become a destination for the people of Penrith, as well as Greater Sydney.

The development of Winter Sports World is an unbelievable opportunity for both Penrith, NSW and Australia , both from an economic windfall for the community as well as having an amazing new land mark of which will complement the fast growing riverside precinct of which is so vibrant and always patronised by many of the local community as well as so many from across Sydney and overseas visitors.The endless possibilities and opportunities for all types of winter sports both from a local and national/international perspective are enormous.The design of this unique complex is also a game changer of which will offer accommodation to enhance your snow experience.
We cannot let this exciting project slip through our fingers.

Postal submission received 21/12/2022

Postal submission received 20/01/23

Site context -
The development site, located on the shores of the Nepean River, is not an appropriate site for such a development. PCC and the NSW State Gov should work with the proponent to deliver this amenity to the people of Sydney in a more appropriate, and less sensitive area in Western Sydney, for example, within the same geographical area as the Penrith Lakes, Regatta Centre and Whitewater Stadium. The NSW Government had the foresight when planning for the 2000 Olympics to identify this areas as a future recreation space. This development would be better suited to this location, and would also potentially boost active tourism and sage of the aforementioned facilities, which are currently struggling to remain viable.
The proposed height of the building will make this development significantly taller than all other buildings curently within the Penrith LGA (with exception of Nepean Hospital).

Height, bulk and scale -
- Increase in the LEP height from 8.5m to 54m., resulting in the tallest building in the Penrith area (excl. Nepean Hospital). For example, the tallest residential building in Thornton is 10 storeys (circa 32m high). The proposed development will stand approximately 20m above this height, positioned 200m from the shores of the Nepean River, in one of the lowest-lying areas within the district, making this development visible from a significant number of vantage points within the area, disturbing undisrupted views towards the Blue Mountains from areas east of the site
The proposed building height is not suitable for this site on the shores of the Nepean River, and sets a dangerous precedent for the Penrith LGA, whereby council can significantly alter Development Control Plans without proper consideration or consultation with local residents

Transport impact assessment - PTC (7/12/22)
Does not address the Mulgoa Rd/Spencer Street/Schoolhouse road intersection as requested in the TfNSW submission

The PTC traffic report notes (section 1.5) "The intersection of Mulgoa Road/Spencer Street/School House Road is 3 km (5 minutes drive) from the site and the forecast distribution (Refer Section 5.3.2) does not show a development generated volume that would affect its operation. "
Whilst this intersection may be 3km (5 minutes drive) from the development site, it is often used to by-pass the multiple traffic light intersections along Mulgoa Road. Councils own advice, received Xx/Xx/XXXX (refer attached) concludes that there has been an increase in traffic volume at this intersection and through surrounding roads since the most recent EastBank Development. The above statement from the PTC report contradicts PCC's own traffic studies and advice and requires further detailed review as improvements to this intersection and connecting road infrastructure may require further consideration as part of the currently proposed Mulgoa Road upgrade
The traffic report needs to be updated to consider this intersection and address the request from TfNSW to model for 2026, 2031 and 2036 scenarios.
Local Regentville Residents have already provided submissions to PCC representatives raising concerns about current traffic volumes through these residential roads, including pedestrian and cyclist safety, health, amenity and well-being of local residents and socio-economic impacts (decreased property values as a result of traffic and associated noise).

Community sentiment
Local community sentiment is generally against the proposed development. This negative sentiment is well represented via responses to both social and mainstream media articles and posts

Height, to tall for near Residential homes, Blocking sunlight to homes, some will only get sunlight between the hours of 9am and 3, this will also mean the tourist accomodations will get less sun, more noise from mechanical runnjng machinary, Lots of airconditioning units, (not sure if they will be on the roof, But a roof top bar is planned for there.), all the extra patrons that will come,?Noise from there veichles, we have no idea what hours it will be operating.Is there adequite Parking for all these people as Tench Reserve is Very busy at weekends and parking is at a premium, at times it is unbeleivable you cannot get out of the Lifestyle village we live in,at times it is saferr to turn Left and either do a u turn to proceed to Penrith or travel down to the shops and turn around there. Is theland space adequete to hold all the building, allthough some of theprojects are now not being done there., Would like to know about the waste water from the snow machine is that going into the river, was said tanks would hold the water under ground , but that is where the parking is going for patrons and the 170 room hotel,
The height and the shading of properties is my concern. and I can just imagine the chaos of traffic around Jamison road and Tench avenue Probably more thing I could mention but will leave it there. one morequestion Has the DA been approved as yet really inteested to know the answear to that. Yours Sincerly P. Brisco

The fact that there is no ice rink is absolutely ludicrous. This development is going to go down as single handedly ruining the capability of the NSW ice hockey community and the future of the sport in this country. Please reconsider. The indoor climbing and ski slope are attractions that will undoubtedly lose supporters in the long run.

I fully support this project. But object to the removal of the ice rink from the design. The claim that there’s no space for the ice rink is daft and this project should not go ahead without the original design concept being maintained.

My objection is the height of the proposed building (54m)
The whole or the waterfront along the Nepean River is only 2 stories.
The proposed building is higher than any in the Penrith CBD and the Nepean Hospital Buildings.
The proposed building will be seen from as far away as the top of the hill at St Marys which gives a clear view of the mountains.
Penrith Council rejected an application for the installation of sales over the childrens playground up the street at the new Burning Log facility, (nearer to the train bridge) reason given was that it will obscure the view of the mountains, why would the Council approve this 54m project, and now the NSW Dept of Planning & Environment want to approve the project also.
This building is not "Fit For Purpose" in this location.

This development needs to include an Olympic sized ice rink. Initial designs incorporated this however it has now been removed. Given the loss of multiple rinks in Sydney it is a imperative for the sports of Ice hockey, figure skating, and speed skating that this is incorporated into the final design.
An ice climbing wall is a ridiculous novelty and will see no where near as much use year round as an ice rink would. Common sense must prevail. This will fill the void currently felt in the Greater Western Sydney region and actually deliver what the winter sports community actually want and need.

I strongly object to this development being constructed in a such beautiful natural environment of Penrith. It will be adjacent to the Tench Reserve on the banks of the Nepean River. This beautiful open space provides a mix of recreational and social opportunities for everyone and also provides a respite for people to escape and relax from a busy world. This area of Penrith provides plenty of lovely picnic spots and play areas for families to enjoy, surrounded by extensive grass areas and lush established trees. This is the region's greatest natural asset and should not be spoiled by the monstrosity being planned to be built opposite. This area already attracts many visitors and is very busy especially on weekends and will not be able to support the extra volume of people attending the Winter Sports World. This will add further traffic and congestion to the river prescient. This project would be better situated near the Sydney Regatta Centre on Castlereagh Road, Penrith.
My family home is situated in Nepean Shores and the many permanent residents will be greatly affected by such a tall construction built next door. At the present time, the maximum height controls for construction in this area is 8.5 metres and this proposed structure will be 54 metres in height which will stick out like a sore thumb and be an eyesore. It will spoil the natural beauty of surrounding areas. Many residents homes in Nepean Shores will be affected by the overshadowing of this building and it will restrict solar access to their homes. Also they will be affected by noise of the ,many generators needed by Winter Sports World to run the complex Nepean Shores is NOT a moveable dwelling park and is the permanent home to residents over 50 who selected living there to enjoy a lifestyle of peace and relaxation and not be next door to a busy sports complex.

My biggest objection that this complex is inconsistent with the surrounding natural environment which will be spoilt by such a huge complex being built amongst it. This large open space surrounding the proposed location of the Winter Sports World should be maintained as it is, to continue to provide the opportunity for all people to enjoy the natural beauty of this area.