Moore Park Showgrounds submissions | Planning Portal - Department of Planning and Environment

296241	Adam Worling	To Whom this may concern I am writing to strongly object to the plan to hand over valuable public space at Byron Kennedy Hall and land within Entertainment Quarter for 2 storey demountables. While i understand the purpose of this - it is only required because the NSW Government is going against what the General Public demands - and that is NOT to remove the Allianz Stadium. I insist that you do not approve this use of public space for elite sporting groups and that you keep these spaces for general public use. An angry and frustrated local Adam Worling
296066	Adrian Boss	The proposals and situation arising from the proposed demolition of the Allianz Stadium, has been widely opposed by the local public and the City of Sydney Council. Facilitating SEPP No 47 (Moore Park Showground) amendments, to enable consideration of development applications arising from a decision to demolish the Allianz Stadium, which decision has yet to be reached, is wrong! This process denies the elected body - the City of Sydney Council - and through it, the local community, an effective way to be involved in the deliberations and to be heard fully by the responsible Ministers or their departmental administrative representatives, before the SEPP 47 Amendments are approved. This is an abuse of power. I personally condemn the process as well as the proposed provisions of the SEPP 47 and as argued in the EIE. The effect of the amendments and the nature, timing and extent of the effects of the proposals to be allowed cannot reasonably fit with the intentions of Complying Development provisions under the EP&A Act. The short- and medium-term environmental and social adverse effects and the precedent set by both the demolition of the Stadium and the consequential displacement of current uses and their proposed re-accommodation, is of environmental significance and not minor and in compliance with the surroundings and intended public uses of Moore Park lands and buildings. If to proceed, the SEPP Amendment must address specific standards that are relevant to the proposed developments, revealed to the public to ensure proper review and ultimate accountability. Standards need to be formally set after proper consultation with the affected community and its representative body, the Council of the City of Sydney. A Certifier in the circumstances of these proposals, is not sufficiently independent to act in the public interests. Trust in due process is being undermined, this way. I most strongly object to the making of the SEPP No. 47 Amendments, as proposed.
296037	Alan Limbury	The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities in 1992. Now, the Government should not be allowed to have private, elite and commercial activities on land dedicated to the public benefit. We’ve already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesn’t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project. The second proposal will allow inappropriate use in the Entertainment Quarter for up to four years. Further, it is entirely inappropriate that a private certifier, not the City of Sydney or the City’s Local Planning Panel, be the approval authority. The Government shouold resist the temptation (once again) to bypass the City of Sydney.
295968	Alan Yuille	I am opposed to continuing loss of public access to open space within the city of Sydney. Moore Park has been continually eroded by land taken for roads, light rail and private or sporting clubs. Sydney's population continues growing and the need for passive, informal recreation space increases, yet it is being lost.
296901	Alex Greenwich	Please find attached submission
296021	Andre Romao	I oppose to the plans of demolishing and rebuild of the stadium and the attempt to privatise land dedicated to the public benefit.
296135	Anne McDougall	I oppose this proposal for the following reasons; it is in breach of the current permissible uses of the entertainment quarter and hence NSW Planning Laws and the purpose built headquarters for these entities still stand within the grounds of the SCG Trust.. The headquarters should be protected there instead of taking more land from the public
295949	Barbara Rooke	This is an outrageous land grab - yet again by the State authorities. You are wanting to use the Sydney Showground/Entertainment Centre for unauthorised activities. This is the peoples' park and it's use should not be abused in this manner. Please desist from your plan. Sporting events are only one of the many activities of the thousands of people who use Moore Park. It is an elitist presumption to consider that so much, for so long can be highjacked for this purpose.
296025	BARRY GRAHAM	I a, against any development in Moore Park
295923	Barvennon.com	New York is one of the great cities of the world. No politician in NY would dare to think about taking a square inch from any NY park. New Yorkers value their public spaces. In Sydney NSW our politicians have no hesitation. Just in my area in the last few decades you have stolen: 1) Police boys club, sold to developers. 2) The Women's hospital. Sold to developers. 3) Paddington bowling club. 4) Paddington reservoir. 5) Given part of the Showgrounds to Rupert's film company. 6) Built a monstrosity walkover of Anzac Parade as support for event parking on Moore Park. 7) grabbed land from S Centennial park to widen Oxford St. 8) Sold Vaucluse high to developers. Can't you just leave it be? Encourage people to use the new tramway. Or put the games at Olympic Park. I hear that attendance and enthusiasm for these games (cricket etc) is failing. Save our taxes for housing the people I see sleeping rough in Bondi Junction and KX.
296088	Belinda Brooke	I do not support this amendment to the SEPP in relation to the Entertainment Quarter. The proposed uses are outside those suitable to the cultural and creative precinct and will unfairly impact the use of valuable public space for residents and visitors. I understand this application is being made in advance of any final approvals being give for the unneeded demolition/rebuild work on the stadium and therefore indicates that the decision is foregone, and sadly probably already made. This is underhanded as well as unfair. Please keep public space available for all of us.
296108	Bob Newman	My understanding is that another bit of parkland, at the Entertainment Quarter this time, is to be shaved off to be used exclusively for the benefit of a sport club(s), proposed for a duration of some years, and then restored unless otherwise. This is within a pattern of parkland pieces being repeatedly removed from the park. My concern is that the parkland, which is intended to be used as a park, is getting taken away from the public and given to a sporting club, which is basically a for profit corporation. On the balance, I believe that if this matter was to be tested with a referendum of public opinion especially within the immediate electorate, which seems fair, then this matter would be voted down. I happen to live locally, and I am not in favour of this proposal. I believe that some sort of ordinary public vote on proceeding with this proposal would be fair. Anything short of that has the appearance of not being above board, being dismissive of the local electorate and not be in the interest of the residents.
296096	Brett Furby	The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust has submitted two development applications to temporarily use part of the Entertainment Quarter, on the former Showground site â€"" the Byron Kennedy Hall for the Sydney Swanâ€™s new headquarters, as well as a $4.4 million, two storey demountable for the Sydney Roosters. It is argued that this is needed, because the Sydney Football Stadium, where the elite sporting groups currently train, is being demolished as part of the shocking redevelopment proposal for the Moore Park Stadium. But hundreds of thousands of people oppose the demolition/rebuild plans and there is no official approval yet. And, not only are these applications premature, they are not permissible under the current zoning of the former Showground site. Since 1995, only activities related to film, television and video production are allowed in the Entertainment Quarter. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities when my Private Memberâ€™s Bill passed the NSW Parliament in 1992. Now, the Government wants private, elite and commercial activities on land dedicated to the public benefit. Weâ€™ve already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesnâ€™t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project. The privatisation of the development process robs it of accountability. This open public land is a vital resource. It is the rightful heritage of the people of Sydney, NSW and Australia. It should not be given over for the convenience of private developers. It is property of all and the generations to follow.
295947	Brigitte Jandey	The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust has submitted two development applications to temporarily use part of the Entertainment Quarter, on the former Showground site As and there is no official approval yet to the demolition/rebuild plans, these applications are premature and shouldn't be accepted. Moreover, they are not permissible under the current zoning of the former Showground site, as only activities related to film, television and video production are allowed in the Entertainment Quarter. I strongly oppose to the Government allowing commercial or private activities on land dedicated to the public benefit. I also strongly oppose that a private certifier be the approval authority rather than the City of Sydney or the City’s Local Planning Panel.
295978	Brooke Bannister	The stadium redevelopment is NOT approved yet and hopefully will never be. I am totally against the NSW Government is planning to turn over more of our public land to elite sporting use.I believe the current status quo is wonderful and should be maintained. I am totally against the loss of ANY parkland to this PROPOSED redevelopment which is a gross misuse of public funds. I see no compelling argument for the current rezoning of this land. Please reject this proposal to amend the (SEPP) No 47.There is no substantiating reason at the moment whatsoever.
296268	Carla Francis	A waste of taxpayers' money. Who is really benefitting from these besides developers? Sydney is selling out! Carla
296341	Chris Nunn	I oppose the proposed development application on the ground ds that it will take much valued public space for private use. I do not consider the sport related purpose of the application to be in the public interest, but rather the public interest in the continued enjoyment of Moore Park as a valued open green space is a much better use.
295933	Chris Rodd	I strongly oppose the knock down and rebuild of the award winning Sydney football stadium. I also oppose the use or rezoning of any part of Moore Park for private use. Moore Park should be protected and only ever used for public use and enjoyment.
296622	Conrad Kerin	I am opposed to this application as there is no context/Master Plan to the proposed works. The piecemeal approach is leading to a gradual reduction in public space and parkland as well as the further privatisation, although at this point in time it is claimed to be temporary, of the former Showground site
296082	D Conlon	I oppose The provision of temporary facilities for the Sydney Roosters and other businesses operating at the Sydney Football Stadium during the stadium’s proposed redevelopment. Accordingly, I also oppose a complying development pathway for the installation of a new demountable building and its temporary use, as well as the use of the Byron Kennedy Hall and adjacent building 14A as health services facilities, recreation facilities and commercial premises. Consequently I also oppose permitting the businesses and activities currently operating in the Sydney Football Stadium to operate within the Entertainment Quarter, despite not being related to the film, television and video industry, for a four (4) year period commencing on January 1, 2019.
296288	David Green	I am offended at the idea of giving away a public park to private interest - this is unacceptable and should be stopped.
296577	Debra Trutwein	As pointed by Lord Mayor Clover Moore. Hundreds of thousands of people oppose the demolition/rebuild plans for the Alliance Stadiium and there is no official approval yet. Not only are these applications premature, they are not permissible under the current zoning of the former Showground site. Since 1995, only activities related to film, television and video production are allowed in the Entertainment Quarter. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for PUBLIC parkland and COMMUNITY facilities when the Private Member’s Bill passed the NSW Parliament in 1992. I oppose private, commercial activities on land dedicated to the PUBLIC benefit. We’ve already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesn’t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project. This proposal will allow this use in the Entertainment Quarter for up to four years, stymying any other development of the EQ. I oppose the demolition and rebuild of the current Alliance Stadium (not even approved yet) and the NSW Government plans to turn over more of our PUBLIC land to commercial sporting interests. The rugby teams (Waratahs) have moved off site (not to the EQ) and so should the Roosters and any other affiliated groups.
296964	Dene McMillan	Please do not take any more land from Moore Park. 40 hectares have been lost already. Park land is precious and there is too little of it in Sydney as it is.
296600	Dominique Estival	The applications by the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust to temporarily use part of the Entertainment Quarter are shocking, premature and illegal, and they must be rejected. Not only has the proposed demolition and rebuilding of sports facilities in Moore Park (which I also strongly object to) not been approved yet, such use is not permissible under the current zoning of the former Showground site. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities when a Private Member’s Bill passed the NSW Parliament in 1992. Since 1995, only activities related to film, television and video production are allowed in the Entertainment Quarter.
294951	Eldon Rosenberg	Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this proposed amendment to SEPP No 47. I object to the proposal to redevelop the Sydney Football Stadium, and this SEPP (#47 Moore Park Showground) turns out to be one of the barriers to it going forward, due to the need to relocate various clubs and businesses operating out of the SFS. Changing existing planning policy to remove this barrier in a way that prevents future public visibility and ability to comment is an offensive tactic that is arguably not in the overall public interest. Therefore I object to this proposed change to SEPP 47. If the SFS redevelopment proposal had sufficient public and political support, this policy change should not be required. Put another way: it is the very contentious nature of the SFS redevelopment plan that makes the proposed SEPP change appear to be of dubious public benefit. Also, having read the documents presented here (the Relevant Hyperlink and the Explanation of Intended Effect), I have another concern. Even without the link to the SFS redevelopment plan, from my perspective as an outsider, it appears suspicious that there is no mention of any consultation with incumbent businesses and groups in the Moore Park Showground vicinity before this proposal progressed to general consultation stage. I would like to have known either that locals generally welcome the proposed SEPP 47 amendment, or what their objections to it are, to help to inform my comments here. Thank you again for the opportunity to comment.
296064	Elizabeth brister	Please abandon this plan. Pretty soon we won't have any property left (we the people, who elected you to look out for our iinterests.). We do not need a new football stadium. Let it happen at Homebush
294790	Emma Cotterill	I am writting a submission against the proposal to extend the SCG into land allocated to the Sydney Entertainment Quarter. The business's and facilities located wiithin this are have been specifiacally designated to the Sydney Community for leisure and entertainment. This are should be preserved specifically for this purpose, not for the creeping land grab of the SCG. Myself and my family depend on this area for sociallising and my chlldren have grown up attending events and classes in this zone. It is important that these facilities are maintained specifically for community land and not sucked in to the future SCG development.
296189	Fiona Nash	Dear Sir, as there has been no final decision on the redevelopment of the Football Stadium, I believe these applications and amendments to the SEPP are premature and go against the nature of the use of the Entertainment Quarter. Since 1995, only activities related to film, television and video production are allowed in the Entertainment Quarter. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities in 1992 and should reamin thus. Private, elite and commercial activities on land dedicated to the public benefit are not appropriate in this instance. We’ve already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesn’t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project. This proposal will allow this use in the Entertainment Quarter for up to four years. Further, it is proposed that a private certifier, not the City of Sydney or the City’s Local Planning Panel, be the approval authority. I object to these changes.
295907	Gemma Smith	I am in opposition to the two development applications the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust has submitted applying for temporary use of the the Byron Kennedy Hall for the Sydney Swan’s new headquarters the two storey demountable for the Sydney Roosters. These requests are not permissible under the current zoning of the former Showground site. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities. This land is not to be used for private, or commercial activities. This land is to be used for public benefit.
296009	Georges Hillaire	YOU! Politiciens of expediency; when will you ever listen to the voice of moderation, concern and wisdom? = US the public, those who think for the future and not the next elections. Don't you dare to pass any decision before Christmas, like the ALP did in the past with some coal mines.
295921	Gillian O'Malley	I do not support anything other than public activities in Moore Park Precinct - the public has already lost nearly 1/3 of the original Moore Parklands, especially to commercial interests. While I am an active sportsperson and also attend various forms of football, the Swans and the Roosters should be paying commercial rates for facilities nearby but not new parts of the parklands - whether temporary or not. If they cannot be accommodated in the SCG Trust facilities then some temporary options over an existing permanent car or bus park could be used. Be inventive - don't take more green space.
296050	Graeme Tychsen	Paradoxically, as the pressure on Australia grows, particularly in Sydney, where real planning is a void, I would urge you to stop the ""death by a thousand cuts"" of eating into the precinct of considerable environmental and heritage qualification, as lungs for the city. It is a wonderful and colourful asset that needs to be protected.
296001	Ian Fisher	None of this development should be approved as this is further alienation of public land for purposes which also should never been approved.
296141	Ian Petrie	The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust has submitted two development applications to temporarily use part of the Entertainment Quarter, on the former Showground site â€"" the Byron Kennedy Hall for the Sydney Swanâ€™s new headquarters, as well as a $4.4 million, two storey demountable for the Sydney Roosters. It is argued that this is needed, because the Sydney Football Stadium, where the elite sporting groups currently train, is being demolished as part of the shocking redevelopment proposal for the Moore Park Stadium. But hundreds of thousands of people oppose the demolition/rebuild plans and there is no official approval yet. And, not only are these applications premature, they are not permissible under the current zoning of the former Showground site. Since 1995, only activities related to film, television and video production are allowed in the Entertainment Quarter. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities when my Private Memberâ€™s Bill passed the NSW Parliament in 1992. Now, the Government wants private, elite and commercial activities on land dedicated to the public benefit. Weâ€™ve already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesnâ€™t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project. This proposal will allow this use in the Entertainment Quarter for up to four years. Further, it is proposed that a private certifier, not the City of Sydney or the Cityâ€™s Local Planning Panel, be the approval authority. As well, on 25 October 2018, a joint media release by Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres, and Minister for Environment and Heritage, Gabrielle Upton, announced â€oeimprovementsâ€ to the Tramway Oval area of Moore Park. The project includes an upgrade of the oval surface, configuration, lighting and boundary fencing to provide an improved facility for the Sydney Swans AFL Club and the NSW Waratahs Rugby Union team. The project also includes the relocation of bus shelters on Driver Avenue â€"" further encroaching on public parkland in Moore Park to provide access to the stadium for events. In our submission to the State Significant Development for the Moore Park Stadium, we raised the issue of impacts on Moore Park from the stadium redevelopment, but our questions were not answered. We were told Moore Park is outside the site boundary and a matter for Centennial Parklands to consider, however it is clear that the NSW Government is planning to turn over more of our public land to elite sporting use.
296121	Jackie Furby	The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust has submitted two development applications to temporarily use part of the Entertainment Quarter, on the former Showground site â€"" the Byron Kennedy Hall for the Sydney Swanâ€™s new headquarters, as well as a $4.4 million, two storey demountable for the Sydney Roosters. It is argued that this is needed, because the Sydney Football Stadium, where the elite sporting groups currently train, is being demolished as part of the shocking redevelopment proposal for the Moore Park Stadium. But hundreds of thousands of people oppose the demolition/rebuild plans and there is no official approval yet. And, not only are these applications premature, they are not permissible under the current zoning of the former Showground site. Since 1995, only activities related to film, television and video production are allowed in the Entertainment Quarter. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities when my Private Memberâ€™s Bill passed the NSW Parliament in 1992. Now, the Government wants private, elite and commercial activities on land dedicated to the public benefit. Weâ€™ve already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesnâ€™t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project. The privatisation of the development process robs it of accountability. This open public land is a vital resource. It is the rightful heritage of the people of Sydney, NSW and Australia. It should not be given over for the convenience of private developers. It is property of all and the generations to follow.
296044	James Hope	I totally OPPOSE the two Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust development applications to temporarily use part of the Entertainment Quarter, on the former Showground site â€"" the Byron Kennedy Hall for the Sydney Swanâ€™s new headquarters, as well as a $4.4 million, two storey demountable for the Sydney Roosters. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities in 1992. Now, the Government wants private, elite and commercial activities on land dedicated to the public benefit. Weâ€™ve already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesnâ€™t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project. Moore Park is supposed to be for people! Moore Park, not less!
295919	Janice Wormworth	I object to the proposed amendments as they are not consistent with the zoned use of this land. I also note my objection to the construction of a new stadium, which has taken place without due public consultation and would cost taxpayers dearly.
294823	Jennifer Day	i vehemently agree with every objection that Alex Greenwich has highlighted in parliament. It is blatantly obvious that the planning law amendment is being done to suit invested interests and not the vast majority of electors who will vote against this type of activity at the next election. It's a disgrace.
296100	Jennifer Mary Gilbertson	public lands should be just that for use by the public, too much of the original Common has been chipped away at, no more. More public open space is needed not less. With all the surrou so g high rise more public space not less.
296379	Jim Donovan	I am opposed to the proposed amendment. Further, I would like to see an analysis of related changes nearby so that the overall effect could be judged. And, I record that the explanation of intended effect has been presented as a PDF in a way that is not searchable; this further complicates the task of seeing an overall picture. I object to the way this proposed amendment is said to be necessary because of the proposed rebuilding of the stadium. The rebuilding hasn't been approved yet nor even properly costed so it can't be used to justify anything else, certainly not while hundreds of thousands of people object to it. I object to the treatment of elite sport as something that is presented as worthy of public support because it is allegedly good for public health. It isn't good for public health unless everyone plays i I object to the alienation of further Moore Park lands. This SEPP amendment wants commercial activity for at least four years on land which is supposed to be public parkland and community facilities.
296176	John Fraser	These amendments are evidently required because of the new stadium development but this has not been approved yet.The Entertainment Quarter is part of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust area and not for private use.I do not approve of a private certifier examining this plan but insist that the City of Sydney be the approving authority.I do not approve of any area of this parkland being alienated for private use even if temporarily
296210	John Freeman	If you must do this, please don't touch Byron Kennedy Hall (BKH). Put up another demountable or find office space elsewhere. BKH has been a valuable function centre and exhibition centre since 1899 (the 1923 building is in fact an extension of an 1899 building). Variations to planning rules should only be made when there is a demonstrable public benefit; there is none in this case. The heritage value of BKH is enormous, and has been totally overlooked. The uploaded document is my submission to the DA which gave all the heritage data.
296033	john mooney	I object to the proposal, on the grounds that - 1 - the rationale for the proposal, ie, the demolition of the football stadium, has not even been approved yet. 2 - the proposed uses for Byron Kennedy Hall and the proposed demountable building are inconsistent with the approved use of the Entertainment Quarter - viz - movies, TV, and video production. 3 - There is no need to shortcut the approval process using the ""pathways"" described. 4 - The relocation of the bus shelters and fencing at Tramway Oval would further alienate public parkland.
295926	Jonathon Larkin	I do not support this change of use or the increasing commercialisation of public land that should be protected for use, without charge, by the people of NSW. Relatively small changes (such as this one) have, over time, chipped away at the amount of land available for recreation in and around Centennial and Moore Park. It seems like, in spite of planning controls and the community's insistence that public open space be protected, the NSW Department of Planning simply doesn't give a stuff. I suspect I would have more luck convinving the Department and Minister to open a casino (sorry, 'integrated gaming resort') smack bang in the middle of the park. Get your priorities straight and stop handing over our public land for private use.
296280	Julia Lenton	This is an inappropriate use of Moore Park and the Entertainment Quarter. I am shocked that the State Government is attempting to amend its planning controls to rush through development applications associated with a SSD which has not yet been determined!
296944	Julie Osborne	I am writing to object to the proposed amendments to SEPP 47. This amendment will enable the use of the Showground for activities not currently allowed including private businesses with no relationship to the activities allowed by SEPP 47. The amendment is apparently required because of the rush to demolish the Stadium prior to the March 2019 election. The two DA's should be considered in the normal way and with adequate input from the community and Sydney City Council.
295955	Kaye Blackman	I have read Amendment to State Environmental Planning Policy No 47 - Moore Park Showground - Explanation of Intended Effect November 2018 (Amendment to Planning Policy No 47). As a Paddington resident living on minutes walking distance from the Sydney Football Stadium and Moore Park, I make the following submission in relation to the above mentioned Amendment to Planning Policy No 47: The proposal by the NSW Government to demolish and rebuild the Sydney Football Stadium is just that. A proposal, which has no official approval. Therefore Amendment to Planning Policy no 47 is premature and perhaps unnecessary. Any such proposal to amend Planning Policy no 47 should therefore come after the plans to demolish and rebuild the Sydney Sports Stadium are approved. There is very considerably public concern and alarm that enormous funds are proposed to be spent on a new stadium when an upgrade would suffice, and funds reallocated benefit education, public housing and hospital needs. Additionally, I understand from the NSW Minister for Sports and Recreation, the the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust and/or the NSW Government plans to relocate bus shelters on Drive Ave, between Moore Park Showground and Moore Park, further encroaching on public parkland in Moore Park. I strongly urge the NSW Government to protect the remaining Moore Park land, which has already suffered recent encroachment due to the installation of light rail. I object to the Amendment to Planning Policy no 47 and the proposal to relocate bus shelters which will encroach on public parkland.
295912	keith liyanagama	I oppose the use of the Byron Kennedy Hall and the Royal Hall of Industry for elite sport as it deprives the community of access to these valuable public buildings for other creative and community uses
296035	Keroshin Govender	The proposal seems to privatise more of our parkland, and make it less accessible to the community. In an every increasing population in the inner city we need to protect the parkland that we have left. Once it is developed it is almost impossible to reverse that.
295990	Kevin Eadie	I am tiring of repeatedly having to defend the public's parkland, and the public's unrestricted and free access to its parklands, against the continuing onslaught of privatisation by vested interests. The proposal to approve the use of Byron Kennedy Hall and the erection of a proposed demountable building within what is known as the ""Entertainment Quarter"" at Moore Park, by interests associated with football and other sporting associations are not permissable under the current zoning of the site. I do not accept the proposed ""Complying Development Pathway"". I see it as a cynical attempt to bypass established planning approval processes. I also object to the relocation of the bus shelters and boundary fence at Tramway Oval in Moore Park. It again privatises that part of the park which should remain accessible to the public.
296023	Laurel Laurent	You have got to stop destroying the parks in Sydney. They are the lungs of our increasingly crowded and polluted city.
296102	Linda Avramides	I strongly oppose the demolition/rebuild plan which will have negative impacts on Moore Park as a public and historic area. Not only are the present development applications to temporarily use part of the Entertainment Quarter on the former Showground site premature, they are not permissible under the current zoning of the former Showground site. Since 1995, only activities related to film, television and video production are allowed in the Entertainment Quarter. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities when my Private Member’s Bill passed the NSW Parliament in 1992. We’ve already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesn’t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project. Now, the Government wants private, elite and commercial activities on land dedicated to the public benefit. This is not acceptable under any circumstances. Moore park must not be disfigured for private elite developments. It is a national and public institution. These plans are being hurried through to avoid public consultation, so typical and reflective of the usual state government shody backroom agreements.
296790	Louise Butler	Dear Sir/Madam I object to this proposal/application because it's a stealthy continuation of the theft and destruction of public and green space from the public. Weâ€™ve already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesnâ€™t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project. This proposal will allow this use in the Entertainment Quarter for up to four years. Further, it is proposed that a private certifier, not the City of Sydney or the Cityâ€™s Local Planning Panel, be the approval authority. As well, on 25 October 2018, a joint media release by Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres, and Minister for Environment and Heritage, Gabrielle Upton, announced â€oeimprovementsâ€ to the Tramway Oval area of Moore Park. The project includes an upgrade of the oval surface, configuration, lighting and boundary fencing to provide an improved facility for the Sydney Swans AFL Club and the NSW Waratahs Rugby Union team. The project also includes the relocation of bus shelters on Driver Avenue â€"" further encroaching on public parkland in Moore Park to provide access to the stadium for events. In our submission to the State Significant Development for the Moore Park Stadium. Questions about the impacts on Moore Park from the stadium redevelopment, have not been answered. We were told Moore Park is outside the site boundary and a matter for Centennial Parklands to consider. It appears the NSW Government is planning to turn over more of our public land to elite sporting use. Please don't. Yours faithfully Louise Butler
296041	lyn collingwood	Now that this government seems hellbent on knocking down the Sydney Football Stadium ASAP despite community opposition, suddenly there's the problem of where to house the footballers! The answer: alienate more public facilities and ignore any zoning legislation. I AM TOTALLY OPPOSED TO PROPOSALS TO SURRENDER MORE OF MOORE PARK AND THE FORMER SHOWGROUND SITE TO PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL USE .
296221	Margaret Malone	I strongly oppose these proposed amendments as they are but the latest in a series of moves that have limited and reduced public land and public access to Moore Park and Centennial Parklands. Many hundred of thousands use these public lands - they are vital in this overcrowded city - and they should be protected not chipped away at, like this.
296016	Margaret Ramsay	I strongly oppose the plan to reduce the current size and boundaries of Moore Park for any purpose other than community open space. Therefore I protesting against the plan to utlilise it for temporary headquarters for the Roosters and for a demountable building. Open space in a city should be preserved and protected for the community, not encroached upon for any reason whatsoever.
296589	maria bradley	I object strongly to the proposed DA The EQ has a planning control SEPP 47 which is designed to protect and develop a world class film, television and video industry. It is not intended to house elite sportspeople. It is not in the public interest to change the planning control and the proponet has not demonstated that a change in use will in anyway benefit the public. If the Planning Minister approves this DA, then our planning controls, laws, and process will be rendered meaningless and is why the public have no faith in the system
296114	Matthew Strachan	This redevelopment is a totally inappropriate waste of money. Western Sydney needs investment in sporting infrastructure to align with the new toll roads and metro. Western Sydney needs NEW stadiums, not re built ones. Most of the attendees to the More Park stadium are traveling from Western Sydney, that in itself should be telling of where the demand for infrastructure is. Parking on the grass at More Park is very problematic and needs to stop. Park lands are not car parks. This government needs to listen to the hundreds of thousands who have opposed this plan, we see that the only people supporting it have vested interests. Corrupt.
296028	Maureen Flowers	I categorically oppose this proposal to hand over even more of Moore Park's public parkland to elite sporting facilities. Under the SEPP, the site is required to be used for activities related to the film, television and video industry so this use is not even within the regulations. Besides this, in spite of public protest, there is no business case and no public demand for the hugely expensive and unnecessary demolition of the Sydney Football Stadium. The rush to hand over this public land before the next election is a disgrace and intended to placate vested interests and political donors. The sooner this morally bankrupt NSW government gets kicked out, the better.
296914	Michael Powell	I am strongly opposed to the demolition and rebuilding of the stadium and to all associated works. Public land and amenity are precious and this Government has a terrible record of destructive ""transformation"" which has ruined some of the best features of local streetscapes and the metropolitan area as a whole. These changes seem to be driven by a shallow and superficial wish for ""futuristic"" projects that will quickly look dated and be redundant. Financial resources are wasted on this kind of project when there is great need for solutions to the genuine problems we will face in the near and more distant future.
296106	Michael Gratton	I strongly object to the proposed amendments to SEPP No 47. This amendment is designed purely to make it easier for the State Government to push through its unwanted redevelopment proposal for the Moore Park Stadium, which itself has been objected to by hundreds of thousands of people. Any changes to Moore Park planing and surrounds such as the Entertainment Quarter should be aimed at creating more public space, not giving more of it to corporations to squat on. Further, any development that effects public land should be approved by a public body, not a private organisation, since transparency and consultation and public interest laws that apply to public bodies do not apply to private organisations. As such, all listed amendments should be rejected outright.
295970	Michael Ruiz	I do not approve of the planned stadium or Footballers buildings to be built on Community land. It goes against everything that Moore Park/Entertainment Qtr stands regarding usage.
296294	Michelle Werner	Since 1995, only activities related to film, television and video production are allowed in the Entertainment Quarter. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities. The State Government must not handover this area to private commercial businesses. This plan is unacceptable and must ve rejected.
296014	MUESSER EMINOGLU	I urge the government to stop using public land and parks to support corporate interests. The redevelopment of the Sydney Football Stadium is a misuse of taxpayer funds, and encroaching on our public park for this purpose is inappropriate and shameful
295962	Nicholas Tesdorf	The State Government is systematically attempting to fast-track the approval of two development applications before the end of 2018. The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust have submitted two development applications to use part of the Entertainment Quarter, on the former Showground site, the Byron Kennedy Hall, for the Sydney Swanâ€™s new headquarters, as well as a $4.4 million, two storey demountable for the Sydney Roosters. Although the Government argues that this is needed because the Sydney Football Stadium, where the elite sporting groups currently train, is being demolished as part of the shocking redevelopment proposal for the Moore Park Stadium, it is widely opposed by the public who do no back the demolition/rebuild plans and know that there is no official approval yet. These applications are premature, they are not permissible under the current zoning of the former Showground site. Since 1995, only activities related to film, television and video production are allowed in the Entertainment Quarter. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities. Clover Moore's Private Memberâ€™s Bill concerning this passed the NSW Parliament in 1992. Now, the Government wants private, elite and commercial activities on land dedicated to the public benefit. This action is opposed to the wider and general interest of the Public. The public has already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesnâ€™t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project which has carved a zone of destruction right across the park. The present proposal will allow this use in the Entertainment Quarter for up to four years. Further, it is proposed that a private certifier, not the City of Sydney or the Cityâ€™s Local Planning Panel, be the approval authority. This cosy arrangement is totally unacceptable in an ethical society. On 25 October 2018, a joint media release by Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres, and Minister for Environment and Heritage, Gabrielle Upton, announced â€oeimprovementsâ€ to the Tramway Oval area of Moore Park. The project includes an upgrade of the oval surface, configuration, lighting and boundary fencing to provide an improved facility for the Sydney Swans AFL Club and the NSW Waratahs Rugby Union team. This will have further negative effects on Moore Park recreational qualities. The project also includes the relocation of bus shelters on Driver Avenue â€"" further encroaching on public parkland in Moore Park to provide access to the stadium for events. This is unacceptable and is a significant development for the Moore Park Stadium. It is clear that the NSW Government is planning to turn over more public land to elite sporting use catering for a narrow sector of the Public at the expense of the Public at Large. Nicholas and Karin-Ann Tesdorf
295943	Nik Rieth	I disagree with any planning submission that removes public land use for private sporting interests or temporary rezoning of transport infrastructure for an unnecessary and DA related re-build of Sydney Football Stadium.
297037	Norelle Feehan	I cannot believe we have to keep writing to you to tell you that this is NOT in the best interest of the NSW tax-payer. If this is a winning development/idea then private industry should just take it and run with it. This is going to cost you the election ... which is cool. It MUST be stopped.
296125	Olga Svyatova	Entertainment Quarter Is a public place. I am strongly disagree with this proposal.
296068	Patricia Wrighton	Who it might concern, I oppose to the new plans to turn over more of Moore Park to private and commercial sporting use. The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust two development applications to temporarily use part of the Entertainment Quarter, on the former Showground site
296786	Patrick Li	Hi there According to the environmental protection and facility policy, I am asking to reject the current plans listed above and put up temporary buildings ASIDE the stadium to create events and celebrations like the St George Open Air Cinema in the Botanic Gardens every January. All you need is to find the space. Your's sincerely Patrick Li
296854	Peter Tzannes	I am writing to object to the proposed amendments to SEPP47. The SEPP47 was specifically worded to ensure there will be no abuse of the public land given to Fox Studios. It was intended that the old Show Ground site would the the location of a film studio for the benefit of the state. To ensure this was the case SEPP47 included provision that only activities related to film, television and video production be allowed in the EQ. Related film activities were also included. The proposal to change the SEPP to allow private business is unacceptable. The two DA's do not comply. This has come about because of the rush by the State Govt and the SCGT to demolish the SFS and rebuild a new stadium at Moore Park. Overwhelmingly the people of NSW reject this proposal as a waste of public money. Moreover, it is obvious that building a $4.4M temporary 2 storey demountable for the Sydney Roosters (who previously received approximately $5M from the Govt.) suggests poor planning and favours elite sport over public access. Elite sports today receive billions of dollars in TV rights. This proposal throws public money to the wealthy elite clubs and does nothing for public access to public open space. There is a strong fear that once the SEPP 47 is changed it will open the flood gates to the total abandonment of the protections of the original SEPP. It should be rejected.
296005	Richard Fenton	Do not proceed with this proposed development, public parkland is important and should not be sacrificed, while i'm at it don't knock down a perfectly good stadium. that money has far greater uses
296098	Richard horton	This proposal should not be approved. This, like the over budget and functionally useless Tibby Cotter bridge (a disgrace in over timetable and over budget execution and a mockery of the planning process) appears to be part of the proposal to rebuild the football stadium which is a waste of public funds. The land the subject of the application is designated for Television, Film and Video related activities, not sporting or other commercial activities. This application is inconsistent with these aims. The so called upgrades to the tramway oval is further example of the usurpation of public access land for private (money making) activity, again part of the unecesary upgrade to the stadium. Stealing land from the people of Sydney to support a privileged elite and a development yet to be made public is unconscionable.
296046	Robert Bell	I am totally against all of these planned amendments to use building and amenities for the use of elite sports groups only whilst the general public's needs and amenities are reduced to nil,and it is a total disgrace that taxpayers funds are being utilized in the rebuilding of this not so old stadium to begin with.
296039	Robert George	We object to this continuing misuse of public land. It is argued that this is needed, because the Sydney Football Stadium, where the elite sporting groups currently train, is being demolished as part of the nonsensical redevelopment proposal for the Moore Park Stadium. As is well known hundreds of thousands of people oppose the demolition/rebuild plans and there is no official approval yet. So, not only are these applications premature, they are not permissible under the current zoning of the former Showground site. It is obvious that the SCG Trust and NSW government Stadium proposals just havent though through the consequences of the demolition decisions and knock on effects and now seek to put things right at the expense of public land governed by specific covenants. If such faculties are needed due to Stadium demolition then those proposing the demolition should find replacement facilities elsewhere rather than further encroach on Moore Park. It is OUR Backyard not theirs and its not as if they cant afford to find an alternative location solution, they just cant be bothered or are too mean to do so. . Since 1995, only activities related to film, television and video production are allowed in the Entertainment Quarter. The former Showground was dedicated to the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for public parkland and community facilities when by a Private Memberâ€™s Bill passed the NSW Parliament in 1992. Now, the Government wants private, elite and commercial activities on land dedicated to the public benefit. Anyway, why are training and related facilities etc needed in Moore Park when there will be no stadium for some years because its to be demolished! They could go anywhere in the interim. . Weâ€™ve already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesnâ€™t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project. This proposal will allow this use in the Entertainment Quarter for up to four years. Further, it is proposed that a private certifier, not the City of Sydney or the Cityâ€™s Local Planning Panel, be the approval authority. I mean really! just who do these people think they are? As well, on 25 October 2018, a joint media release by Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres, and Minister for Environment and Heritage, Gabrielle Upton, announced â€oeimprovementsâ€ to the Tramway Oval area of Moore Park. The project includes an upgrade of the oval surface, configuration, lighting and boundary fencing to provide an improved facility for the Sydney Swans AFL Club and the NSW Waratahs Rugby Union team.The project also includes the relocation of bus shelters on Driver Avenue â€"" further encroaching on public parkland in Moore Park to provide access to the stadium for events. Private profit making sports organisations shoul find their own spaces and not seek to use ours. We object in the strongest possible terms to all aspects of this proposal
295910	Robert Judd	I oppose the encroachment on public land for the purposes of redevelopment of the stadium at moore park. The community has already lost almost 40 hectares of the original 113.5 hectares of public land at Moore Park, which doesn’t include the loss of parkland as part of the light rail project. I also do not think that a private certifier should be used to verify development. The City of Sydney or the City’s Local Planning Panel, should be the approval authority as true representatives of the community's interest.
296800	ross nicholas	I am writing to object to the proposed amendments to SEPP 47. Currently there are 2 x DA's being considered in relation to these premises yet this amendment will enable the use of the Showground for activities not currently allowed including private businesses with no relationship to the activities allowed by SEPP 47. The amendment is apparently required because of the rush to demolish the Stadium prior to the March 2019 election. The two DA's should be considered in the normal way and with adequate input from the community and Sydney City Council. The lack of time for community input to this amendment is appalling.
296090	Ryan Faraguna	I am adamently against this proposal, particularly when it is relates to a pre-empting the useless and expensive demolition of a perfectly adequate stadium. It seems there is a complete disregard for what the public truly need. It is sickening the disconect between understanding where funds can help the people of NSW, and the concern for the public by those making these sorts of proposals for their own selfish gains. I urge you to stop these proposals in their tracks. You know as well as I that NSW is rife with disgusting decisions like these that are ruining to future of our state and our fair city of Sydney without any regard for those who don't stand to directly benefit.
296112	S Shelton	Dear Sir/Madam, I strongly oppose any further impacts on Moore Park, in particular, open space within the parkland area. The parkland area is the green heart of this part of Sydney, and is there for the general public - not for sectional groups. Please do not stuff up the park any more. The government has already damaged the park enough through the ridiculous building of pedestrian overpasses and the light rail. NO MORE DEVELOPMENT PLEASE.
296148	stephen lightfoot	No park land should be used or given to the elite sports for their use. Our open green space is sacred to me. It is needed for the mental and physical health of our community. Please stop eating away at Moore Park and Centennial Park. All public parklands should remain as public open green space with access for all. I oppose these amendments.
295966	susan ardill	These development applications are to temporarily use part of the Entertainment Quarter for the Sydney Swanâ€™s new headquarters, as well as a $4.4 million, two storey demountable for the Sydney Roosters. Yet I am one of hundreds of thousands of people who oppose the demolition/rebuild plans and there is no official approval yet. So not only are these applications premature, they are not permissible under the current zoning of the former Showground site. I completely oppose private, elite and commercial activities on this land which is dedicated to the public benefit. I completely oppose use of a private certifier for this. The City of Sydney or the Cityâ€™s Local Planning Panel should be the approval authority. This project also includes the relocation of bus shelters on Driver Avenue â€"" further encroaching on public parkland in Moore Park to provide access to the stadium for events. I completely oppose the relocation of these bus shelters. This is public parkland. I oppose the further encroachment of private, elite sports organisations onto my public park.
296581	Tad Boniecki	I am totally opposed to the knock down of Allianz Stadium. This constitutes a terrible misuse of public money. I am equally opposed to every commercial or other encroachment on the public space of Moore Park that may happen as a result of the proposed demolition.
296522	The National Trust of Australia (NSW)	21 November 2018 Director, Planning Frameworks Department of Planning and Environment GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001 Dear Director, Amendments to the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) No 47 (Moore Park Showgrounds) The National Trust of Australia (NSW) makes the following submission on the publicly exhibited Amendments to the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) No 47 (Moore Park Showgrounds). The National Trust listed the Royal Agricultural Society Showground Urban Conservation Area on the National Trust Register in September, 1988. The Royal Agricultural Society Showground Group of fourteen individual buildings was listed on the National Trust Register in April, 1992. At the time of the transfer of the Royal Agricultural Society Showground to Homebush and the establishment of the Entertainment Quarter, the National Trust was heavily involved in commenting on the planning process for the Moore Park site and the conservation of the various buildings including the then Banquet Hall (now Byron Kennedy Hall). An examination of the exhibited documentation for the proposed amendments to SEPP 47 brings the National Trust to the following understanding of the proposal and its impacts. The proposed amendments to SEPP 47 affect two buildings and a car park space. The buildings are Building 15 â€"" the Byron Kennedy Hall and Building 14A, which is a small infill building attached to the Byron Kennedy Hall. The car park is on the northern side of Building 220 â€"" which is opposite the Byron Kennedy Hall. The purpose is to amend SEPP 47 to allow â€˜health servicesâ€™ and â€˜commercial servicesâ€™ to be temporarily located within the Entertainment Quarter for a period of four years. The Byron Kennedy Hall is the former Banquet Hall (1990s), former Meat Hall (1969 â€"" 1980s) and former Anthony Hordernâ€™s Department Store (1924 â€"" 1969). It was built by Horderns in 1924 to bring city retailing to country visitors. It is a single storey building housing an open space interior, which features a central skylight dome carried by classical columns. Building 14A is a small infill building between B and the Gatehouse to the west. It has Interwar Art-deco detailing to its facade. The proposal permits â€oeMinor alterations, additions and internal fit-out works to the Byron Kennedy Hall and adjacent Building 14Aâ€, consistent with the existing development standards outlined in the existing SEPP 47. The proposal envisages that these buildings will house health facilities, such as a sports medicine clinic and medical imaging, offices and administration. The proposal for the Car Park is for the erection of an â€˜up-to-two-storeysâ€™ demountable building. This building is proposed to be used for â€˜offices and a gymâ€™ (while the new stadium is built). Building 220 is a relatively new building, two storeys in height, currently housing a music venue (Max Watts) plus a number of smaller commercial premises. Its exterior architecture features smooth blue panels with no openings. In the following photo, Building 220 is in the upper right background, the former RAS Office building (now housing a range of office and commercial premises) is centre and the roof of the Byron Kennedy Hall is visible in the lower right foreground. Following are the National Trustâ€™s comments on the statements made with the proposal: â€¢ The proposed amendments to the SEPP are to allow the temporary relocation of existing activities carried on in the Sydney Football Stadium building and the adjacent â€˜Sheridan Buildingâ€™. Some of these activities are currently impermissible under SEPP 47, hence the need for the amendment. â€¢ The proposed amendments to the SEPP are to operate for four years and the activities permitted under the amendments to the SEPP would become impermissible activities after four years. â€¢ The amendments to the SEPP will allow as â€˜complying developmentâ€™, minor alterations, additions and internal fit-out works to the two existing buildings â€"" the nature and extent of what is considered to be â€˜minorâ€™ is not specified. As any such works may be approved by a licensed certifier, it is possible that no-one may ever know the limits of what is considered â€˜minorâ€™. â€¢ The National Trust Register lists the Byron Kennedy Building, several other individual buildings within the area and the whole â€˜Showgroundsâ€™/Entertainment Quarter Precinct as an Urban Conservation Area. â€¢ There are no statutory listings, local or State, that control any development within the Entertainment Quarter). SEPP 47 includes â€˜Heritageâ€™ as a matter for consideration and refers to the 1996 Conservation Strategy for Moore Park Showgrounds and the â€˜views of the Heritage Councilâ€™. There are various references to the RAS Showgrounds Conservation Area but this doesnâ€™t appear to be a separate statutory listing. Conclusions The National Trust has the following concerns with the proposed amendments: â€¢ The SEPP amendment is necessary for the activities to be permissible within the area. It is not necessary that the works be subject to a â€˜complying development pathwayâ€™... merely convenient. The Sydney Cricket Ground Trust had already, or was about to, submit a DA for the demountable building but it has been held over until this SEPP amendment would make it unnecessary. The â€˜complying development pathwayâ€™ also takes the details of any proposed â€oeminor alterations, additions and internal fit-out worksâ€ out of the public arena. â€¢ There appears to be no requirement that any alterations to existing buildings are reversible. â€¢ There is no requirement that the alterations and internal fit-outs be removed at the end of the â€˜temporaryâ€™ occupation. â€¢ There is no requirement that the demountable building be removed at the end of the â€˜temporaryâ€™ occupation. â€¢ This â€˜variationâ€™ to the existing planning controls may be cited as a precedent for future diversification of â€˜permissibleâ€™ activities. â€¢ The â€˜sunsetâ€™ provisions appear to be vague and based upon â€˜intentâ€™, rather than upon statutory provisions (especially as the legislation is not available for examination, only the â€oeExplanation of Intended Effectsâ€. â€˜Healthâ€™ and â€˜commercialâ€™ activities are certainly inconsistent with existing policies and the National Trust is concerned that these â€˜temporaryâ€™ proposals may turn into permanent arrangements. The sports industry has previously expressed an interest in expanding into the neighbouring â€˜entertainment quarterâ€™ and the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trustâ€™s Moore Park 2040 Master Plan, released in May 2017, reveals a vision for Moore Park's Entertainment Quarter as a commercialised sporting precinct, contrary to the intention that it be a headquarters for Sydney's film and television industry. It indicates that the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust plans to ""investigate the feasibility of more commercially orientated sport and recreation based activities"" including indoor sporting facilities and office premises. The Master Plan also foreshadows the support of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust for an overhaul of the current planning controls for the Entertainment Quarter, which limit the use of the site to ""furthering the development of Sydney as a world class film, television and video production centre"". Moore Park 2040 states that pursuing legislative changes ""could be appropriate mechanism to implement additional or alternate development outcomes on the land to which it currently applies"". In this context, the implications of the proposed amendments to the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) No 47 (Moore Park Showgrounds) are serious and may represent an existential threat to the future of the Entertainment Quarter. Yours sincerely, Graham Quint Director, Conservation
296633	The Paddington Society	see attached submission
295905	Thomas Griffiths	I can not see a reason to further alienate public land around Moore Park. The Roosters and Swans are well funded commercial organisations who should make their own arrangements to find suitable headquarters rather than having public land re-purposed for them. The Roosters in particular are already receiving significant benefits from the taxpayer by building them a new stadium. If the existing buildings in the EQ precinct can not find tenants from the arts/film industry they should be returned to the public as free sporting/recreation facilities for the area's youth rather than supporting very well funded commercial organisations.
296798	Tom Grimshaw	I think it deplorable that the government should be proceding with these developments despite the huge public opposition. It is a gross misuse of funds that could be infinitely better spent elsewhere.I fail utterly to see the logic and justice of allocating public funds to yet another sporting venue when other areas of society are so urgently in dire need of extra funds.
296792	Tracey Clancy	I wish to register my opposition to this proposal. The Sydney Roosters and other businesses affected by the state government's intended demolition of the Sydney Football Stadium should not be provided with alternative premises in which to operate. They have had ample opportunity to make their own arrangements - it is not up to the government to look after them in this way, especially considering some of these businesses are the ones advocating for the demolition of the existing premises. Hundreds of businesses have been very badly affected by the construction of the CBD and SE light rail and WestConnex but they haven't been provided with alternative premises. Why should these big, wealthy sport businesses be treated any differently? To allocate part of the Entertainment Quarter to sporting bodies is to take away access for the general public and to take away a space dedicated to the moving picture arts. It is no more appropriate to hand over public space to these sport businesses than to hand them the private space used by other businesses. Public space is not there for any current government to plunder on behalf of private entities. Public space exists for public benefit. The best way to avoid all of these not-so-temporary arrangements is to simply abandon the plan to demolish the Sydney Football Stadium. The vast majority of the public are not in favour of building a new stadium anyway. Spending more money and taking away more of the dwindling public space at Moore Park would just add insult to injury and would demonstrate that despite claiming otherwise, the NSW government is not listening to what the public is telling them.
296743	vicky carter	I am against the redevelopment of this site
296863	victor pinkerton	Dear sir, on considering the timing of this further encroachment of public land, being the centenary of the end of the war to end all wars if it were only true, your legacy will be entirely dishonorable.

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