While I acknowledge the importance of educational facilities in our community, I have concerns regarding the potential impacts of the expansion on the local area. My objections are as follows:

Traffic and Parking Concerns: The proposed expansion is likely to significantly increase traffic congestion in the surrounding streets, particularly during peak school hours. The current infrastructure is already under strain, with existing schools such as Malek Fahd Islamic School, Ironbark Ridge Public School, and Our Lady of the Angels College already contributing to congestion on Wither Road and Mungerie Road, as well as significant congestion along Samantha Riley Drive. Additional students and staff may exacerbate these issues, leading to further traffic delays and parking shortages, affecting residents and local businesses.

Environmental Impact: The expansion may result in the removal of green spaces and increased noise pollution, which could negatively affect the surrounding environment. Increased vehicle emissions due to higher traffic volumes will also contribute to local air pollution.

Infrastructure Strain: The current public utilities and services, including roads, drainage, and public transport, may not be sufficient to support a larger school population. This could result in further deterioration of existing infrastructure, leading to additional maintenance costs for the community.

Community Amenity and Character: The scale of the proposed expansion may alter the character of the local area, potentially affecting the residential nature of the neighborhood. Beaumont Hills is a tranquil and close-knit community, and the proposed school expansion threatens to disrupt its quiet charm. The increased activity and congestion will fundamentally alter the character of the neighborhood, making it less livable for residents who value its peaceful atmosphere. Increased activity levels could reduce the peaceful environment that residents currently enjoy.

Lack of Adequate Consultation: There has been insufficient engagement with the local community regarding the proposal. Proper consultation should be conducted to ensure that residents’ concerns are adequately addressed before approval is granted.

I respectfully urge the planning authority to carefully consider these concerns and request that appropriate measures be taken to mitigate the negative impacts before any decision is made on the proposal.

As a local resident within close proximity to the Malek Fahd Islamic School (on and around Guardian Avenue), I object to this project on the basis that the substantial school growth to accommodate a proposed nearly tripling of student population will dramatically increase traffic flow in the area, that already experiences heavy congestion now. Local traffic is already a problem resulting from established schools on Withers Road and significant developments at North Kellyville Square. In the near future this will be further compounded by commitments made to Transport Oriented Development (TOD) near local metro stations. Beamont Hills has small residential streets unable to support this volume of traffic. My immediate neighbourhood already experiences difficulties, unable to enter or exit their properties during the peak school start and finish times. Due to the current traffic, poor/dangerous driving practices (eg illegal u-turns) are already commonplace. Additionally, such an increase in student population will inevitably bring noise to surrounding properties. The double storey constructions will be visible from my street frontage and combined with the removal of large established trees will sadly impact the visual amenity of our neighbourhood. The local neighbourhood and infrastructure is unable to support development of this scale; both the period of construction and the resulting expansion would subject the community to excessive and unreasonable disruption.

I am writing to formally object to the proposed expansion of this school. While I understand the need for growth and development, I am deeply concerned about the negative impact this expansion will have on the local community, particularly regarding traffic congestion, parking issues, and increased noise pollution.

Impact on Local Community: The negative consequences of this expansion are not limited to traffic and noise. This project could fundamentally alter the character of our neighborhood, which has always been a peaceful residential area. I am concerned about the long-term effects this will have on property values and the overall livability of the area.

Traffic Chaos and Road Safety: The expansion is likely to lead to a significant increase in traffic volume in an already busy area. The surrounding roads are not equipped to handle the additional flow of vehicles, particularly during peak hours when school starts and ends. This will not only cause delays and frustration for local residents, but it could also result in dangerous conditions for pedestrians, especially children, who walk in the area. I urge the council to carefully consider how this expansion will affect the safety of road users and pedestrians.

Parking Issues: The expansion is likely to exacerbate the already limited parking availability in the area. Many local residents rely on street parking, and with the anticipated increase in staff, parents, and visitors, this will put additional strain on an already overburdened parking situation. This will lead to even more competition for spaces, further congestion, and inconvenience for local residents.

Noise Pollution: Expanding the school will also result in increased noise levels, especially during construction and at times when the school operates at full capacity. The additional noise from construction, large groups of children during recess, and the general increase in activity will create significant disturbance to the residents who live nearby, some of whom rely on quiet surroundings for work or rest. I ask the council to consider the noise impact and to propose measures to mitigate this disruption.

In light of these concerns, I respectfully urge the council to reconsider or delay the approval of this expansion until a more comprehensive plan is developed, one that fully addresses these issues and explores alternatives that minimize the impact on the local community.

Thank you for considering my objection.

The roads can not cope as they are

There are a number of schools within close proximity
OLA- malek Fahad- Beaumont Hills public- IronBark Ridge, Rouse Hill High School.
All serviced by single lane roads . It’s terrible .
It simply doesn’t work and any expansion to this school is one clearly made with no care behind the local community

The increase of traffic and noise will decrease the value of houses in the area and will be harder for my kid to go to school thru rush hours. He already needs to get out of the house at 7.30 to go to William Clarke College every morning. Government should spend more money to build up the roads here as they are not built for so many residents including the people at North Kellyville pancages. Traffic is a nightmare on weekdays. Thank you.

The surrounding roads and pathways are not large enough for a development of this size given that once the development is completed it will attract a lot more traffic . Also too close to surrounding homes. Most schools of this size have a lot more land to enable buffer zones between houses and schools

The area of Beaumont hills/north Kellyville is busy enough. A school with 1000 added children will add to the delays already around the area. There are no housing and roads available to support this project.

Currently living on Mungerie Road and I am concerned the current infrastructure surrounding the proposed project will not be able to handle the increase in students and cars along mungerie road and surrounding roads and streets - already traffic is ridiculous in the school morning and afternoon period the surrounding infrastructure needs to be updated before any new projects like this should take place.

The streets in our suburb are already too conjusted and making a bigger school is not helping the cause. The reason we moved here was because it was a quiet suburb but recently its difficult to even park or go around this school no t to forget damage to cars parked in people's own drive ways and breakins. Also, to have a school inside a totally residential place is totally uncalled for. Parents park their cars all around the roads, kids cross the streets. Having a school next to homes is totally unsafe and we always fear of any accidents. The school is close to two major roundabouts which always get clogged during school times. I strongly believe that the school should be shifted to an area which has a major road and not inside a residential area.

There are 4 schools in surrounding areas. Expansion of this will increase traffic and increase congestion in the area. And also increases noise pollution in the area. The Rise - street is facing a lot of congestion already, traffic congestion built up to 50 to 100m on the street for few hours in the morning and afternoon during the school hours.