This proposal raises serious concerns about excessive building height, overdevelopment, and the added strain on already limited local infrastructure.

The proposed height is out of character with the surrounding area, likely to overshadow nearby homes, reduce natural light, and increase impacts such as traffic and congestion. The scale and density of the development also appear excessive, particularly given the ongoing growth in Waterloo and Green Square, where infrastructure is already struggling to keep pace.

Local infrastructure is under significant pressure and would be further impacted. Roads around Bourke Street are already congested, public transport services, especially buses, are operating at capacity, and on-street parking is limited. The development would worsen these issues.

In light of these concerns, the proposal should not proceed in its current form. Any future development should be more appropriately scaled and supported by clear infrastructure improvements to ensure sustainable growth.

I am concerned that, notwithstanding approval by SCC of 347 units, this is now proposed to expand to 580. I also understand that this also includes the provision of an additional 30 car parking spaces.
The impact that this, and additional other developments in the vicinity, will have on the current environment will be significantly detrimental. This includes:
Increase usage on local roads and public transport. I myself have been impacted with inability for public transport to cope with the current usage having buses that are full by the time they reach the Bourke and Dank Street stop and thus passing by unable to collect more passengers.
The height of the proposed structures is out of character and will create a negative visual impact, as well as creating overshadowing and a wind tunnel effect.
With the limited number of parking allowances this will force more street parking and possibly more illegal parking
I understand the expectation is that more people may use bikes or scooters however this is already at a dangerous level with cyclists and delivery bikes being used on footpaths and risk of injury is increasing.

I strongly object this project and find it extremely alarming that the developer after lodging the application and approval in 2012, now has the cheek to increase the development which will negatively impact the existing community and only profit the developer.
My key concerns after the developer was already approved as as follows

If approved this will lead to a major increase in conjestion in an already highly dense area.
Will add additional strain on roads and parking.
As the 903/921 Bourke Street connects with McEvoy Street & Elizabeth Street which are main connecting roads with heavy congestion and a main thoroughfare for Emergency Services.
It will also add additional strain on public transport which is already at peak levels with the 304& 343 not stopping in the area due to full capacity at peak times, and the 320 bus service only going to Central.
Will impact significant loss of views to nearby existing properties and does not fit in the existing building heights.
No new highs schools planned for the Waterloo & Zetland area either public or catholic.
Alexrandra Park Community peaked to be at full capacity & the Inner Sydney High School, Waterloo is not in the catchment area, approving the development will add extreme pressure on surrounding schools .

Inadequate parking for proposed addition of 233 apartments.
Wind impacts from oversized towers which will affect the residents in the development and those using the pavements.
There will be overshadowing of proposed community spaces, particularly from the most northerly tower.

I strongly object to the proposed changes to the development at 903–921 Bourke Street, Waterloo (SSD-95997711).

The increase in height and number of apartments is a major change from what was originally approved.

My main concern is that the area is already too densely populated for the infrastructure we currently have. Public transport is a daily issue. Buses and trains are unreliable and often overcrowded. Dealing with this on a regular basis is already frustrating now, and adding more residents to the area without improving transport will only make this worse.

Traffic is also already a problem. With more people and more cars, this will only increase congestion and make the area harder and less pleasant to live in.

The area already feels crowded, and adding even more people and concrete high rise buildings will reduce the quality of life for existing residents and negatively impact the look and feel and liveability of the neighbourhood. Developments of this scale will change the character of the area and make it feel more overcrowded and less welcoming. That has a real impact on how people experience where they live and will make the area less desirable.

The area is already very densely populated today. Pushing density even further before addressing existing issues doesn't make sense.

For these reasons, I don't believe these proposed changes should go ahead and the development should stick to the originally approved plan.

It is unacceptable that such significant amendments are being considered to the planning consent for this site. The proposed development would create a monstrosity for the local area and would be disastrous for homeowners such as myself who purchased in the local area in good faith in a low rise apartment building.
The impacts would include but are not limited to:
Overwhelm the infrastructure — the extra residents would place unacceptable pressure on local roads, parking and public transport, all of which are already stretched.
Shortage of amenities - Public amenities are already under pressure and are unlikely to keep pace with the additional residents. Even now it can be difficult to find a place to sit and work at the library. This development would add further strain and make an already crowded situation worse.
Visually overbearing development - The proposed height is far too large for its surroundings and is out of character with the existing neighbourhood. Its scale would dominate the local streetscape and create a serious visual impact, undermining the current character of the area.
Overshadowing impacts - The two oversized towers proposed at 903-921 Bourke Street, together with the tower proposed at 881-885 Bourke Street, would create significant cumulative overshadowing during the winter solstice, affecting a large area of nearby homes and public open space.
Risk of severe wind tunnel effects at street level, that could impact pedestrian safety

This proposal should be rejected in the interests of all residents, homeowners and visitors to the area.

Nearly doubling the number of apartments mid project seems a bit on the dodgy side and feels like it hasn't had sufficient discussion given the sudden extra impact it is likely to have. I object to the additional dwellings and additional size of the building(s) required to accommodate the dwellings. Both an eyesore and introduces new infrastructure strain into an already densely populated area. Going from 40/65m heights to both over 100m is a massive jump that warrants more due diligence than sweeping it under the rug as "we already did due diligence last time". Taking it from mid rise to two massive towers would be out of place in that area. We have enough towers in and around Waterloo / Zetland already.

The proposed develop would have the following impacts to residents like myself who are already dealing with congestion and crowdedness:
1. Infrastructure strain: Additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on already stretched roads, parking, and public transport. Services like the 304 bus during peak hour are already at capacity, with buses frequently unable to stop due to overcrowding.
2. Insufficient amenities: Local amenities are already crowded. Public bins are already often seen spilling out onto the streets. There is no clear commitment or plan I'm aware of that delivers the necessary upgrades to transport, green space, healthcare, and community facilities to support the drastic increase in population.
3. Overbearing scale: The proposed height is excessive and out of character with the surrounding area. Its scale would dominate the streetscape and erode the existing neighbourhood.
4. Overshadowing and noise - The combined impact of the proposed towers would result in significant cumulative overshadowing, particularly during the winter solstice, affecting nearby homes and public spaces. The increase in residents and activity would also add to existing noise levels which is already often filled with sirens from fire trucks attending the neighbouring towers.
5. Traffic and safety risks: Increased vehicle movements in an already congested area would worsen traffic conditions and raise safety concerns, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists.
6. Reduced liveability: The cumulative effect of overcrowding, overshadowing, and infrastructure strain would materially reduce the quality of life for existing residents.
7. Precedent for overdevelopment: Approval of a development of this scale risks setting a precedent for further overdevelopment in the area, compounding existing issues and undermining long-term planning controls.
8. Environmental concerns: Increased density without adequate green space and tree canopy would worsen the urban heat island effect and reduce environmental quality in the precinct.

Infrastructure in our area is already very stretched

I can already barely ever get on a bus around the area. And beyond the overpopulation it’s just a severe lapse in taste to build excessively large buildings like this. It ruins the entire neighborhood which is very charming now, but won’t be with these buildings extended to up to 38 stories.