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I am writing to you as a former Kogarah Councillor and a former chair person of the Kogarah Council Traffic Committee which I served on for 9 years, in regard to the demolition of a Heritage listed house, 30 Gray Street Kogarah, to provide 10 car parking spaces for the St George Hospital.

Unfortunately I remember the house next to No.30 which was also on the heritage list, being demolished when the hospital was last updated.

I find it very sad that many people don't appear to have the feelings for our past and what this house and many others in Kogarah that have already been destroyed have meant to the culture and history of the Kogarah community, one readily comes to mind, a beautiful Victorian two storey house which was on the corner of Belgrave street, which is now a mustard coloured commercial building, no thought was given to it's heritage either by a former Mayor of Kogarah, Samuel Witheridge, whose uncle just happened to purchase it and then demolished it, I was there watching, feeling that a major part of Kogarah's history was gone forever. This beautiful house just happened to be the home of the first Doctor of the Cottage Hospital at Kogarah - Dr Lamrock

I would like the people who make these decisions, who probably have absolutely no connection with the Kogarah Community will make their decision solely based on the removal of just bricks and mortar, who is to say what history this house has, and no thought whatsoever given to the history or the people who have resided there over the last 150 years - and what for - 10 car parking spaces. Is 10 car parking spaces going to solve or ease the parking problem at St George Hospital, the answer is NO.

When I was on Council, Heritage listed homes and buildings were treated with the respect they deserve and more should be done to preserve them, definitely not demolish them, both the old and the new surely can add to the history of the Kogarah Community. 150 years of History being knocked down for 10 car parking spaces.


Fay Samuel

Dear Ms Fu

I refer to the above planned development, whereby you propose to demolish a significant heritage listed property, for the benefit of eight car parking spaces.

I have been a resident in the St. George area for the majority of my life, and have enjoyed the village/heritage atmosphere and ambiance of the Kogarah
town centre.

I simply cannot believe that you could even contemplate the destruction of this Victorian Italianate building. Sydney is reknown for its wonderful harbour
and unfortunately not much else!

I was Chairperson of the Southern Sydney branch of the National Trust of Australia (NSW) for five years, during which time we managaged to save several
significant buildings in the St George area and I will be damned, if I am going to sit back and let this one disappear.

I have perused the redevelopments plans, attached to the disused Kiosk, at Kogarah Hospital. This is not in the vicinity of Griffith House, and was fortunate
enough to have these plans bought to my attention.

If one were to look at the proposed plans, one could actually incorporate four levels of car parking spaces on the roof of the proposed emergency department.
Whereas looking at the current set of plans, the hospital is only gaining eight car parking spaces by removing a significant heritage item.

I have been advised that there has been no community consultation whatsoever, and wonder why?

Regards

HELEN THOMPSON

Dear Ms Fu

I refer to the above planned development, whereby you propose to demolish a significant heritage listed property, for the benefit of eight car parking spaces.

I have been a resident in the St. George area for the majority of my life, and have enjoyed the village/heritage atmosphere and ambiance of the Kogarah
town centre.

I simply cannot believe that you could even contemplate the destruction of this Victorian Italianate building. Sydney is reknown for its wonderful harbour
and unfortunately not much else!

I was Chairperson of the Southern Sydney branch of the National Trust of Australia (NSW) for five years, during which time we managaged to save several
significant buildings in the St George area and I will be damned, if I am going to sit back and let this one disappear.

I have perused the redevelopments plans, attached to the disused Kiosk, at Kogarah Hospital. This is not in the vicinity of Griffith House, and was fortunate
enough to have these plans bought to my attention.

If one were to look at the proposed plans, one could actually incorporate four levels of car parking spaces on the roof of the proposed emergency department.
Whereas looking at the current set of plans, the hospital is only gaining eight car parking spaces by removing a significant heritage item.

I have been advised that there has been no community consultation whatsoever, and wonder why?

Regards

HELEN THOMPSON

Attention Heather Warlton

We register our strongest objection to the demolition of the significant Home, Griffith House on the St George Hospital campus at 30 Gray Street, Kogarah we believe that it should be maintained for future generations,as is it is part of Kogarah Municipality and the St George Hospitals history.

Why is Griffith House to be demolished for car spaces.?

The Department of Health/ and Department of Planning need to get a decent Heritage Arcitect, and not an Arcitect looking to foster his/her own pockets.

I am outraged that this significant building would be considered for demolition to be replaced for car spaces, this is development by underhanded and deceitful Goverment Depatments,

No community consultation has taken place, the general public has not been informed, news articles have not appeared in the local paper or the local news print (KogarahLife) which is put out by Kogarah Council, for the general resident/ratepayers of Kogarah Municipality.

A small plan was displayed on the disused Kiosk in Belgrave Street, no where in the vacinity of Griffith House, we feel this was done deliberately to bring it to the attention of as few people as possible.

We live less than two minutes from Griffith House and have only just become aware that Griffith House is to be demolished. This is development by stealth.


Local Resident 's
3 Bellevue Street Kogarah

Catherine A Stanmore
Ronald W Stanmore
Alyse M Stanmore
Geoffrey W Stanmore

Dear Megan,

I'm a North Ward Councillor on Kogarah Council and I recently became aware of the proposed demolition of Griffith House.

While I'm totally supportive of the new Emergency Department at St.George Hospital, I urge the Department of Planning & Infrastructure to ensure that Griffith House is incorporated into the new development. Griffith House is recognised as having regional significance in Kogarah Council's heritage study and is featured in "`Houses and Heritage', Residences of the Kogarah Municipality by Beverley Earnshaw (Published by Kogarah Historical Society 2007).

I don't believe that the Kogarah community has been adequately consulted about the demolition of Griffith House and I urge your Department to commission a heritage study on the building before any demolition is considered.

Regards,

Lachlan McLean
Independent Councillor - North Ward
Kogarah Council

Attention
Ms Megan Fu
Assessing Officer
Departtment of Planning and Infrastructure

LATE SUBMISSION


Ms Heather Warton
Director of Metropolitan North
Department of Planning and Infrastructure
GPO BOX 39
Sydney 2001


LATE SUBMISSION


Dear Madam ,

I only became aware of the planned demolition of Griffith House this week so please accept this late submission. My response is therefore very limited, due to the shortness of time.

The statutuory advertising may have taken place by the relevant authorities, but it certainly has not reached the Kogarah community. The adjoining neighbour is the heritage listed Fire Station and the remaining part of the St George Hospital campus

This Victorial Italiante property has a long history having been built in 1886.

Its significance is in the fact , that it represents the dominance and growth of Sydney, from having been built near the Illawarra Railway Line ( 1885 ) in the Bowns Park Estate.

Its further significance is associated to the fact that it was the residence of Peter Hermann Jr ,who played a leading role in Kogarah civic affairs. He worked towards incorporation of Kogarah as a Municipality, and was a founder of Kogarah Fire Brigade .

Hermann was an Alderman on Kogarah Council and served 4 terms as Mayor 1890-1891, 1895-1896 ,1896-1897 and 1897-1898.

Kogarah Council has recognized the significance of the property and given it regional significance in its Heritage study .

St George Hospital purchased the house in 1961 and the then Board named it Griffith House in honour of Griffith , who was the chief Executive Officer of St George Hospital from 1946- 1981.

Whilst the $34 million upgrade of Accident and Emergency, is to be commended it should not be at the expense of our local heritage . .

I am reliably informed that new developments on the Prince of Wales Hospital site have incorporated heritage properties. The Health Department has in its employment many skilled architects. This property should have been incorporated into the new proposal - it is too easy to consider the demolition option. To replace a building of regional significance with car parking beggars belief.

I register my strongest objection to the demolition of this significant property on the St George Hospital campus.

Yours faithfully

Liz Barlow
Carlton 2218

September 27 2012

Ms Heather Warton
Director of Metropolitan North
Department of Planning and Infrastructure
GPO BOX 39
Sydney 2001





Attention
Ms Megan Fu
Assessing Officer
Department of Planning and Infrastructure

megan.fu@planning .nsw.gov.au

LATE SUBMISSION



Dear Madam ,

I became aware of the planned demolition of Griffith House on Monday , September 24 2012 . My response is therefore very limited, due to the shortness of time.

The statutuory advertising may have taken place by the relevant authorities, but it certainly has not reached the Kogarah community. The adjoining neighbour is the heritage listed Fire Station and the remaining part of the St George Hospital campus .

Many of the residents who live on the opposite side of the street are tenants and by nature are transient .

This Victorial Italiante property has a long history having been built in 1886.

Its significance is in the fact , that it represents the dominance and growth of Sydney, from having been built near the Illawarra Railway Line ( 1885 ) in the Bowns Park Estate.

Its further significance is associated to the fact that it was the residence of Peter Hermann Jr ,who played a leading role in Kogarah civic affairs. He worked towards incorporation of Kogarah as a Municipality, and was a founder of Kogarah Fire Brigade .

Hermann was an Alderman on Kogarah Council and served 4 terms as Mayor 1890-1891, 1895-1896 ,1896-1897 and 1897-1898.

Kogarah Council has recognized the significance of the property and given it regional significance in its Heritage study .

St George Hospital purchased the house in 1961 and the then Board named it Griffith House in honour of Griffith , who was the chief Executive Officer of St George Hospital from 1946- 1981.

A plaque was located in Room 7 of the St George Area Health Services Promotion Unit ( Griffith House ) . This was opened by the Hon Barry Unsworth, Premier of NSW and Member for Rockdale, on 9 November 1987 in memory of Mr T. A. C Griffith , former CEO of the St George Hospital .

Whilst the $34 million upgrade of Accident and Emergency, is to be commended it should not be at the expense of our local heritage . Our heritage , connected to the Hospital , has had a poor record over the past 10-15 years.

Dr Lamrock , former Hon Medical Officer to St George Hospital and Senior Medical Officer, until his death in 1915 lived in " Deuaran ," which was a significant building was on the corner of Belgrave Street and Kensingston Street . This building was demolished in October 1997, to be replaced by a unit block .

Dr Lamrock was also Hon Medical Officer to Moorefield Racecourse ( 1888-1951) and he himself owned at least one race horse. As the future author of the History of Moorefield Racecourse, I am aware of the significant role played by Dr Lamrock in our Kogarah community .

It would appear that buildings, which relate to the contribution of significant individuals connected to the history of St George Hospital , have been targets for demolition.

I am reliably informed that new developments on the Prince of Wales Hospital site have incorporated heritage properties. The Health Department has in its employment many skilled architects. This property should have been incorporated into the new proposal - it is too easy to consider the demolition option. To replace a building of regional significance with car parking beggars belief.

I register my strongest objection to the demolition of this significant property on the St George Hospital campus.


Yours faithfully

Anne Field
*Former Board Member, St George Hospital 1985-1988
*Former Rockdale City Councillor, 1991-1999
Member of Heritage Advisory Committee since 1992 and its Chair 1995-1999 - Rockdale Council
*Former Kogarah Councillor, 1999-2008
Member of Heritage LEP Task Group 1999-2004
Member Urban Planning and Design Working Party 2004-2008 - Kogarah Council
*Inaugural Chair of Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils Heritage Forum in 1996, and Chair until 1998 ;Council delegate 1999-2004

Re: Griffith House, 30 Grey St, Kogarah.

I would like to propose the retention of Griffith House, as part of the proposed redevelopment & relocation of StGeorge Hospital emergency dept to Grey StreetH, Kogarah. Griffith House is scheduled as regional significance in Schedule 3 Heritage Items; Part 1 Heritage Items of the Kogarah Local Environment Plan 1998.

Regards

Kieran McGrath

Please see attached file.