Dept of Planning &Infrastructure
I am writing to you in regard to the rebuilding of the Emergency Centre at the Hospital and proposed demolition of this Grand old house for a bloody Car park
Car parks can be built underground these days and I hope you would do what ever is in your power to retain a part of Kogarahs history as for years since I was old enough to travel by bus I have admired the fire station and this grand house and fifty years on they still stand out in a huge concrete jungle that is the hospital
I believe in civic responsibility and this is one which over rules money they do not build houses like this anymore and its history is not something you put on a tombstone or plaque commemorating a lazy poor planning decision.
Regards Barry Melville

Dear Megan,
My name is Joseph Rinaldi I have lived in Kogarah for close to 40 years (most of my adult life) and I have been made aware that an a heritage style house in Kogarah is to be demolished just to make a few car spaces. I understand that we need a Hospital and other conveniences, and I also know the problem with parking at Kogarah. But let's not sacrifice the few beautiful buildings that reminds us of the past of Kogarah.
Sincerely... Joe Rinaldi

Dear Planner Fu,

It is with intense distress that residents of Kogarah have learnt of the intended demolition of Griffith House by St. George Hospital planners. Please intercede in our interests and in the interests of Australia's Heritage Architecture.

It will be a challenge for architects to incorporate this elegant structure into the Emergency expansion plans, but as an archaeologist I know this is possible and similar meldings have been done.

With best wishes,

Patricia Rovik

Please reconsider the demolition of a building that is one of the few remaining heritage sites within the Kogarah town centre.

Particularly as the site is going to be used a car park.

Kogarah is loosing any appeal with the construction of ordinary buildings that will have no redeeming visual characteristics.

The demolition of this building, which was named after a past executive of St George Hospital belittles the hard work of so many people in the health industry.

Regards,

Louise Hallgath

Megan, A quick question with regard to Griffith House and the proposed
development at St. George Hospital

How does the provision of a 10 space car park justtify the demolition of
Griffith House at St. George Hospital? If one looks at the Artist's
impression of the new building it looks like there is provision for
parking underneath it, and they could not fit in another 10 spaces!
,given the footprint of the building. Some serious questions need to be
asked with regard to the design of the building and how an extra 10
spaces for parking could not be accommodated in the parking provision.

A Serious look at this aspect of the project is urgently required, as
well as the number of spaces that would need to be provided as required
by the Development Control Plan for this type of project.

With thanks

Ben Talman

Dear Ms Megan Fu

On behalf of the Kogarah community group, we have prepared the attached Submission with regards St George Hospital New Emergency Department.

We have been advised that you are the Assessing Officer, with Department of Planning and Infrastructure, and have granted an extension of time for the preparation of this submission regarding heritage issues about the proposed demolition of the heritage listed Griffith House. We have also attached CVs for heritage personnel responsible for the preparation of the submission.

Meanwhile, should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

Lynette Gurr
SENIOR HERITAGE CONSULTANT
NBRS+PARTNERS

Dear Ms Fu,
I would like to lodge my disapproval of the demolition of Griffith House.Having been a nurse for many years at St George Hospital I used to pass the house on the way home and always thought it a peaceful place and reminder of bygone days, an oasis in the world of sickness and pain. Even when I went to school at St Patricks it had always been a special place.

I have to question having been witness to so many historically significant buildings of late going under the demolition hammer, why this is happening? Has it been executed in the way of progress or because of the shortsightedness of those in planning? Surely history is important: it is the foundation upon which we build the future and learn lessons from the past. For this significant link with the area's past to give way to a carpark is beyond being criminal, it is an assault on both heritage and history.

Why is it that it is left up to the community to fight for the area's history surely it should be in the brief given to the architects and planners to blend past and present. An example of this is Tempe House with its grounds, a peaceful haven in the midst of chaos for both residents of the developments around and visitors, a victory for the community and commonsense. Unfortunately this privilege was not given to the Masonic Hall Mortdale (demolished), the list is endless.?
I was at Kogarah yesterday and was impressed the way the church now known as Kirk place was preserved and used aesthetically to blend with the new addition. Why can't this happen to Griffith House?

Jan Dawkins
Oatley
0405808255

Dear Planner Fu,

It is with intense distress that residents of Kogarah have learnt of the intended demolition of Griffith House by St. George Hospital planners. Please intercede in our interests and in the interests of Australia's Heritage Architecture.

It will be a challenge for architects to incorporate this elegant structure into the Emergency expansion plans, but as an archaeologist I know this is possible and similar meldings have been done.

With best wishes,

Patricia Rovik

I strongly object to the demolition of Griffith House. All our remaining
Historical Buildings must be preserved.

Regards

Beverley Scott

I wish to add to name to the objectors to the demolition of Griffith House as part of the expansion of St George Hospital.

There are many examples of historic buildings being retained and incorporated into new developments rather than being demolished, thus preserving an important heritage for future generations. Why can't this be done in this instance?

Fred Scott