I do not support this Malek Fahd Islamic School Expansion project. It will change our area significantly, and significantly impact our life. It already has a good school closely. If they want their kids to study in their culture background school only, let themselves teach at home. Please do not affect neighbourhoods' life style.

It is important to note that the location and development of the the school should be taken into account while considering the infrastructure required to support such a huge expansion.

Malek Fahd is located within a local suburban area. The closest metro stations are Rouse Hill (2.5 km away) and Kellyville (3.8 km away), with no direct access to an arterial road. Instead, it is linked to the already congested Withers Road.

Additionally, several schools are located within 1 km of Malek Fahd. These include Beaumont Hills Public (on Parkway Drive, which exceeded its 2024 cap by 20 students) then Lady of the Angels Primary School, Rouse Hill High (which exceeded its 2024 cap by 367 students), and Ironbark Ridge (which exceeded its 2024 cap by 497 students), all of which are situated on Withers Road.

The issue here is the lack of planning and infrastructure in the surrounding area. The influx of students and its subsequent impact on the local community are significant concerns.

Looking at the proposed plans for Malek Fahd on the government planning website, if the middle island on the road was to remain this would mean traffic would be entering from Withers Road. This setup could cause traffic to back up down Mungerie Road (which already happens). Additionally, cars traveling down Mungerie Road towards the Withers Road roundabout will have to turn around, entering an already congested one-lane roundabout, further exacerbating the issue (which already happens).

It will create chaos and make it impossible to get in or out of the estate at school times..it's bad enough already. It needs significant investment in roads, public transport at school times to avoid any inconvenience to residents around the area.

Dear,
I am in support for the project. As a father of 4 kids and an advocate for their future, I believe that this project is necessary and critical for the continued growth and success of both the school and the surrounding area.

Our community underwent significant growth in recent years which brings the need for expanded educational resources. In recent years,it is became obvious that current facilities are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of the growing student population.
The proposed expansion would provide additional classrooms, updated facilities, and enhanced learning spaces, which are critical for the continued academic success of our children.
The expansion will not only benefit students but also provide economic and social advantages to the community. With an expanded facility, the school will be able to offer more programs, extracurricular activities, and support services, which will better prepare our students for success in higher education and the workforce. Additionally, this project will create jobs and contribute to the local economy through construction and subsequent operations on the short term.
I have seen similar schools such as the Anglican College applying similar expansions to cater for increased students without experiencing intimidation from the community members, that’s why I believe Malek Fahd is entitled to the same treatment from the Hills Shire Council.
I urge you to support this important expansion project. It is an opportunity for us to provide our children with the resources they need to succeed while ensuring that Malek Fahd remains a cornerstone of our community for years to come.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your support in making this project a reality.

Sincerely

To Whom It May Concern,
Subject: Objection to the Proposed Expansion of Malek Fahd Islamic School (SSD-56264716)**
I am writing to formally object to the proposed expansion of Malek Fahd Islamic School, located at 20 Mungerie Road, Beaumont Hills (SSD-56264716). While I understand the importance of enhancing educational facilities, this proposal raises several significant concerns that warrant careful consideration.
1. Traffic Congestion and Road Safety
The roads surrounding the proposed development site, particularly Mungerie Road and its connecting streets, are already heavily congested during peak hours. The expansion will undoubtedly increase traffic volumes, as more students, staff, and visitors travel to and from the school. This will exacerbate existing traffic issues, increase commute times, and create safety risks for both pedestrians and motorists. Furthermore, the proposed parking facilities and access points are unlikely to fully mitigate these challenges, putting additional strain on local infrastructure.
2. Insufficient Infrastructure
Beaumont Hills' current infrastructure is not equipped to handle the scale of this proposed expansion. Public transport options and road capacity in the area are already stretched thin, and the influx of additional vehicles will only worsen these issues. Local residents will face increased travel disruptions, particularly during school hours, and the strain on community resources will rise significantly.
3. Impact on Residential Amenity
The expansion plan, including the construction of a multi-purpose hall, sports fields, and additional buildings, risks disrupting the peaceful residential environment of Beaumont Hills. Increased noise levels, light pollution, and extended hours of operation may negatively affect the quality of life for nearby residents, particularly those living closest to the site.
4. Alignment with Australian Values
The proposal to expand a school that primarily serves a single ethnic or religious community raises questions about whether it aligns with Australia’s commitment to inclusivity, multiculturalism, and shared values. It is important to evaluate whether the development fosters broader community integration or inadvertently contributes to social segmentation. Such considerations are crucial to ensuring that the expansion reflects and supports the values of unity and diversity that Australia upholds.
5. Environmental and Construction Impact
The proposed demolition, construction, and landscaping works will have an inevitable impact on the local environment. Increased dust, noise, and heavy vehicle activity during construction will disrupt the neighborhood and may harm local biodiversity. These factors need to be thoroughly assessed and mitigated before proceeding.
I look forward to being informed of any updates regarding this project.
Yours sincerely,

This school this very important for the muslim community that are loving the country and contribute to its success
The school nurtures values that the entire society will benefit from
Expansion will contribute to have better candidates that will help Australia to flourish in the future

Upon rain periods the playing fields accumulate a lot of free flowing water that cascade into an easement, which is unsuitable. Runoff and percolated water accumulate causing swampy ground and localised flooding into my property on occasions. Increased hard surface and soil extraction will only increase the flooding to residences that back onto the fields.
With the sodden conditions mosquitoes and similar are always abundant. ONLY during prolonged dry periods does the soil and swampy area dry.
Lights are always on during the night with the current buildings, they are annoyingly bright, resulting in a permanent closure of blinds and my personal liberty to open my windows.
Experience has led me not to travel by car at peak transit times anywhere near the school or main thoroughfare of Mungerie and Withers Roads. Local residents are penalised by the importation of out of area people who use this facility.
A condition with my employment is that I start latter in the day to avoid traffic as much as possible, and cannot work from home.
The topography projects and amplifies the level of noise from the school towards local residents which are located lower.
During strong wind gusts trees located on the property fall into our yards, pools and on solar roofs. Wind funnels though the property from upon high to lower catchments. Recent weather is not complimentary to complicated and cosmetic screening , this will just end up in residential areas clogging drains rooftops, downpipes, and persistent general rubbish which blows into our residences and street.
Residents purchased here to have downtime from work and not to have our weekends interrupted by weekend activities.
Demolition waste assuming Asbestos, dust and building detritus doesn't come with the obligation of purchasing a home to have a legacy of health concerns. 1300 students is over the top from current levels.

This project is highly recommended

We had to wait for 1 year to find a spot to enroll my 3 children in the school, it is essential to expand the school , as I can see more muslim are coming to live in the hills shire specially in the north west

There is a significant deficiency in the Islamic schooling sector in the hills region.
Only 2 schools are currently available, have limited capacity, and long waiting lists.
The Muslim population in the hills region has more than doubled over the last few years and Islamic education is extremely important to the welfare of Muslims and their families.
I strongly support the above project.

Please refer to the attachments.