I am writing to express my strong objection to the proposed expansion of Malek Fahd Islamic School. My concerns stem from the significant negative impact this expansion will have on local infrastructure, traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, and the amenity of the surrounding residential area.
Traffic Congestion and Road Safety: The current traffic situation around the school is already untenable. Local roads are frequently gridlocked during peak school hours due to the high volume of vehicles. Almost all students are driven to school, a clear indication that the majority of the student body resides outside the immediate area. This reliance on private vehicles creates a bottleneck that the existing road network simply cannot handle. An expansion of the school will only exacerbate this issue, leading to further congestion, increased travel times for residents, and a heightened risk of accidents.
Lack of Pedestrian Access and Safety: The current road infrastructure lacks adequate pedestrian access, making it unsafe for students at this school and other local schools. The increased traffic volume resulting from the expansion will further compromise pedestrian safety, particularly for younger children. The absence of safe crossing points and designated walkways is a serious concern that must be addressed before any expansion is considered.
Noise Impact: The increased activity associated with a larger school population will inevitably lead to a rise in noise levels. This will disrupt the peace and quiet of the surrounding residential area, impacting the quality of life for residents. The noise generated by student drop-off and pick-up, as well as increased traffic flow, will contribute to an unacceptable level of noise pollution.
Conclusion: The proposed expansion of Malek Fahd Islamic School presents significant challenges that cannot be ignored. The existing local road network is already struggling to cope with the current traffic volume, and an expansion will only worsen the situation. Furthermore, the lack of safe pedestrian access and the potential for increased noise pollution are serious concerns that must be addressed.

There has been terrible traffic here.

The way the submission proposal is written show everything is good and they have done the right thing in every way. Except they have not listened to to people that matter which are the direct neighbours and surrounding community.
I realise the school may need some updating and not anti updating/renovations, but the schools proposal is way above what I would call reasonable (approx. $126 Millions dollars) in a suburban area, and who is expect to live under construction for years. The Construction Dust, Asbestos, Trucks, Excavating Machines, Noise and starting at 7:00am (no thank you)
The height of the Mosque/prayer hall is listed as 21m tall which is above the height restriction. Total disregard for council laws.
The streets are already painfully overcrowded as it is. In just 10 years since we moved in I used to be able to exit my area with no problems at all, now it takes me 5 minutes to turn right (or more) to exit Guardian on to Mungerie Rd, the cars just keep coming and will not let me in. The streets are simply not large enough as it is.
At the moment I have never had a flood to my backyard, not even in the heaviest downpour, I am worried about the potential risk of these works causing a flood to my backyard, which is directly behind the soccer playing and what will happen to my fence.
Cars are parking illegally on Brampton Rd and Mungerie Rd at peak times and this is at a level of 525 student, imagine 1,300. No no no.
Why is Malek Fahd thinking about expansion to an unsustainable level of 1,300 students when the Islamic International Academy on Sam Riley is currently already under expansion, what is the upgraded capacity of that school? Where will all these students coming from, its certainly not from this suburb or surrounding suburbs.
The cutting down of old growth trees, the poor birds will have nowhere to sleep, no, no, no.
Does the school intend to have calls to prayer and a school bell? We live in a very quiet place, noise travels, I can hear the sports field on the corner of Withers Rd and Commercial Rd from my yard.
Please, please do not let this over expansion go ahead, we don't want it, we don't need it, we can't live with it.

Regards
Robert Croce and family

I support expanding Malek Fahd Islamic school for the purpose of maintaining the well being of students and helping them have the opportunity of a better learning environment, such as other students across Australia.

The local community supports this much needed expansion to improve educational facilities and resources for students.

I am writing to formally object to the proposed expansion of Malek Fahd Beaumont Hills as outlined in Development Application (SSD-56264716). While I appreciate the role the school plays in our community, I believe the scale of this expansion will have significant and detrimental effects on the surrounding residential neighbourhood.

TRAFFIC AND PARKING: The proposed increase of nearly 1,000 students (potentially 600 additional families) will drastically exacerbate existing congestion. With only one access road to the school, traffic during peak drop-off and pick-up times is already problematic, creating safety concerns for pedestrians and residents. The expansion will lead to even more severe gridlock and further strain on limited street parking, which is already insufficient.

VISUAL IMPACT: The planned buildings significantly exceed the height of surrounding homes, disrupting the visual character of our neighbourhood. The proposed structures will overshadow existing residences and alter the community’s aesthetic appeal, diminishing our local charm and cohesiveness.

NOISE AND OUT-OF-HOURS ACTIVITY: The school’s intention to make its expanded facilities available outside of school hours will result in increased noise levels and additional traffic well beyond the regular school schedule. This will impact residents’ quiet enjoyment of their homes, particularly during evenings and weekends.

PROPERTY VALUES: The increased congestion, noise, and visual disruption caused by this large-scale development will likely have a detrimental effect on surrounding property values. Homeowners invested in this area for its peaceful residential nature, which will be fundamentally altered by this expansion.

While I support education and community growth, I urge the Council to reconsider the scale of this expansion and its impact on local residents. Alternative solutions, such as improved traffic management plans to Mungerie Road and all the roads leading there which will also be impacted, limiting the expansion’s footprint, and restricting out-of-hours facility use, should be explored to balance the needs of both the school and the existing community.

I request that my concerns be considered in the assessment of this application and that the voices of local residents be prioritized in decision-making.

Formal Complaint Regarding the Malek Fahd Islamic School Expansion (SSD-56264716)

Dear Government / Council,

I am writing to formally express my concerns regarding the proposed expansion of the Malek Fahd Islamic School (SSD-56264716), located at 20 Mungerie Road, Beaumont Hills. While I fully support the right to education and religious freedom, I believe that this expansion presents several issues that require serious consideration before approval.

Concerns Regarding the Expansion:

1. Community Diversity and Balanced Development
Our community is home to people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. While we respect and support religious education, the expansion of [Islamic School Name] may contribute to a shift that does not reflect the multicultural nature of our neighborhood. Instead of focusing on one particular religious group, future educational developments should ensure inclusivity and equal opportunities for all residents, regardless of background.

2. Need for Diverse Educational Options
A significant expansion of a single-faith-based institution may unintentionally limit options for families who seek a more diverse or secular educational environment. To maintain balance, the community should consider whether additional facilities—such as public or interfaith schools—would better serve the broad spectrum of residents.

3. Preserving Community Cohesion
A well-balanced community thrives when no single institution dominates the educational landscape. Encouraging diversity in schooling ensures that all families feel represented and included. The approval of this expansion should take into account whether it aligns with the long-term vision of our multicultural community.

4. Strain on Local Infrastructure
A larger school population will put additional strain on local utilities, roads, and public services. The community should be reassured that the expansion will not negatively affect existing residents.

5. Noise and Environmental Impact
With a larger student body, the noise levels from school activities, playgrounds, and daily operations may significantly increase. Additionally, the environmental impact of more construction, increased waste, and possible deforestation should be assessed.

6. Traffic and Parking Issues
The proposed expansion will increase traffic congestion in the area, particularly during drop-off and pick-up times. This may lead to safety hazards for pedestrians, inconvenience for local residents, and difficulty for emergency vehicle access.

7. Zoning and Land Use Regulations
The expansion may set a precedent for further large-scale developments that alter the character of the neighborhood.

I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your response.

There are already issues on the narrow, suburban Mungerie Road twice every school day with traffic being congested due to cars making a right hand turn into the school when dropping off or picking up the kids attending this school.
During those times, emergency vehicles, as well as ordinary vehicles, are already badly hindered by this traffic congestion with cars, waiting to ingress the school, blocking the road.
Increasing the size of the school as proposed would merely exacerbate the problem, not to mention the issues arising from trucks and heavy equipment needed to undertake the construction that would similarly clog the road in peak hour morning periods and afternoon knock off times.
The proposed plans do not adequately deal with this traffic issue.
I also object to the construction of any building of more than 1 storey what is a residential suburb. 2 & 3 storey buildings are excessively higher than all of the surrounding homes in this suburb and should not be allowed.