LAKE Cathie and Bonny Hills residents say they have been blindsided by a letter detailing plans for the development of 360 homes off Forest Parkway.
The letter, addressed only “To The Resident”, was sent to a small group of neighbouring property-owners.
It asked them to complete a 10-minute phone survey to identify potential impacts – “positive and negative” – of plans to rezone rural land at Part Lot 70 (DP 1283843).
The site adjoins the environmentally sensitive Lake Cathie and, if developed, will see the state’s second largest estuarine saltmarsh all but surrounded by subdivisions.
Sent by consultant Dr Judith Stubbs on behalf of the applicants, TJS Super Pty Ltd, Stacks Super Pty Ltd and RTS Super Pty Ltd, the letter gives residents until Friday, 24 October, to contribute to a Social Impact Assessment.
Lake Cathie local Karen Cornish brought the letter to the community’s attention, arguing that the development has the potential to impact everyone.
“My biggest gripe is the [capacity] of the sewage treatment plant,” she told News Of The Area.
“It used to cope up until about five years ago.
“I’m worried about the dirty stormwater and the effect it will have on the beach.”
Paul Poleweski of the Bonny Hills Progress Association told NOTA that the development was already on the agenda for this week’s meeting.
“The building of the houses is not a surprise, but the size of the development is, and its potential impact on infrastructure.”
The community’s online response to the shared letter was swift, with infrastructure pressures a major concern.
The Conceptual Development plan and subdivision includes:
– 227 detached dwelling lots
– 45 townhouses
– 90 medium density dwellings
– neighbourhood shops and services
– public open space
– retention of C2 Environmental Conservation zoned land.
While the consultants want to hear from those closest to the site, Ms Cornish encourages concerned community members to contact the Bulli office of Judith Stubbs and Associates – on 02 4283 7300 – before close of business Friday.
By Sue STEPHENSON
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