Dear Local Community,
I would like to provide a brief update
confirming what we have been discussing recently in our meetings;
The
public exhibition of the project with the Department of Planning &
Infrastructure closed on Friday 24 June, 2011. The Department of
Planning & Infrastructure will now provide a copy of the submissions to the
University. The University will then have the opportunity to respond to the
issues raised and prepare a preferred project report that outlines any proposed
changes to the project to minimise any potential environmental impact.
Several recent meetings with the local
community and with the Darlington Public School have been extremely helpful in
bringing about refinements to the proposal. At this point in time the
University is investigating the following;
Driveway
In response to concerns from residents and
parents of school children, we have relocated the entry to the basement car
park from Abercrombie Street to Darlington Lane and our traffic consultants are
now assessing the traffic loading.
Shadow Diagrams
Shadow diagrams are being double checked to
ensure there is an accurate representation of the impact of overshadowing.
Updated drawings have been uploaded to our website.
Open Space / Permeability
The park on the corner of Abercrombie and
Codrington Streets will now be retained to be integrated in the development.
This will allow for access for the community to traverse through the
precinct.
Construction
The University will comply with all
legislative requirements throughout the construction phase of the project and
will prepare an Environmental Management Strategy (EMS). The EMS will include a
Construction Noise Management Plan to minimise the effect of construction noise
on the surrounding community. A Traffic Management Plan will also be
implemented to direct all construction traffic along main arterial roads. In
addition if any hazardous substances are identified on site they will be
managed and disposed in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and
guidelines, including the Code of
Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos and the Protection of the
Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005.
Streetscape & Built form
The University is also reconsidering the
scale and design of the buildings particularly in relation to the streetscape
along Abercrombie Street and Codrington Street. The Architects Woods Bagot are
currently working on softening the streetscape and built form to respect the
local character and amenity of the area.
The University values your feedback and
will continue to consult with the school and local community regarding these
matters. You will have noticed that the Vice Chancellors column in the July edition
of the South Sydney Herald also confirms that we are working on resolving these
issues.
Should
you have any questions or would like to discuss this project with a member of
our project team, please contact Joanna Linehan on 02 9351 4614 or
email joanna.linehan@sydney.edu.au.
Our next Community Information Session will
be held once we have progressed further with the above issues. We will be in
contact in the near future with the details.
You can register
for project updates by sending an email to cis.communications@sydney.edu.au
with your name, contact details and email address.
For further information on all current
development proposals at the University, please visit
our
website.
Regards
Colin Rockliff