Presented at a
briefing given by Dr Stanley Quek, the Managing Director for Frasers to
community representatives, this follows recent meetings with Frasers, where key
environmental and sustainability initiatives were put forward.
In response Frasers are committed to achieving a world class
outcome for the site.
At today’s briefing, were some of the renown international
architectural team, including the 2008 Pritzker winner Ateliers Jean Nouveau
and Foster + Partners.
As part of the design consortium, local architects Tznnes
Associates and Tonkin Zulaihka Greer are working on specific components
including the heritage quarter and Kensington
Lane precinct.
Tonight’s briefing followed a presentation by Frasers to the
Minister for Planning and media earlier today.
Frasers plan to lodge the amended Concept Plan shortly with
the Minister for Planning for his consideration. It is expected an exhibition period will
then follow.
We have urged Frasers to present the plans to the community
for their input, in anticipation of the exhibition period.
Contraversial in part, Frasers’s commitment to the design
and environmental iniativites were applauded, however concerns were expressed
at the briefing.
This centred around the increased density and massing with
the gross floor space now increased rather than reduced – from 235,000 to
250,000sqm over a 5.79 hectare site.
Density and massing remain key issues, however the inclusion
of two iconic buildings and Frasers commitment to Australia’s first 6 green star
rating for the site were commended.
The 6 star rating will achieved by the site’s own
Tri-Generation facility. This will provide
power, hot water, pace hearing and air conditioning for the site, with the
excess, able to be exported offsite.
By removing one building in the middle of the site and
increasing massing on Broadway, a substantial increase in open space is achieved. At the same time, the landuse mix has changed
to 50/50 commercial/residential.
Whilst on site parking has been reduced, from 2,300 to 2,000
spots, unfortunately the demoltion of one of the two “Sunburst”
Buildings will still go ahead – with demolition works recently approved.
Plans for the site, also include introduction of a
pedestrian laneway precinct along Kensington
Street (Lane), which is expected to invigoarte the
precinct into a eat/gallery/restaurant strip.
Whilst the amended Concept Plan is commended, there was
overall disappointment that density has been increased rather than
reduced. We are hopeful however that the
plans will be further refined in response to community input.
We urge you to keep abreast of the developments – much has
been achieved so far with your support.
Keep up the good work!
Attached is an overview (as presented today) showing the
amended Concept Plan, which is anticipated will be lodged for approval.
We note that the design phase follows the Concept Plan
approval process. It is important to
note these are indicative plans only – as the Concept Plan only sets out
height, massing, open space, street layout, etc, with the design process to
follow.
We hope to have some more information to you soon.
Source: Coalition Chippendale Community Groups Chippendale
News communityworkingparty@yahoo.com.au
Also See:
Minister Sartor’s Release: Minister
Reviews Revised CUB Proposal
Frasers Media Kit: Frasers
Property’s vision for 6 green star urban quarter on Broadway