Community Forum – Development on Denison Street, Eastgardens

Posted on 01/02/2012 by Secretary

Residents, businesses and concerned individuals are expressing serious concerns over the proposed Bunnings development
(DA 11/224), and proposed
ORICA 20-Lot Subdivision (Statement of Environmental Effects), on Denison Street. Concerns are centred on the failure to consider:

  • Denison Street is a Major Dangerous Goods Route
  • The traffic impacts on surrounding streets and intersections
  • The increased risk to local residents, patrons of Hensley Athletic Field and Westfield Eastgardens
  • Economic responsibility to local businesses and employment
  • Zoning and suitability of development in this area

As per Botany Bay City Council Development Control Plan (DCP) No 30, developments involving residential, active recreation, large commercial or sporting facilities are restricted to ensure that there is no increase in the number of people exposed to risk as a result of the operations of the Botany/Randwick industrial area.

Development should always be safe and enhance the local area and add value to our property – not reduce its value and increase risk.

Join us to discuss the impact development in this area will have on our health, well being and environment at a COMMUNITY FORUM to be held this Monday (6 Feb) evening, 7pm a the Matraville RSL.

Botany Bay City Council, NSW Planning Dept, and Bunnings have all been invited to answer your questions. ORICA has already confirmed their attendance.

WHAT: Community Forum – Development on Denison Street

WHEN: Monday 6 Feb, 7pm

WHERE: Matraville RSL

FLYER: Community Forum 

AGENDA: *** Matraville Precinct Extraordinary Meeting 6 Feb, 2012 ***

ALL WELCOME

RESOURCES/PRESS:

OBJECTIONS/CORRESPONDENCE:

 

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Malabar Police Station now Aboriginal land

Posted on 28/01/2012 by Secretary

Many of you will know that in May 2009 it was announced that the Malabar Police Station would be closing down and the land sold, leaving the growing South East community without effective police protection. 

A petition of 7000 concerned residents was tabled in Parliament in an effort to stave off the auctioneers hammer, but it is by way of a successful appeal (27 January, 2012) to the NSW Land and Environment Court (LEC) that the land now belongs to the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council >>> read the full judgement here.

In the last 12 months $300,000 has been spent upgrading the station which currently houses a victims of crime unit. However, calls by the community for the station to be fully operational 24/7 have not abated.

As per the LEC judgement the site is to be vacated within two months. Might this mean yet another step further away from adequate police resources servicing our neighbourhood?

More:

It should be noted that Matraville Precinct is
apolitical, non-denominational and respectful of all ancestry.

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Orica’s 20 Lot subdivision proposed for Dension Street, Eastgardens

Posted on 11/01/2012 by Secretary

Eastgardens will get a new look if Botany Bay City Council approves Orica’s proposed 20 Lot subdivision of land at the corner of Corish Circle and Denison Street.

But what of the existing contamination? The Botany Industrial Park (BIP) is the third largest complex of its type in Australia and consists of three Major Hazard Facilities (MHFs – A Major Hazard Facility has the potential to cause a major accident, where the consequence may rival that of a natural disaster in terms of loss of life):

  • the ChlorAlkali Plant (Orica)
  • the Surfactants Plant (Huntsman)
  • and plastics manufacturing plants (Qenos)
  • plus another five MHFs across the road at Port Botany and another two across the railway line in Banksmeadow. Grouped these exponentially increase the level of risk.

In addition there is the:

  • contaminated Groundwater Treatment Plant
  • Car Park Waste Encapsulation Remediation Project
  • stored HCB ‘celebrity’ waste, as titled by Orica’s own Bill Crowe
  • Mercury Soil Remediation project which has currently stalled until a more successful method of remediating the mercury can be employed.

And … then there is the increase in risk associated with a Major Dangerous Goods Route and the subsequent  growth in population and traffic this development would bring. This risk has been highlighted in both the Botany/Randwick Industrial Land Use Safety Study, 2001 and Botany Bay City Council’s own DCP 30, yet strangely not considered in the proposed subdivision.

Not to mention, an international airport, major shopping centre, premier sporting ground, and suburbs with booming property values and bursting with young families. It’s as obvious as the nose on your face that this is a recipe for disaster. And all within 10 km of a globally celebrated city!

Surely this area has borne enough of the cost of industrial development and deserves some respite from the horrors of the past.

Surely our communities are entitled to some reassurances from our local, state and federal representatives that our health and well-being are respected.

Surely this land would better serve Sydney’s environment and communities as a buffer from this heavily industrialised and contaminated precinct whose legacy will be with us for hundreds of years.

Register your objection to this development with Botany Bay City Council.

OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS:

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Bunnings BIG plans for Eastgardens

Posted on 19/12/2011 by Secretary

Image source John R. Brogan & Associates

Botany Bay City Council has received an application from Bunnings to develop 140-148 Denison Street (map). The proposal includes:

  • Construction of a hardware and building supplies centre with a total floor area of 11,820 sqm, together with a covered outdoor nursery, café, office, amenities and loading areas;
  • Provision of 420 undercroft car parking spaces;
  • Construction of a signalised intersection and associated roadwork to facilitate access, including land dedication to Council for a left turn lane from Denison Street;
  • Hours of operation to be 7:00am to 9:00pm, Monday to Friday and 8:00am to 6:00pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.

Interestingly the Traffic Impact Assessment concludes that “the development will not result in any adverse traffic impacts on the road system” (read more here), however this seems surprising given the existing congestion at the intersection of Denison and Wentworth. Both of these roads are dedicated truck corridors and truck traffic is projected to grow by 70% in 10 years!

And what of the inevitable impact on many local businesses? We’ve recently lived through the ‘grand’ opening of the IKEA superstore in Tempe, do we want MORE homogeneous shopping choices?

RELATED DOCUMENTS:

The plans are on public exhibition until 21 December 2011, (Matraville Precinct understand that an extension to 3 February for the submission period has been granted) at the Customer Services Counter, City of Botany Bay Council Offices, 141 Coward Street, Mascot, between the hours of 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday (except public holidays) or access them here. Any person may make a submission in writing to Council in relation to the proposed development. Quote Council’s Reference Number DA11/224 in any correspondence and any person objecting to the proposal should state the land they own or occupy and the reasons for their objections.

Matraville Precinct want to know your opinion regarding this development – add your comments below.

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2011 Matraville Carols: program, vendors and sponsors

Posted on 08/12/2011 by Secretary

Not to be dampened by the weather (last year’s was the same), the organisers of the
2011 Matraville Christmas Carols have yet again put together an amazing evening of entertainment, showcasing our talented local students and performers.

MATRAVILLE CHRISTMAS SHOW 2011

5.30pm __ Stars Talent Schools “Born This Way”

6.05pm __ MC/ Compere – Welcome everyone and introduction (1 song)
6.10pm __ Ministers blessing
6.15pm __ St Agnes Primary School –The Nativity
6.25pm __ MC (public announcements – amenities, candles, food, drink, and sponsors )
6.30pm __ Dance To The Limit “Christmas”
6.45pm __ MC (1 song)
6.50pm __ Danielle Belleli ( 2 songs )

7.00pm __ MC introduces the Mayor, Cr Scott Nash
7.05pm __ Matraville Soldier Settlement
7.10pm __ Island Breeze
7.20pm __ Amber Griffith (2 songs)
7.30pm __ MC (1 song), introduces Michael Daley (MP for Maroubra)
7.35pm __ Stars Talent Schools Christmas Show
7.50pm __ Amber Griffith ( 1 song )
7.55pm __ MC (1 song), introduces Santa and his helpers

8.00pm __ Danielle Belleli ( 1 song)
8.05pm __ Island Breeze
8.15pm __ Amber Griffith (1 song) Danielle Belleli ( 1 song) then duet
8.25pm __ Carlos and Cr Robert Belleli  thank all involved
8.30pm __ Marist Bros Band/Singers (5 songs)
8.50pm __ Good Night

STALL HOLDERS AND VANS

SPONSORS OF THE EVENING



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Bunnings risk, Chinese Gardens threat, B2 Zoning, public transport needs

Posted on 07/12/2011 by Secretary

This Monday night’s Precinct meeting is turning out to be full of hot topics.
Click here for the agenda. Click here for last month’s minutes.

Whether you are for or against the Bunnings development, it is difficult to deny the exponential increase in risk it will generate. Increased traffic and intensification of population on a dedicated Major Dangerous Goods Route seems negligent at best. Read a local submission highlighting the facts. And this is not the only significant development proposed for this area – Orica have applied to Botany Bay City Council for a 20 lot subdivision for their site opposite the proposed Bunnings and Hensley Athletic Field, and neighbouring Westfield Eastgardens.

Other topics of discussion on Monday evening will include:

  • Who will protect the Chinese Gardens from being consumed by the Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park?
  • What does a B2 zone for Matraville actually mean?
  • What are our public transport needs?

Join us for a drink at the Matraville RSL, 7 pm this Monday evening (12 Dec, 2011).

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Your say, be quick!

Posted on 04/12/2011 by Secretary

Each year Precincts provide the Council with a list of their local priorities for the annual Operational Plan and Budget. These priorities are used by the Council to assist its planning for the coming year.

In order to incorporate our suggested projects into the budget we need to submit our priorities by Friday 16 December 2011. Where possible, projects will be included in the Council’s 2012-13 Operational Plan. The draft Operational Plan will be put on public exhibition during May 2012 for adoption in June 2012.

In the past, Precincts have commented on very specific issues such as improvements to signage, footpaths and parks as well as broader issues such as traffic calming measures and even policy matters. The Council welcomes all of the suggestions that Precincts make as they provide valuable insights into the important issues in each Precinct area. Click here for our submission to the 2010-2011 Operational Plan and Budget.

Please send you suggestions to matprecinct@gmail.com or add your comments below.

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Local business announcement – Matraville Christmas Carols

Posted on 16/11/2011 by Secretary

This year’s premier event, the Matraville Christmas Carols,
will be held on 10 December, 2011 at Barwon Park (map)
with entertainment to start at 5.30pm.

The success of this event is a credit to the local community spirit and is truly a fabulous way to celebrate the festive season with family and friends.

HIRE A STALL - If you are a local business and wish to hire a stall, please read this Expression of Interest.

SPONSORSHIP – If you do not wish to hire a stall, a cash donation is the best way to support this great event that promotes our suburb and Town Centre. We encourage ALL local businesses to contribute even a nominal amount, for how, read more in our Sponsorship Request letter.

Be apart of this incredibly successful event which over time has come to epitomise Matraville as a family suburb with a strong community network and generous local businesses. For more information, contact Kristene Beecroft, the Matraville Carols Coordinator on 0412 603 615.

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14 November AGM – What have we achieved this year?

Posted on 10/11/2011 by Secretary

This Monday evening is the Matraville Precinct’s AGM. We cancelled the October meeting due to holidays and so, besides electing our 2012 executive, we have a lot to catch up on including collating our annual list of priorities for next year’s Council budget (read the agenda here).

We understand that not everyone can or wants to attend a meeting, but a ‘like’ on the Facebook page or a comment on a web post goes a long way to ensuring that the Precinct voices are your best advocate. 

Don’t forget to pencil in 10 December for the Matraville Christmas Carols.  

Carlos, Kristene and I are happy to again represent you in the roles of Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary, however, we would also be more than welcoming for others to share the experience.

This year the Precinct has:

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Australia Post takes a smoke break

Posted on 11/09/2011 by Matraville

“Our enthusiastic, professional people will build a progressive commercial corporation through a commitment to high levels of customer satisfaction.” (from Australia Post’s website)

This statement is challenging to believe when the queue for ‘service’ extended out the door while ‘customers’ (given a choice we wouldn’t be) waited 15 minutes to be served last week at the Hillsdale post office as the post office manager and staff member took a leisurely smoke break.

Queuing at your ‘local’ post office appears be part of the valued-added service Australia Post deems we deserve and who’s staff are more than happy to facilitate.

Wake-up Australia Post, not one of us waiting in line was interested in ANY of the paraphernalia available for sale in the post office. Communities need good old fashioned postal service, not progressive corporate profiteering and insulting suggestions of high levels of customer satisfaction!

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