Lauderdale community seeks consultation on urban growth boundary

ALL of the issues mentioned in the pamphlet are of real concern. These issues need to be resolved before adding more people & traffic to the mix !

I chose to live in a rural aspect with the promise my suburb wouldn’t be gold coasted. Don’t sell us out.

CCC did not consult the community before building a now removed infrastructure at the Canal, wasting rate payers money, this new development would also mean residents on Bayview road would be sever,y impacted by extra traffic, it’s already an issue trying to access the the south arm highway of a morning, I have noticed severe delays already in the short 3 years of living here. Once you do get out you are reduced to a snails pace once you get to the roundabout at the Police academy roundabout. Council are already thinking of making changes to dog accesss along Bayview road which has upset many dog owners which could see them forced to walk their dogs on the roadside to the canal before they can access the beach, some elderly people would probably need to drive to the canal because that extra walk wouldn’t be viable for them. This suburbs resources and infrastructure is already stretched and the prospect of these inner city size blocks potentially adding another 1300 cars to the daily commute is totally insane. Where are all these new residents going to send their children to school just for starters? This development is not wanted neither is it required. There is a massive development I believe for Droughthy Point that should satisfy housing for many years and the traffic pressure could be lessened by using Tranmere so it’s also not being jammed up on the South Arm Hwy.

Yes, totally agree that this cannot go ahead unless appropriate infrastructure is first completed

There is no good reason to change the Urban Growth Boundary in Lauderdale. Clarence City Council Aldermen seemed to be motivated by a development proposal for a subdivision that the community was completely unaware of. They referenced the ‘housing crisis’ as if somehow the development was going to help people living in cars! What nonsense.

Please hear our voices.

I find it difficult getting out of north terrace in the morning already, Iwith out any extra traffic. I have to get of north terrace because Ring wood road is near impossible to get out of at the time of day I leave. My daughter goes to Lauderdale primary, she is in a double unit which they squeeze 2 class in to that is 52 children. They have turned the the small gym in to 2 class, they have cut the library in half to make another classroom. Where are all these extra students expected to go? I understand there is a desperate shortage in housing, but the council or government need to invest in the infrastructure required to be able to accommodate this extra housing. Maybe the relevant officer might like to try and navigate the school carpark / bottle shop carpark or any of the mention road at peak traffic to see the problems that we are already experiencing. Without the extra people.

This cannot go ahead unless appropriate infrastructure is first completed

Only seven CCC Aldermen voted to ask the Minister to change the UGB against sound professional advice from the council's own expert planners and with disregard to the Council's own Community Engagement Policy. There was no consultation with those who will be adversely affected by the proposed change to the UGB. There is no need for this change as there is ample land available for development within the UGB. This change to the UGB will come at significant cost the government, the ratepayers and the community.

The road is currently unsuitable for the amount of traffic. If further housing happens without road improvements it will exacerbate an already dire situation.

This development would make merging onto south arm highway in morning peak hour impossible. It would also see Lauderdale primary school attendees increase beyond the schools capability. Before this development is approved, new infrastructure and schools need to be built.

We absolutely want to have open consultation! Beachside communities need protection

Consultation now!

Where is the infrastructure that is supporting this?

Unbelievable...

Massive scale development not appropriate to area and subject to widespread infrastructure issues

We dont need more blocks of land, we need better roads and infrastructure

It is ridiculous that the clearance council tried to push this through without telling the community

Dear Minister it is critical that you read the Clarence City Council own planners report relating the 52 Richardson’s Road. His report was at odds with the decision taken by the CCC. I ask you to consult with the local community about any change to the UGB and the impact on this community. Thank you.

We need community consultation. This will affect our roads and schools. Our beachside community does not need more people without proper infrastructure.