It is certainly a bit late in getting this notification since the 3 buildings are nearly complete. It is absolutely appalling that these units were ever approved. Firstly, they ripped down every tree on the huge site and only then did they consult with a bushfire expert as depicted by the 'cleared image' on the BSF report. I am shocked that they were given such a low BAL rating given the close proximity to the surrounding bushland.
And why were there no objections due to the impact an additional 54 apartments and 7 multi townhomes would make on an already extremely congested area. I am guessing no one who gave the final approval drove through this location during peak times for school drop off and pick up. It is a nightmare. I feel for the people in the exiting units if they need to get to work during regular office hours. It is bizarre that the RFS would allow such a huge population of owners/renters and all the school staff and students from Kinder-Yr 12. What happens when a fire comes through this area and there is only one road out of this area. It blows my mind that this was never raised during the approval process. I guess property developers do have the Council and the NSW gov eating out of their hands!!
Oh, and what about parking. There is minimal parking and parents (and those who use the soccer field) need to double park for pick up/drop off because there is nowhere to park. You could suggest parking on Abingdon but this is a nightmare between cars parked on both sides of the streets and people driving like maniacs. The council could have required the unit blocks to be smaller and allow for parking for visitors/parents at the school. All the school parking is allocated for teachers (which should be a given) but don't start griping or fining us parents when you don't like the way we park if we need to manage young children. I am also waiting to see how many of the beautiful old gums will die after having their root systems hacked away by the builders. The block is not complete and gum trees are already showing signs of serious stress. Green Kuringai will soon be known as 'grey Kuringai' (the colour of concrete)
