PM Submission - Julia Walkden - MCU25/0118

                3. Traffic and Safety Concerns

                The Final Engineering Report notes that:

                “There has been no Traffic Impact Assessment completed to date…”

                This is concerning given that 130 dwellings could ultimately rely on a single access
                point via Dianella Street, a quiet neighbourhood road never intended for high-
                intensity traffic.

                Increased movements and safety risks

                Social and affordable housing typically generates higher service-related traffic than
                standard dwellings (support workers, medical transport, deliveries, community
                services).

                Additional risks include:

                     •    on-street parking pressure
                     •    turning movements at peak times
                     •    increased daily traffic along Lake Macdonald Drive (already affected by dam
                          upgrade works)
                     •    higher pedestrian conflict risks, especially for children walking to school bus
                          stops

                A full Traffic Impact Assessment for the entire development site is essential before
                the proposal can be properly considered.



                4. Adverse Impacts on the Amenity of Nearby Residents

                The design requires waste collection vehicles to:

                     •    reverse into the site
                     •    manoeuvre close to neighbouring bedrooms
                     •    exit in a forward direction

                This creates unacceptable noise impacts, especially from reversing alarms.

                Because parking is inadequate, visitor vehicles will likely spill onto Dianella Court,
                creating congestion and reducing the amenity of an otherwise quiet residential street.



                5. Unacceptable Environmental and Stormwater Impacts

                The proposal does not demonstrate that stormwater can be safely managed on and
                adjoining a steep, recently remediated slope.



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