Response to Further Information Request - July 2024 · MCU23/0096

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uneconomically viable, it is also unreasonable with regard to land use planning and providing
sustainable environmental outcomes.

HTE has confirmed that the operational performance of the external road network during
school morning and afternoon peak hour conditions is acceptable and within current
guidelines. There is no demonstrated requirement to provide an internal connection within
the college to alter the current distribution of traffic to the external road network.

The analysis undertaken indicates there is ample capacity within the road network for the
existing operation of the GSLC1. An internal connection (other than for emergency access) is
also not supported due to conflicts with student pedestrian movements and concerns
around student safety.

Issue – Carparking

The Information Request letter sought clarification on whether Area C is already closed and
how any reduction in parking would be managed if it is still in use. The response indicated that
Parking Area C no longer accommodates car parking and can be utilised during the
construction of Stage 1.

Our observations indicate that parking Area C is still being used during peak hours, suggesting
a continued demand for parking in this area during peak times.

Advice Required

4. Revise the application material to include the use of Parking Area C during peak hours, and

5. Provide justification to demonstrate how the proposal would result in a decreased parking
   demand given the existing parking situation.

Response:

The GSLC has advised that … Area C has not been used for day-to-day parking since the
opening of the dedicated staff carpark in January of 2021 on the south-west corner of the
property. Prior to this it was a gated staff only space accessed via its north-west entry, it was
never entered or exited via the emergency access adjacent to the pool. Area C has been used
on occasions since then as an overflow space for special events due to its availability pending
redevelopment, it is not used daily. As an example, below is a complete snapshot of its use in
2023.

       •    20th Jan – Year 7 start of year orientation
       •    31st Mar – Prep to Year 5 Easter Gala
       •    25th Aug – Book Week parade day

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    Traffic Engineering Report, part 7.4, page 30

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