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1. PLEASE WITHHOLD MY PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM ONLINE PUBLICATION. THANK YOU KINDLY.

   People are demolishing these properties RIGHT NOW @ 22:12pm Sunday 5 July.

   I called triple zero today at approximately 19:10pm, when I first noticed people sneaking around (In the backyard of 147 George Street, Parramatta) in the dark, cutting metal bars off the windows and removing items from the rear of 147 & 145 properties. They gained access inside the demountable at the rear of 145 and removed more items, which they loaded onto their waiting truck in the driveway of 145. I thought it was a break-in and I was very scared.

   Police arrived promptly. The officers spoke with a man and a woman found on the property at 145 George St.

   Two police officers then proceeded to inform me that the people who were on the properties were -"ALLOWED"- to be there, as they are the contractors who will be DEMOLISHING both properties.

   I was assured by police that this was not a break-in and allowed return home.

   As the police seemed satisfied that the people had permission to be at the properties, they left the scene. The man found on the property went with the police. The woman found on the property stayed behind at 145 George St and continued to 'demolish' in the dark and load the truck. Currently at 23:45pm, the truck is still in the driveway of 145.

   I would like to please know;

   - Who approved this Development Applcation for demolition of these properties?
   - What date was this Development Application approved on?
   - Why was demolition started
   IN THE DARK with no light on a Sunday night at 7pm?
   - Why has demolition begun when no safety precautions have been taken and there seems to have been no enviromental considerations?
   - Is 145 or 147 George Street Parramatta, a Heritage buildings?
   -Do any buildings or structures at 145 or 147 George Street Parramatta, contain asbestos?

   I only received DA/387/2015 via mail on Friday 3 July 2015 dated 2 July 2015. This letter stated that the dates of the Notification Period: 9 July 2015 to 10 August 2015.

   I attempted to get clarification from Parramatta City Council's after hours emergency phone line, however I was unsucessful. The operator did say she would follow up on my call.

   Due to numerous serious concerns, I have also reported this information to WorkCover NSW.

   I am shocked and very confused by the way in which this has been handled.

   I am awaiting your response. Thank you very kindly.

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