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1. This section of Lisarow is already under construction and has been for almost a year!
   There is currently a 39 lot subdivision being built right next to this site. The construction noises can be heard from 8am to 6pm five days a week and also on Saturdays from 8am. This once peaceful treed area is being destroyed and local residents who work shift work cannot sleep during the day already. A new 7 lot subdivision will only exacerbate this.

   Additionally, the removal of trees and the bush corridor leading to the mountain is a big concern. They have already removed over 100 trees in the 39 lot subdivision, and the remaining wildlife is struggling. A family of swamp wallabies is already "trapped" in the remaining section of bush adjacent to Cottesloe close and Pemberton Blvd. The area is home to over 50 types of birds including regent bowerbirds, green catbirds, black cockatoos and nocturnal birds including powerful owls, nightjars and many tawny frogmouths. This bush area is also home to flying foxes, micro bats, possums, wallabies as mentioned, sugar gliders, bandicoots, echidnas and lace monitors. Removal of more trees will translate to additional loss of an already vulnerable habitat.

   Lisarow is already a huge bottleneck traffic-wise, and having additional vehicles using the infrastructure (while navigating the upcoming expansion of the pacific highway) will change the character and peacefulness of this community.

2. The area is home to some unique and protected wildlife species. Hundreds of trees have already been removed in the existing project and there has been significant noise and pollution from fumes since Feb 2015. No respect or warning was given to residents in nearby homes and the noise is unbearable from 7am-6pm on weekdays. We were looking forward to the existing project coming to an end.

   Further construction would impact wildlife significantly and also nearby residents who are at their wits end with how long the existing project has taken and constant noise all day. Some nearby residents including myself work shift work or work from homer. suffer illness, disability such as autism which is greatly affected by noise and vibrations from machinery.

   The existing construction came out of the blue and as stated in another objection there are families of Swamp Wallabies, and other wallabies, Ring-tail possums, Sugar Gliders, Brush Tailed Possums, Various Snakes, Frogs, Lizards, Goannas, various Australian Native Owls. Flying Foxes Echidnas and more. The eco system has totally changed for them.

   The Wallabies in particular are trapped in the small area of bush left, where they previously had full access to large areas of bush, but also the freedom to move to the larger bush area towards Wyoming. They are often seen near roads, and in gardens as they are unsure of a path out. No concern was given to the environment or wildlife with the existing project and this additional project will make matters worse as more bush will be removed.

   Some care needs to be given to wildlife in the area, who are currently being monitored by residents and also some thought given to the human residents who have put up with construction noise, vibrations, diesel fumes in their homes for so long making sleep or work, or even relaxation very difficult. It would be an absolute crime if more native animals die due to human greed as many animals in the area are dying due to not having access to their natural habitats.

   Privacy is also a concern as this area was so quiet and private before, now it is possible to gaze into properties inside and out from the existing project site as-well as existing residents being able to freely view any property in the existing and proposed area especially on the hill of the proposed additional project so could pose privacy problems for new residents later on. This may be due to numerous trees being suspiciously removed in complete darkness last year borderline close to the reserve areas.

   I understand the people responsible are only trying to make money but they really should have taken some care of the wildlife. Or at-least do what they can now to preserve existing wildlife and some care for the human residents with this additional project. Sometimes life isn't just about money.

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