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1. I believe that 35 Units in this small dead end street will not be viable.
   The road itself is not capable of handling this much traffic on a daily basis let alone the fact that there is not enough street parking, I do understand there is parking for residence under the 35 units, but has the extra parking this will incur been taken into account?
   I would like to ask for an extension on this application so it can be discussed by the residents in the street to see if this is actually a viable situation.

2. From what I can tell this application will require extensive site excavating that would result in large vehicles, noise and dust during construction. These proposed units are bigger than any local motel and at four stories is only dwarfed by the the council chambers and looks to be about the same size as the new art centre in Wyong. This proposal is in the wrong place. From the limited plan I have seen I'm curious if the big open glass stairwell on the side will cast constant daylight on the neighbours. The glass around the verandas needs to be reviewed as to how it will reflect the sun. Can the existing sewer pump handle this increase? (As I understand this area is on a pump to get it over the hill). Some houses in this street have issues with removing storm water when excessive; this development will only increase this run off. Resolving this should also be part of this application.

   I'm not here to stop Wyong from developing but this too big for this site. This lacks all "scale" with anything that could fit or exist on neighbouring blocks. They can call
   it units but it looks far more like a motel to me. And what is the guarantee is there that it will not be later altered to be a motel. This development needs to be cut back to no more than two story town houses if this proposal is to be part of its surrounds. .

   Parking continues to be underestimated IMO; I believe that 35 units should equal 70 resident car spaces + 5-10 spaces for visitors and services. You can expect that a few resident vehicles will be too big for these designed spaces and will fill up the street (Trucks, trailers caravans, boats, etc???). There is no cul-de-sac at the end of the street to turn a removal truck around that units attract. It is not uncommon for this street to fill with cars from the high school. The other end of the street probably needs a round about to handle such an increase in vehicle movement. If I am overestimating necessary parking then this road should also have concrete footpath provided prior this development.

3. As a general rule, most of the current residents of Jennings road Wyong are not opposed to housing development in our street and the surrounding areas. However, many believe the proposed development at 12-14 Jennings Road should complement and be part of the existing character of the quiet side street that it is, away from the main CBD of Wyong township. The adjoining road, Alison Road has 2 storey townhouses that have complimented the area and have caused very little disruption to those already living close by. It therefore seems somewhat threatening and over the top to visually pollute our street with a 4 storey motel like structure where the other properties are single dwelling homes. This development will be higher than the existing units in the Wyong township centre, currently only the Council chambers will be higher in the immediate vicinity.

   I would like to address issues of the construction period and the issues of the aftermath of such an approval.

   The period of construction brings a multitude of problems for the residence and surrounding properties.
   Noise pollution being one issue , we currently only have the noise with dogs, birds and school children. To be replaced and assaulted by several months of heavy machinery that will excavate, dig, drill, pump and rattle from early morning to late afternoon. Several months will be needed to made this site suitable for the support of such a large project. How is this not going to offend the residents that work shifts, have small children, are studying in class and the elderly people?
   Water pollution to our beautiful lake and river system. The existing drains and gutters do not cope with water flow as it is. The runoff currently over shoots the catchment grates and flows to the river. More water and fluid waste will just push contaminants into the catchment area of the Lake. The tradesmen: painters, plasters, bricklayer etc. All need to clean themselves and their equipment. Where will this wash up go ? It is guaranteed some will go to the Lake.100% of this waste will not be contained or treated properly on site.
   We move to what is a very important and possibly deadly issue of air pollution and contaminants, Asbestos from the Asbestos built house currently on the site of 14 Jennings Road that will be demolished. Can the Council, developer or demolisher guarantee that ALL particles will be contained once the structure is disturbed? We have elderly persons, young children school children and others all within a close proximity to this. Remembering that Jennings road is used a pick up and drop off point for the high school students and teachers. This is a very high volume pedestrian area before and after school. Many people will be exposed during this demolition. What guarantees do the community have and is Council prepared to take the risk of this material to be transported though the surrounding area to be disposed of? Will there be a residual effect once the demolition has occurred. The old Newcastle gas works is currently quarantined with the effects of residual asbestos in the land around the demolished buildings.
   Other dangers and problems with this development is that of pedestrian safety. People trying to go about their lives, to the shops and to school. The high volumes of heavy vehicles, tradesmen’s trucks, delivery trucks and associated plant leaving entering and parking on site will make it dangerous and stressful for these pedestrians as there is no footpath to use. Currently every one walks on the road. The families even have casual meetings to discuss events and celebrate, as it’s a dead end road. This will threaten our community togetherness which we have enjoyed for many years. It will be too dangerous and possibly life threatening if these vehicles are continuously moving in and around.
   With the number of vehicles and parking, it is bound to cause grid lock at a number of times in the day. Particularly in the preschool and post school time. Add this to the fact that 2 cars parked opposite will only have room for 1 other vehicle (not one each way) and people walking ,it is a formulae for injury or even death.
   So we still think that this large development is appropriate for a dead ended side street in Wyong?
   What results do we as the current residence of this street get?
   Remembering we are the current constituents of the area .We are not the “new incoming “people to move in to Wyong of the future.
   We moved here because of what it was ,what we saw and what it promised to us. We are raising families or we have raised our families or we have retired here. If this development is approved in this current proposal we get a community that none of us even planned or expected. Why are we against this because we didn’t buy a HOME in a multi storied housing area.
   That in itself raises the question of whether this development even conforms to Councils own rules and standards about the number of residences to be put on a particular size block of land. I have been advised that it could contravene this condition.
   This aside ,we get excessively more noise and disruption to our lives. In the street the occupants will increase by 1750% Currently 2 families approx. 6 people to 35 families approx. 100+ people.
   Parking provided by the development will not take all the vehicles from the building and the street currently struggles if there is a celebration in the area.
   We will get more rubbish and waste on the side walk and street as every other multi dwelling property in the area currently does when the tenants move out. A quick drive around the area can verify this and it is ongoing.
   We are told these developments are needed to help the elderly and the new families starting out. What does this have to offer them? The public transport ,shops and other amenities are all uphill from Jennings rd. The elderly and parents with babies will not enjoy the steep hills around Jennings road. Again they will need transport and where will the cars park or pull up?
   What sort of people will move here? Regardless of who moves in ,the history of these types of developments in our area show the police attend many more disturbances due to the fact that the increase in numbers living so close together creates friction and problems within the development and with the surrounding properties. These are social issues which the developer cannot be responsible for.
   The Council however, needs to base the decision on the multi complex issue of “What is best for the community and its residents?
   The developer has one thing and only one thing and that is a financial interest in this proposal. They will make as much money out of as many units as council allows. There is nothing wrong with this as we all strive for our own benefit .They have no other motive other than financial gain. Will any of them live amongst this development ?I would guess not .
   We on the other hand have more than a financial interest. Some in the street think our property will increase in value ,some think it will drop ? As a whole package with this situation, most of us in the street have a connection to our community, we have emotion attached to our homes ,our neighbourhood and our friends. We know things can change but we expect it to be fair and considered.
   The Council, our Council, should consider that we are the people that make the community, we do the best for the community in our own way. We work, we play, we do many things that these developers don’t care about and will never do.
   This is what a community expects of its Council when it is tested. Do what is considered fair and respectful .
   Again ,I believe that we need the right development for our beautiful area to grow and to welcome new comers and for our own families to grow. It must be respectful and responsible to those that are already here. The developers will move on to their next project.
   We ,the people ,make a community great, not the buildings

4. The construction of such a large building in such a small street in plain greedy, already there are issues in the street of parking spaces and the addition of construction for such a large building will only add to the congestion of the street with the use of trucks, as well as, upon its completion, the number of cars entering and exiting the underground parking site as the street itself is only small, also the extra visitor parking on the street will add to the congestion. The safety of children and other residents is also called into account by the number of units as it more than doubles the number of cars in the street, placing more danger on the students who walk in and out of the school gates before and after school hours as there are no pathways that allow them to safely walk on, instead they are forced to walk on the road with the danger of having or causing an accident. The added number of cars will also put children living in the street in danger also as it heightens the risks of children being injured while they play outdoors. Also, many residents of the street are elderly and the destruction and construction that will need to take place for extended periods of time will cause them unnecessary stress and anxiety. No one is saying that the entire plan should be scrapped, but we ask for an extension on this application to allow everyone to come to a decision that would best suite the residents who will be left to live alongside this building once it is completed, to allow us to make our case in defence of our homes and our lives in our street.

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