Parra News May 28 2024
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LOCAL NEWS Uproar over new units Andrew Charlton is pushing a petition to prevent high-rise units in Harris Park ELLIE BUSBY Federal Member for Parramatta Dr Andrew Charlton is urging locals to sign a petition to stop a proposal for 483 new high-rise units in Harris Park, warning it will spell “disaster” for locals. Over a year since a plan to replace a former pharmaceutical site with a $147 million residential apartment development over three buildings was revealed, residents are still fighting against it. Under the plans, buildings would vary from four to eight storeys in height, with the application saying half of it will be affordable housing and half for long-term renters through build-to-rent accommodation. Located at 2a Gregory Place, the proposed site sits at the “midpoint of three of the most significant houses in Australia” – Hambledon Cottage, Elizabeth Farm and Experiment Farm Cottage. It would also overlook the popular Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral. Its proximity to such historic and important local buildings has left locals, heritage advocates and Government representatives frustrated. “I think this will be a disaster for Harris Park and Parramatta,” Charlton told Parra News. “It’s a cry from the heart, we’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of community Andrew Charlton said the proposed development would mean “no more blue skies” for the Maronite community. Photo: Melinda Jane. concern about this. “There were 104 submissions made against the development on the NSW Planning Portal, the Change.org petition has 5,295 signatures, it’s one of the biggest uproars from the community that I’ve seen.” The owner of the site, 2A Gregory Place Pty Limited, has still yet to respond to the submissions made. It includes an objection by City of Parramatta Council on the grounds the development is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding area. The planning application will ultimately be decided by the NSW Government. But with the state currently in a housing crisis and a need for more affordable housing remaining a top priority, it’s unclear what will win out – protection of heritage or more accommodation. Charlton acknowledges there’s a strong need for more housing in Parramatta, but believes it shouldn’t be at the cost of nationally significant sites. “Obviously we need more housing in Parramatta, but that housing needs to be in the right spot,” he said. “We’ve got lots of new developments going up in the CBD, this one is just right in the middle of the most significant heritage precincts not just in Parramatta, but in Australia. “So, yes, we need housing, but not housing at any cost, at any place – it’s the right housing in the right place.” Committed to making sure the contentious development doesn’t go ahead, Charlton has since started a petition online, saying the development will mean “no more blue skies” for the local community. “We’ve launched our petition, we’ve met with the National Trust to get support about launching an application to list the area… so this is part of our plan going forward to get National Heritage Listing of the precinct,” he said. “That National Heritage Listing would go some way to protecting it or preventing the development.” Find the petition at www.andrewcharlton. com.au/have-your-say/stop-gregory-place. BISTRO NOW OPEN! We are Guildford’s Pub Where food, drinks, sport, culture and good times blend into the gathering spot for everyone in the community. Bistro, Cocktails, Beer Garden and Sports Bar 309 Guildford Road www.guildfordhotel.com.au DRINK RESPONSIBLY @guildford.hotel 53824 12 parra news » Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Guest Columnist Chris Minns, NSW Premier @ChrisMinnsMP We need kids to have happy lives outside of their phone screens As parents in the modern world, we are all grappling with the enormous role that social media plays in the life of our children. Where previous generations were out riding their bikes, moving through nature, building their friendships in person, young people today are learning about life via various screens, on websites that have little interest in their healthy development. To be frank, I’m concerned about the harm this is having on our kids. Many of these sites are deliberately addictive, designed to hook impressionable minds in an endless loop of scrolling. They’re built with one goal in mind: to keep people online for as long as possible, whether it makes them happy or not. Even worse, social media sites are designed to intensify the feelings of insecurity and self-doubt that come twice as likely to experience poor mental health, including symptoms of depression and anxiety. We have to ask whether this is a healthy way for kids to be growing up and maturing into adults. With that question in mind, the NSW Government will be hosting a social media summit this year, to address the impact that only platforms are having on children and young people. It will examine the latest evidence and develop a response to growing community concern about the mental health impacts of social media, especially for young kids. This is something that families are already dealing with, within their own homes. It’s perfectly reasonable to feel uncomfortable with level of exposure children have to these platforms. My hope is that this summit will offer a practical way forward, so young people can still enjoy the benefits of technology, while living developing minds towards extreme Scheduled for October, the views. summit will bring together young In fact, research has found that people, research experts and policy kids who spent more than three makers, as well as representatives full and happy lives outside their The Chamber hours per day on social media are represents predominantly from leading social media sites. screens. INQUIRIES CONTINUE AFTER MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN AUBURN LAST WEEK A man has faced court charged with murder following the suspicious death of another man in Auburn on Wednesday, May 22. Shortly after 7.30pm, emergency services were called to a unit complex in Richmond Avenue, Auburn, following reports of a domestic related incident. Officers from Auburn Police Area Command The Merrylands “They open Chamber up new is the forms of bullying, main to all young Chamber people. They open where operating cruelty is across the up new forms of bullying, where its worst because cruelty is worse because it’s anonymous. And their algorithms Cumberland push it’s anonymous” LGA. small and medium sized businesses in the LGA but also several large businesses. attended South Parade and spoke to a 32-yearold man before he was arrested. Police along with NSW Ambulance paramedics attended Richmond Avenue, where a man was found suffering head injuries. The man – believed to be aged in his 50s – was treated; however, he died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified. A crime scene was established, which has been forensically examined. Detectives with the assistance of the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad then commenced an investigation under Strike Force Youngee. The younger man was taken to Auburn Police Station and charged with murder. It will be alleged that the two men are known to each other. He was refused bail to appear at Burwood Local Court on Thursday, May 23. Inquiries under Strike Force Youngee continue, and a post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact 1800 333 000. The Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce is the main Chamber operating across the Cumberland LGA. The Chamber represents predominantly small and medium-sized businesses in the LGA but also several large businesses. If you have any queries or want to become a member If you have any questions or want to become a member Please Please call: 0428 204 204 739 739 or Email: or immanuel@tutoringwiz.com.au Email: parra news is a proud sponsor of the Chamber 43801 Tuesday, May 28, 2024 « parra news 13
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LOCAL NEWS<br />
Uproar over new units<br />
Andrew Charlton is pushing a petition to prevent high-rise units in Harris Park<br />
ELLIE BUSBY<br />
Federal Member for <strong>Parra</strong>matta Dr<br />
Andrew Charlton is urging locals to<br />
sign a petition to stop a proposal for<br />
483 new high-rise units in Harris Park, warning<br />
it will spell “disaster” for locals.<br />
Over a year since a plan to replace a former<br />
pharmaceutical site with a $147 million residential<br />
apartment development over three<br />
buildings was revealed, residents are still<br />
fighting against it.<br />
Under the plans, buildings would vary from<br />
four to eight storeys in height, with the application<br />
saying half of it will be affordable housing<br />
and half for long-term renters through<br />
build-to-rent accommodation.<br />
Located at 2a Gregory Place, the proposed<br />
site sits at the “midpoint of three of the most<br />
significant houses in Australia” – Hambledon<br />
Cottage, Elizabeth Farm and Experiment<br />
Farm Cottage.<br />
It would also overlook the popular Our Lady<br />
of Lebanon Co-Cathedral.<br />
Its proximity to such historic and important<br />
local buildings has left locals, heritage<br />
advocates and Government representatives<br />
frustrated.<br />
“I think this will be a disaster for Harris Park<br />
and <strong>Parra</strong>matta,” Charlton told <strong>Parra</strong> <strong>News</strong>.<br />
“It’s a cry from the heart, we’ve been<br />
overwhelmed by the amount of community<br />
Andrew Charlton said the proposed development would mean “no more blue skies” for the<br />
Maronite community. Photo: Melinda Jane.<br />
concern about this.<br />
“There were 104 submissions made against<br />
the development on the NSW Planning Portal,<br />
the Change.org petition has 5,295 signatures,<br />
it’s one of the biggest uproars from the<br />
community that I’ve seen.”<br />
The owner of the site, 2A Gregory Place Pty<br />
Limited, has still yet to respond to the submissions<br />
made. It includes an objection by City of<br />
<strong>Parra</strong>matta Council on the grounds the development<br />
is inconsistent with the character of<br />
the surrounding area.<br />
The planning application will ultimately be<br />
decided by the NSW Government.<br />
But with the state currently in a housing<br />
crisis and a need for more affordable housing<br />
remaining a top priority, it’s unclear what<br />
will win out – protection of heritage or more<br />
accommodation.<br />
Charlton acknowledges there’s a strong need<br />
for more housing in <strong>Parra</strong>matta, but believes<br />
it shouldn’t be at the cost of nationally significant<br />
sites.<br />
“Obviously we need more housing in<br />
<strong>Parra</strong>matta, but that housing needs to be in<br />
the right spot,” he said.<br />
“We’ve got lots of new developments going up<br />
in the CBD, this one is just right in the middle<br />
of the most significant heritage precincts not<br />
just in <strong>Parra</strong>matta, but in Australia.<br />
“So, yes, we need housing, but not housing at<br />
any cost, at any place – it’s the right housing in<br />
the right place.”<br />
Committed to making sure the contentious<br />
development doesn’t go ahead, Charlton has<br />
since started a petition online, saying the<br />
development will mean “no more blue skies”<br />
for the local community.<br />
“We’ve launched our petition, we’ve met<br />
with the National Trust to get support about<br />
launching an application to list the area… so<br />
this is part of our plan going forward to get<br />
National Heritage Listing of the precinct,” he<br />
said.<br />
“That National Heritage Listing would go<br />
some way to protecting it or preventing the<br />
development.”<br />
Find the petition at www.andrewcharlton.<br />
com.au/have-your-say/stop-gregory-place.<br />
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