Parra News April 23 2024

LOCAL NEWS
Views mixed on sky
high apartment plan
ELLIE BUSBY
The NSW Independent Planning
Commission has approved a new
$210 million 34-storey buildto-rent
tower for Parramatta – but not
everyone is happy about it.
Despite objections by City of
Parramatta, developer Novus will now
proceed with plans to construct 204
build-to-rent units at 39-43 Hassall
Street.
Set to feature a three-storey retail and
commercial podium, the tower will
also include three levels of basement
car parking for 84 car spaces, a rooftop
terrace, swimming pool and communal
open spaces.
The State Significant Development
is slated to provide approximately 329
construction jobs and 66 operational
jobs.
Planning documents said the tower
will contribute towards a “vibrant, energetic,
healthy, sustainable, and resilient
community” in Parramatta.
“The proposed development will
deliver new dwellings within Paramatta
CBD and will contribute to the housing
needs of Greater Sydney and particularly
Parramatta CBD,” it said.
“The proposal will also align with the
principles of urban revitalisation, which
seek to deliver a genuine 30-minute city
where people live, work, educate, and
recreate all within 30 minutes of Sydney’s
Central River City.”
But the plans have also raised some
flags among the local community –
particularly surrounding traffic and
potential flooding.
How the podium of the new 34-storey
building will look.
15 submissions were received opposing
the development, with only two in
support of the plans.
“Parking is already a nightmare in this
area. How on earth the developer thinks
that 84 car spaces is an appropriate
provision for a building of this scale is
beyond me,” one local resident said.
“Another ugly designed building to
mar the streetscape, [especially] with its
proximity to heritage areas and buildings.
Also increased risk of flooding due
to proximity to Clay Cliff Creek,” another
said.
A City of Parramatta submission
revealed the Council holds serious
concerns about how the development
will handle the risk of flood.
“After reviewing all of the material
shared by the Commission, Council is of
the view that the proposed development
will present significant risk of harm to
occupants and others in a severe storm,”
the submission said.
“Horizontal evacuation is not possible
and so the development relies on shelter
in place, but the proponent has sought to
minimise this to an unserviceable and
unsafe level, contrary to Council advice
and DCP requirements.”
The NSW Independent Planning
Commission granted developmental
consent for the project – but only if the
developer follows a selection of requirements
to improve flood safety for future
occupants.
This includes developing a shelter in
place strategy and restrictions on horizontal
evacuation.
What do you think about the development?
Let us know at new@parranews.
com.au
An artist’s impression of the build-to-rent Hassall Street
tower.
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PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Proposed Changes to Parking and Traffic Conditions in
Hilar Avenue and Karingal Avenue, Carlingford
City of Parramatta Council is proposing to install a series of turn restrictions
between 2∶30pm and 4pm on school days in Hilar Avenue and Karingal
Avenue, Carlingford. The details of the proposed restrictions are as follows:
• A ‘No Right Turn 2.30pm to 4pm School Days’ restriction and ‘No Left
Turn 2.30pm to 4pm School Days’ restriction from Hilar Avenue into
Muruba Avenue.
• A ‘No Right Turn 2.30pm to 4pm School Days’ restriction and ‘No Left
Turn 2.30pm to 4pm School Days’ restriction from Karingal Avenue into
Hilar Avenue.
Council is consulting with the community and is inviting written submissions
from residents, businesses and relevant authorities. Submissions must be
provided to Council by Tuesday 21 May 2024 by:
• Email: traffic@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
• Post: Traffic and Transport Services
City of Parramatta Council
PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124
• Online: cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/on-exhibition
Written submissions are invited via email or post and will be considered
before a final decision is made by Council.
Sketch plans of the above proposals are available on Council’s On Exhibition
web page.
Please clearly state your street address and corresponding survey reference
number ‘TS/2024/6’ in any reply you provide.
For further information or queries: Please contact City of Parramatta’s
Traffic and Transport Services on 9806 5087.
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
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