This is a very significant level off development that will cater for seniors living needs for at least the next forty years in a rapidly expanding area of Tamworth. However, there are issues obviously in need of reconsideration.
1. The Brown & Knippner Environmental Impact Statement is severely lacking for such a significant and large scale development. This development deserves better than a few cut and paste statements, which appear to be be simply "going through the motions."
2. The major entry off Moore Creek Road, adjacent to a well recognised "black spot" intersection needs reconsideration. Turning right into such a facility from Moore Creek Road on a down hill slope when coupled with the increased residential development and traffic flows across the Hills Plain area presents an unacceptable risk.
2. Any aged care facility with two story buildings is an unacceptable and should be avoided especially when there is no shortage available land.
3. Double story construction out of character within the area which is restricted to single story dwellings and if approved will destroy the existing character of the area.
4. Will the developer be required to improve all adjacent road infrastructure? Council uses the excuse that it can only undertake road improvements if developers pay for it. What steps will be undertaken to ensure adequate developer contributions are collected?
5. Recently council approved a reduction in lot sizes north of Browns Lanes on the basis that they had provided water/ sewerage infrastructure for a larger population then the larger allotment distribution delivered. Will council be required to reverse this decision if this DA is approved?
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