Dear Council,
I write to express my strong objection on DA/587/2021.
As a resident directly neighbouring the site, we have been patient in tolerating the existing disruption to our daily lives caused by the construction, respecting the agreement between current residents and the developer. However, like many other residents have already commented, I highlight that the developer has been NOT been reciprocating this respect for an extended time now, by working outside of agreed hours, running/transporting heavy machinery late hours into the night, providing insufficient/haphazard notices to extended/exceptional work, and with construction workers trespassing into our resident parking causing obstruction and damage to our parking systems.
Formally approving the modified construction hours - which as mentioned, the developer are already working - will only serve to exacerbate the disruption for residents and the community. The incessant and hazardously loud noise pollution, along with dust and construction waste pollution carried by the frequently windy days - have made my outside a hostile environment. When the site is active, I have to sacrifice between cracking the window for fresh airflow, OR preserving my mental and physical health from exposure to the site. I especially sympathise with families with young children, elders, and others who spend more time at home due to personal/professional reasons.
I sincerely request that Council reject the proposed modification of DA/587/2021, and that the developer can respect the livelihoods and wellbeing of the existing community.