Developer speaks about controversial Salisbury project
The landowners of a contentious development site say they did not “intend to upset anyone” by proposing to build a massive community hub and childcare centre in Brisbane’s south.
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THE landowners of a controversial development site say they did not “intend to upset anyone” by proposing to build a community hub and childcare centre in Brisbane’s south.
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation of The Republic of China believe there may be some “misunderstanding” about the project at 58-62 Rosebank Square.
But Salisbury locals are adamant they “clearly see” how this multistorey, 75-space childcare centre, community centre, language school and shop will negatively affect their community.
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Brisbane City Council is assessing the development application which was lodged in January.
The public consultation period commenced on April 5 and is due to end on May 9, with 24 formal submissions received so far.
A further 116 submissions were received outside the public consultation period, according to council.
“All submissions will be considered as part of the assessment process,” a council spokeswoman said.
The Salisbury community has expressed concerns about increased noise, congestion and rat-running in the local streets and noted the building size, height and design does not keep with the neighbourhood’s character.
They have also brought up how they feel there is “no direct benefit” for the Salisbury community.
Salisbury resident Dave Roche told the Southern Star the majority of locals felt this way.
“We will have all the disruptions and none of the benefits,” he said.
“They know they don’t have the support of the community. There has been no offer of compromise. It will be a waiting game as council decides the outcome.”
But Tzu Chi Foundation spokesman Patrick Lu said it was a fallacy the development would not benefit the Salisbury community.
He said the centre would be open to the public and anyone could utilise the facilities.
“ … we welcome people from any communities to join us,” he said.
The foundation has been based in Salisbury for almost 15 years and prior to this for a decade in Robertson.
“We do not restrict ourself to one single suburb, just like we do not restrict our assistance program to any particular faith, ethnicity or nationality,” Mr Lu told the Southern Star.
Mr Lu said foundation volunteers had worked in the QEII Hospital for more than 15 years and they had also assisted disadvantage families and individuals locally.
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