New Burmese Buddhist temple planned for south west Sydney
A large semirural block of land in Sydney’s south west is set to be transformed with a multimillion-dollar temple featuring a shrine and symbolic Buddhist statues.
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A large block of land in a residential pocket of Bringelly could be home to a new Buddhist temple if the $5.8 million plan is approved.
Plans lodged with Liverpool Council last year reveal it would be a Burmese temple operated by Sasanadhaja Buddhist Association Incorporated, which already manages a monastery at the site.
The three-hectare plot at 53 Dwyer Rd, Bringelly currently consists of four sheds earmarked for demolition under the plans, a house, which would be retained as a monks’ residence, and several small dams.
The development application proposes three buildings — a main shrine, toilet block and kitchen — 28 carparking spaces and an additional two disabled parking spaces.
According to a Statement of Environmental Effects, an entry gateway would be constructed leading to “an open courtyard with symbolic Buddhist statues, figures, furniture, decorations, ornaments and literature and landscaping to provide a welcoming ambience”.
“The main shrine is designed as a single story (sic) building with a high ceiling. There is also a back room for the monk to rest prior to and after prayers,” the document states.
Up to six patrons are expected to visit the proposed temple each day from Monday to Friday, while weekends are expected to attract 10-25 visitors daily, according to the applicant’s projections.
That figure is anticipated to be higher for special events, with a maximum of 95 visitors expected to use the site on such occasions.
“This proposal provides better premises for the members of the Burmese Temple for worship, calming, tranquillity and learning,” the document states.
The proposal is currently under assessment and will be determined by the Sydney Western City Planning Panel.
A new church and community centre proposed for nearby Austral is also being assessed by the panel.