Rooks Rd residents fear badminton centre may bring anti-social behaviour
A Vermont community group has penned a bizarre letter to locals fearing a proposed badminton centre will attract smokers, litter, disruptive car meets and put children at risk.
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A bizarre letter from an anti-badminton group is circulating in the eastern suburbs claiming a proposed centre for the sport will put community safety at risk.
The letter, penned by the SOS team of Rooks Rd, declares Whitehorse residents need to save their community by opposing the sports facility.
“Though sports can build our community, with such a close proximity to residential zones, it can also bring hazards and disruptions which do not belong in this community,” the letter reads.
“As members of the community we are deeply concerned about the potential negative impacts that such a facility can have on our neighbourhood.”
Whitehorse City Council received a planning permit application for an indoor badminton centre and a 100 space carpark on 159-171 Rooks Rd, Vermont on May 31.
The letter writers fear the badminton crowd will bring “anti-social behaviours” including smoking, littering and “disruptive car meet ups.”
The writers believe this anti-social behaviour will risk the “community safety for our children.”
Property prices, traffic increases and increased noise levels are also cited in the letter.
“In light of these concerns, and its close proximity to residential zones, we believe this particular industrial zoned land should be kept as its intended industrial use,” the letter reads.
However, the letter doesn’t appear to have won over many people, with locals in favour of the recreation facility.
“I’m fully in favour of establishing a badminton centre,” Whitehorse resident Isabelle Lee said.
“As a resident who regularly travels to Heidelberg for badminton and pickleball, having a local facility would promote healthy lifestyles, social interaction, and enhance our community.
“It’s a great opportunity to replace an industrial site with something that benefits everyone and provides a positive recreational outlet for people of all ages.”
Several other public comments supporting the proposal were posted to the council planning application.
The application is before the council and is open for public feedback.
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