Hume Council backs development at former Hard Yakka site, Broadmeadows
HUME Council is standing by its decision to support a huge development at the former Hard Yakka site in Broadmeadows.
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HUME Council is standing by its decision to approve a “significant” development plan at the former Hard Yakka site in Broadmeadows, despite fierce opposition from nearby residents.
The 3.3ha site is adjacent to the Meadowlink Community Park and was bought for $11 million last year.
The development plan, submitted by Gorway Projects, would deliver about 350 residential properties in addition to commercial and retail spaces, plus a number of townhouses and apartments up to eight storeys high.
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Despite a reduction in the original number of units from 600 to 419, the plan has infuriated residents who fear it would further exacerbate traffic congestion in the area.
Broadmeadows Progress Association member Marina Grobisa labelled the plan “insane” at a recent Hume Council meeting, adding that traffic in the area had “exploded” in recent years.
“(Residents) are worried, and some people are even selling because they just can’t bear the thought of all this traffic,” Ms Grobisa told the gallery.
Association members Sonja and John Rutherford called for the council to hold a public forum to listen to the community’s concerns.
However, given the council has no right to appeal the plan, it will not be holding such a meeting.
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“This is a significant development for Broadmeadows,” Cr Karen Sherry said.
“I understand people are upset, but there won’t be any consultation on the (plan) … it’s out of our hands. There are no appeal rights so it opens up a can of worms with nowhere to go.”
Cr Sherry said it would offer “affordable” accommodation for a growing number of single people in the area.
Councillors Drew Jessop and Jana Taylor said there was a strong demand for more housing to cater to Broadmeadows’ fast growing population.
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