Local resident Lejla Kalender says residential plans for the Sydney Trash & Treasure Bazaar site on Camden Valley Way will result in a traffic nightmare.
The mother of three, who has gathered more than 40 signatures for a petition in opposition to the plans, says it already takes half an hour to get out of her street.
“The local streets are narrow and won’t be able to take all the extra cars, especially as parking already takes up a lot of that space,” she said.
“I’m concerned about the safety of my children and losing what is now a nice quiet neighbourhood.’’
A development application currently before Liverpool Council is seeking to redevelop the iconic Bazaar site into 124 residential lots.
The DA proposes to connect the new estate to the existing small suburban roads in Horningsea Park and block the current access to Camden Valley Way.
“With this proposal, we’re talking an extra 500 cars on already congested small suburban streets. There is existing access to Camden Valley Way, a major arterial road – they should use that instead,’’ says Councillor Nathan Hagarty, who is supporting the residents.
“Blocking access to Camden Valley Way will have a devastating effect on already clogged local roads,’’ he said.
“Traffic in Horningsea Park, Carnes Hill and surrounds is already at gridlock each morning – this will only make matters worse,” Councillor Hagarty said.
“I’m supporting local residents, and calling on the applicant to go back to the drawing board and work with council on minimising the impact to local roads. On top of that list should be access into the new estate via Camden Valley Way.
“It’s a common sense approach that will benefit both current and future residents of the area.’’
Councillor Hagarty is also encouraging residents to make a submission after Liverpool Council recently granted a two-week extension.
“I’d like to thank council for granting a two week extension for submissions. I strongly encourage everyone who lives, works and sends their kids to local schools in the area to make a submission – speak up and be heard,’’ he said.
Submissions will close Wednesday, October 12 and can be made by clicking on the ‘Make a Submission’ tab here: https://bit.ly/3DTKpNd or by emailing lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au and quoting ‘DA-707/2022’ in the subject line.
