St Philip's Christian College, Charmhaven

Submission attached.

Submission attached.

I have been a Central Coast resident my whole life and a tax and rate payer who absolutely does not support this project.

I work as an ecologist on the Central Coast, Newcastle and NSW area and I am versed in the environmental significance of the proposed site. I have been apart of small, large and state significant projects and have surveyed, documented and reported on environmental matters associated to proposed and approved developments.

I have reported on BDARs, SBDARs, EARs, Arborist reporting, BTAs and Environmental Management Plans. I have been involved in nest box installations and monitoring and riparian assessments. I am supportive of development where it is environmentally justifiable. This proposal is not justifiable and will have consequences for the biodiversity of the region.

I spent a lot of time in the proposed site and neighbouring bushland while I was studying Conservation and Ecosystem Management, due to it being known for it's rich biodiversity. I have continued to visit that site as a reference point to examine vulnerable, threatened and endangered species, as well as observing and enjoying plant communities that only exist in this area.

If this proposal goes ahead, it would be an environmental disaster for the area and a loss of green space.

There is an array of threatened, endangered and critically endangered flora species that I have had the privilege to observe on this site. I have personally observed Angophora inopina, Genoplesium insigne and Corunastylis branwhiteorum. I make note that the above orchids weren't observed during the BDAR survey period. But I ask you to have an orchid expert observe the property for a thorough orchid assessment. Boris Branwhite would be suggested.

I would contest some of the Flora Transects as per the BDAR mapping. Flora transects should occur at 5m gaps and the mapping supplied in the BDAR, shows much larger gaps. As someone who is experienced in orchid surveys, I am aware of the challenges finding the, however my observation is that the transect mapping of the BDAR is to wide. Again, I would suggest Boris Branwhite is approached or an organisation that is experienced in terrestrial orchids.

I have seen White-bellied Sea Eagles flying over the site, I have seen a Squirrel Glider, Powerful Owl and Masked Owl during a nocturnal survey of the site and heard Wallum froglet. I have seen and observed a large amount of non threatened species, including birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians which all call this bushland home.

I have been involved in many environmental surveys very close a to the site and have personally observed and documented species that have the potential to occur within the plant communities (PCTs) of the proposed site. Glossy-black Cockatoos, Melaleuca Biconvexa, Callistemon linearifolius, Acacia bynoeana, Thelymitra adorata, Giant Dragonfly, Eastern Pygmy-Possum and Regent Honeyeaters. These are a small number of species that have the high potential to live and utilise the proposed site. The site forms part of a major wildlife corridor and sanctuary for noted threatened species and unoted common species. If the corridor is destroyed the negative effects will be extremely detrimental to the biodiversity of the region.

There have been 2 major illegal clearings that have recently taken place in the very close vicinity of the proposed site. Both are under investigation and the true environmental impact and clearing footprint is yet to be determined. This may never be fully determined, but the extent of clearing is thought to of wiped out entire threatened and endangered communities only found within this area, notably Angophora inopina. As per the BDAR prepared by MJD Environmental, thier statement that there is to be no significant impact to the Angophora inopina by the development needs to be reassessed. Given the large scale recent illegal clearing of 2 sites - one at Doyalson and one at San Remo (under investigation) this statement can be contested and should be recalculated due to the large scale loss of the species.
These 2 major cases need to be accounted for within the feasibility of the proposed project.

Species have been popping up in residential areas that have previously not been observed or documented on BioNet for the area I live in. This is referenced to a large Powerful owl observed by myself personally in a residential suburb the week of a major illegal clearing that took place between Doyalson and San Remo only a few months ago. From an ecologists perspective, this could be highly regarded as being a displaced species due to large habitat loss due to illegal clearing, urbanisation and large scale development of the surrounding area.

The proposed site has some of the last remaining habitat trees used for breeding and housing threatened, endangered, critically endangered and common species east of the freeway. Some of these habitat trees take upwards of 100 years to form suitable hollows for large fauna species like the Powerful Owl, Masked Owl, Glossy-black Cockatoos and threatened Glider species.

Knowing the density of the bushland, reading the reports and having the knowledge as someone who has surveyed and reported numerous Bush Fire Threat Assessments (BTAs) and Arborist impact assessments inclusive of Asset Protection Zones (APZs). It is known that a large amount of clearing will take place for these reasons. This is a non feasible site, which is rich in the above noted biodiversity, which should not be cleared to accommodate the proposed development. The loss of habitat and species is not justiable.

Aside from the irreversible and environmental impacts the proposal will have on the site. There are serious issues that need to be noted below:

The congestion of the Pacific Highway is already at major capacity, the sound for surrounding homes and businesses and the safety of pedestrians, including the children who would be using the site and fauna roadkills increasing in the area due to land and habitat loss.

There are areas within the Central Coast that are more suitable for the proposed development and I ask that these are considered just like the environmental impact is considered as noted above.

There are many areas zoned for development within the close vicinity that have already predominately been cleared due to previous farming, and have a much smaller environmental impact over the proposed site. These sites are largely dominated by exotic and noxious weeds and are suited for development and progress of the region which I am all for. Remnant farmland within Warnervale, Wadalba is better suited. The proposed site absolutely is not. There is little green spaces east of the freeway left for people to enjoy and fauna and flora to flourish in.

The site is seen as environmentally significant to the area and would be welcomed by the community to keep it this way. There are more suitable and already largely cleared lands where the proposed is best suited and I ask that these are explored.

Schools are a vital part of our community which is needed for our growing population. Acknowledging this, I ask that the options of suitable sites are broadened and that the local communities wishes to have green space's kept for fauna and flora is also acknowledged.

This planned private school should not be built in an area of such high biodiversity value. The development will destroy rare and threatened plant species, including Angophora inopina, and critically endangered orchids. It will involve the destruction of large, old hollow-bearing trees that serve as habitat for species ranging from sea eagles to gliders.

In a time of rapid climate change and increasing floods, it is also foolish to site a school in a riparian corridor subject to flooding.

As a resident who moved to the Central Coast because of unspoiled bushland, I object to this area of forest and heathland being destroyed. It is yet another parcel of land with high conservation value that will be destroyed for a development that benefits a privileged few individuals.

Please resite this school to land that has already been cleared or developed.

To whom it may concern,
I am writing to strongly object to development application SSD-14082938 on Lot 2 DP 809106
Arizona Road, Charmhaven.
The development and the associated assessments completely under-represents the existing ecological value, downplays the significant and irreversible risks to Matters of National Environmental Significance and tries to justify the removal of remnant vegetation on account of it being used “for illegal dumping and antisocial behaviour.
There are many records (eBird, Birdlife) of the Critically Endangered Swift Parrot utilising nearby areas as foraging habitat. Removal of native vegetation would not only dimmish foraging habitat, it would also remove important roosting sites for the species. Construction of the school so close to the remaining habitat then increases the risk of collision for the birds. The Recovery Plan for the Swift Parrot specifically identifies the ‘urban and industrial expansion on the central and north coats’ as posing ongoing threat of habitat loss. The Recovery Plan then goes on to discuss the collision mortality of the species being exacerbated by ‘continuing urban encroachment into breeding and foraging habitat’ likely exacerbating the deaths caused by collision.
Beyond the Swift Parrot, the site is also home to many other threatened, endangered or critically endangered species of flora and fauna such as squirrel gliders, glossy black cockatoos, regent honeyeaters, orchids and scribbly gum, which I am sure will be raised in other submissions. There are no developments that could ever justify further risk to these species on this site.
The central coast is an area of abundant natural beauty and significant biodiversity. Much of it is already and risk and already being fragmented by careless development being driven by short-sighted and close-minded decisions. What ironic message would this send to future generations within this educational institution? They are taught to protect and preserve the environment, when the very ground they are learning on was once pristine bushland of immense ecological value which was then razed to make way for further urban expansion.

I have been a Central Coast resident my whole life and a tax and rate payer who absolutely does not support the location of this project.

I work as an ecologist on the Central Coast, Newcastle and NSW area and I am versed in the environmental significance of the proposed site. I have been apart of small, large and state significant projects and have surveyed, documented and reported on environmental matters associated to proposed and approved developments.

I have reported on BDARs, SBDARs, EARs, Arborist reporting, BTAs and Environmental Management Plans. I have been involved in nest box installations and monitoring and riparian assessments. I am supportive of development where it is environmentally justifiable. This proposal is not justifiable and will have catastrophic consequences for the biodiversity of the region.

I spent a lot of time in the proposed site while I was studying Conservation and Ecosystem Management, due to it being known for it's rich biodiversity in local environmental groups. I have continued to visit that site as a reference point to examine vulnerable, threatened and endangered species, as well as observing and enjoying plant communities that only exist in this area.

If this proposal goes ahead, it would be an absolute environmental disaster.

There is an array of threatened, endangered and critically endangered flora species that I have had the privilege to observe on this site. I have personally observed Angophora inopina, Genoplesium insigne, Corunastylis branwhiteorum and Tetratheca juncea.

Not far from the proposal, I have observed a small community of Eucalyptus camfieldii which also could be expected to occur within the proposed site.

I have seen White-bellied Sea Eagles flying over the site, I have seen a Squirrel Glider, Powerful Owl and Masked Owl during a nocturnal walk over of the site. I have seen and observed a large amount of non threatened species, including birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians which all call the proposal home.

I have been involved in many environmental surveys very close a to the site and have personally observed and documented species that have the potential to occur within the plant communities (PCTs) of the proposed site. Wallum froglet, Glossy-black Cockatoos, Melaleuca Biconvexa, Callistemon linearifolius, Acacia bynoeana, Thelymitra adorata, Giant Dragonfly, Eastern Pygmy-Possum and Regent Honeyeaters.
I was part of a survey that recently found one of the largest populations of Thelymitra adorata, a significant orchid species and a trademark for our local area and one that is Critically endangered. This was less then 10km from this site and the site has the potential to accommodate this species and could be discovered through thorough surveys if it hasn't already been observed by others on the proposal.
The above are a small number of species that have the high potential to live at and utilise the proposed site. The site is a major wildlife corridor and sanctuary for noted threatened species and unoted common species. If the corridor is destroyed the negative effects will be extremely detrimental to the biodiversity of the region. As noted, its a large part of one of the largest greenspaces this end of the coast and east of the freeway.

There have been 2 major illegal clearings that have recently taken place in the very close vicinity of the proposed site. Both are under investigation and the true environmental impact and clearing footprint is yet to be determined. This may never be fully determined, but the extent of clearing is thought to of wiped out entire threatened and endangered communities only found within this area and only found to now remain in the proposed site and a small handful of of areas in the surrounding vicinity. These 2 major cases need to be accounted for within the feasibility of the proposed project.

Species have been popping up in residential areas that have previously not been observed or documented on BioNet for the area I live in. This is referenced to a large Powerful owl observed by myself personally in a residential suburb the week of a major illegal clearing that took place between Doyalson and San Remo only a few months ago. This owl had taken a Lorikeet from a tree and was heard calling locally for weeks after the clearing,
no suitable habitat is in this close area . No records have ever been noted within this suburb, however they had been in both recently cleared areas. From an ecologists perspective, this could be highly regarded as being a displaced species due to large habitat and foraging land loss due to illegal clearing, urbanisation and large scale development of the surrounding area. Another example is seeing Glossy-black Cockatoos in the area recently after the large scale clearing of Allocasurina feed trees and large hollow trees.

The proposed site has some of the last remaining habitat trees used for breeding and housing threatened, endangered, critically endangered and common species east of the freeway. Some of these habitat trees take upwards of 100 years to form suitable hollows for large fauna species like the Powerful Owl, Masked Owl, Glossy-black Cockatoos and threatened Glider species.

Knowing the density of the bushland, and having the knowledge as someone who has surveyed and reported numerous Bush Fire Threat Assessments (BTAs) and Arborist impact assessments inclusive of Asset Protection Zones (APZs). It is known that a large amount of clearing will take place for these reasons. This is a non feasible site, which is rich in the above noted biodiversity, which should not be cleared to accommodate the proposed development. The loss of habitat and species is in no way justiable.

Aside from the irreversible and catastrophic environmental impacts the proposal will have on the site. There are serious issues that need to be noted below:

The congestion of the Pacific Highway is already at major capacity, the sound for surrounding homes and businesses and the safety of pedestrians, including the children who would be using the site.

There are areas within the Central Coast that are more suitable for the proposed development and I ask that these are considered just like the environmental impact is considered as noted above.

There are many areas zoned for development within the close vicinity that have already predominately been cleared due to previous farming, and have a much smaller environmental impact over the proposed site. These sites are largely dominated by exotic and noxious weeds and are suited for development and progress of the region which I am all for. Remnant farmland within Warnervale, Wadalba is better suited. The proposed site absolutely is not. There is little green spaces east of the freeway left for people to enjoy and fauna and flora to flourish in.

The site has the potential to be classed and as environmentally significant to the area and would be welcomed by the community to do so. There are more suitable and already largely cleared lands where the proposed is best suited and I ask that these are explored.

Schools are a vital part of our community which are needed for our growing population. Acknowledging this, I ask that the options of suitable sites are broadened and that the local communities wishes to have green space's kept for fauna and flora is also acknowledged. And that the significant species present are acknowledged. Please understand the importance of this site and significance and irreversible damage of cause and effect of wiping the species noted above. Once they are gone they are gone.

I have been a Central Coast resident my whole life and a tax and rate payer who absolutely does not support this project.

I work as an ecologist on the Central Coast, Newcastle and NSW area and I am very versed in the environmental significance of the proposed site. I have been apart of small, large and state significant projects and have surveyed, documented and reported on environmental matters associated to proposed and approved developments.


I have reported on BDARs, SBDARs, EARs, Arborist reporting, BTAs and Environmental Management Plans. I have been involved in nest box installations and monitoring and riparian assessments. I am supportive of development where it is environmentally justifiable. This proposal is not justifiable and will have catastrophic consequences for the biodiversity of the region.


I spent a lot of time in the proposed site while I was studying Conservation and Ecosystem Management, due to it being known for it's rich biodiversity in the environmental sector. I have continued to visit that site as a reference point to examine vulnerable, threatened and endangered species, as well as observing and enjoying plant communities that only exist in this area.

If this proposal goes ahead, it would be an absolute environmental disaster.


There is an array of threatened, endangered and critically endangered flora species that I have had the privilege to observe on this site. I have personally observed Angophora inopina, Genoplesium insigne, Corunastylis branwhiteorum and Tetratheca juncea.

Not far from the proposal, I have observed a small community of Eucalyptus camfieldii which could be expected to occur within the proposed site.

I have seen White-bellied Sea Eagles flying over the site, I have seen a Squirrel Glider, Powerful Owl and Masked Owl during a nocturnal survey of the site. I have seen and observed a large amount of non threatened species birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.


I have been involved in many environmental surveys within the very close area to the site and have personally observed and documented species that have the potential to occur within the plant communities (PCTs) of the proposed site. Wallum froglet, Glossy-black Cockatoos, Melaleuca Biconvexa, Callistemon linearifolius, Acacia bynoeana, Rutidosis hetergama, Thelymitra adorata, Giant Dragonfly, Eastern Pygmy-Possum and Regent Honeyeaters. These are a small number of potential irreversible species that have the high potential to live and utilise the proposed site. The site is a major wildlife corridor and sanctuary for noted threatened species and unoted common species. If the corridor is destroyed the negative effects will be extremely detrimental to the biodiversity of the region.


There have been 2 major illegal clearings that have recently taken place in the very close vicinity of the proposed site. Both are under investigation and the true environmental impact and clearing footprint is yet to be determined. This may never be fully determined, but the extent of clearing is thought to of wiped out entire threatened and endangered communities only found within this area and only found to now remain in the proposed site and a small handful of of areas in the surrounding vicinity. These 2 major cases need to be accounted for within the feasibility of the proposed project. 


Species have been popping up in residential areas that have previously not been observed or documented on BioNet for the area I live in. This is referenced to a large Powerful owl observed by myself personally in a residential suburb the week of a major illegal clearing that took place between Doyalson and San Remo only a few months ago. From an ecologists perspective, this could be highly regarded as being a displaced species due to large habitat loss due to illegal clearing, urbanisation and large scale development of the surrounding area. 


The proposed site has some of the last remaining habitat trees used for breeding and housing threatened, endangered, critically endangered and common species. Some of these habitat trees take upwards of 100 years to form suitable hollows for large fauna species like the Powerful Owl, Masked Owl, Glossy-black Cockatoos and threatened Glider species. 


Knowing the density of the bushland, and having the knowledge as someone who has surveyed and reported numerous Bush Fire Threat Assessments (BTAs) and Arborist impact assessments inclusive of Asset Protection Zones (APZs). It is known that a large amount of clearing will take place for these reasons. This is a non feasible site, which is rich in the above noted biodiversity, which should not be cleared to accommodate the proposed development. The loss of habitat and species is in no way justiable. 


Aside from the irreversible and catastrophic environmental impacts the proposal will have on the site. There are serious issues that need to be noted below:


The congestion of the Pacific Highway is already at major capacity, the sound for surrounding homes and businesses and the safety of pedestrians, including the children who would be using the site.


There are areas within the Central Coast that are more suitable for the proposed development and I ask that these are considered just like the environmental impact is considered as noted above.

There are many areas zoned for development within the close vicinity that have already predominately been cleared due to previous farming, and have a much smaller environmental impact over the proposed site. These sites are largely dominated by exotic and noxious weeds and are suited for development and progress of the region. Remnant farmland within Warnervale, Wadalba is better suited. The proposed site absolutely is not. 


From an ecologists perspective the site has the potential to be classed and as environmentally significant to the area and would be welcomed by the community to do ao. There are more suitable and already largely cleared lands where the proposed is best suited.

I am a Central Coast resident my whole life, a tax and rate payer who absolutely does not support this project.
I work as an ecologist on the Central Coast, Newcastle and NSW area and I am very versed in the environmental significance of the proposed site. I have been apart of small, large and state significant projects and have surveyed, documented and reported extensively on environmental matters associated to proposed and approved developments. I have reported on BDARs, SBDARs, EARs, Arborist reporting, BTAs and Environmental Management Plans. I have been involved in est box installations and monitoring and riparian assessments. I am supportive of development where it is environmentally justifiable. This proposal is not justifiable and will have catastrophic consequences for the biodiversity of the region.
I spent a lot of time in that site while I was studying Conservation and Ecosystem Management due to it being known for it's rich biodiversity in the environmental sector. I have continued to visit that site as a reference point to examine vulnerable, threatened and endangered species, as well as observing and enjoying plant communities that only exist in this area.
If this proposal goes ahead, it would be an absolute environmental disaster.
There is an array of threatened, endangered and critically endangered flora species that I have had the privilege to observe on this site. I have personally observed Angophora inopina, Genoplesium insigne and Corunastylis branwhiteorum and Tetratheca juncea.
I know not far from the proposal there is a tiny community of Eucalyptus camfieldii, which could be expected to occur within the proposed site.
I have seen White bellied sea eagles flying over the site, I have seen a Squirrel Glider, Powerful Owl and Masked Owl during a nocturnal survey of the site and I have also observed a large amount of non threatened species.
I have been involved in many environmental surveys within the very close area to the site and have personally observed and documented species that have the potential to occur within the proposed sites plant communities (PCTs). Wallum froglet, Glossy-black Cockatoos, Melaleuca Biconvexa, Callistemon linearifolius, Acacia bynoeana, Rutidosis hetergama, Thelymitra adorata, Giant Dragonfly, Eastern Pygmy-Possum and Regent Honeyeaters. This is a small number of potential irreversible species that have the high potential to live and utilise the proposed site. The site is a major wildlife corridor and sanctuary for noted threatened species and unoted common species. If the corridor is destroyed the negative effects will be extremely detrimental to the biodiversity of the region.
There have been 2 major illegal clearings that have recently taken place in the very close vicinity of the proposed site. Both are under investigation, with the true environmental impact and environmental clearing footprint yet to be determined. This may never be fully determined, but the extent of clearing is thought to of wiped out entire threatened and endangered communities only found within this area and only found to now occur and remain in the proposed site. These 2 major cases need to be accounted for within the feasibility of the proposed project. Species have been popping up in residential areas that have previously not been observed or documented on BioNet for the area I live in. This is referenced to a large Powerful owl observed by myself personally in a residential suburb the week of a major illegal clearing that took place between Doyalson and San Remo. From an ecologists perspective, this could be highly regarded as being a displaced species due to large habitat loss that has occurred. Due to urbanisation and development of the surrounding area, the proposed site has some of the last remaining habitat trees used for breeding and housing threatened, endangered, critically endangered and common species. Some of these habitat trees take upwards of 100 years to form suitable hollows for large fauna species like the Powerful Owl, Masked Owl, Glossy-black Cockatoos and Glider species. Knowing the density of the bushland, and having the knowledge as someone who has surveyed and reported numerous Bush Fire Threat Assessments (BTAs) and Arborist impact assessments inclusive of Asset Protection Zones (APZs). It is known that a large amount of clearing will take place for these reasons. This is a non feasible site, which is rich in the above noted biodiversity, which should not be cleared to accommodate the proposed development. The absolute loss of habitat and species is in no way justiable.
Aside from the irreversible and catastrophic environmental impacts the proposal will have on the site. There are serious issues that need to be noted below:
The congestion of the Pacific Highway is already at major capacity, the sound for surrounding homes and businesses and the safety of pedestrians, including the children who would be using the site.
There are areas within the Central Coast that are more suitable for the proposed development and I ask that these are considered just like the irreversible habitat is considered as noted above.
There are many areas zoned for development within the close vicinity that have already predominately been cleared due to previous farming, and have a much smaller environmental impact over the proposed site. These sites are largely dominated by exotic and noxious weeds and are suited for development and progress of the region. The proposed site absolutely is not. From an ecologists perspective the site has the potential to be classed and protected as environmentally significant to the area and should have thorough surveys to do so.

I am a long term resident of the northern end of the Central Coast, 30+ years and wish to object to the development proposal at Charmhaven.
I am exhausted by the continuous sacrificing of the biodiversity of this region to untrammelled development. By untramelled i mean continuous, thoughtless poor;y planned development of the nature of clear the bush and build it out thooughtlessly, unsustainably and poorly planned, because its quickand offers big profits for a few.
Now i know these are not "valid"reasons to object to a development proposal, i have to show reasons within the state and federal governments un intelligible 'legislation and planning guidelines to even be heard so here goes:
+This area is the last major green forest area in Charmhaven. It lies between Chelmsford Road and Wallarah creek.
+ Platypuses have been seen in Wallarah creek. Sea eagles have been seen roosting in there,it is a critically endangered Swift Parrot habitat Parrots and Regent Honeyeaters observed on site .
+ If rezoning is allowed for this school, then there is an adjoining 100 acre property waiting on the rezoning so that they can put in houses. If both of these developments are approved, there would be essentially no environmental buffer zone at Charmhaven.
+Porters Creek wetland, NEARLY registered as a RAMSAR site by our last Elected council, is being slowly nibbled into by development and this plan covers part of that drainage ecosystem.
+is part of a significant contiguous green corridor.
the land to be cleared contains
+the last haemastoma scribbly gum forest in the LGA
+the threatened Angophora Inopina
+ a number of critically endangered orchids The terrestrial orchid part of the survey has not been efficient enough to portray an accurate assessment of the sites orchidacea, and should be conducted by expert terrestrial orchid consultants.
I am certainly not opposed to development ..Pursuant to Schedule 1 Clause 15(1) of State
+This land is the only haemastoma inopina bloodwood forest in the world.
+ insect life recorded by specialist Peter Street
https://www.facebook.com/641495407/posts/10167991501235408/?mibextid=Nif5
+the Charmhaven Apple (Angophora inopina). is listed as "vulnerable" under the Australian Government Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and the New South Wales Government Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. It has a small range According to the NSW Govt threatened species profile for Angophora inopina "Current distribution and abundance of species is unknown particularly as a result of the many land use changes and loss of habitat since mapping was last undertaken. https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threat.../profile.aspx
+ innumerable orchids have been identified, EPBC likelyhood of occurrence – Corunastylis branwhiteorum, Cryptostylis hunteriana, Genoplesium insigne and Rutidosis heteragamma are not unlikely to be on the site, they definitely are. (See B Branthwaite's submission)
Its socially inappropriate position for a large school:
The area is also next to an emergency helipad, Appendix G 18 fails to mention results of decibel levels on the site during emergency services helicopter practice and general noise of refuelling missions to the depot.
there are 5+ heavy transport businesses using arizona road, trucks and children, not a good combination
and the increased traffic on the roads there with the pacific highway already a snarl of traffic before and after work make thi increase caused by this large school untenable.
Environmental Planning Policy (Planning Systems) 2021 (PS SEPP), development for a new school that has a Capital Investment Value of more than $20 million is state significant development. The assessment priority therefore is primarily of the value of the economic and social benefits of the proposal .. CIV and job creation .. rather than on the loss of biodiversity.
I make the simple point that these economic benefits are available on hundreds of sites across the Central Coast .. without destroying part of contiguous relatively undisturbed land with significant environmental value, there must be other less environmentally costly sites the proponents could use for their development, but probably not as cheaply as this land.

Submission attached.

Hi there,

Please see the attached letter addressing our concerns with the proposed school. As mentioned in the letter, we aim to provide a supplementary document with a more thorough investigation as soon as we can. On behalf of Busways, we look forward to your cooperation in addressing the highlighted matters.

Thank you,

Ben

Due to the massive environmental impact this development will have on the local endangered ecological community, I strongly object to the construction of this new school in the area it is proposed to be plaved.
Sincerely
Ben Willings

This parcel of land is not suitable for a major development for so many important reasons.
It contains threatened angophora inopina, critically endangered orchids, swift parrots and regent honeyeaters.
This land has the only haemastoma inopina bloodwood forest in the world and has the last haemastoma scribbly gum forest in the shire.
This is the last major green forest area in Charmhaven, which myself and many locals visit for bush walking, bird spotting, cycling and other recreational uses.
Sea eagles use this area to roost in which has been sighted by many locals, in addition platypuses have been seen in Wallarah Creek, right next to the proposed development area.
The current roads and infrastructure cannot support the traffic this school would bring on to Sparks Road and the Pacific Hwy and the helipad next door to the school would not be suitable noise pollution for the students or teachers.
I oppose of this development going ahead and believe our C2 protected land needs to have zoning upheld to protect the endangered and threatened species, as well as leaving local residents to enjoy our beloved strip of nature and currently manageable traffic and infrastructure.
Thank you

I have lived on the Central Coast for almost my entire life, and I have lived in Charmhaven for 14 years. I object to the development of a school on this site as it is not compatible with the proposed area. This site contains and is used by many endangered flora and fauna. Of particular concern is the presence of the Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeaters. It is vital that we maintain as much of the remaining bushland around our waterways on the north end of the Central Coast that support endangered migratory birds. This site also contains the last Haemastoma Scribbly Gum Forest in the shire. It is the only Haemastoma Inopina Blood wood Forest left. It also contains endangered orchids. The waterway near this site already suffers from pollution levels, and the runoff from the proposed school would amplify these issues. This site is a massive retainer of water. The area down from the proposed site already suffers from frequent flooding, often causing the closure of the Charmhaven bridge, and the removal of trees from the proposed site will exasperate this issue.
Another big concern is the traffic that this school will create. The section of Pacific Highway adjacent to the site already suffers from congestion and frequent car accidents. The infrastructure that is in place will not support the development of a school without causing undue delays and congestion to the residents of Charmhaven and all other drivers who use this major thoroughfare. The frequency of accidents will most likely increase due to the increased congestion that will be created at the roundabout.
The location of the site also does not seem ideal for a school as it is in the proximity of a helipad, which is not consistent with a relaxed learning environment and may cause distress to any children with sensory issues.
In conclusion, this site is not suitable as we have very little bushland left in the Charmhaven area that can support the biodiversity found on this site, the current infrastructure will not support the extra traffic and flood risk will be increased for us residents. I hope that this proposal will be denied due to these factors.

Submission attached.

Submission attached.

Charmhaven A Track contains threatened Australian native flora and fauna at risk of extinction due to the pressures of key threatening processes, including development. The site has relatively low weed density and would benefit from ecological regeneration practices in order to maintain the remnant bushland. This ecological community located on the proposed sites in Charmhaven is the only of its kind in the world and needs preservation, not to be utilised for development. Please reconsider the use of the land for conservation purposes alone.

Charmhaven A Track contains threatened Australian native flora and fauna at risk of extinction due to the pressures of key threatening processes, including development. The site has relatively low weed density and would benefit from ecological regeneration practices in order to maintain the remnant bushland. This ecological community located on the proposed sites in Charmhaven is the only of its kind in the world and needs preservation, not to be utilised for development. Please reconsider the use of the land for conservation purposes alone.

It’s the last bit of bush we have in the area.
Traffic is already crazy with Bunnings on the main corner closest to this project. The pacific hwy is the worst it’s all single lane still and already dangerous. Arizona rd industrial area is getting ridicules with no parking spaces and cars on the street as it is. Traffic is a fucking nightmare as it is. Without a couple of thousand more children coming and going everyday.
You planners keep approving more and more housing in this area with out actual infrastructure to accommodate.
We desperately need another way over the creek at charmhaven a couple of kms up the rd. It’s still a single lane bridge over the creek on the pacific hwy total bottle neck every afternoon.
Thanks for reading

The area proposed is

Next to the main fire depot in the area consisting of a helipad which is used constantly during fire season as well as for training purposes throughout the year. How can children possible concentrate in that environment ?

A known car accident blackspot in which I have lost friends in fatalities . (JETTY AVE TO MOALA AVE)

Platypuses are known to live in this area!! I know cause I have seen them in my many many years living and growing up here. Numbers are quickly dimishing.

Green tree frogs frequent this area. Numbers are also rapidly declining.

There are so many other reasons but this last one is the ..THE most devastating......

This land is the ONLY haemastoma inopina bloodwood forest in the world......the WORLD!!!

Please do not take away a very important ecosystem, for our flora and fauna...and for my kids and generations to come to witness what a wonderful part of the world we live in.

In fact it should be listed as a protected reserve at least.

Thankyou with my greatest gratitude for taking the time to read my submission.