On Sunday, 28th April the TVC held a general meeting where of issues discussed included graffiti attacks across the village, development applications and garden maintenance.
Members were fortunate to be joined by the Member for Heathcote, Maryanne Stuart, and also by Louis Goulimis, from Solid Void, who discussed the Thirroul Plaza survey.
Update from the Member for Heathcote, Maryanne Stuart
Maryanne informed the TVC about projects she is working on. She arranged for an extension to the operation of the flood recovery assistance points. Maryanne advised that if residents’ property has sustained damage they need to register this with the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
Maryanne said Minister for Roads NSW, John Graham, attended a round table in Wollongong with 40 stakeholders to discuss the 24-hour economy and work out how to ensure this happens. The problem is that public transport ends before or just after midnight which curtails night-time activity. More work is being done in this space.
Maryanne is aiming to have a Housing Forum with the Minister of Planning, Paul Scully, later in the year.
A suggestion was made to Maryanne that speed cameras be placed on Bulli Pass. No decision has been made about this as yet. It was suggested that trucks be stopped from driving down the pass; although this may have unintended consequences on the roads to the south of Thirroul. Also discussed was the possibility that the green parkland at the end of Bulli Pass be utilised to create a more sweeping left-hand turn towards Thirroul. This would be safer than the current ‘stop’ where Bulli Pass joins onto Lawrence Hargrave Drive as sight lines at this junction are extremely difficult. It is hoped there will be some news about the Bulli Bypass soon.
Update on the Plaza Survey by Louis Goulimis
Louis Goulimis, from Solid Void, is a consultant with more than 25 years of experience. The Thirroul Plaza developers have employed him with the aim of achieving a good outcome for all stakeholders. He said the survey is one part of the consultation process that will happen over 12 months. About 3200 letters were delivered to households around Thirroul and up to Austinmer.
At the time of the meeting, there had been 1500 visits to the website, 70 email responses, 520 electronically completed surveys and two hard copy surveys received. The survey will be open until mid-June, and all residents are invited to complete the survey. Once the survey period ends, the data will be collated and a report produced outlining the findings. This information will be fed into the design of the building.
The issue of flooding was raised, especially given the recent downpour. Louis said the owners have looked at the site after the recent flood and are aware of the issues. They have organised for a new hydrological assessment to be done on the site.
Once the consultation process is complete the design and development application process will begin. It was acknowledged that there is a lot to do beforehand as it was recognised that this development is located in the centre of town.
Complete the survey by June 10.