Save our Summerland Point

Website has been created by concerned Summerland Point residents
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Download Statement of Environmental Effects

OBJECTIONS

  • Incompatible Land Use: The facility introduces a high-intensity, high-risk use into a quiet, family-oriented residential area.
  • Safety Risks: Proximity to a sporting club with alcohol and gambling poses a risk to residents in rehabilitation.
  • Insufficient Police Presence: With no local police station, emergency support for residents or the surrounding community is severely limited.
  • Potential for Threats: If the site houses individuals fleeing domestic violence or in vulnerable conditions, there’s risk of threats or unwanted visits from third parties.
  • Lack of Transparency: Sensitive use classification under GIPA limits community awareness and input into a high-impact development.
  • No Community Consultation: Residents were not adequately informed or consulted before lodgement, despite the scale and sensitivity of the proposal.
  • Unclear Long-Term Intent: This is only Stage 1 of a broader plan with no clear explanation of future stages or total scale.
  • Zoning Conflict: The proposal is not inherently suitable for land zoned for environmental management.
  • Impact on Amenity: Potential negative effects on local property values, family lifestyle, and neighbourhood character.
  • Alternative Locations: More suitable sites likely exist with closer emergency services, proper zoning, and less residential sensitivity.

FACTS

  • The application is for a permanent and transitional group home at 30 Summerland Road, Summerland Point.
  • The facility will provide accommodation and support for people with disabilities, individuals undergoing drug or alcohol rehabilitation, and those transitioning from institutional care.
  • The site is over 26,000m² and this application represents Stage 1 of a potentially larger development.
  • Stage 1 includes:
    • A 7-bedroom building for permanent accommodation.
    • A 4-bedroom structure repurposed as offices and consulting rooms.
    • Several movable dwellings with a combined maximum of 8 bedrooms.
  • The land is zoned C3 – Environmental Management, where group homes are not a permitted use without consent.
  • A Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) report is included, recommending duress alarms and secure fencing.
  • The site is located near a licensed sporting club that offers alcohol and gambling facilities.
  • Summerland Point does not have a nearby police station, affecting emergency response capacity.
  • A women’s refuge was previously proposed at this location.
  • The application has been classified as a “sensitive use” under the GIPA Act, restricting public access to some information.
  • There has been no meaningful community consultation with local residents.
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