Harbourside Shopping Centre Redevelopment - Public Domain and Bridges

856

New South Wales 2000

20/05/2025

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I understand current bridge was built for monorail which gone long time ago If new bridge is built from Bun Street don’t need to keeping ugly designed old bridge

851

New South Wales 2000

20/05/2025

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obj ject to noise and lack of privacy Don’t need two bridges Bun Street is enough._ major loss of view

861

New South Wales 2009

19/05/2025

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Subject: Guardian Square Darling Harbour Good morning Dear independent Planning Commission At the original meeting with Andrew Colangelo from Mirvac, and his secretary, also Elizabeth Elenius Convenor of Pyrmont Action, Guy Di Benedetto and Myself Josephine Di Benedetto we were assured that the Monorail Bridge connection with Harbourside over Darling Drive at that time would be reinstated. The Lift shaft would also be replaced as promised This meeting took place at our back door Monorail Entrance to the Station which was connected down the staircase to Harbourside and then onto the Pyrmont Bridge . We were also assured that the Pyrmont Bridge Sandstone and fixtures would be reinstated to the original state as promised We Guy and Josie would like to invite Elizabeth Elenius from Pyrmont Action to be present at this Zoom meeting please If you are agreeable. If the lift is installed as promised and it was to break down at some time as lifts do occasionally it maybe a good idea to be able to also have a travelator to carry visitors around to their destinations being the Pyrmont Bridge or shopping centre or restaurants. The walkway over Darling Drive is our back door of XX Murray Street or One Darling Harbour as it is named and our building is one. We have a Connection to the Ibis and we share the loading dock, the hot water service and other Amenities like the Garbage Room and delivery’s of linen for the Ibis Hotel..If there is a fire we will not have a safe exit to escape to so we feel we need to have the walkway and the bridge reinstated . Also the walkway is a way to avoid the very busy intersection of Murray St and Darling Drive which is very dangerous with Cars and Trucks continually turning the corner to speed up Murray Street. Some Drivers are not aware as they turn into this Area that there is a pedestrian crossing with some near misses. We personally are not confident when we use this crossing!!! Many People use this crossing all day and night seven days a week, 365 Days of the year. We feel Guardian Square Podium needs to locked at night mabye from 11pm until 7am With security ideally to stop excessive noise, drunken behaviour, and unsavoury attitude like drug taking If it was locked down at night it would allow for residents and guests to experience some quite time to sleep It would be very nice to see a beautiful garden with some unusual plants, shrubs and colourful flowers and not too many tall trees to obstruct views or too much mounding of soil in this area. Thank You for allowing us the opportunity to express our concerns and ideas Very Much appreciated Regards Guy and Josie Di Benedetto

841

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19/05/2025

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I believe that the trees to be planted on the northern podium should NOT be any higher than the height of the existing flag poles aligning each side of the Pyrmont Bridge. In my opinion they will look very odd (out of place) if they are any higher!

826

New South Wales 2000

14/05/2025

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I am writing as a resident of One Darling Harbour, which is directly affected by Mirvac’s redevelopment of Harbourside. I wish to express my strong objection to the severe noise issues anticipated from this development, particularly the 24-hour operation of the Waterfront Garden and the retention of the Monorail Pedestrian Bridge. These decisions will have a permanent and disruptive impact on our community. The Monorail Pedestrian Bridge was originally constructed for the now-defunct monorail, making it redundant and unnecessary. However, if retained, it will become a high-traffic pedestrian thoroughfare, funneling foot traffic to and from the city at all hours. This impact will be amplified by the fact that the Waterfront Garden will remain open 24/7, ensuring an unrelenting flow of people and activity, with no respite for residents. Severe Noise Consequences Uninterrupted Foot Traffic: The bridge will introduce an endless stream of pedestrians moving directly in front of our building, creating a continuous source of noise. Late-Night Disturbances: The 24-hour operation of the Waterfront Garden will guarantee noise disruptions throughout the night, making restful sleep increasingly difficult for residents. Echo and Amplification: Given the urban setting, sound from pedestrians will carry and reverberate, intensifying its effect on nearby apartments. Loss of Sleep and Privacy: The constant activity will destroy the residential environment, affecting residents’ ability to relax, sleep, and enjoy their homes in peace. In addition to excessive noise, the bridge will contribute to light pollution, security risks, and a permanent loss of privacy for One Darling Harbour residents. Mirvac has not proposed any measures to mitigate these disturbances, despite their direct impact on every resident in our building. Mirvac describes the Waterfront Garden as a "premium arrival experience to Harbourside" with "the character of a local park set on a global stage." However, the Pedestrian Bridge contradicts this vision entirely. It is outdated, visually unappealing, and its presence diminishes the aesthetic of both the new development and the heritage significance of Pyrmont Bridge. Furthermore, the bridge, lift shaft, and stairs block scenic views, disrupt the skyline, and encroach on valuable park and garden space. A better alternative already exists—Murray Street provides easily accessible pathways to Pyrmont Bridge, the Waterfront Garden, and the Northern Podium without the need to retain the footbridge. Given the severe and lasting consequences of this decision, I urge you to reconsider the retention of the Monorail Pedestrian Bridge and explore alternative solutions that align with the quality and integrity of the redevelopment. Residents of One Darling Harbour should not have to sacrifice peace, privacy, and security for an obsolete structure that no longer serves a meaningful function. Thank you for your time and consideration.

811

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12/05/2025

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I object to the retention and reinstatement of the footbridge to the development from the adjacent apartment building at 50 Murray St. Since part of that footbridge was removed along with the old monorail station it has allowed the features the historic Pyrmont Bridge to be showcased in all its glory. This is a beautiful, significant and valuable asset to both the Darling Harbour area and to Sydney. Pyrmont Bridge deserves to be allowed to be unobstructed as an important heritage feature of the city for everyone to enjoy. There are other ways proposed for residents and visitors to access the new Harbourside. complex.

846

New South Wales 2009

19/05/2025

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I support the removal of northern monorail footbridge as it is a visual eyesore, detracting from new development, also it was poorly maintained, much rubbish cigarette butts & vomit left for days & rusting even thou painted not that long ago & no shorter access to Pyrmont bridge than going down Murray St. On previous occasions I have seen groups of school children & older people leaning over rails or climbing out around taking photos or encouraging their friends to do something on the old roof area. So it was an accident waiting to happen. Also the design is very old & does not suite the new development so I support the removal of the bridge completely, as it has seen better days

801

New South Wales 2086

07/05/2025

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Looks like a great project.

796

New South Wales 2000

29/04/2025

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Submission to Independent Planning Committee on the Harbourside Shopping Centre Redevelopment - Public Domain and Bridges (SSD-49653211) project. The evolution of the development consent process to the Harbourside Shopping Centre Redevelopment - Public Domain and Bridges (SSD-49653211) project has gone on for many years and the residents of the neighbouring One Darling Harbour have come to terms with the final design. The Mirvac team held a meeting with the interested residents last year and came to an agreement that the North Bridge was an essential amenity that must be restored to allow safe and easy access to Pyrmont Bridge. The Mirvac team agreed with the view of the meeting with one or two dissenting voices. Resident understood that the status quo with the bridge would apply and were happy that we were getting our bridge back! The summary of the key issues raised in submission to SSD really concerns me in that it states the submission issue proportions as: • Adverse amenity impact from the use of the North Bridge 37%; and • Request for the removal of the North Bridge 18%; whereas • Support for retention of the North Bridge is shown as less than 10%. This summary gives a totally incorrect view of the support for reinstating the North Bridge providing access to Pyrmont Bridge. The retention of the North Bridge is crucial to the people most affected by is loss since demolition in the following ways: • Elderly residents had a level and accessible route to and from Pyrmont Bridge and Harbourside shops. • The dangerous slip lane pedestrian crossing at Murray and Pyrmont Bridge Road could be avoided. This has had many near miss incidents with cars speeding around the corner • The bridge provided covered and safe access to Harbourside shops in stormy weather. I strongly request that the North Bridge remain to be reinstated as part of the development. Please do not take away our access.

791

New South Wales 2000

28/04/2025

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I want to say THANK YOU! to both the Department of Planning and the developer (MIRVAC) for retaining the North pedestrian bridge. My husband and I are now in our 70s and I have a severe mobility impairment (balance, slow pace and short distance). The North Bridge enables me to safely and easily access Pyrmont Bridge and the Harbourside foreshore. During the redevelopment construction period its closure has had a significant impact on my daily life as I now have to navigate a sloping, uneven footpath along Murray St and cross on a busy traffic intersection on a blind pedestrian corner. In addition, when we are baby-sitting our 2 small grandchildren, this further complicates things as we try to control 2 toddlers and cross the busy intersection. We know that we have to continue to do this a few more years during construction but are so relieved that when it is all finished, we will be able to once again access Pyrmont Bridge and foreshore safely and easily by using the North Bridge. So again - THANK YOU!