Mingara Recreation Club Seniors Housing

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Central Coast Regional Athletic Committee

30/06/2026

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Dear Commissioners Re Mingara Senior Housing assessment SDD63475709 Athletics legal representative have asked for your understanding in not having their letter ready today. Being the end of the financial year and changes that have needed to be implemented has kept them extremely busy. The letter will be forwarded tomorrow Thanking you in anticipation of your understanding Kind regards Kaye LOVIE

FINAL Submission - IPC (28 June 2026).pdf (PDF, 7.21 MB)

Combined apx_Redacted.pdf (PDF, 6.65 MB)

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30/06/2026

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Additional Comments Following the Independent Planning Commission Community Meeting Having recently attended the Independent Planning Commission community meeting, I felt the need to draw attention to several issues that I believe received little or no discussion during the proceedings and that were important to note. Community Confidence One thing that struck me most was the noticeable absence of the broader community. This should not be mistaken for a lack of concern. The initial community consultation meetings conducted by Mingara were well attended. Residents participated in good faith, believing that if enough reasonable concerns were raised about the height, density and scale of the proposal, meaningful changes would follow. Instead, the proposal became larger. Following years of consultation, hundreds of community submissions, Council recommendations and representations made by our local Member of Parliament, many residents now believe their participation will not influence the outcome. Whether that perception is justified or not, I believe it explains why so few ordinary residents attended the Commission meeting. I found that deeply disappointing because this proposal affects far more than the athletics precinct. It has the potential to permanently change the character of an established suburban community. Suitability for Future Residents Much of the discussion centred on the impact the development would have on the surrounding community. Very little discussion occurred regarding the suitability of the location for the seniors who will eventually live there. Future residents will live immediately beside an active athletics precinct operating with training, competitions, school carnivals, public announcements and lighting extending into the evening. They will also overlook a busy hotel, large car park and community club where activity continues well into the night. Without significant on-site facilities, many residents are likely to rely on the adjoining Mingara Club for meals, recreation and social activities. This raises another issue that received little attention. Mingara is recognised as one of the highest gaming revenue clubs on the Central Coast. Older Australians are recognised as one of the groups most vulnerable to gambling-related harm. I believe the appropriateness of funnelling residents through this environment as part of their everyday lives deserves careful consideration. Access to Healthcare Another issue that received little attention was the suitability of this location for an ageing population from a healthcare perspective. As people age, access to general practitioners, allied health providers and community health services becomes increasingly important. These are not optional services but an essential part of maintaining independence and quality of life. The proposal seeks approval for 215 independent living units together with 39 residential aged care places, creating a community of more than 300 older residents whose need for healthcare will naturally increase over time. Yet most medical centres in the surrounding suburbs are already at capacity, and the practice closest to the proposed development is no longer accepting new patients. I found it surprising that there was so little discussion about how the healthcare needs of this many additional seniors would be accommodated or whether the existing health infrastructure has the capacity to support them. Surely the suitability of a site for seniors housing should be assessed not only on what can be built there, but also on whether the services older Australians will increasingly rely upon are realistically available to them. Existing Use of the Site I have attached two photographs taken from my backyard overlooking the proposed development site. One photograph was taken today. The second was taken in February 2026. They are not unusual. They reflect the regular use of this land for overflow parking associated with school carnivals, athletics competitions and other sporting events. From our home we can clearly hear teachers making announcements over the public address system, children cheering and the everyday activity associated with these events. This occurs regularly throughout much of the year. These photographs also raise a serious question about the traffic and parking modelling relied upon for this proposal. The cars shown are not occupying a small overflow area. They regularly cover a substantial proportion of the same three-hectare parcel of land proposed for the seniors housing development. This is not an occasional event. It is an established and recurring part of how the athletics precinct currently functions. If the existing use of this land for parking has been underestimated, it is reasonable to question whether the broader traffic and parking impacts of removing this land from community use have also been underestimated. In my view, these photographs demonstrate why modelling alone cannot fully reflect the everyday reality of how this precinct operates. Mingara's Role in the Community Finally, I reflected on Mingara's long history. It was established by the community, supported by the community and has grown into one of the Central Coast's most successful community organisations because of that support. Its mission speaks of making a significant contribution to community life. That is why I find this proposal so difficult to reconcile with that history. My concern is not that seniors housing is being proposed. My concern is that the height, density and scale of this proposal will permanently change the very community that built, supported and continues to support Mingara. I believe there are ways to provide seniors housing while respecting both the needs of older Australians and the character of the surrounding neighbourhood. That possibility deserved greater discussion than it received. Thank you for considering these additional observations following the Independent Planning Commission meeting. Christene Hennig. Figure 1: Overflow parking on the proposed seniors housing site during athletics activities. Photograph taken from my backyard overlooking the site – June 2026. Figure 2: Overflow parking on the proposed seniors housing site during athletics activities from the same location – February 2026.

Christene Hennig.pdf (PDF, 1.53 MB)

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29/06/2026

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The Mingara Under the stars christmas Carrolls has been a community event held for the past 20 years and as the car park was for parking the evnt has been cancelled, this was a community event that bought everyone together it was cancelled last due so the development can go ahead, this is unfair to the community it should be continued

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29/06/2026

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Wyong Road, Tumbi Creek Road, and Mingara Drive Intersection - This intersection cannot cope with the existing local traffic now, this intersection should not be used as the thoroughfare for the new development. The traffic study tabled in the submission does not relate to the existing issues faced by residents today. The developer should widen the road running alongside the athletics field and have all to and from traffic to the new development during construction and once established via this road only and maybe have traffic lights installed at the wyong road end for traffic entering this road and bollards need to be installed between the existing Mingara carpark so no through traffic is allowed. Existing residents and other suburb through traffic users are almost daily qued back to the Mingara Drive, Hansens Road roundabout waiting to transverse through this intersection, there is already too much traffic due to the fast food establishments and the mingara club/recreation traffic, the intersection cannot cope with additional traffic that this development would bring to the area.

28801

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29/06/2026

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The report by Traffix is incorrect with the statement that the hansens road/mingara road roundabout is a 3 legged roundabout, it is not, this is a high volume traffic intersection and is considered a 4 legged round about from a road rules perspective. The traffic coming from the medical centre does not give way like people give way to road users when exiting their driveway, this is a major road entrance and should be considered that way

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29/06/2026

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Hansens Road Tumbi Umbi, is constantly used as a throroughfare/crossing for birdlife, including ducks, this area is also signposted. With the proposed development please advise what will be introduced before the development commences and for the long term to maintain the safety and to not increase the traffic to this road and to protect the birdlife which is an integeral part of the tumbi umbi area appeal which also provides monetary value to properties located in this area

28811

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29/06/2026

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Concerns about the impact to the bird life and the duck pond adjacent to the car park, the waterway adjacent to wyong road and the waterway running along the boundary of the athletics field.Please advise what will be introduced before the development commences and for the long term to maintain these areas and to protect the birdlife which is an integral part of the tumbi umbi area appeal which also provides monetary value to properties located in this area.

28816

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29/06/2026

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There are already significant traffic issues daily in the streets surrounding the proposed development, i would like to know what will be put inplace to resolve the expected increase in traffic and noise for the construction and for the development once established, when will discussions take place with the community for this. What planning has been done and when will the adjustments/solutions to resolve the traffic increases will be put inplace and to what level of input i will have as a rersisent of the area

28821

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29/06/2026

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During COVID the proposed development area was used by multiple families to get out of the house, ride the bike around and kick the footy, it was a place where local members were able to go to release the stress of confinement, this area should be developed to allow the public to use this area for recreational purposes, we do not have enough grassland in the Tumbi Umbi area, this needs to be kept as grassland for the people, whether it be made for soccer fields or football fields as long as it can be used so people can have a place to relax.

28861

Central coast Athletics Track Committee

29/06/2026

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Dear IPC Please find attached submission on behalf of Central coast Athletics Track Committee Kind regards Kaye LOVIE

FINAL Submission - IPC (28 June 2026).pdf (PDF, 7.21 MB)

Appendix_Redacted.pdf (PDF, 6.65 MB)

28701

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28/06/2026

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The proposed development fully impacts the athletics fields parking capacity which is already limited, it will impact school’s athletics carnivals, athletes going there to train and will also affect the soccer community as some games are played there, this has a very large impact on the community especially around sports

28711

New South Wales 2250

28/06/2026

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There would be nowhere for Athletics visitors to park, the track is along a main road and would result in children needing to cross roads etc to access the track. This is the only track facility of its kind on the Coast and should be prioritised over retirement living which doesn’t need this vital proximity.

28716

New South Wales 2261

28/06/2026

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There is no need for yet another aged residential community, there is enough on the Central Coast already. What the community needs is, more sporting and recreation facilities. Something for the community to do. There is already traffic congestion in the area, the multi story buildings do do fit in with the area. Mingara is a Recreation Club, Not a residency club. This is nothing more than a push from a money hungry developer.

28736

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28/06/2026

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I'm Larry Spencer a life member of Gosford Little Athletics Club. I am a Level 3 Sprints, Hurdles & Relay coach, who has been operating out of the Mingara Regional Athletic Centre for 25 years. I have coached 12 Australian Representatives, including a Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, an U/20 World Championship Finalist, 4 National Open Champions & 4 National Junior Champions. All of this was possible due to the convenience and accessibility of the 'all weather' facility at Mingara. The track gets substantial use, with major meets including ANSW Treloar Shield & Country Championship meets and Little Athletics District, Regional & Club meets. All of which occur during October through March. During April through August, it gets used by a huge number of School Carnivals, including District & at times, regional events. During these major events, parking becomes a problem. It is not uncommon to see much of the area being suggested for the seniors housing project, at or near capacity. The loss of the area to be absorbed by the proposed development, will consume a huge slice of the licensed club's carpark and overflow areas. For Little Athletics meets every Friday night during September to March, parking will become high risk and a problem. The whole area will have heavier traffic following the development, and the licensed premises are expected to be busier on a Friday night. Parking will be at a premium. We will have families crossing roads and making the trek to the licensed club's carpark and overflow areas in the early evening and again at night. This creates a high-risk situation for in the vicinity of 300-500 children, into areas of high traffic activity in areas where alcohol has been consumed. Training for athletics events and others, happens all year round and already my female athletes have already expressed their concerns over their security into a licensed club's carpark, particularly at night. During April through August, there is an overlap between track training and soccer training. Berkeley Vale Soccer Club use the facility on Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays. During this time there are a large number of vehicles in the existing carpark. Moving convenient parking away from the track, is going to put increased pressure on coaches. We already carry training aids into the facility. I personally carry a 20kg duffle bag, a backpack and 4 training hurdles into the facility. At the age of 72, this requires assistance, or 2 trips to the current, convenient carpark. The training aids cannot be stored within the facility, due to the need to be used at different locations, caused by very restrictive track opening hours and varied athlete work commitments. I am not alone with this problem. Committee members and volunteers bring large amounts of supplies into the facility, including cabanas, food for the BBQ, timing equipment, laptops and documentation. Families bring in young siblings, clothing, food, as well as ageing grandparents. All of this provides a brilliant community atmosphere. Unfortunately, when you take away convenience, activity and participation tend to drop. I foresee this happening. Already people of all ages spend too much time on their device and not enough on physical activity. I would hate to see this problem get worse. The facility will be at risk of losing major events due to access problems. A large amount of equipment is brought in for these majors. Treloar Shield, Country Champs, Little Athletics and School events. These events may all be at risk. An area of concern for apartment owners in the proposed development, is the proximity to the track. There will be significant noise and heavy lighting from the track. At the E S Marks facility in January 2024, local residents complained about the noise from the track and a council ranger was involved. This was during a daytime meet. Athletics includes running, jumping and throwing. It's a great development opportunity for youngsters to improve their 'fine motor skills', a foundation required for all sports. You take away convenient parking, the future of athletics and all sports on the coast, are at risk. Finally We should be striving to strike a balance between the broader community and the proposed development.

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New South Wales 2251

28/06/2026

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Save the parking for athletics

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New South Wales 2259

28/06/2026

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I have had the honor of being part of the sporting family that frequents Mingara track several times a week for over 12yrs. Throughout that time I have seen many generations of families both young and old enjoy what our community is all about. Showing support and being as active as our bodies allow. In today’s environment, more and more families are needing both parents to work to make ends meet. This then means the grand parents are the ones bringing the children to their sporting commitments at the track. By taking away the ability to park closely to the track - you are taking away the opportunity for many families to continue being a part of the community. If they are unable to walk long distance, they will be unable to take their loved ones to school sporting events and / or training and most importantly be a part of their everyday activities. This then results in children missing out on events that they shouldn’t have to Aside from this, I personally suffer a neurological condition that does not allow me to walk far. I have seen children of all ages over many years make the Athletics track their home and watched them fall in love with athletics and in some cases go on to represent Australia. Should the parking near the track be taken away, I will no longer feel I can be a part of the community. I will be unable to walk the longer distance when I am having a bad day with my health and therefore feel embarrassed that I am “not normal” and can’t walk the distance. Aside from this - many disabilities are not always visible nor does everyone want People to know they may have a medical condition. So when people are no longer able to attend the track due to no parking nearby, they will then feel the need to explain why and possibly draw attention to their medical conditions that have been kept private up until now so they can have a sense of normality. The elderly make up a large % of the people that park at the track to watch their grandchildren participate in various sport and so to do older people that are retired and volunteer at many events held at the track. By not giving these people a safe place to park that is within close proximity to the track - you will destroy everything the track is about. It’s about family. It’s about community. It’s about showing up and giving your support to those around you and having a sense of belonging. To take away something that has been a part of the community for such a long time with no regard for the impact it will have on the community spirit - is pure greed. As the saying goes - Money doesn’t buy happiness. Money will destroy the happiness of a club and community that has treated the track as their second home for many years. It’s been a safe place for people of all ages. If we are unable to accomodate the older generation and those with medical conditions that may impact their ability to walk a distance - then you are sending the wrong message to the community. You are also assuming that those who use the track are young and healthy and have no reasoning as to why they can’t park further away. You are making a statement that bricks and mortor are worth more than community connections, love and support that has taken many years to create. You are disregarding the community spirit and showing a lack of understanding against those that use the track. Not to mention how big a part the track means to the community. Any given day - you should sit down at the track and take a moment to look at the atmosphere. There are smiles on faces, words of encouragement and people having a passion to be healthy and loving life. They are not on alcohol, they are not on drugs, they are not smoking, they are not on electronics - they are simply enjoying being part of the community, breathing in the fresh air and living life. That in itself is something money can’t buy.

28751

New South Wales 2256

28/06/2026

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Introduction- My submission does not oppose the development of additional retirement living on the Central Coast. Rather, my concern lies within the removal of Mingara’s athletic carpark and raises significant concerns regarding accessibility, community safety, equitable participation and the long-term preservation of a major regional sporting facility. No development plan should aim to promote ‘inclusion,’ when it comes at the expense of another. For more than two decades, Mingara has served as the only synthetic track located on the Central Coast and represents an irreplaceable public asset that contributes to not only sporting participation, but to preventative health, social connections and lifelong physical activity. What constitutes ‘club parking?’- The existing Mingara Club carpark has been designed to serve numerous facilities including the gym and aquatic centre, hotel, licensed club and the Mingara Regional Athletics Centre. The proposal reinstates that existing Mingara club parking will remain ‘unaffected’ throughout ongoing development. But if the athletics precinct is owned and operated by Mingara Club, wouldn’t the removal then represent a reduction in designated parking spaces? This raises concerns as to what defines ‘club parking.’ Misleading statements create the impression that parking will remain unaffected when in reality, a significant facility within the club will lose the only parking specifically designed to provide direct, safe and equitable access. Planning documents should accurately communicate the practical implications of proposed developments. Where ambiguous terminology is used, it can create multiple interpretations which may understate the true extent of community impacts. Greater clarity around the definition of ‘club parking’ and acknowledgement of the loss of athletics parking would provide a more transparent representation of the proposal’s effect. I encourage the Board to inspect the current parking situation on a Thursday night, where Members jackpot promotions, marathon bingo events and live entertainment routinely result in parking shortages, with vehicles occupying surrounding nature strips as existing parking is insufficient. These conditions exist independently of track users, and will continue to remain as a prevailing issue that will be unable to cater for such a growing population. As such, removal of the athletics carpark does not resolve an exisiting problem— it intensifies it. With parking becoming constrained, athletes, parents, caregivers, officials, volunteers, coaches and elderly members of the community will be required to park further away and walk greater distances through congested traffic environments. Accessibility- The proposal aims to address accessibility concerns through the provision of five designated parking spaces for athletics users. While acknowledged, it assumes that accessibility can be improved amongst vulnerable populations through a ‘fixed’ number, isolating those who fail to meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Disability Parking Permit. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than one in five Australians were living with a disability in 2022. Disabilities cause severe functional impairments and extend far beyond wheelchair use. They include neurological conditions affecting balance, proprioception, motor control, nerve pain, fatigue and heat tolerance; neurodevelopmental conditions affecting executive functioning, sensory processing and motor planning; vision impairment ranging from partial sight loss to complete blindness; hearing impairments; musculoskeletal disorders; chronic illnesses; acquired brain injuries; cancer and cancer-released treatments and psychological conditions including severe anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. Others may be experiencing temporary mobility limitations arising from injury, surgery, illness or rehabilitation, and experience genuine barriers to participation despite not being eligible for accessible parking. Collectively, removal of track parking will increase walking distances and will require individuals to navigate a larger, busier precinct shared with hospitality venues, gaming facilities, hotel guests and high volumes of traffic. For many, these concerns extend beyond inconvenience. It serves as a barrier that may determine whether participation and spectating remains possible at all. Accessibility should not be measured by compliance with minimum design standards. It should be measured by whether members of the community can independently, confidently and safely access the facilities intended to serve them. Reducing barriers to participation is therefore a fundamental objective of inclusive planning, while bridging together inequities that continue to exist. Community Safety and Duty of Care- As a young woman, I hold genuine concerns for the welfare and personal safety when walking through these areas after dark. These concerns are equally applicable to junior athletes attending afternoon training sessions, caregivers supervising young children, elderly members and those living with disability or reduced mobility. These population groups represent a significant proportion of those who utilise the track every week, particularly with school athletics carnivals and little athletics competitions. Good planning does not wait until harm has occurred before recognising a preventable risk. It relies on being able to recognise foreseeable hazards before resulting in injury, harm or death. Once safe and direct access to an existing facility is removed, additional exposure to traffic conditions, longer walking distances and unpredictable pedestrian movement becomes an unavoidable consequence of the development. These principles are reflected within the NSW planning framework through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), which promotes the creation of environments that encourage safe pedestrian movement, maximise natural surveillance and minimise opportunities for avoidable harm. Similarly, development assessment under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) requires consideration for public interest and the broader social impacts of proposed developments. Where safer and more direct access to an existing public facility already exists, its removal warrants careful justification. Given Mingara Club have a duty of care for their visitors, forcing children, family, and other vulnerable members of the community to walk large distances in dimly lit areas appears inconsistent with the objectives of creating safe and inclusive parking environments. Broader community impact- The need for additional retirement living on the Central Coast is both recognised and supported. However, healthy ageing is not achieved through the provision of aged care facilities alone. It is equally dependent upon protecting community assets that enable lifelong participation in physical activity, recreation and social connection. Since the opening of Mingara Regional Athletics Centre in 2000, the facility has become Central Coast’s only synthetic athletics track and remains an important regional sporting asset. It provides and hosts opportunities across every stage of life- from school athletics carnivals and Little Athletics, through to recreational runners, Masters athletes, people living with disability, volunteers, officials and coaches. The significance of this facility extends beyond local competitions and training sessions. It further hosts zone, regional and major Athletics NSW competitions, including the 2021 NSW Country Championships, where standards could be used to qualify for the Australian Track and Field Championships. By attracting more than 700 athletes from across regional NSW, these events generate social, recreational and economic benefits for the wider Central Coast community, while providing important athlete development pathways. Protecting long-term functionality of the Mingara athletics track should therefore be regarded as an investment in preventative health. Regular participation in physical activity is associated with improved cardiovascular health, mental wellbeing, social connection and reduction in chronic diseases. Aligning with the proposals objectives towards healthy ageing, equitable access must be preserved to provide the greatest chance of positive long-term health benefits. Good planning should recognise the public value that such facilities provide. The Mingara Regional Athletics Club represents an irreplaceable investment in the community health and active living sector. Any proposal that reduces practical access should demonstrate that broader community benefits have been fully considered and balanced against the objectives of redevelopment. Personal Statement- I make this submission not only as a member of the Central Coast community, but as someone who has been involved with the Mingara Regional Athletics Club for over thirteen years. I first joined Mingara when I was nine years old and was no more than a child who just loved to run. Since then, the club has played a defining role in my life, ultimately providing the foundation that enabled me to represent Australia on multiple occasions. While my personal achievements are meaningful, they reflect the opportunities that become possible when community sporting infrastructure remains safe, accessible and available to those willing to participate and spectate. As an athlete, I have endured more injuries than fingers to count on. Some have required ankle braces, moon boots, reduced weight bearing protocols and even crutches. These moments demonstrate that accessibility is not confined to permanent disability. Rather, it recognises that health conditions can be temporary, fluctuating, or episodic, affecting individuals at different stages of life. During my recovery, regular attendance at training remained essential to not only facilitate a safe return to competition, but to maintain my physical and psychological wellbeing. If the parking had been located in the main parking complex, accessing the track would have presented a significant challenge. Attempting to use crutches on uneven concrete pavement, while carrying my training bag is neither practical nor safe. For many athletes recovering from injury, these additional barriers may reduce participation in rehabilitation and training, therefore delaying recovery and negatively affecting mental wellbeing through increased isolation, loss of routine and disconnection from their sporting community. I have further witnessed the importance of a dedicated parking space for families carrying equipment, parents supervising young children, volunteers preparing for competitions, elderly members who are part of Masters Athletics and those living with a disability. By removing practical access, participation rates may decline due to avoidable concerns that raise significant safety risks. It further concerns me when I leave the track after dark, and watch as children manoeuvre in between stationary vehicle in an overflowed carpark. Limited visibility and lack of lighting further pose as a significant hazard, and removing this parking space will only intensify these existing pressures rather than resolve them. Conclusion- Planning decisions should not simply satisfy minimum legislative or engineering requirements. They should strive to create environments that are inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of the communities they serve. The existing carpark should therefore not be removed without clear evidence that the broader community will not experience a reduction in accessibility, safety or participation. As such, I request that the Board and relevant authorities to reconsider the proposed removal of the athletics carpark and investigate alternate solutions that preserve safe and practical access to the Mingara Regional Athletics Centre while still achieving the broader objectives of the redevelopment. Given the scale of proposed development, it is reasonable to question whether alternative design solutions could achieve the objectives of the redevelopment while retaining at least part of the dedicated athletics parking. Community planning should seek to expand opportunities- not redistribute barriers. To proceed with the proposal in its current form risks diminishing participation, reducing accessibility, limiting opportunity and weakening the sense of community that the redevelopment seeks to strengthen. Thank you for your time and consideration of the matters raised in this submission.

28756

New South Wales 2261

28/06/2026

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I have young children, and older children, whose schools use the Mingara althletics track for carnivals. Parking is always an issue, never enough and when it’s been raining cars become bogged in area designated. Removing this area and expecting people to walk from the other side of the Mingara complex is not feasible. Hundreds of parents and grandparents attend carnivals for every school. How can you expect grandparents to walk the several hundred metres to view the events. The building of this facility will cause chaos in the area with the heavy machinery and impacts on access. Once built the few car spaces for the track as proposed is insane! The parking for the rest of the Mingara complex is full at other events and occasions, so what happens when these double up? There is simply not enough parking as it is; this will make the problem so much worse. My other concern is the drainage when building in and area that floods, land water not receding. Sure they will put in drainage, but what will be the impact of this on the creeks and easements running into Tuggerah lakes? The water after rain currently stays on the land, goes into ground water; these buildings will shift that water into a stormwater drainage network that already does not cope! This will likely cause backing up of the system and more flooding issues on lower land closer to the lake.

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Mingara

New South Wales 2261

28/06/2026

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Written Submission against SSD-63475709 27 June 2026 In an early mission related statement for the Athletic Centre at Mingara it was stated “that safety was an overriding factor for selecting this venue”. We believe that this development, as approved so far, is unsafe for the most vulnerable of its users; children, and female athletes. We ask the Independent Planning Commission to adjust some of the proposed Conditions of Consent to minimize risk and improve their safety. #1 CHILDREN Little Athletics is an important user of the Athletic Centre. Our membership of about 500 competes Friday nights from September to Feb/March. Their arrival generally begins 5 to 5:30pm and finishes as late as 9/9:30pm. We have 230-250 cars using the adjacent grass parking. They bring the athletes, their siblings, mums and dads, and often grandparents. Instead of a parking system that has worked., try to visualize 250 vehicles unloading at the ‘drop off’ within the 30- minute starting time. Or visualize up to1000 people trying to come down from the main parking lot (and returning) within a short time span. We can visualize the chaos and the risk of accidents from all the movement from the cars of Mingara patrons and the Little Athletics family. We recognized the nighttime safety issues when our membership kept increasing, so we experimented with changing the time to Saturday morning. It was a disaster. LA membership halved, and it was often too hot. We evicted our serious senior athletes from their most important training day of the week. Most of our senior club then had to go to Sydney or Newcastle seeking an alternate venue. We lost half of them too, falling from the strongest regional club in NSW to a weak one. We are now rebuilding our club after returning to the NSW traditional Friday night Little As, and Saturday morning Senior training. We have used the current parking arrangement for over 25 years without any accidents involving children. Our responsibility is ensuring safety for the next 25 years. We strongly believe that the Little As community is at risk having to share the main parking lot offered to us. We also fear the future dangers of silent Electric Vehicles around children at night. Please read the attachment from the World Health Organization on why there are so many road traffic related injuries among children today. #2 FEMALE ATHLETES: Half of the regular users at the Athletics Centre are female. The serious senior athletes are generally younger arrive 4pm and leave by 6pm. Most of the older users come after work to join in with any number of the more social focused training groups. And leaving before 7:30; which is in dark about half the year. With our adjacent parking there have been no incidents. Even then we encourage them to leave in small groups for protection. As coaches, we are made aware of the special dangers to female athletes leaving at around the same time from the same place on a regular basis. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research reported that 13,089 sexual assault incidents occurred in NSW ending in the year to March 2026. Furthermore, the trend has been increasing at the rate of 9-10% a year. We have had 4 members of our athletics club report sexual assault incidents, with devastating personal consequences. Young females are a prime target. We are very sensitive to the dangers of intimidation and/or sexual assault. Walking the 350-450m to/from the main parking lot after dark is a major exposure to risks that we find unacceptable. They are safe within the Athletic Centre, but not walking to and from it. A WAY TO CONTINUE SAFE ACCESS FOR ATHLETIC CENTRE USERS: We would like to continue with adjacent car parking as it is safe, convenient, and has easy access. A map has been attached to show how this can be achieved cost effectively by eliminating either one or two of the proposed villas. This is a small price to pay for lowering risk of a child traffic accident or a Sexual assault in the Mingara precinct. By sacrificing one villa next to the proposed access road, it will allow approximately 80 car park spaces and 60 more can be found by cutting out a second villa. Rotate Building #1 about 30 degrees to be parallel with the 3 other proposed buildings, and you have space for a 140 -space car parking adjacent to the Athletic Centre. A development of this size cannot be viewed in isolation. We are their established direct neighbours and have special needs of our own; to protect our own future and the safety of our users. Nowhere in the May 2026 assessment decision does it specify conditions to protect the most vulnerable users of the Athletic Centre; namely children and female athletes. After considering this situation, we request that the Independent Planning Commission a) add another clause in B11 of the proposed Conditions of Consent, to include the inclusion of either 80 or 140 sealed car parking spaces adjacent to the Athletic Centre. b) to recognize and include the Mingara Regional Athletic Club Inc, as a stakeholder with specific interests in B11, C2 (d),(e), C7, C8, E20, F9, F10, and F(21). Respectfully, Robert Beardslee, Life Member, Mingara Regional Athletics Club Inc

28766 combined Robert Beardslee.pdf (PDF, 1.53 MB)

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New South Wales 2261

28/06/2026

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Margaret Beardslee Written Submission against SSD-63475709 28 June 2026 I am thankful that the IPC is available to listen and to reason with what we feel are legitimate concerns for our community. I also wish to note how unfair and inappropriate it is that a few volunteers within the community have been subjected to hours of research in effort to defend parking at a REGIONAL FACILITY. The stakeholders responsible for the funding should be defending their investment of this facility and its place as an icon of the Central Coast. A place that has created well being and success and a place that needs to be protected for the future generations. The usage figures supplied by Urbis Submission are far fewer than those proposed in the document produced by Mingara Recreation Club “Striving to Keep Pace” in 1997. Had the Urbis figures been used, there would not have been any government funding. Our own Estimation of our current usage figures shows more than double from the original projections, with an increase to around 148 Competition Events events and 204 Days of Training each year. In addition, the venue has capacity for longer opening hours. I attach a document funded by Mingara outlining the early expectations for this Facility. The document Striving to Keep Pace has many ‘pearl’ statements that still ring true for our Regional Facility, such as the benefits to the well-being of community, and the inclusion and safety of all users, young old, disabled and vulnerable. The document touts the multi-use purpose that allows again for its Regional Status. The Regional status requires parking that will accommodate 1000 users and more! Upon researching adequate Parking for Fields of Regional Status a document from Logan Council in Qld (which was compiled from other facility design guides in Vic. WA and NZ), summarized the importance that; Facilities and their surrounds should be designed, built … to consider Child Safe, Female Friendly and Crime Prevention…. I feel the The Urbis Submission Amendments still fail to adequately address these needs of Child Safety and being Female Friendly adequately. Immediate adjacent parking is necessary to provide for these and other special needs now and in the future. Furthermore, the protection of the future of the Facility is hanging in the balance, due to the reduction of safe convenient parking for the quantity of users that use the facility now. It will have no hope of catering for future needs, given the current growth estimations. The athletics track as a regional facility needs dedicated parking to accommodate users who travel from the Region of the Central Coast. Public transport options are limited, and most users rely on private vehicles. The original parking commitments need to be fully delivered. A report from Committee for Sydney A Sporting Chance: Why Sydney needs a rethink on sport - Committee for Sydney April ’26 speaks of Sydneys sporting issues going forward. Our situation on the Central Coast is mirrored in the content associated with the heading from within the report: Central Coast Population growth over the next 20 years and beyond will be put even greater pressure on sport facilities that are already stretched. Our Regional facility at Mingara EXISTS and doesn’t need recreating…. with its original approved parking it preserves an enormous capacity to host more sport events in the future, with the parking reduced, it will no longer present as a Regional Facility. Competition for land, will continue to grow and sport rarely wins that competition unless it has been planned in from the start. This facility EXISTS and we need to plan to protect it with adequate parking that will provide for increased useage in the future. The proposed parking in the amendments does not protect or provide a plan for the future. Community sport is already losing ground to extreme weather, with more washed-out fields and dangerously hot days eroding the time and places available to play. This facility EXISTS as all weather and can continue to be improved to keep pace with climate conditions. It does not need reinventing. Research has shown that physical activity levels are falling among young people, particularly girls, with consequences rippling across physical and mental health… This facility can be made safer and attractive to improve this statistic, by planning adequate adjacent parking. In Summary 300 Parking spaces ADJACENT to the track are critical for: • Managing hundreds of vehicles during peak periods. • Maintaining safe traffic and pedestrian movement. • Supporting carnivals, competitions and community events. • Existing parking shortages already cause congestion, frustration and safety concerns during major events. • The facility is estimated to be used by at least 80,000 people annually. • Usage could increase further if operating hours were expanded. • The facility supports: • School athletics carnivals. • Little Athletics. • Community athletics. • Soccer • Multi use potential for additional team sports • Training and competition • Family and community participation. • The track contributes to: • Health and wellbeing • Confidence and resilience in individuals • Community connection. • Positive youth development. • Removing the entire parking area adjacent to the track will: • Reduce accessibility. • Increase congestion and safety risks. • Discourage participation. • Impact future events and facility use • Over the next 25 years, approximately 2 million visits could be affected by reduced access. • The proposed development benefits approximately 300–400 beds, while the athletics facility serves tens of thousands of people every year I ask the Independent Planning Commission to "Strive to Keep Pace" with the necessary conditions to approve parking of at least 400 cars, to protect the future accessibility of this important regional sporting facility. Sincerely Margaret Beardslee OAM

28771 Margaret Beardslee.pdf (PDF, 15.52 MB)

28776

New South Wales 2261

28/06/2026

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I object to the proposal and the attached letter contains the detail. Thankyou

28776 Stan Crellin_Redacted.pdf (PDF, 145.73 KB)

28781

New South Wales 2260

28/06/2026

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I find it very concerning and deliberately misleading the numbers that were given in regards to how often the Mingara Athletics Track is used by schools. It appears to significantly understate how frequently the facility is used by schools, sporting groups and the wider community. As a PDHPE teacher who has personally booked Mingara Athletics Track for school carnivals, I can say from experience that the track is used by a large number of Central Coast primary and high schools each year. In addition to individual school carnivals, Zone Athletics carnivals are also held at Mingara Athletics Track. This alone would equate to the facility being used by schools and school sporting organisations more than 60 times per year. The track is also used for soccer training twice a week, as well as soccer games each weekend during the approximately 20-week winter competition season. Beyond school and sporting use, the facility is also used for Christmas events, charity events such as Relay for Life, and other community functions. Little Athletics is held at Mingara Athletics Track every Friday night for around six months of the year, with more than 500 participants attending each week, not including parents, siblings, officials and spectators. Central Coast Zone Athletics and Regional Athletics carnivals are also held at the venue, attracting well over 1,000 participants plus spectators. This means the athletics track is not a lightly used facility. It is regularly used by thousands of people, and these events require safe, practical and accessible parking for families, children, athletes, officials, spectators and community members. A major concern is the impact this development would have on safety, particularly during the winter months when training and competitions often take place after dark. Forcing participants, parents and spectators to park more than 400 metres away from the facility creates unnecessary safety risks. Women, children and families should be able to park close to the venue and access their vehicles safely, particularly at night and in well-lit areas. The Central Coast ranks amongst the highest rates of Domestic Violence in NSW. By removing the parking spaces and forcing women to walk over 400m at nighttime, is putting them in physical danger. During school carnivals, Little Athletics, soccer training and weekend games, the majority of participants are children. Children cannot simply be dropped off at the venue while parents search for parking hundreds of metres away. If the existing parking is removed or significantly reduced, parents will be forced to park in surrounding residential streets or within the Mingara Recreation Club car park. This will increase traffic congestion, noise, pedestrian movement and pressure on surrounding neighbourhoods. Mingara Recreation Club members also pay their membership fees to access the club and its facilities. The broader Mingara precinct already contains numerous medical and health practices, the only 50-metre swimming pool in the local area, a full gym, restaurants, fast food outlets, a hotel and many other facilities. The existing club parking area is already required to support a wide range of daily users. It is not realistic to expect this parking area to also absorb the overflow from major athletics carnivals, Little Athletics, soccer games and other events, which may occur on close to 150 days of the year. The most serious concern is the safety of children. If families are forced to park further away, parents and children will need to walk longer distances through busy roads, car parks and surrounding streets to reach the athletics track. This increases the risk of pedestrian accidents, particularly during peak event times when large numbers of children and vehicles are moving through the area. How will The Applicant justify why a child is in hospital or worse, when they removed the safe access to a sporting facility. Removing safe and convenient parking from a heavily used sporting and community facility creates a foreseeable risk. The applicant must explain how children, families, women, athletes, spectators and club users will be kept safe if existing parking access is removed or significantly reduced. For these reasons, I strongly object to any development that removes or substantially reduces parking for Mingara Athletics Track without providing an equivalent or better safe parking solution immediately adjacent to the facility. The athletics track is a vital community asset, and any planning decision must prioritise safe access for children, families and the wider Central Coast community.

28786

New South Wales 2260

28/06/2026

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**Submission Objecting to the Proposed Development Impacting Mingara Athletics Track** I strongly object to the proposed development due to the significant impact it would have on Mingara Athletics Track, its users, parking, traffic, safety, drainage and the wider community. A major concern is that the usage of Mingara Athletics Track appears to have been significantly understated. Comments made on behalf of the Applicant suggested that the track is only used by schools approximately five or six times per year. This is not accurate. The number is far closer to 60 to 70 school-related uses per year when individual school athletics carnivals, Zone Athletics carnivals and other school sporting events are properly considered. This raises serious concerns about the accuracy of the information being relied upon. If the usage figures for schools are incorrect, then it is reasonable to question what other assumptions in the proposal may also be incorrect or incomplete. The Applicant should be required to obtain the actual usage figures from Mingara, local schools and sporting organisations before any further consideration is given to this proposal. The proposal also appears to overlook or understate the regular use of the grounds for soccer training and competition. Soccer training takes place twice per week, with soccer games also held on weekends during the winter competition season. In addition, Little Athletics is held at Mingara Athletics Track every Friday night for approximately six months of the year, with more than 500 participants attending each week, not including parents, siblings, officials and spectators. The facility is also used for Central Coast Zone Athletics, Regional Athletics carnivals, school carnivals, charity events such as Relay for Life, Christmas events and other community functions. Some of these events attract well over 1,000 participants and spectators. This is clearly not a lightly used facility. It is a major sporting and community asset used regularly by thousands of people. The current parking situation is already under pressure. During major events, the sealed parking area is generally limited, often used for disabled parking, staff and officials. Many visitors are already required to park on the grass overflow area. After rain, this area can become muddy and difficult to use, with vehicles regularly experiencing difficulty getting out. Removing or reducing the existing adjacent parking would make an already difficult situation far worse. The proposed development would destroy or substantially reduce the current parking available next to the athletics track. This would force families, athletes, officials, spectators and community members to park much further away, potentially more than 400 metres from the facility. That is not a safe or practical outcome, particularly for children, families, elderly people, people with disability, and women attending evening training or competitions. Safety must be a primary consideration. During school carnivals, Little Athletics, soccer training and weekend sport, the majority of participants are children. Children cannot simply be dropped at the venue while parents search for parking hundreds of metres away. Families need safe, close and accessible parking near the facility. If parking is removed, children and parents will be forced to walk longer distances through busy roads, car parks and surrounding streets. This increases the risk of pedestrian accidents, particularly at peak event times when large numbers of children and vehicles are moving through the area. There are also genuine safety concerns for women and families leaving the venue after dark. During the winter months, training and competitions often occur at night. Forcing people to walk long distances back to their cars in the dark creates unnecessary and foreseeable personal safety risks. A community sporting facility used by children and families should have safe, well-lit and adjacent parking. The overflow impact on the broader Mingara precinct also needs to be considered. Mingara Recreation Club already supports a wide range of users, including club members, restaurants, fast food outlets, a hotel, medical and health practices, a gym, and the only 50-metre swimming pool in the local area. Club members pay their membership fees to access these facilities. It is not reasonable to expect the existing club car park to absorb the overflow from major athletics carnivals, Little Athletics, soccer games, community events and the proposed development. There is also limited public transport to Mingara. Many people travelling from surrounding areas, including families from places such as East Gosford, have no realistic choice but to drive. There are also no major shopping centres within easy walking distance. Future residents of the proposed development, including elderly residents or those requiring carers, are also likely to rely on vehicles. This means the development may increase parking demand while also removing parking that is currently essential for the athletics track. If any development is to be considered, a proper parking solution must be provided before existing parking is removed. This should include safe, accessible and adjacent parking for athletics track users, not just parking for club patrons or future residents. A multi-storey car park on the existing Mingara Club parking site, available for all users of the precinct, should be considered as part of any genuine solution. However, this must be delivered before any existing parking is lost. In my view, the development should not be approved in its current form. At minimum, the proposal should be stopped or deferred until the Applicant provides accurate figures on the annual number of people, cars, school events, athletics events, soccer events and community events that rely on Mingara Athletics Track and its adjacent parking. Mingara Athletics Track is a vital community sporting facility. It supports children, schools, families, athletes, Little Athletics, soccer, community events and the wider Central Coast community. Removing safe and convenient parking from such a heavily used facility creates a foreseeable risk. For these reasons, I strongly object to the proposed development and believe it should be rejected unless an equivalent or better safe parking solution is provided immediately adjacent to the athletics facility, along with proper traffic, drainage, flooding and safety solutions.

28621

New South Wales 2256

27/06/2026

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Plenty of places to build somewhere else

28631

New South Wales 2258

27/06/2026

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Please do not approve this, not only will it affect the athletics track and parking it will affect Mingara and surrounds. This is not the right spot to put this! Please reject this, I cannot see the owners of these places have 500 kids with their parents turn up outside these units parking making noise the whistles cheering. It’s not just the parking it just won’t work

28636

Glengara Village Residents' Association Inc.

New South Wales 2261

27/06/2026

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Glengara Village Residents Association inc. Residents Committee [redacted address] SUBMISSION BY GLENGARA VILLAGE RESIDENT’S COMMITTEE, INC., (GVRC) TO THE INDEPENDENT PLANNING COMMISSION (IPC) CONCERNING MINGARA RECREATION CLUB SENIOR HOUSING, TUMBI UMBI (SSD-63475709) FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC MEETING HELD BY IPC ON 22/06/2026 27th June 2026 Authors: Rob Fulcher and Ken Moon, Village residents Rob Fulcher – Retired Civil Engineer, General Manager and Environmental Scientist Rob’s background includes: • Having tertiary qualifications in Science (U of Syd), Civil Engineering (U of Syd), Natural Resources (UNE) and Business Management (CSU) • Five years as an engineer with DMR including one heavily involved in assessment of development applications • Seven years with Sutherland Shire Council as a senior engineer • Fifteen years as Uralla Shire Council as Shire Engineer • Fifteen years with Uralla Shire Council as General Manager • Seven years with Wyong Shire Council as a senior manager • Chairperson of Local Traffic Committee and member of Regional Traffic Committee • Chartered Professional Engineer (retired) • Fellow of the Institute of Engineers (retired) Ken Moon – Retired Land Use Planning and Assessment Manager Sydney Region for RTA/RMS Ken’s background includes: • Having qualifications in Land and Engineering Survey drafting and Transport Planning Management and control (UNSW) • 40 years’ experience in traffic engineering with DMR/RTA/RMS • Attended Civil, Land and Environment Courts and Coroners Court as an expert witness. • Represented RTA on various Traffic Committees including Regional Traffic Committee. • Prior to retirement he was the Land Use Planning and Assessment Manager for the Sydney Region. This position involved managing a team of Town Planners and Engineers to assess development applications forwarded to the authority under SEPP 11 and to provide comments/recommendations on traffic matters to the relevant approving authorities. • Chaired the Sydney Regional Development Advisory Committee. 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for the opportunity to attend and address the Public Meeting on Monday. On behalf of the GVRC and with its authority, we wish to make some comments after the applicant addressed some questions by the Commission at the meeting and also to attach some earlier documents that we sent to The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). Our understanding from DPHI is that our original submission concerning the development application has been sent to the IPC. However, our subsequent submissions relating to the Response to Submissions and the Amended Application have not been submitted. As a result, am attaching those documents with this submission. 2. POINTS MADE BY NAOMI, THE PLANNER FOR THE APPLICANT (a) The development consent conditions relating to car parking at the athletics track The applicant seems to rely on a legal opinion regarding some possible errors made by council officers in stamping various plans that have “redefined” the intention of the original conditions. Council has advised DPHI that the applicant will need to comply with the consent conditions. The applicant argues that those conditions are “ambiguous” and, as a result, the applicant has not amended those conditions and that it complies with the past consents. We request the IPC examine the history and make its own determination as to whether the current application does meet the consent conditions. We are also disappointed that none of the debate has focused on the merits of the parking provisions to service a Regional facility. This decision should be made on sound planning grounds and not by legal opinion. (b) The guidelines in the Housing State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) We understand that these Policy guidelines concerning building heights and Floor Space Ratio are not prescriptive. But they are there for a reason. It is unreasonable that an applicant can exceed the guideline without at least justifying the variation. The applicant avoided the question about justifying the variation with the response that it “designed a contextual response”. It must be said that the idea of choosing a contextual response with the hotel building is a surprise. The building is not well regarded in the local community who generally refer to it as “that ugly brown box”. 3. Points made by Ben from TRAFFIX The consultant made some challenging and highly contested comments in the presence of people who know the track and club facilities well and with which we disagree, as follows: • The claim that seniors housing residents are low traffic generating, while our own independent traffic counts provide alternative factual evidence, seems also to ignore that fact that such complexes are serviced by staff, contractors and delivery vehicles as well as the residents all of the day. • That local traffic intersections will retain their current levels of service, ignoring the fact that the intersection of Wyong Road and Mingara Drive is already at full capacity and is painfully slow at peak times • That only six large athletics carnivals occur each year after many speakers had provided information as to how busy and well attended the facility is. • That the peak traffic demand occurs between 6pm and 7pm on a Friday night, when locals know that even though that period is busy, such demands occur at any time on any day at this highly successful multipurpose facility. The gymnasium and pool are busy from 6.00am, as is the childcare area and the dining facilities. A few days ago, the Club was visited by the Federal Treasurer during the middle of the day and the car park was full. 3. THE LOCATION OF THE PROJECT We are aware of the professional qualifications and experience in landscape architecture and place management of both of the commissioners who attended the public meeting. As a result, we wish to raise the matter of the visual element of the surrounding landscape, the view of which from the public domain will be lost by the size of the proposed buildings. This matter was not raised in our address to the public meeting because of the time limitations. It is an issue that GVRC has raised before in our submissions to DPHI that seems to have been trivialised and not supported. We would like to take this opportunity to ask the commissioners to assess our case themselves. GVRC argues that the most significant visual element of the surrounding landscape in this generally flat terrain is the major ridge to the west of the site. GVRC is of the opinion that the aesthetic value of a landscape is closely linked to its beauty and uniqueness. It believes that the aesthetic value attached to a place is always subjective and that people are drawn to places for many reasons. It argues that the ridge surrounding the Tumbi Umbi area is indeed a beautiful and unique site that many people admire. Wikipedia advises that “the term "Tumbi Umbi" is an Aboriginal expression that likely means "place of tall trees". It refers to a suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The name reflects the area's historical landscape, which was once characterized by dense bushland and tall trees”. GVRC is of the opinion that the encircling wooded ridge contains remnants of the “tall trees” and contrasts beautifully with the flat ancient flood bed terrain of Tumbi Umbi. The proposed development gifts the traditional Tumbi Umbi view of that ridge line permanently and exclusively to a small number of proposed residents on the western side of the development. We believe that the views to the ridgeline from the broader Club precinct are considered important and should result in a built form that retains those views for the public. We have recommended in our earlier submissions that an independent visual impact and landscape consultant should be engaged to report on the value of the views of the ridgeline and the loss thereof. That recommendation has not been accepted by either DPHI or the applicant. We ask the IPC to consider such a request through the expertise of it own commissioners. 4. FURTHER INFORMATION ON TRAFFIC MATTERS Owing to a lack of transparency from Mingara’s traffic consultant TRAFFIX, to provide supporting information on the retirement villages used in their report on traffic generation, Glengara’s Village Residents Committee (GVRC) commissioned Austraffic to undertake traffic counts at the three entrances to Glengara Retirement Village Tumbi Umbi. These counts were undertaken between Saturday 29th November 2025 and Friday 5th December 2025. The results of these counts have been summarised in the following tables. While Glengara Retirement Village comprises 313 independent living units (ILU’s) with 70 Care apartments, to give as close assessment of traffic generated from Glengara with that of the proposed Senior Housing Development by Mingara, the traffic generated from the Jaeger Road site (66 ILU’s) was not included in the assessment although the traffic generated from the Jaeger Road is shown in Table 4. Table 1 shows that the combined Hansens Road and Mingara entrances generated an average of 892 vehicles per day on weekdays and 528 on weekends for the 247 ILUs and 70 care apartments, with 6.8% classified as heavy or commercial vehicles. The traffic report prepared by TRAFFIX states that the AM peak does not coincide with the AM network peak and therefore they did not include any traffic generation figures for the network AM peak. It can be seen from Table 1 there were on average 111 trips generated during the AM network peak with 90 trips during the PM peak on weekdays from Glengara. These figures put serious doubt in the accuracy of the assumptions made by the consultant in determining the traffic generation by the proposed Development. I believe that these figures would be similar to what could be expected to be generated from this development should it be approved and therefore should be used in calculating the traffic impact on the nearby intersections. As mentioned in our previous submission, TRAFFIX has assumed that 70% of traffic generated by the proposed development will arrive and depart to the north (towards Tuggerah), with 30% to the east (towards Shelley Beach). GVRC believes that a more appropriate split would be 40/60 respectively. I base this on the fact that the nearest shopping centres are located at Killarney Vale and Bateau Bay with Bateau Bay having the three major supermarkets, banks, specialty shops and medical facilities. From the traffic count done at the Mingara entrance the average weekday traffic was 122 veh/day while the Hansens Road entrance was 770 veh/day. These figures represent a 14% generation to the north with 86% to the east via Hansens Road. Even if an additional 20% of traffic using Hansens Road entrance were to travel north towards Tuggerah, there would still be 66% of traffic travelling east. (It should be noted that of the 122 movements per day using the Mingara gate entrance not all would be travelling to Tuggerah as a number of Glengara residents use this access to attend Mingara Recreation Club.) Once again the GVRC questions the accuracy of the traffic report prepared by TRAFFIX and is of the opinion that TRAFFIX should be asked as part of the DPHI assessment process, to comment on the data in the GVRC traffic counts and reprocess their modelling to take into account this new data in a review of the impact of the proposed development on traffic flow in and through the Mingara car park and the local traffic network and therefore the need for any intersection upgrading. I do not agree with their statement that this development would have minimal impact on the surrounding road network and that they should not be contributing to any upgrades and that it is the responsibility of both Central Coast Council and the State Government. TABLE 1 Combined Hansens Road and Mingara gate Entrances. Inbound Outbound Total Average Weekday 2237 2223 4460 892 Weekend 525 531 1056 528 Combined 2762 2754 5516 788 AM Peak (two way) combined. 558 111 PM Peak 474 90 % Heavy / commercial vehicles 6.80% ( Note. AM peak 7.00am – 9.00am PM peak 4.00pm – 6.00pm) TABLE 2 Hansens Road Entrance Inbound Outbound Total Average Weekday 2034 1815 3849 770 Weekend 452 401 853 427 Combined 2486 2216 4702 672 AM Peak (two way) combined. 474 PM Peak 391 % Heavy / commercial vehicles 8.40% Busiest weekday. Monday 1st Dec. 804 vehicles Quietest weekday. Wednesday 3rd Dec 729 vehicles TABLE 3 Mingara Gate Entrance Inbound Outbound Total Average Weekday 203 408 611 122 Weekend 73 130 203 102 Combined 276 538 814 407 AM Peak (two way) combined. 83 PM Peak 60 % Heavy / commercial vehicles 5.20% Busiest weekday. Thursday 4th Dec. 171 vehicles Quietest weekday. Friday 5th Dec. 84 vehicles TABLE 4 Jaeger Road Entrance Inbound Outbound Total Average Weekday 474 492 966 193 Weekend 91 98 189 95 Combined 565 590 1155 165 AM Peak (two way) combined. 111 PM Peak 100 % Heavy / commercial vehicles 5.00% Busiest weekday. Tuesday 2nd Dec. 247 vehicles Quietest weekday. Friday 5th Dec. 176 vehicles 5. CONCLUSION We stand by our request to the public meeting that the application not be approved in its current form

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28646

New South Wales 2261

27/06/2026

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Oppose. We need parking to help develop the next crop of Australian athletes. Too many retirement villages in a growing suburb with many young families.

28666

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27/06/2026

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28676

New South Wales 2260

27/06/2026

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It is such a fantastic asset that is widely utilised by our community. The safety aspect of the distance proposed for athletes and families to have to walk at night is unacceptable. It makes no sense to take away the dedicated carpark to a nationally recognised sporting complez

28681

New South Wales 2081

27/06/2026

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This will kill the athletics venue

28686

New South Wales 2250

27/06/2026

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The number of schools that use the track for their carnivals is immense. Where is the safety for the children of the schools, and their siblings, in getting from parking further away from the grounds. There is also major concern for the safety of track participants after sundown if they have to walk a distance to their cars from the track. The facilities provided here are of an amazing level and have produced Olympians and Commonwealth Games participants. Why try and reduce the willingness for the community to engage in activities that are so beneficial to wellbeing? It makes zero sense.

28691

New South Wales 2261

27/06/2026

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See attached.

28691 Wayne Terry.pdf (PDF, 991.51 KB)

28696

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27/06/2026

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This building development proposal is an absolute disgrace and a money grab by the Mingara group

28866

26/06/2026

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Subject: MINGARA RECREATION CLUB SENIORS HOUSING (SSD-63475709) A couple of comments from the Applicant caught my attention. The first was the traffic engineer stated that the Mingara track is only used 5 or 6 times a year by the schools. That number is closer to 60 to 70 times per year. This looks like reverse engineering to deliberately UNDER estimate the usage number of just the schools. Why would he not get the actual figures from Mingara? If these figures are incorrect what other issues or claims are wrong. The second The Applicant did not mention about the soccer training and games played on the grounds. The Third The Applicant estimated only a few extra vehicle movements from the new development. I have spoken to a number of residents from the adjoining Glengara Village and they have 100’s of vehicle movements per day. Remember there is no shopping centres within walking distance and the bus service is minimal within Mingara. I am sure they will need vehicles driven by themselves or by careers/aged care providers. Ask Glengara how many vehicle movements they have per day or per year. Mingara club needs to post a 2m x 2m display boards in the club so members can see what is going on this land. This should also include the overflow parking situation from Mingara Athletics track that will make things difficult for there members to park themselves if this over sized development goes ahead. i have previously stated before that this development needs to be rejected in its entirety. In conclusion I believe a STOP should be issued to the Applicant to gather the correct number of both cars and people that use this Mingara athletics track per year. GREGORY STEPHENSON 26/6/2026 6.35PM

28486

New South Wales 2261

26/06/2026

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Please consider options for access to the athletics track and their parking requirements. Please also think about traffic congestion in that area. It is always impacted during peak hours especially.

28506

New South Wales 2259

26/06/2026

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Hello, All of this grass area is heavily utilised during all athletics events for parking, both for school and little athletics carnivals. The inconvenience and challenges without this parking would be substantial.

28521

New South Wales 2261

26/06/2026

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I have for many years attended athletic events at Mingara such as school sports, running events, training seasons. Parking is a vital part of the Mingara Atheletic field and which gets very full at peak times. Removing much of this parking would impact so many people and is completely ludicrous. This is a major hub of sporting life on the central coast and especially for the local community who are proud of this facility and rely heavily on it being accessible. Many people cannot walk from the Mingara club parking area. Another huge problem with the proposed development is the traffic nightmare it would bring with it. The impact on local roads already congested would be devastating. There is very limited access to the retirement village and increasing the size of residential area would create bottlenecks and increase the danger for parents and children visiting the athletics field. I cannot in good conscience allow this development to go ahead without voicing my considerable concern and outrage.

28526

New South Wales 2260

26/06/2026

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The primary purpose of this submission is to highlight the negative impact of this proposal on some of the vulnerable and most disadvantaged in our community, particularly in terms of athletic and social accessibility and inclusion. The removal of so much of the currently available parking will have a dramatic impact on those athletes, young and old, who rely on private transport to attend the track for training and competition. We all know the benefits of physical activity - physical health, mental wellbeing, social connections and cognitive development. However, the limiting of accessible parking in close proximity to the track will have a hugely negative impact on the most vulnerable among us. Limiting access in this way will disproportionally disadvantage the vulnerable, particularly the disabled, and those affected by distance. There will also be a reduction in personal and physical safety due to having to negotiate a more complex and less safe environment. In terms of inclusion and accessibility, we have progressed significantly in the last 50 years. Embracing diversity has become a cornerstone of community. At the grass roots level, inclusivity is a two-way outcome, benefitting all participants in any number of ways. Sport, including athletics, has been at the forefront of this process. The Para Olympic Movement has opened doors many never thought possible, but this was only the beginning. So, for us to grasp the opportunities presented us to improve access for the young, vulnerable and disadvantaged, it seems incongruous to be losing so many car spaces. In conclusion, by taking away a means by which we provide access to physical activity is a retrograde step. I understand Mingara's motivation, a Retirement Village on the club's doorstep, but once this development is in place, we have regressed to a point where we have turned our backs on those who depended on us the most.

28546

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26/06/2026

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Mingara athletics track is the main facility for the Central Coast. It is utilised for school carnivals, athletics competitions, and regular events which require parking with accesible access for children and adults to safely get to the facility. The carpark attached to the Mingara club is a long distance from the athletics track, requires crossing busy roads, and would not hold the amount of cars parking there for each event. The athletics track requires their own parking which is not possible if construction takes place where propsed.

28561

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26/06/2026

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Parking is already terrible on carnival days. Where are we going to park if this goes ahead?

28566

New South Wales 2263

26/06/2026

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Already limited parking will be worsened. Traffic into the area may increase. Further land clearing and pollution that comes with construction is terrible for the ecosytem.

28571

New South Wales 2259

26/06/2026

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I was a Mingara athlete for the past 10 years. We have moved away and joined another club. We still attend Mingara once a month every Tuesday evening and I bring many athletes i coach to the track. I’m concerned for parking and safety around the development.

28576

New South Wales 2261

26/06/2026

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Traffic congestion and limited local infrastructure will severely impact local roads and shopping centres, by introducing up to 400 new residents and potentially the same volume of vehicles. The recent housing development at Glenning Valley is a great example of this. In addition, the local sports track is a really important venue for local sports and school events. Adequate parking is vital.

28586

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26/06/2026

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Mingara athletics field is n extremely valuable piece of infrastructure on the coast. Fortunately, it is reasonably central and accessible. To remain accessible there needs to be efficient access and sufficient parking available. The current proposal seems to be an overwhelming threat to this. Limiting access to the athletics facility means it will be less suitable for school, local and regional Athletics and could potentially lead to its demise Please ensure that sufficient access and parking are retained in the proposal prior to approval, so that full use of the facility can continue to be made The proposed development will also have serious impacts on traffic. Even without a formal traffic study, locals know that traffic in that vicinity is already very heavy. Once there is a residential development in that site there will be additional traffic for those residents as well as visitors, services etc. The development will also negatively mpact biodiversity by further fragmentation of habitat and increased run-off. This will place in peril any Threatened Ecological Communities Please do not approve the development until the above issues have been properly addressed. Regards

28601

New South Wales 2081

26/06/2026

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I am a regular user of the Mingara Athletics Track for competitions and would be impacted significantly if there was no where to park my car.

28606

New South Wales 2261

26/06/2026

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We don’t have space in hospitals, shopping centres car parks, Wyong road is considered a stand still already without a huge influx of more people

28386

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25/06/2026

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As a member of the athletic community I feel that restricting the availability of parking at the athletic track will jepodise the tracks usage.

28406

New South Wales 2261

25/06/2026

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This development will severely impact not only the athletics track but the close residential community. Two buildings at 7 storeys high plus increased traffic on Hansens Road will impact visually and traffic wise.

28416

New South Wales 2261

25/06/2026

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We are a local family who live in the area and his children go to the school on the corner of Hanson Road and Hicks Lane. The traffic in the morning and afternoon he’s already horrendous. I could not imagine another 200 properties using the roads and lights to access the area.

28421

Mingara Athletics Club

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25/06/2026

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To whom it may concern, I am writing this submission objecting to the adjacent development at the Mingara Athletics facility. As a long standing athlete, mother of future athletes and active community member, I strongly oppose the proposed development on the following grounds - This track is the only synthetic track on the Central Coast. Not only does it accommodate both Olympic and grass-root athletes but also children and their school carnivals, zone carnivals, regional athletics events and many more important meets for athletes. Having little to no parking and adequate drop of zone for buses in a major oversight. With the growth of the Coast's population, the parking capacity has not kept pace with the demand. Safety for athletes, support workers, staff and spectators needs to be considered. The proposed areas for parking are not located anywhere near the track entry and do not offer adequate lighting at night, especially for women and children walking alone near a venue that serves alcohol. The elderly and disabled should also be considered, having to walk substantial distances. Adverse weather, uneven paving, traffic, lighting and ramp access are all hazards to be considered and unnecessary injuries avoided. The same applies for families with young children and prams. In addition to athlete and spectator safety, this athletics track is next to a delightful wetland that is home to diverse bird and wildlife. Any large development would impinge and impact this environment, potentially destroying habitats, food supplies and loss of life. I hope you will reconsider the enormity of this development or at least compromise and allow adequate parking for the athletics track. This is an important regional facility - parking and access should be provided as duty of care. It is shameful that this has not already happened. Thank you for your consideration.

28446

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25/06/2026

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Don’t want the negative impact of no parking and higher traffic in the area. No parking for the athletics track would cause issues for so many athletes and communities who use the track

28466

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25/06/2026

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I am a teacher at a secondary school in the tuggerah lakes zone and member of athletics nsw, the carpark for the Athletics track is necessary for all athletes,in particular those with a disability. Not all arrive by bus. Being an individual sport,it relies on parents and family members to transport athletes to the venue in cars. Most carnivals go all day. There needs to be adequate parking at the venue or these people will have to resort to parking at the club,reducing revenue for mingara as people who use the club,now wont be able to find a park when sporting events are on.

28476

New South Wales 2261

25/06/2026

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I strongly object to the proposed plan as it will significantly impact access for my family (and the wider community) to safe parking and access to the Mingara Athletics track. My family and I (I have two young children 9 and 7) are regular users of the athletics track and require safe parking to access the track, not just for our personal use but also for school events. We use the track every week and enjoy the community that is created in running clubs at the Mingara track. I fear that if the proposed development was to go ahead, the access to our beloved track would become increasingly difficult and a valuable asset to our community will be impacted. Our children's school also holds their yearly athletics carnival at this track and parking fills up very quickly on these days. With limited public transport to this area, the parking spaces are greatly needed for our school parents to be able to safely come along and support these important school events. Our athletics track and its community are vital to our health and well being on the Central Coast.

28481

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25/06/2026

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Keeping children active and having a location for children to compete and families able to park for this service is very important. No parking will probably close down this facility then Glendale is our cloeset facility

27821

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24/06/2026

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I live on the Central Coast. My children my children have been fortunate to use this facility for the school athletics carnival as well as being part of Little Athletics Australia. When there is an event at Mingara athletics track the parking on the sealed area is at minimum and mainly for disabled parking and staff. The rest of the visitors to the track must park on the grass area. There is no other choice of parking and when it has rained it is a mud pit. There is no time that there hasn’t been cars that have suffered trouble getting out of that car park when there has been wet weather. For me this development is not being well considered by the developers. The athletic amenity needs to have proper parking. The fact that the flood can happen there as well is concerning. How is that being looked at? There’s a natural water course that goes through there what happens to it? Where does the water go to? As part of the development a multi story car park must go on the existing mingara club parking site which is accessible to all to use not just club goers. I can’t see how this development can be approved while keeping the athletics facility there as well as this development as the athletics track will not be able to be utilised without carpark. Someone travelling from East Gosford to use this has no choice but to drive given there is no timely direct public transport. I’m also not sure how you can ensure the safety and health of these people that will live in these development. without making sure there’s proper drainage and no risk of black mould in their new housing. because that’s what happens in Australia when we build in this way on land not appropriate. we get mould, we get rising damp and people get sick. we need to fix it first not later.

27831

New South Wales 2251

24/06/2026

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It is imperative for the health and wellbeing of Central Coast locals that the proposed plan does NOT go ahead. It will completely disrupt access to the track which is the only one in the local area. It would be terrible for the community and future generations.

27886

Mingara Atheletics

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24/06/2026

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You need to make a. Alternative carpark if you take ours away.

27921

New South Wales 2261

24/06/2026

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As a member of Mingara my family and myself utilise the track and grass parking area. I object to this proposal.

27946

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24/06/2026

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I strongly oppose this development. Im not sure who wrote your assessment regarding low impact to traffic congestions but they obviously weren't observing during peak hour or school hours. This area including Wyong road are already a huge bottleneck and increasing the traffic without significant upgrades to both wyong road, mingara Rd and Hansen rd would be a grave oversight with major consequences. Just NO! Fix the infrastructure First and foremost. This area was never meant for high traffic.

27976

New South Wales 2259

24/06/2026

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Against the apposed development, the land is needed for future success of the athletic facility.

28006

Redacted

24/06/2026

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I have attached a separate file as the basis of my submission.

28006 Rick Jullienne.pdf (PDF, 63.58 KB)

28126

New South Wales 2258

24/06/2026

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To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to object to the proposed Tumbi Umbi Retirement Village development in its current form due to the removal of dedicated parking for the Mingara Athletics Track and the reliance on the existing Mingara Recreation Club car park as the sole parking solution for athletics participants, spectators, coaches, staff, and the future retirement village residents and employees. I wish to make it clear that my objection is not to the retirement village itself. I recognise the need for additional retirement living options within our community. My concern is that the current proposal fails to adequately address the parking requirements of the athletics facility and will have significant adverse impacts on the safety, accessibility, and ongoing viability of the athletics track. A significant proportion of athletics participants are children, teenagers, and young adults, including many young female athletes who regularly attend training and competitions during the evening. Under the proposed arrangement, athletes and their families would be required to park considerable distances from the athletics track and walk through large car parks and along relatively secluded areas after dark. This creates unnecessary safety risks and raises legitimate concerns regarding personal security. Parents should not be placed in a position where they are required to choose between their children's participation in sport and concerns for their safety when travelling to and from the facility. Athletics is not a sport where participants simply arrive carrying minimal equipment. Coaches, officials, volunteers, and athletes routinely transport large quantities of equipment including hurdles, starting blocks, measuring devices, timing equipment, training aids, shade structures, and competition equipment. The removal of on-site parking would require multiple lengthy trips between vehicles and the athletics facility, significantly increasing the burden on volunteers and coaches who already contribute substantial time to the operation of the sport. This would negatively impact the ability to conduct training sessions and competitions efficiently. The proposal suggests that users of the athletics track utilise the existing Mingara Recreation Club car park. However, this car park already experiences high demand from club patrons and visitors. The proposal does not appear to adequately demonstrate that the existing parking infrastructure can accommodate: • Existing Mingara Recreation Club users. • Athletics training and competition attendees. • Visitors to other sporting facilities. • The addition of approximately 400 retirement village residents. • Retirement village staff. • Visitors to the retirement village. It is unreasonable to assume that an already busy car park can absorb the parking demands of multiple major land uses without resulting in congestion, parking shortages, and conflict between user groups. Throughout my experience visiting athletics tracks and sporting facilities competing at many different events across multiple states in Australia, dedicated on-site parking directly to the entry gate is considered a standard and essential component of facility design. The proposed arrangement would make Mingara Athletics Track the only athletics facility I have visited without direct on-site parking access. This places the facility at a disadvantage compared to comparable sporting venues and may discourage participation, particularly among families, young athletes, volunteers, and officials. Importantly, there appears to be sufficient land within the broader development area and surrounding precinct to accommodate both the retirement village development and dedicated parking for athletics users. The current proposal does not appear to have seriously investigated or presented alternative parking solutions that would maintain safe and practical access to the athletics track. Instead, it simply transfers the parking demand onto an existing facility that is already heavily utilised. Given the importance of the athletics track as a community sporting asset, any redevelopment of the site should include the retention of dedicated on-site parking or the provision of a suitable replacement parking facility immediately adjacent to the athletics track. For the reasons outlined above, I respectfully request that the consent authority reject the proposal in its current form or require the applicant to redesign the development to provide dedicated, safe, and adequate parking for users of the Mingara Athletics Track. The current proposal places an unreasonable burden on athletes, families, volunteers, and coaches, creates avoidable safety concerns, and fails to provide a satisfactory long-term parking solution for an important community sporting facility. Thank you for considering this submission. Yours faithfully, Ryan Singleton

28126 Ryan Singleton.pdf (PDF, 503.29 KB)

28181

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24/06/2026

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Poses emergency vehicle access issues

28256

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24/06/2026

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To whom it may concern I am a grandmother and a former single parent who spent many year's taking my two children to little athletics. Even when there was convenient parking adjacent to the track, managing young children, a pram, sporting equipment, and everything else involved was challenging. My daughter has seven children and pregnant all of my daughters children participate in athletics. If the parking area next to the track is removed to accommodate this proposed senior housing development, it will create significant safety and access issues for my big family and for other familie. Having to park 400-500meters away and escort multiple young children to the venue while carrying equipment is simply not practical Even with another adult helping, it would be extremely difficult to safely supervise all the children while navigating though parking areas and accessing the track. Also parents often need to make multiple trips to and from their vehicles for forgotten items, drinks, clothing,food or sporting equipment. Please the loss of nearby parking will definitely place considerable stress on families and my Even discourage participation in community sports. Aren't we meant to encourage the next generation to love and participate sports and have safe access and place, athletics is for all ages and with different disabilities, the loss of nearby parking will definitely bring stress on all participants. I am also concerned about the suitability of locating senior housing immediately adjacent to a busy athletics facility. The athletics track has regularly host's events involving public announcements, whistle, spectators and evening lighting theys activities are an essential part of the facility's operation. In my experience, noise complaints have already arisen from nearby restaurant during a major athletic carnival, we were asked to reduce the volume of announcements Even during a morning event. This demonstrates the potential for conflict between residential users and an established sporting venue. My concern is that future residents may make ongoing complaints about noise, lighting and event activities, resulting restrictions being placed on the athletics facility. The sporting club and it's users were established long before this proposed development and should not be disadvantaged by the arrival of new residents who choose to live next to an active sporting precinct. I strongly urge decision-makers to preserve adequate parking adjacent to the track and carefully consider the long-term impacts this development may have on the operation of the athletics facility and the families who rely on it. Please don't takeaway the safety of our athletic parking area thank you Yours faithfully.

28286

New South Wales 2251

24/06/2026

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I am a regular user of the athletics track and the impact of this development will disadvantage everyone that attends the athletics centre. The development will destroy the current parking that is available adjacent to the athletics track. It will force people to park miles away and impact upon the safety of children visiting the athletic track from the increased traffic in and around the centre and the need for those children to negotiate the roads and paths to and from the athletics track. A genuine safety concern is also there for women who will have to walk a long way back to their cars following evening track sessions. A reasonable solution is required to ensure adequate and adjacent parking is maintained and provided to the athletics centre for it to continue with its valuable role that it provides to the community.

28311

New South Wales 2261

24/06/2026

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I object to the proposal to build

27751

New South Wales 2261

23/06/2026

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I object to the size and scale of this DA, and how it WILL effect the regional athletics track.

27756

New South Wales 2261

23/06/2026

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Hi, I wish to object to the development in its current form. Parking will be a major issue. For people living in the proposed buildings, their visitors. Mingara Club patrons will have reduced or no parking. In peak periods, for example holiday periods. The athletics track will have none or very restricted parking during major athletic carnivals. Especially when coinciding with peak holiday periods at the Mingara Club. The athletics centre is a local council and regional cherished facility. It caters for many schools and local residents in the local council catchment. There is no other world class athletics central on the Central Coast. The Athletics Centre has seen many up and coming and world class athletes go through the centre. There is a World Champion currently using the Athletics Centre. They would be lost to the Central Coast and possibly to the sport. This would be the same as the up and coming champions of tomorrow. Children from under 5 and above use the Centre. People over the age of 80 use the centre. They, their parents or carers need somewhere safe to park. If the development is approved it should be subject and only approved if a multi storey car park is built prior to the commencement of any building development. Adjacent to the track on the Mingara Club side. A pedestrian bridge or crossing being put in as part of the approval. It is appreciated that the Mingara Regional Athletics Centre track was jointly funded by the NSW State Government, Central Coast Athletics, Central Coast Council, and the Mingara Recreation Club (now Mingara Leisure Group) Along with Federal Government funds to maintain and upgrade the Athletics Centre. This investment would be greatly diminished if there is no provision to park in the required numbers nearby the Athletic Centre. Also taking into consideration people with disabilities who also attend the facility. Kind Regards Paul Thompson.

27761

Mingara Athletics

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23/06/2026

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This development will directly impact the local parking for the Athletics community and will cause chaos and potential harm and increased danger to residents and patrons who wish to access the facilities. By removing the car parks, it is only going to cause a fluctuation in parking over in the Mingara one centre which is already heavily impacted on the best of days

27766

Mingara Tuesday Track

New South Wales 2261

23/06/2026

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I object to the development due to the impacts this will cause to community groups, local schools, fundraising events that frequently use the area throughout the year. Removal of this area for public use will have significant impacts not in line with the values of Central Coast residents and sports clubs.

27776

Mingara Athletics Club

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23/06/2026

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This application will affect thousands of community members including all the coast schools , including associated parents coaches teachers and will affect any community uses with a disability. that use this facility. It will affect their safe transition to this facility, directly it will impact all community that use this athletics track

27786

New South Wales 2259

23/06/2026

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Track parking I often use the athletics track to train for my running events. I also attend an interval training night with a local run club which can have up to 50 people attend. Plus there are other groups using the facility at the same time. My 93yr old mother also attends and walks around the track because it is a level track & a safe place to walk and is well lit at night. Parking close to the track is essential for security reasons and ease to access the track. Reduced parking will not only affect the athletes but also the families, volunteers, officials and spectators during training nights and also during events. The track needs adequate parking! It’s an integral part of the central coast community for school carnivals, regional championships and other community events. There’s growth in the Central Coast housing market with many new families moving into the area so the parking will need to increase. I don’t think that this has been considered as our community grows. If parking is limited it would affect the track’s ability to host larger regional, state or national events in the future. We need to put the Central Coast on the map. There could be many future Olympians that will rise up and need a place to train and compete in.

27796

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23/06/2026

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As a family that is part of the Mingara Athletics community, we strongly object to the proposed housing project on land that is currently used for parking purposes. Having access to parking right nearby the track is not just about convenience, it is a safety issue as well. Little Athletics is all about the children, and their safety and transit from car to track should be paramount. Making families (often with multiple children, (babies and primary students) should not have to park further away and fight for parking against members at Mingara One. It is well into the evening by the time the meets finish and kids are exhausted. Walking in the dark with young ones does not make sense. There is no proper walkway either without crossing several roads and increasing risk. Besides regular use via Little Athletics, there are also meets such as zone and school athletic days that have significant participation and need for more parking, including space for buses. Removing this parking space is going to have a negative impact on a meaningful number of people in our community that are trying to participate in healthy endeavours and make connections in their communities through sport. Please hear our concerns and let’s not create more barriers to enjoying community activities. Thank you.

27801

Mingara regional athletics club

New South Wales 2261

23/06/2026

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As a member of Mingara athletics club and a lifetime central coast resident, I know first hand the value of this facility to not only the people of the central coast, but the region as a whole. For the facility to lose their ability to park at the facility will render it virtually useless. There are many users of the facility that will not be able to visit due to the extended walk from the Mingara club carpark. In addition, the traffic impact to Wyong Rd at the front of the club will be untenable, especially during peak hours. The athletic track is used for basically every school carnival on the coast. The loss of parking will mean parents and grandparents will find attending the facility difficult to impossible.

27811

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23/06/2026

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Taking away the parking area is a terrible idea. There are not enough parking spaces to satisfy families for events that are held there. If there are future events and less parking all whilst there is no other transportation for Mingara visitors, it would cause severe traffic congestion in the area. Not to mention the flooding that happens in the area. Parking is a must for all visitors

27816

Tuesday track race

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23/06/2026

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Will affect parking if gone ahead

27591

New South Wales 2261

20/06/2026

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The athletes track needs to have a formalised parking facility that can handle all athletics events whether it’s the Friday night little athletics, zone or regional events. Local premier league soccer is played on the oval and the grass field can sometimes be full with local supporters coming down to watch a game. I understand mingara want to build a retirement living area. Surely they can reduce the area of retirement living or potentially build a multi story carpark that can cater to both sporting activities/events and retirement living. One thing to note is Glengara retirement living is right next door. Why build another retirement village next to an existing one. If they want to build a retirement living area build it somewhere else. Seems like mingara want more retirees to come play the pokies so they can make money.

27506

New South Wales 2261

19/06/2026

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This development will only add to the already overwhelming traffic congestion that occurs daily. As a parent of a child that attends the local primary school I fear that this development will only cause further congestion and issues for Hansens road (this road is already struggling!) and the main traffic light intersection. It will also leave no available parking for schools holding their athletics carnivals.

27561

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19/06/2026

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I object to the development in the parking area at Mingara

27566

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19/06/2026

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I object to the development on the Mingara parking area

26851

New South Wales 2267

17/06/2026

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Submission to the NSW Independent Planning Commission Re: Proposed Residential Development on the Existing Car Park at Mingara Regional Athletics Facility Dear Commissioners, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed residential development on the land currently used as the primary car park for the Mingara Regional Athletics Facility. I make this submission not only as a member of the local community, but also as a coach who regularly uses the facility to develop athletes of all ages and abilities. Mingara Regional Athletics Facility is far more than a sporting venue. It is a vital community asset that supports physical activity, health, social connection, youth development, and high-performance sport across the Central Coast region. The existing car park is not surplus land. It is essential infrastructure that enables the facility to operate effectively and safely. Importance of the Facility The athletics centre serves a broad cross-section of the community, including: Local athletics clubs School athletics carnivals Community fitness groups Recreational users Elite and developing athletes Coaches, officials, volunteers, and families Throughout the year, the facility hosts numerous training sessions, competitions, and school carnivals that attract large numbers of participants and spectators. On these occasions, extensive parking is required for: Private motor vehicles Team buses School buses Officials and event staff Emergency access requirements Removing or significantly reducing parking capacity would severely compromise the functionality and accessibility of the venue. Accessibility and Public Transport Limitations While encouraging greater use of public transport is an important objective, the reality is that the Central Coast currently lacks a comprehensive and coordinated public transport network capable of supporting access to the facility. Many athletes, families, coaches, and schools travel considerable distances to attend training and events. At present, there is no practical alternative to private vehicle use. Ideally, users could travel by train to a nearby station and connect seamlessly via frequent light rail or shuttle services directly to the athletics centre. Unfortunately, this infrastructure does not currently exist. Until meaningful public transport alternatives are delivered, adequate on-site parking remains essential. Without sufficient parking, participation will decline. This would disproportionately affect: Children and young people Families with multiple children competing Schools attending carnivals Athletes with disabilities Older community members Volunteers and officials Impact on Community Sport The proposed development risks undermining years of investment in community sport and athlete development. Mingara Regional Athletics Facility has established a reputation for coaching excellence and has helped develop athletes who have achieved success at the highest levels of international competition. Most notably, the facility has played a role in supporting athletes such as Nicola Olyslagers, current World Champion and Olympic silver medallist. However, elite success represents only a small part of the facility's value. Its greatest contribution lies in providing opportunities for thousands of local children and adults to participate in athletics in a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment. A thriving athletics community depends on more than a track and field surface. It requires the supporting infrastructure that enables people to access and use the facility. The car park is a critical component of that infrastructure. Request to the Commission I respectfully ask the Independent Planning Commission to recognise that the proposed residential development would have significant unintended consequences for the ongoing viability of Mingara Regional Athletics Facility. Any reduction in parking capacity would adversely affect participation, accessibility, event hosting capability, and the long-term sustainability of this important community asset. I urge the Commission to protect the existing car parking provision or require alternative arrangements that fully meet the current and future needs of the athletics community before any development proceeds. Once this essential infrastructure is lost, it will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to replace. The long-term value of preserving a thriving, accessible regional athletics facility for future generations far outweighs the short-term benefits of residential development on this site. Thank you for considering my submission. Yours faithfully, Stuart Dempster Coach, The Sprint Stable (Redacted)

26831

New South Wales 2260

16/06/2026

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As a retired Head Techer of Mathematics, Special Education and Student Services, I feel the relocation of the carpark puts users of the current facility (particularly children), at personal and physical risk. Extending this, the proposed development may very well inhibit the wide range of benefits afforded the equally wide range of users.

26836

Mingara Regional Athletics Club

New South Wales 2261

16/06/2026

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I am writing this submission as not only a concerned citizen, but also as the President of Mingara Regional Athletics Club. As a club we need space for at least 150 vehicles as the track is used on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Saturday for athletes to train, and therefore need easy access to the facility. From September to March the track is used by Mingara Regional Athletics Club for our little athletes every Friday night from 4pm to approximately 9pm. Our main concern with having to park further away from the track is the safety of our athletes and their parents. We have children as young as 3 competing of a Friday night, and having them walk that far to their car of a night in the dark is not safe. Most Central Coast schools also use the track for their school carnivals, as it is the on all weather facility on the coast. Also the parking area outside the track is often used for rescue helicopters, to land where patients in accidents have to be transported by air to hospital. If the project is built right up to our entrance to the track, there will complaints by the residents about the noise which will most probably lead to the track being closed, we don't want this to happen.

26756

New South Wales 2260

12/06/2026

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I strongly believe that removing the athletics car park would negatively impact Mingara's ability to hold further athletics meets in the future. Even on regular days, the main Mingara parking is close to capacity so adding potentially hundreds of cars to this would create chaos and significant traffic delays. Additionally, this poses as a risk to the older/less able athletes, who would have to navigate the main road and traffic to get to the track, as there is no direct footpath and pedestrian crossing.

26736

New South Wales 2261

11/06/2026

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11th June 2026. Submission Regarding Mingara Recreation Club Seniors Housing Development (SSD-63475709) Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Mingara Recreation Club Seniors Housing Development at Tumbi Umbi. While I recognise and support the importance of appropriate seniors housing and the valuable role it plays in enabling continued independence, connection and ageing in place, I have genuine concerns regarding whether the scale, intensity and supporting infrastructure associated with this proposal have been proportionately assessed within an established residential locality, where the cumulative impacts appear significantly out of proportion to the surrounding community. At the centre of my concerns is a simple question: Can a development of this scale and intensity be accommodated without coming at the expense of the amenity, infrastructure capacity and character of the surrounding suburbs and the very community that has supported the growth of the Mingara precinct over many years? Having reviewed the proposal material and broader assessment commentary, I note that many of the concerns raised in this submission closely reflect issues already identified through the Department’s own assessment process, including traffic and parking impacts, public amenity, and matters relating to height, bulk and scale. 1. Scale, Density and Proportionality One of my key concerns is whether the proposed scale and density are proportionate to the surrounding locality. Tumbi Umbi is an established residential locality rather than an identified urban growth precinct. That context matters. In considering proportionality, I believe Glengara Retirement Village provides a useful local benchmark. Glengara comprises approximately 313 independent living homes and 70 care apartments across 20.68 hectares, equating to approximately 18.5 accommodation units per hectare. By comparison, the Mingara proposal seeks to introduce 215 independent living units and 39 residential aged care places on approximately 3 hectares, resulting in an estimated development intensity of approximately 82 accommodation places per hectare — more than four times the density of Glengara. To me, this comparison is particularly relevant because Glengara incorporates substantial onsite retirement infrastructure and services designed specifically around ageing in place. By contrast, the Mingara proposal appears substantially more reliant on shared club infrastructure and surrounding community services. This leaves me asking: Is a development of this scale and intensity proportionate to its residential context, surrounding infrastructure and available services, particularly where concerns already exist regarding traffic, parking, healthcare accessibility and cumulative demand? 2. Built Form and Neighbourhood Character My concern is not simply the presence of taller buildings in isolation, but the cumulative effect of introducing multiple buildings of approximately 5–7 storeys on a relatively constrained 3-hectare site, adjoining an established low-rise residential locality. Tumbi Umbi has historically developed as a predominantly low-density residential area. In my view, the proposal risks creating a built form materially different in scale, visual dominance and intensity to its surrounding context. This concern appears particularly relevant when considered against recent Department commentary on other major Central Coast developments, where issues of dominant scale, built-form proportionality and compatibility with surrounding context have been identified as important planning considerations. If concerns regarding excessive scale and visual dominance warrant close scrutiny within established high-density urban settings, it seems reasonable to ask whether those same principles should be applied even more carefully within a predominantly low-density residential locality such as Tumbi Umbi. While the existing Mingara hotel forms part of the broader precinct, it was approved within a distinct planning rationale associated with hospitality and short-term accommodation. To me, this proposal represents a materially different form of permanent residential intensification, with associated long-term impacts on roads, services and neighbourhood amenity. This raises an important question: At what point does cumulative height, density and intensity begin to alter the fundamental character of an established residential locality in a way that becomes disproportionate to its surroundings? 3. Cumulative Traffic, Access and Pedestrian Safety One of my most significant concerns relates to traffic and cumulative access impacts. The Wyong Road / Hansens Road intersection already functions as the principal access corridor servicing substantial residential, educational, medical, retail and recreational activity. Hansens Road currently services: Glengara Retirement Village, which has documented approximately 842 daily vehicle movements excluding contractors, Two existing preschools, A Catholic primary school, Mingara Medical Centre, Chemist Warehouse, ACE Imaging, Retail and food outlets, and Surrounding residential neighbourhoods. Traffic funnels into Mingara Drive, servicing: Mingara Recreation Club, Hotel operations, Aquatic and fitness facilities, Sporting and athletics venues, Hospitality and dining, Physiotherapy and allied health services, and Associated staff, visitors and events. Concerns have also been raised regarding impacts on parking associated with adjoining athletics facilities and whether replacement provision adequately reflects existing community demand. An additional childcare centre has also been approved within the locality. In my view, the proposed addition of 215 independent living units and 39 residential aged care places would introduce further resident, visitor, staff and service movements into an already heavily utilised corridor. Cumulative Impact and Infrastructure Sequencing Traffic modelling associated with the approved Encore Hotel development reportedly acknowledged that Wyong Road is projected to approach capacity, with acceptable performance relying in part on future Transport for NSW road upgrades. This leaves me asking: How have cumulative traffic assumptions been reassessed in light of multiple approved developments and the addition of a substantial seniors housing proposal prior to completion of major transport upgrades? For me, the issue is not whether developments appear acceptable individually, but whether the combined impact of multiple intensifying uses has been meaningfully assessed. I also note that detailed submissions regarding traffic flow, intersection performance and cumulative precinct impacts were provided by individuals with professional expertise in transport planning and road infrastructure. These submissions raised substantive concerns regarding real-world traffic behaviour, peak activity periods and the practical functioning of the surrounding road network. Based on the material made publicly available to date, I have been unable to identify where these concerns have been substantively addressed or incorporated into discussion regarding the current proposal. Of particular concern were questions raised regarding whether traffic assumptions and behavioural modelling accurately reflected local conditions at the Mingara precinct. Concerns were raised that aspects of the traffic assessment relied upon observations drawn from a different retirement living environment, potentially limiting the extent to which real-world movement patterns, peak activity periods and traffic interactions specific to Mingara were captured. Given the significance of cumulative traffic impacts to this development and the highly active nature of the surrounding precinct, I believe greater transparency regarding the consideration of this expert evidence would assist in providing confidence that local traffic conditions and likely future demand have been appropriately assessed. Pedestrian Safety Mingara Drive accommodates substantial pedestrian movement associated with swimming lessons, athletics, gym facilities, allied health and family recreation. Many users — including young children — are required to cross Mingara Drive to access facilities. Given the likely use of Mingara Drive as a principal construction and access route, I believe an important question remains: Has sufficient consideration been given to pedestrian safety and conflict risk along an access corridor already heavily used by families, children and older residents? 4. Healthcare Infrastructure and Functional Capacity A proposal of this scale will inevitably increase demand on local health services. In my experience, obtaining timely GP appointments has become increasingly difficult, often requiring bookings weeks in advance, including at longstanding local practices such as Mingara Medical Centre. When residents become unexpectedly unwell, timely access to their regular GP is often unavailable, resulting in increasing reliance on hospital or urgent care pathways. This leaves me asking: Has the functional capacity of local primary healthcare services been assessed to determine whether they can realistically absorb the increased demand generated by a significantly larger seniors-focused population? For me, the issue is not simply whether medical services exist nearby, but whether they have the practical capacity to support an ageing population with increasing healthcare needs. 5. Operational Suitability for Seniors Living In my view, Glengara Retirement Village provides a useful comparison as a largely self-contained retirement environment with purpose-built facilities designed around ageing in place. By contrast, the Mingara proposal appears substantially more reliant on the adjoining club precinct for aquatics, wellness, dining and social participation. While this may present benefits, I am left questioning whether this model is operationally suitable for residents whose mobility, transport and support needs may increase over time, particularly where congestion and pedestrian movement concerns already exist. 6. Demonstrated Need and Existing Supply The proposal relies heavily on an asserted need for additional seniors housing. However, publicly available listings suggest substantial retirement living stock already exists across the Central Coast. This leaves me asking: Has the scale of unmet demand for an additional 215 independent living units and 39 residential aged care places been adequately demonstrated against existing market supply? 7. Long-Term Planning Integrity The proposal is being assessed on the basis of demonstrated seniors housing need. An important question therefore remains: What safeguards exist to ensure the development remains genuine seniors housing over the long term if market absorption is weaker than anticipated? If approval is granted on the basis of demonstrated need, I believe it is reasonable to expect confidence that the planning rationale remains protected into the future. Conclusion My submission is not opposition to seniors housing. Rather, it is a request for confidence that developments of this magnitude are supported by: Demonstrated need, Infrastructure capacity, Meaningful consideration of expert evidence, Safe pedestrian and traffic outcomes, Proportionate scale and built form, and Long-term planning integrity. What I find difficult to reconcile is that many of the concerns raised throughout this submission are not isolated or new. Similar concerns relating to traffic, scale, infrastructure capacity and neighbourhood fit have been repeatedly raised by community members, local organisations and planning professionals. Community consultation carries greatest value when participants feel their concerns are genuinely considered and meaningfully addressed. Where substantial concerns continue to be raised through multiple channels, supported by local experience and objective data, it becomes increasingly difficult to feel confidence that consultation has translated into meaningful consideration. Having spoken with others in the community and reviewed the material available, I am left asking whether sufficient weight has truly been given to the cumulative reality of this proposal and the consistency of concerns raised over time. Thoughtful planning should ensure developments not only respond to demand, but remain proportionate, sustainable and beneficial to the broader community over time. Thankyou for your time and consideration Christene Hennig-Butler

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26746

New South Wales 2250

11/06/2026

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This will cause major complications to the athletics track. Being a runner not having parking near the access points will make it Severly difficult to carry gear and equipment to and from the track. This has been a major training space for me to help my competition where I have represent central coast and nsw. Another reason this could would have major impact would be for the Para athletes (disabled) as if there is no parking at the front of the entry they may have to cross major roads which could include wheel chair ect:

26706

New South Wales 2261

10/06/2026

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Significant impact to athletics track and parking facilities. Many athletes affected.

26711

New South Wales 2260

10/06/2026

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To Whom It May Concern, I write to formally object to the proposed development on the grounds that it will result in the loss of parking serving the local athletics track. The athletics track is an important community facility used by athletes, families, schools, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators. Adequate parking is a critical component of the facility's accessibility and ongoing operation. Reducing the available parking will have significant negative impacts on users and the surrounding community. My concerns include: Reduced Access to Community Sport The loss of parking will make it more difficult for athletes and visitors to access the facility, particularly during training sessions, competitions, school carnivals, and community events. This may discourage participation in sport and physical activity, which is contrary to broader community health and wellbeing objectives. Impact on Children, Families and Older Users Many users of the athletics track are children accompanied by parents or carers. Others include older volunteers, officials, and spectators. Convenient and safe parking is essential for these groups. Increased walking distances from alternative parking locations may create accessibility and safety concerns. Overflow Parking in Residential Streets Removing existing parking is likely to result in increased parking demand in nearby residential streets. This may create congestion, inconvenience residents, reduce road safety, and increase conflict between facility users and local residents. Insufficient Consideration of Peak Demand Athletics events can attract large numbers of participants and spectators. Parking demand during these periods is significantly higher than during normal daily use. Any assessment of parking impacts should properly consider peak event conditions rather than average daily demand. Negative Impact on a Valuable Community Asset The athletics track is a significant community asset that supports organised sport, youth development, community engagement, and healthy lifestyles. Any development that diminishes the usability or accessibility of the facility should be carefully reconsidered. I respectfully request that the consent authority: Refuse the proposal in its current form; or Require the retention of all existing parking associated with the athletics track; or Require the provision of equivalent or greater replacement parking in a location that is convenient, safe, and accessible for track users. The long-term interests of the sporting community and the broader public should be prioritised. The loss of parking would reduce the functionality and accessibility of an important community facility and would have ongoing adverse impacts on users and nearby residents. Thank you for considering this submission.

26716

New South Wales 2260

10/06/2026

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I object to developing impeding current track parking availability for large meets

26726

New South Wales 2259

10/06/2026

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Mingara athletics track is used by local little athletics and running groups regularly. It is also the venue for school carnivals, progressing to both zone and regional carnivals being hosted here as well. The parking beside the track is already overextended during these events and overflows into mingara recreation clubs already busy parking. Taking away this open parking area will significantly impact both parking and traffic in surrounding areas in a negative way.

26731

New South Wales 2250

10/06/2026

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Having parking next to the Mingara running track is more than convenience, it's a safety issue. The current plans do not adequately show where the cars that currently use the parking ground would be displaced, nor how people would get to the track from the new location. The added traffic from the proposed development would also impact safety. Currently, the ground suits the needs and use case for people, like me, who use the track for fitness, wellbeing, and community. Leave it be.

26661

New South Wales 2250

09/06/2026

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The Central Coast is a growing population and the athletics ground is the only all weather track on supporting over 200,000 residents. It is utilised by Olympians , up and coming sporting professionals, fitness groups and football clubs. It also brings others to the community from around the state for events who raise revenue for the Central Coast. All these people need parking and also the space would be better used as a warm up track or other facilities to support athletics and fitness.

26666

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09/06/2026

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My family regularly uses the athletics facilities and parks on the grass parking area next to the facility. At meets there is currently inadequate parking space especially if there is a function on at the Mingara club and their carpark is full. This leads to long walks with my small children and having to cross busy roads that are congested with stressed people trying to find a parking space to attend the venue. I have witnessed this several times over the years and that is with the current grass parking area, if this is removed where are the HUNDREDS of cars expected to park safely and legally? The athletics facility requires a large amount of parking and the proposed parking in the Mingara club carpark is just not adequate and should be rejected.

26671

S Stable Athletics

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09/06/2026

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I am the coach of the S Stable, a squad of 15 sprinters that compete across Australia. I have trained and coached at the Mingara Athletics Track since the year 2000. I remember the first session at Mingara which was just before the Sydney Olympics. We were training with a Paralympian who was preparing for the games and the then CEO of Mingara allowed use of the track before the official opening. The CEO apologised for the dirt/grass car park and explained that a sealed car park was the next item on his agenda. We currently train at the track 2-3 times per week. Our training involves a lot of different training equipment, long rubber bands, resistance devices, timing equipment. We also need to bring our own starting blocks as these differ from the starting blocks that are supplied at Mingara. All of this equipment is heavy and quite often requires multiple trips to and fro our vehicles when we are preparing to train at Mingara. It is difficult when our vehicles are parked in close vicinity to the track, let alone a couple of hundred meters away.

26676

New South Wales 2250

09/06/2026

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I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed Mingara Recreation Club Seniors Housing Development and, in particular, the significant impact it will have on parking availability and accessibility for users of the Mingara Regional Athletics Centre. As the parent of a young athlete who trains at the facility two to three times each week, I have firsthand experience of the importance of this venue to athletes, families, coaches, schools, and the broader Central Coast community. The Mingara Regional Athletics Centre is widely recognised as the premier athletics facility on the Central Coast. It serves not only local athletes but also hosts school athletics carnivals, zone and regional championships, and Athletics NSW competitions. The facility supports athletes at all levels, including emerging athletes who aspire to compete at state, national, and international levels, as well as athletes currently competing at representative standards. Personal Impact My child has trained and competed at the Mingara Regional Athletics Centre for more than four years. He is a dedicated multi-discipline athlete who regularly utilises the full range of facilities available at the venue, including the track, jumps, and throws areas. Like many athletics families, attending training and competition requires transporting significant amounts of equipment. On any given training night, we may carry up to five pairs of specialised shoes, throwing implements, training equipment, hydration supplies, nutrition, and other essential items. Convenient access to parking is not a luxury; it is a practical necessity that enables athletes to participate safely and effectively. This facility has played a significant role in supporting my child's sporting development and aspirations. He has goals of one day representing Australia, and having access to a high-quality athletics facility close to home makes those ambitions realistic and achievable. One of the unique benefits of the Mingara Regional Athletics Centre is the opportunity it provides young athletes to train alongside and observe athletes competing at the highest levels of the sport. My child regularly sees current Olympians, national representatives, and emerging athletes proudly wearing the green and gold for the first time. These experiences are incredibly inspiring and demonstrate what can be achieved through dedication and hard work. The facility is more than just a sports ground; it is a pathway for young athletes to develop their skills, build confidence, pursue healthy lifestyles, and strive towards representing their community and country. Any reduction in accessibility through the removal of essential parking infrastructure risks diminishing these opportunities for current and future generations of athletes. The proposed removal of the primary parking area servicing the athletics centre will have a substantial and detrimental impact on the operation of the facility. During major events, the existing parking infrastructure is already heavily utilised. Removing these spaces will create significant congestion, place additional pressure on surrounding residential streets, and create safety concerns for pedestrians, athletes, and local residents. Importantly, this is not simply a matter of users being able to "park elsewhere." Athletes and coaches regularly transport substantial amounts of equipment, including throwing implements, hurdles, poles, training aids, multiple pairs of shoes, hydration supplies, nutrition requirements, and medical equipment. Many athletes attend training before or after school or work, making convenient and accessible parking essential to participation. The loss of parking will inevitably affect the facility's ability to host major competitions. If organisers are unable to adequately accommodate participants, officials, spectators, and volunteers, events may be relocated outside the Central Coast region. This would reduce opportunities for local athletes to compete at their home facility and increase travel burdens on families, schools, and sporting organisations. At a time when athletics is enjoying unprecedented visibility and participation following Australia's success on the international stage, and with major international events including the upcoming Commonwealth Games continuing to inspire young Australians, this proposal appears contrary to broader community objectives of encouraging youth participation in sport, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles. The long-term consequences extend beyond inconvenience. Reduced accessibility may discourage participation, particularly for young athletes and families already facing financial and time pressures. Community sporting infrastructure should be protected and enhanced, not diminished through the loss of critical supporting amenities such as parking. I am also concerned that the removal of parking will create significant traffic and safety issues in surrounding residential streets. Large athletics events attract hundreds of athletes, spectators, officials, volunteers, and school groups. Without adequate on-site parking, vehicles will inevitably spill into neighbouring streets, creating congestion, reducing amenity for local residents, and increasing safety risks for pedestrians, particularly children carrying sporting equipment to and from the venue. The Central Coast should be investing in and protecting pathways for young athletes, not reducing the accessibility of the region's premier athletics facility through the loss of essential parking infrastructure. I respectfully request that the Commission carefully consider the broader impacts of this proposal on community sport, youth development, accessibility, traffic management, and the future viability of athletics on the Central Coast. If the development is to proceed, adequate replacement parking and traffic management solutions should be required to ensure that the operational capacity of the Mingara Regional Athletics Centre is maintained and that athletes, coaches, officials, schools, and spectators are not disadvantaged. The athletics centre is a valuable community asset that supports the health, wellbeing, and aspirations of thousands of Central Coast residents. Decisions that compromise its accessibility will have far-reaching consequences for current and future generations of athletes and their families. Thank you for considering my submission.

26681

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09/06/2026

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Mingara Athletics track is the facility like this on the coast. But making parking hard for athletes, it will drive them away from the sport. The plans needs to be considered to ensure that parking at this facility is thought about and the needs met.

26686

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09/06/2026

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As the parent of a young athlete who trains regularly at the Mingara Athletics Track, I am deeply concerned about the long-term impacts this development could have on the facility and those who rely on it. My son spends countless hours training at Mingara, working towards improving his performance and pursuing his athletic goals. Like many families on the Central Coast, we invest significant time and commitment into supporting our children’s participation in sport. The track provides opportunities that simply cannot be replicated in local parks or smaller community facilities. Mingara is also a vital venue for school athletics carnivals and inter-school sporting events. These events bring together large numbers of students, teachers, parents, spectators, officials and buses. Without adequate parking and safe access, schools may find it increasingly difficult to continue using the facility effectively. This would not only impact competitive athletes, but also thousands of school children who rely on these events for participation, confidence building and exposure to athletics. For young athletes, facilities such as Mingara are more than just a place to exercise. They are where children learn discipline, resilience, confidence, sportsmanship and the value of hard work. They are where future representative athletes are developed and where lifelong healthy habits are formed. The Central Coast already has a limited number of sporting facilities capable of hosting athletics events, school carnivals and high-level training. Once supporting infrastructure such as parking and access is reduced, it is rarely restored. Decisions made today will affect not only current users of the facility but also the thousands of children and families who will rely on it in the years and decades to come. Sporting facilities should be protected and strengthened, not compromised. The future of athletics on the Central Coast deserves careful consideration, and the needs of young athletes, schools and the wider community should be given significant weight in any decision relating to this proposal.

26696

New South Wales 2262

09/06/2026

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I am appalled at the development plans which leave no rom whatsoever for Parkin close to the Athletics track. This will seriously impact the quality of training and competitions that can be held there. Mingara is a high quality Athletics track with excellent facilities and a regional focus. It holds many competitions every year including NSW Athletics, club, regional and school carnivals. All of these will be impacted directly by the development plans as there will be No parking for parents, athletes, spectators or officials. It will also affect the many individuals and clubs that train at Mingara - with up to 30-50 vehicles often using the facility at any time. I can’t believe that you can take away parking when Athletes need to bring equipment and training aids to the track such as hurdles, starting blocks, throwing implements and weights to use in training. We have the best Australian athlete ever training at the track (Nicola Olyslagers, Olympic silver medalist and Diamond League champion) yet yo want her and her coach to drag their high jump training equipment along from 500m away before they start? Really? It will be dangerous for children to get to their carnivals and for officials to get to and from their cars. Why would any elderly person want to live so close to a track when it is open til 8pm every night either 4 massive lights and floodlights going on all year round! This is simply unacceptable to encroach si closely to a community facility that has everyone from local kids to Olympic and world champions using this excellent facility. The commission should be ashamed of its decision if it implements these plans to the Detroit the community.

26701

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09/06/2026

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The track needs parking

26636

New South Wales 2320

08/06/2026

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I am an athlete training at the athletics track. Access and parking at the track will be negatively affected as it will be at a premium, making it harder for me to access the track. The grass area and surrounds during an athletics competition is filled with cars. If there is no parking available, it is less likely organisations like Little Athletics Australia will use the track due to limited parking for competitors. This will be a big economic loss for the region and Mingara.

26641

New South Wales 2261

08/06/2026

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I object to this development going ahead due to the following reasons. -insufficient parking for athletics track which is used for all school athletics carnivals including zone, little athletics and soccer games. -overflow parking for mingara when there is special events. -I don’t feel there a need for another retirement village.

26646

New South Wales 2260

08/06/2026

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I parking for athletics training or tournaments in the future

26651

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08/06/2026

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As an Australian record holder and world masters champion, this track needs to retain its status and functionality in the local community and NSW as a whole. Profit should not come before community

26656

New South Wales 2261

08/06/2026

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The central coast already has a significant issue with youth crime, reducing access to an other youth sport will only increase the likelihood of youth being idle rather than involved in sport. The parking is used 6 days a week, 7 on event days. Not only for athletics for training for schools sort and also Saturday sport. It has been the representative track for broken bay athletics for a number of years giving the central coast kids the opportunity to not have to travel far for representation rather Sydney coming here. Limited parking will limit the attractiveness of representative events that require parking.

26631

New South Wales 2261

04/06/2026

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Submission Regarding Mingara Recreation Club Seniors Housing Development (SSD-63475709) Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Mingara Recreation Club Seniors Housing Development at Tumbi Umbi. As someone who lives adjacent to this precinct and has watched the area evolve over many years, I have taken a genuine interest in understanding this proposal because I recognise both the importance of seniors housing and the potential long-term impacts developments of this scale can have on surrounding communities. I want to be clear that I am not opposed to seniors housing, nor to thoughtful growth. We need appropriate housing options for older residents, and I appreciate the importance of planning for an ageing population. My concern is whether the scale, intensity and supporting infrastructure associated with this particular proposal have been sufficiently demonstrated and proportionately assessed within an established residential setting. I have approached this proposal thoughtfully and in good faith. I recognise there are many competing priorities when developments of this size are assessed. However, after spending considerable time reviewing publicly available information, planning documents and the practical realities of how this precinct already functions day to day, I am left with several genuine concerns and questions that I believe deserve careful consideration. 1. Demonstrated Need and Existing Retirement Housing Supply One of the questions I keep coming back to is whether the scale of this proposal has been sufficiently demonstrated against the retirement housing already available across the Central Coast. Publicly available property listings suggest there are already a considerable number of retirement villas, units and apartments for sale in established retirement areas such as Erina, Kincumber, Tumbi Umbi, Lake Munmorah and surrounding suburbs. This leaves me wondering whether the need for an additional 215 independent living units and 39 residential care beds at this scale has been clearly established. I do not raise this because I oppose seniors housing. Rather, I believe developments of this size should be supported by strong evidence that they are meeting genuine unmet need, particularly when they bring significant long-term impacts for surrounding infrastructure, traffic and neighbourhood character. 2. Scale, Density and Proportionality Within a Residential Setting One of my strongest concerns is whether the scale and density of this proposal feels proportionate to its setting. Tumbi Umbi is not an urban CBD growth precinct. It remains, at its heart, an established residential community. That context matters. As someone who lives beside this precinct, I find myself questioning whether a development of this scale sits comfortably within what is still a predominantly low-rise residential area. A useful local comparison is Glengara Retirement Village — an established and successful retirement community operating within the same locality. Glengara comprises approximately 313 independent living homes and 70 care apartments across approximately 20.68 hectares, equating to approximately 18.5 accommodation units per hectare. By comparison, the Mingara proposal would introduce 215 independent living units together with 39 residential care beds on an approximately 3-hectare site, resulting in an estimated development intensity of approximately 85 accommodation places per hectare — more than four times the density of Glengara. What makes this comparison particularly important to me is that Glengara was designed with substantial retirement-focused infrastructure and amenity, including community facilities, an indoor heated pool and services designed around ageing in place. By contrast, this proposal appears far more reliant on shared club facilities and surrounding community infrastructure. I find myself genuinely questioning whether this level of density and intensity feels proportionate to its residential setting, particularly where traffic, healthcare access and cumulative demand are already ongoing concerns. 3. Height, Bulk, Scale and Neighbourhood Character I appreciate that the broader Mingara precinct has evolved over time and that larger regional facilities already exist, including the hotel. However, I think there is an important distinction between a hotel associated with sporting and visitor accommodation and the introduction of multiple permanent residential buildings of 6–7 storeys within an approximately 3-hectare site. My concern is not simply height in isolation. It is the cumulative effect of height, bulk, scale and density, and what that begins to mean for the overall character of the surrounding area. Tumbi Umbi has historically developed as a predominantly low-rise residential suburb. From a practical perspective, I struggle with whether four buildings of this scale feel proportionate in what remains a largely residential setting. While the existing hotel forms part of the precinct, the current proposal introduces a materially different form of permanent residential intensification, with associated long-term demands on roads, healthcare, local services and neighbourhood amenity. I also found myself reflecting on recent public discussion surrounding the proposed Central Coast Quarter development in Gosford, where concerns were raised not simply about building height, but about whether the scale and visual prominence of the development felt proportionate to its setting and surrounding built form. Media reporting indicated the Department of Planning expressed concern that proposed tower heights would appear visually dominant and out of scale within their context, with emphasis placed on how developments relate to surrounding character, landscape and existing built form. I appreciate Gosford and Tumbi Umbi are very different settings. However, if questions of proportionality, visual dominance and neighbourhood fit are considered important in an urban centre, I believe it is reasonable to ask whether these same principles should be carefully considered in a predominantly low-rise residential locality such as Tumbi Umbi. For me, this proposal raises a similar question: At what point does cumulative height, bulk and density begin to feel visually dominant and disproportionate to the surrounding neighbourhood? Previous seniors living and aged care developments in the locality, including proposals associated with Glengara and Jaeger Road, were also subject to scrutiny regarding height, scale and neighbourhood compatibility. To me, this suggests there has historically been recognition that proportionality and neighbourhood fit matter in Tumbi Umbi. 4. Accessibility, Traffic, Access and Pedestrian Safety This is probably the area that concerns me most because it is the part of day-to-day life residents experience in real time. Anyone familiar with Hansens Road, Wyong Road and Mingara Drive understands these roads already experience significant pressure, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times, swimming lessons, athletics events, commuter periods and peak club activity. The Wyong Road / Hansens Road intersection acts as the primary corridor funnelling movement into Mingara Drive and the broader Mingara precinct. Hansens Road already services: - Glengara Retirement Village, which has undertaken professional traffic monitoring documenting approximately 842 daily vehicle movements excluding contractors, - two existing preschools, - a Catholic primary school, - Mingara Medical Centre, - Chemist Warehouse, - ACE Imaging, - multiple food and retail outlets, and - surrounding residential neighbourhoods. This traffic then funnels into Mingara Drive, which services: - Mingara Recreation Club, - hotel operations, - aquatic and fitness facilities, - athletics and sporting facilities, - restaurants and hospitality venues, - physiotherapy and allied health services, - post office and personal services, and - associated staff, visitors, deliveries and events. An additional preschool/childcare centre has also been approved within the locality. I also note that independent traffic concerns raised in relation to this precinct have not come solely from residents. Detailed traffic submissions have been prepared by individuals with extensive professional backgrounds in civil engineering, transport planning, development assessment and Roads and Traffic Authority / RMS planning. These submissions include perspectives from former senior engineering, council and transport assessment personnel with direct experience in development assessment, traffic impacts and regional planning. Given the depth of experience involved, I believe these independent concerns warrant careful consideration alongside formal modelling. I appreciate traffic modelling has been undertaken and that conclusions have been reached suggesting delays will remain minor. However, from a practical, lived perspective, I find myself questioning whether modelling fully reflects the cumulative reality of how heavily utilised this corridor already feels. The proposed addition of approximately 350–400 residents, together with visitors, staff, allied health providers and service vehicles, would inevitably place additional demand on an already busy access network. 5. Accessibility and Transport Connectivity I also find myself questioning whether this is genuinely well-located seniors housing from a long-term accessibility perspective. The proposed development would house a substantial number of older residents without direct access to a public road, relying instead upon movement through the broader Mingara precinct and Mingara Drive. Further, the site is not located near a major transport hub and appears largely dependent upon indirect and relatively infrequent public transport connections. As people age and mobility changes, I believe practical accessibility becomes increasingly important. This leaves me asking: Has sufficient consideration been given to whether this location offers genuinely practical long-term accessibility for an ageing population? 5A. Cumulative Impact and Infrastructure Sequencing I also remain concerned about cumulative impact. Traffic modelling associated with the approved Encore Hotel development (DA/935/2022) reportedly acknowledged that Wyong Road is projected to approach capacity due to regional background growth, with acceptable traffic performance relying, at least in part, upon future Transport for NSW road upgrades planned in 2030. I appreciate developments are often assessed individually. However, I struggle to understand how the cumulative effect of so many approved and proposed developments within this precinct is being meaningfully considered. At what point does incremental intensification become a cumulative infrastructure issue? 6. Pedestrian Safety and Construction Access Another practical concern relates to pedestrian safety. Mingara Drive is not simply a vehicle access road. It is also heavily used by families and children crossing to swimming lessons, athletics activities, club facilities, gym programs and allied health services. Many people — including young children — are required to cross Mingara Drive to access these facilities. At busy times, there is already significant interaction between vehicles and pedestrians. I also understand Mingara Drive appears likely to be the primary access point for construction traffic associated with this proposal, particularly for vehicles approaching from the western side where alternative access options are limited. This leaves me wondering whether enough thought has been given to the practical interaction between increased construction traffic, existing pedestrian movement and future intensification along a corridor already heavily used by children, families and older residents. 7. Healthcare Infrastructure and Functional Capacity Healthcare access is another area where I have genuine concern. Like many locals, I have seen firsthand how difficult it has become to secure timely GP appointments. Even long-established patients are often required to book weeks in advance, and urgent concerns frequently result in people being redirected toward hospital or urgent care pathways. While nearby medical services exist, availability and practical capacity are very different things. For a proposal introducing a significant number of older residents — many likely to have increasing healthcare needs over time — I find myself questioning whether realistic healthcare capacity has been adequately considered. If local services are already under pressure, where will residents go when ongoing or urgent medical care is needed? 8. Long-Term Planning Integrity Finally, I believe it is reasonable to ask what protections exist to ensure the development remains genuine seniors housing over the long term. If approval is being granted on the basis of demonstrated seniors housing need, I think there should be confidence that the development continues serving that purpose into the future, particularly if market demand does not eventuate at the scale anticipated. Conclusion I also find myself wondering whether there is room for a more balanced outcome. Mingara Recreation Club was originally built by and for the local community. Over many years, it has grown into an important part of life for many people on the Central Coast — not only as a club, but as a place of recreation, connection and community. I recognise that Mingara may genuinely believe additional seniors housing is needed and I appreciate the desire to contribute to future housing options for older residents. However, I cannot help but wonder whether a more moderate approach — one that reduced the overall scale and density of the proposal — might ultimately deliver a better outcome for both Mingara and the wider community. A development that offered fewer residences, lower intensity and a more proportionate scale may still provide valuable seniors housing while preserving the residential character, infrastructure capacity and sense of place that has long supported Mingara’s success. To me, thoughtful growth is not simply about what can be built, but about finding the balance between future opportunity and respecting the integrity of the community that helped build and sustain it in the first place. I appreciate the opportunity to comment and hope these concerns are received in the constructive spirit in which they are intended. Christene Hennig-Butler

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28731

Redacted

28/06/2026

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I’m all for the development as long as there is adequate parking for all facilities that currently take place and the new additional car parks for the development that are needed.

27931

New South Wales 2259

24/06/2026

Support

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In favour of the development

27791

New South Wales 2250

23/06/2026

Support

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Great idea, I approve - please proceed with the construction

26691

New South Wales 2250

09/06/2026

Support

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The athletics track is used throughout the year for multiple school carnivals and NSW athletics events. These events require substantial and accessible parking due to the equipment required for the events, as well as the participants in these events. Mingara athletics club supports para athletes and their equal opportunity to participate in sport.

28581

NSW Athletics

New South Wales 2127

26/06/2026

Comment

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Refer to the attached letter supporting appendices.

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27826

New South Wales 0

24/06/2026

Comment

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Track attacks large groups with equipment Also large families Also school events For practical and safety reasons proximity and parking is essential Proposed development is great , but loss of parking is really required to promote sport and a healthy community so they can access

27806

Mingara Track Athletics

New South Wales 2250

23/06/2026

Comment

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As a woman who trains weekly at the Mingara track it is important for myself and the many other women exiting the track at night to be able to park beside the track like we do now. To have no parking adjacent to the track and be forced to have to walk further away in the dark, puts all our safety in jeopardy, thats many women and young girls.

26751

New South Wales 2261

12/06/2026

Comment

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I am a Central Coast resident and parent of school-aged children who regularly attends events at the Mingara Regional Athletics Centre. I support the need for seniors housing and recognise that additional housing options are important for our growing community. However, I have serious concerns about the proposed loss of the existing parking area that supports the athletics precinct. The Mingara Regional Athletics Centre is not simply a sporting field. For more than 25 years it has been a major community asset used by thousands of people every year. It hosts primary and secondary school athletics carnivals, Little Athletics competitions, zone and regional sporting events, charity fun runs, fundraising events and large community gatherings such as Carols by Candlelight. These events attract significant numbers of participants, volunteers, officials, spectators and families. Unlike metropolitan Sydney, the Central Coast has limited public transport options and many people have no practical alternative but to travel by car. My concern is not with seniors housing itself. My concern is the permanent loss of parking that supports this important community facility. If Mingara chooses to provide and promote a regional athletics centre for the community, it has a responsibility not only to maintain the sporting field itself, but also to provide adequate access and parking for the people who use it. A sporting facility cannot function effectively if participants, families, schools and spectators are unable to access it. The proposed development area is currently used as overflow and event parking. Once this land is developed, it cannot easily be returned to community use. If the parking area is lost, where will the replacement parking be located, and will it be sufficient to support the thousands of people who attend events at the venue each year? In recent years, Mingara has expanded its facilities through the development of the Encore accommodation complex. According to publicly available information, the hotel contains 86 rooms and is located adjacent to the club precinct. While the development provides some dedicated parking, visitors also rely on the broader Mingara parking network. This highlights a broader concern that additional facilities and increased visitation are being introduced into the precinct while existing parking resources are already under pressure during major events and peak periods. Before further reducing available parking through additional development, there should be a clear and transparent plan demonstrating how current and future parking demand will be accommodated. Parking pressures already exist at Mingara during major club promotions, member events and large community functions. Overflow areas are regularly relied upon during peak periods. Removing a substantial parking area without delivering equivalent or greater replacement capacity will place additional pressure on surrounding areas and may impact the long-term viability of events held at the athletics centre. The proposed seniors housing development should not be assessed in isolation. The Mingara precinct has continued to grow through additions such as the Encore accommodation complex, which brings additional visitors and vehicles into the area. It is therefore difficult to understand why existing parking capacity would be reduced at the same time as the precinct continues to expand. Community facilities, accommodation, sporting venues and future residential development all rely on adequate parking and access. The responsibility for planning this infrastructure sits with the developer and operator of the precinct, not with local families, schools and sporting organisations who depend on it. If Mingara wishes to continue expanding the number of people it can accommodate through hotels, housing, events and community facilities, then parking infrastructure must grow with that demand rather than shrink. I strongly believe that if this development proceeds, a comprehensive parking solution should be delivered before any existing parking is removed. This may include a multi-level parking structure or another solution that provides at least the same capacity currently available, while also accommodating future growth in participation and attendance. The athletics track is a valuable regional asset that supports schools, sporting organisations, community groups and families across the Central Coast. Housing and community infrastructure should not be considered separately. Both are important, and both must be planned for appropriately. I respectfully request that any approval of this development be conditional upon the provision of a suitable long-term parking solution that maintains or increases the current parking capacity available to users of the Mingara Regional Athletics Centre. Without such a commitment, I do not support the proposed development.

26626

New South Wales 2429

28/05/2026

Comment

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I worry for the future elderly residents as this site is in a flood zone. Has more frequent and extreme flooding due to climate change been accounted for in this development?