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The Woollahra Train Station & Rezoning - the QSWWA Position

The NSW Government has announced completion of the long derelict Woollahra Station and an associated rezoning of land within 800m of the station and 400m of Edgecliff station (click map so see a larger version). This is causing concern and uncertainty throughout the Woollahra area, particularly in those streets most likely to be impacted. Based on the limited available information, the Queen Street & West Woollahra Association’s welcomes a new station in principle, but that any decisions about rezoning need to be made with the NSW Government working together with Woollahra Council and local communities to develop a solution that meets the objectives of all parties. That is, a strategy that allows housing growth and increased density in agreed areas while preserving the heritage and essence of Woollahra, the village atmosphere, which is why people want to live here in the first place. The current target of 10,000 additional homes would require a doubling of the population in not only Woollahra and Edgecliff but Double Bay, Darling Point and Point Piper as well, which is totally unrealistic.

An expanded version on the QSWWA position and concerns can be found here. This proposal is generating a number of calls from journalists interested in the Association's position and we are using these to voice our concerns. Links to statement by the Mayor and media article quoting the QSWWA are below. We will keep members informed as more details become available and any appropriate course of action that members can take to get the NSW Government to listen.

Subsequent to the above event, the evidence continues to mount that this was not based on any detailed, serious planning, but just an announcement for political convenience. Read this article published in the October 10 Sydney Morning Herald (click here) and be astounded (or maybe not) by the lack of preparation. Officials were only asked to provide input 72 hours before the announcement so its all just finger in the air stuff.The NSW Labor government might think they can get away with treating the Eastern Suburbs with contempt because they don't vote for them but this appalling, high-handed approach will surely come back to bite them.

Woollahra Mayor calls on NSW Premier to explain desperate rail and housing plan for Woollahra.pdf

Mayoral Minute - Response to the NSW Government's Desperate Rail and Housing Plans for Woollahra.pdf

AFR - Woollahra development_ Chris Minns slams NIMBYism amid outrage over 10,000-home project.pdf

Plan to finish forgotten Woollahra train station and build 10,000 homes won’t combat Sydney’s affordability crisis, critics say _ Transport _ The Guardian.pdf