More transport infrastructure needed for Ashmore estate

More transport infrastructure needed for Ashmore estate
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BY RYAN QUINN
Friends of Erskineville (FOE) President Darren Jenkins is concerned that Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore is stepping away from commitments to the Ashmore Estate Development on the border of Alexandria and Erskineville.

Earlier this month, Clr Moore publicly promised to help fix problems associated with the development’s predicted population boom.

Mr Jenkins said he was worried her commitment may be wavering.

“I am concerned that Councillor Moore doesn’t have the same commitment and sympathy to the local residents that she displayed on that night,” he said.

“She seems to be emphasising the need to consider the application according to law,” Mr Jenkins said.

Alexandria Residents Action Group (ARAG) and FOE have voiced concerns over insufficient transport infrastructure, education and child-care facilities in the area surrounding the development.

Clr Moore promised to speak with the Central Sydney Planning Committee (CSPC) to defer the development application until a plan for necessary infrastructure was in place.

Mr Jenkins said the DA needed to be deferred to allow for proper infrastructure planning.

“It’s going to be a constant game of catch up if these apartments are allowed to be built right now,” Mr Jenkins said.

However, he has said that he was happy the Lord Mayor listened to the concerns of the 100 Erskineville and Alexandria residents at the Alexandria Town Hall meeting on August 12.

Clr Moore indicated the need for methodical planning.

“Given the rapid pace of development, it is absolutely crucial that the right infrastructure is in place for existing and new residents,” she said.

Mr Jenkins also said the development exacerbates the impact of proposed rail cuts to services in the area.

Under Sydney Metro plans, train services will be cut to St Peters and Erskineville stations.

“All of the transport statistics that Transport for NSW use as a guide for services fails to take into account that increase in population,” Mr Jenkins said.

The CSPC are taking submissions for the Ashmore Development Application, which closes next Monday.

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