MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED FOR WHITEFRIARS MONASTERY

Our new neighbours, the Coptic Orthodox Church, are planning major commercial developments for the rural Whitefriars property, within the precious green wedge, on the corner of Park and Heads Roads to build a total of 12 new buildings on the site.  The first building is a 22m high (72 feet, over 7 stories) Multipurpose Venue.

The Multipurpose Function Centre is a significant over development, including:
       • 3 Basketball Stadiums with 562 Spectator Seats;
       • 4 Squash Courts with 200 Spectator Seats;  
       • A Gymnasium;
       • 50 Seat Cafe;
       • Indoor Pool;
       • Youth Centre; and
       • a 2,000+ seat Function Centre.

Major concerns are:
       • Construction will permanently damage native habitat and block a major wildlife corridor;
       • Significant increase in traffic for Park, Heads and other surrounding roads;
       • Loading dock will introduce many trucks on a dangerous corner in Heads Rd;
       • Parking along Park, Heads and other side roads due to lack of spaces;
       • Noise pollution from its use 7 days a week between 5am and midnight; and
       • Light emitted from flood lighting of the building and grounds.

From numerous meetings attended by concerned residents it has become obvious that our councillors who represent the Mullum Mullum Ward do not know the full extent of this development nor the Master Plan (entitled "The Dome") the Coptic Church has in store for the site.

Currently Manningham City Council are considering a Planning Application (PL09/020214) from the Coptic Orthodox Church to construct a Multipurpose Function Centre, Stage 1 of the ongoing development of the site.  This development will surely go ahead unless there is a mass objection from Donvale and Park Orchards residents.

Please contact us to sign our petition to show your support (email info@drpa.org.au).  Objection forms can be downloaded below.  You can also contact your local Councillors to discuss your concerns, click here for more details.

DON’T LET THIS DEVELOPMENT DESTROY OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
Make council aware of your objection to Stage 1 of this development.