SNP have been in Taringa for over 20 years.  During this time, we have learnt a lot about the impact of our headquarters on our neighbours.  Therefore, as part of the proposed redevelopment of the site, we have tried to take into consideration as many of your concerns as possible.

 

Taking Staff Parking off Local Roads

  •  over 400 on-site car parking spaces will be provided as part of the redevelopment, the majority as part of a two (2) level basement, so there should be no employees or visitors parking on surrounding streets.  This is an increase from the current amount of parking provided on-site.
  • Access to the site will be provided via three (3) access points on Seven Oaks Road, and one (1) access point of Whitmore Street.

 

Improving the Streetscape Character

  •  The proposal includes architecturally designed buildings which relfect the character of Taringa.
  • The proposal includes a minimum of 6 metre wide grassed setbacks between the proposed buildings and all common boundaries.
  • High quality landscaping will be provided along Whitmore and Seven Oaks Street frontages, with grassed setbacks of up to 9 metres.

 

Managing the Impact of Construction

  • Subject to Council approval, SNP would like to commence construction during the first half of 2011.
  • A detailed Construction Management Plan will be prepared and approved prior to any works commencing. 

 

Preserving Neighbours Existing Views and Amenity 

  • The height of the buildings have been designed to preserve Swann Road residents' views.  The new buildings will be a maximum of four (4) storeys.
  • Given the topography of the site, when looking down the ridge, only the upper two levels of the building will be visible, therefore reducing the impact on the adjoining residential apartments to the south.
  • To reduce noise to surrounding residents, the majority of the buildings facilities(e.g. plant, equipment, refuse collection areas, car parking) will be located within the basement and envelop of the building.  The amount of plant proposed on the roof will be minimal, and will include only the elevator shaft and air conditioning units (for which noise mitigation measures will be adopted to minimise potential noise impacts).
  • A landscaped green roof will be established on the new Stage 1 building, which is both sustainable and provides a more attractive outlook for residents to the south, than the existing car park.