Background information

On 17 April 2008 Poplar Holdings Pty Ltd lodged an intergrated development application which seeks consent for the demolition of existing structures, remediation of site and construction of a multi purpose tennis and recreation facility.

Details of the proposal

The proposed development on Lot 21 DP 1114604 (30 Alma St, Paddington) comprises:

• site area of 22,650m²
• GFA of 17,141m²
• maximum building height of the east wing is RL15.5 and the west wing is RL19.1 (excluding plant
  and architectural feature to centre court)
• ground level and part first level car parking accommodating 256 car spaces (of which 30 spaces are for the Maccabi Tennis Club)
• retention of 15 full size tennis courts , including two centre courts (grass) and two terrace courts
  ( synthetic) within the centre of the building, 4 lit clay courts and 7 grass courts to the north of the club building, and 3 practice wall clay courts
• indoor aquatic centre including 8 lane 25m lap pool and learn to swim pool and outside recreational resort pool
• gymnasium, aerobic studios and two squash courts
• children’s crèche, theatre and games room
• club facilities including a range of dining facilities and private restaurant, day spa, medical suites,
  serviced offices, meeting room for members; and
• club room for the Maccabi Tennis Club.
  

Public Exhibition

The application will be on public exhibition from 14 May to 14 June 2008.

All documentation associated with the application is available for viewing at our Customer Services counter at 536 New South Head Road, Double Bay between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Scale Model

A scale model of the White City development is now on public display in our Customer Services Area.

What documents are available?

The applicant has submitted plans, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and supporting expert’s reports. For convenience you can access the following documents as PDF files:

• Architectural drawings (PDF 18.8MB)
• Model (PDF 3.3MB)
• Photomontages
  • Glenmore Rd Views 1-5 (PDF 4.8MB)
  • Glenmore Rd Views 6-10 (PDF 3.7MB)
  • Glenmore Rd Views 11-15 (PDF 4.1MB)
  • Glenmore Rd Views 16-20 (PDF 3.9MB)
  • Glenmore Rd Views 21-30 (PDF 7.1MB)
  • Glenmore Rd Views 31-35 (PDF 4.0MB)
  • Glenmore Rd Views 36-40 (PDF 4.0MB)
  • Glenmore Rd Views 41-49 (PDF 6.9MB)
  • Perspective (PDF 16.6MB)
• Shadow diagrams (PDF 7.2MB)
• Statement of Environmental Effects (PDF 2.8MB)
• Survey diagrams (PDF 1.5MB)
• Traffic Report (PDF 1.56MB)
  

How do I make an objection or comment?

Please follow our general instructions on how to object or comment on a DA. All submissions must be made in writing addressed as follows:

Mr Gary James
General Manager
Woollahra Municipal Council
PO Box 61
DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028

Attention: Mr George Fotis

Re: SUBMISSION – DA 212/2008/1 - Redevelopment of White City

Submissions may be emailed (PDF format preferred) to records@woollahra.nsw.gov.au. Please make sure that the subject field in the email reads:

SUBMISSION – DA 212/2008/1 - Redevelopment of White City

Information on the assessment process

Information about the development application is available on the track a DA page, by entering 212/2008 in the DA number field under Application details.