Speak Up, Shape Your Neighbourhood For Good
The Timberyards development has the potential to benefit our entire community, but the current plan is shaped by greed and prioritises profit over people. It does not to provide the right homes and infrastructure we need. We must speak up and push for changes that truly support our community and provide the homes that are needed.
Share your thoughts—let the government know where you stand!
Snapshot:
The development plans are extensive and can be overwhelming. We have summarised them to help you understand the planned development and the impact it will have on our community.
- 1, 188 units
- 40, 3 bedroom units
- 272, 2 bedroom units
- 216 parking spots
Below are some key reasons why the Timberyards development isn’t a good fit yet. We’ll continue updating this website as we review the extensive documents and uncover more details.
View from Frampton Av and Farr Street
The permitted height for the tower block on Sydenham Road is 3 storeys (orange dotted line). But the developers are proposing to build 8 storeys (solid yellow line).
This proposal is not only excessive and illegal but will also overshadow surrounding homes, negatively impacting the community.
Not for Families
Out of the 1,188 units coming, there are only:
- 40 3-bedroom units.
- 275 2-bedroom units
This plan does not offer housing for families who desperately need it.
Not affordable
Less than 10% of these units are set aside for Affordable Housing.
This plan does not provide enough housing for low-income residents. In today's climate we need more housing assistance.
Still not affordable
The cost of renting standard units is set at market rates. We have a housing crisis; many people struggle to afford market rate rent.
This plan does not help to reduce housing stress.
Illegal Height
The Sydenham Road block is 8 storeys high. The legal maximum is 3 storeys.
This increased height significantly impacts the existing homes on surrounding roads.
Where will you park?
1,188 units are coming, with only 216 parking spaces planned.
It's going to get even harder to park in surrounding streets
Waiting for services
Finding spots in schools and childcare for Marrickville's children is already challenging, and there are lengthy wait times at the medical center.
Illegal Shadowing
Homes on Sydenham Road, Victoria Road and others lose majority of their sun, due to the illegal 8 storey block. For some homes this is more than the legal limit of shadowing allowed.
This plan drastically impacts existing homes, all for financial profit.
And more...
There are many more issues with this development plan that we haven’t covered here.
We encourage you to review the plans yourself, consider the impact on our community, and form your own opinion. Your voice matters—get informed and speak up!
Have your say
Push for change
The billion-dollar Timberyards development has been marketed as a solution to the housing crisis and a benefit to the community. In reality, it does little to address this need while significantly harming our existing neighbourhoods.
Push for developers to increase the number of affordable and family units, stay within the legal building limits, actively work to benefit the community and anything else which concerns you.
Write to the NSW government, express your views:
- It can be as short or as long as you like
- Do this soon, we have a very short deadline
- Write in your own words (we've been told copied submissions won't count)
- Use chatgpt to help you write
- Anyone can write in, you don't have to be an Inner West resident
- Your voice deserves to be heard
50 Objections
If at least 50 people submit concerns, the plan will be reviewed by an independent commission.
Deadline: 24th March
Part of a larger picture
The land from Addison Road to Fitzroy and Sydenham Road has been re-zoned for future high-density apartments.
Now is the time to take a stand—tell the government that this and all future developments must truly benefit our community and meet our needs.
Rach & Zoe
We are concerned locals who see this as a crucial opportunity to speak up and push for a development that prioritises people and community needs over corporate greed.
Contact Us
If you would like to chat further, or would like help with your submission email us. We want to make sure everyone's voice is heard
timberyardscommunity@gmail.com