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Museum. This is a magnificent facility for children to learn basic engineering and physics principles by hands-on experience. In addition to the historical significance, this location is central and easily accessed. Let's do something to recognise our engineers and scientists while providing a valuable educational resource 75, 98 More retail space is not needed either and will challenge the existing Queens Parade shop strip. At one time, the area was to be devoted to large indoor sports venues for sports which have insufficient facilities. We believe they should be given first priority with a large number of playing courts, pitches etc. The extension of the retail and business sector into our largely residential community is not appropriate Sporting facilities will be provided on site. The surrounding urban context contains a variety of different land uses. It is not intended to create retail of a quantum that would detract from the role of Queens Parade as an Activity Centre, nor adversely impact surrounding land. We would expect that future residents of the site would assist in further supporting the Queens Parade Activity Centre. Overall, a mixed use development, including a component of retail, is considered most appropriate for the site. It is expected that this will be complementary to Queens Parade shopping strip and supported by the increased number of people expected to live and work on the site. 28, 85, 86, 133, 166 A ‘Vertical School’ is proposed, but no design shown for the outdoor play and recreation spaces; are they being squeezed down to ensure that there is more developable land for residential development? community? A vertical school (one) also concerns me. We are in desperate need of another primary school and probably two high schools already. Needed right now! Without this development! Also, with the drive on for nature kindergartens, why would we want our kids to go to school and be cadged in on top of one another like battery hens? Why a vertical schools when land is available for a traditional schools with playground? The decision to provide a high school instead of a primary school or both was in conjunction with the requirements of the Department of Education and Training (DET) and their broader plan for educational across Melbourne. Service need assessments have been undertaken by DET and SRV regarding education and recreational needs. Locational and data capacity and demand assessments confirm the need for the following: One vertical secondary school (650 students) with one indoor sports court; and
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