By Tate Papworth
Kealba residents fighting against a proposed development at the former secondary school site received a major boost last week.
Kealba Residents Against Over Development members have been vocal in their opposition to plans for more than 200 townhouses and apartments at the Driscolls Road site.
St Albans MP Natalie Suleyman raised the matter in state Parliament last week.
“Residents are concerned about the over development of this particular plan,” Ms Suleyman said.
“As a local and former Kealba High student, I understand and share the concerns of the local residents.”
The matter is with Brimbank council, which is expected to make a determination at its June meeting.
Ms Suleyman urged the council to consider the community when making its decision.
She said any development needed to fit in with the character of the community.
“Many residents have submitted objections to Brimbank City Council,” she said.
“This is an important and significant site for Kealba.
“It needs to fit in with the character of the area and not adversely affect the day-to-day living of the Kealba residents.”
