Population growth has been cited as the sole rationale for the school's proposed location. We have provided clear evidence that the population densities remain consistent from 2009 to 2022 at 2.7 per dwelling and the forecast dwellings for the neighboring development of >12,000 has also not changed, both facts well-documented. If the neighboring development (Ecco Ripley) dwelling numbers have not altered, the guidelines and desired standards of service have not altered, and the population density has not altered (July 2022 IPBR) how can the Department of Education genuinely suggest that PS004 (Primary School) is required on our land? We, as private property owners of this freehold land for 130 years, should not bear the burden of incompetent planning and changes to the ultimate forecast population for the entire Ripley Valley Development.
Ecco Ripley is the only estate that borders the Farm. That estate is not getting any bigger. The growth is moving away from this proposed school location. The reason for this location is yet to be answered!