Still not happyBy Jade Lawton

OBJECTORS to a controversial six-level development planned for Lyall Road, Berwick, are less than impressed with alterations the developer has made to the proposal.
The developer, Harmon Group, adjusted the plans after Casey Council rejected the original application for a supermarket, hotel, offices and retail complex for 1-9 Lyall Road.
About 350 people objected to the plans, with many concerned the building was out of character for the village.
Residents or Ratepayers and Friends of Berwick Village president Annette Aldersea said little had changed in the new drawings.
“The amended proposal is still six levels, with very little change to the glass façade and they have made further reductions to the number of parking spaces,” Mrs Aldersea said.
Casey-Cardinia National Trust president Ruth Crofts said the trust was concerned about how the development would impact on Berwick Village.
“It appears that our objections have not been adequately addressed. The very first reason the council gave for refusing to grant a permit was the heritage reason. The proposal wasn’t consistent with neighbourhood character,” she said.
Berwick Village Chamber of Commerce president Harry Hutchinson said he was disappointed a slip lane had not been included in the amendments.
“We don’t think it will get approved (at VCAT).”
The altered plans will go before VCAT in March.