Should we over develop Rhodes?

Recently, the State government and local council are still abusing Rhodes. Though there are numerous residential/commercial/retail function buildings appear at here these years, related government and organisations still plan to develop the small suburb to increase population density and earn more profit. But should we really need over develop Rhodes?

Rhodes is just a small suburb which is located on the southern bank of the Parramatta River. Before becoming residential/commercial/ retail area, it was a heavy industry usage area. Under this situation, there is a potential harm for people who living here. Since, after deciding to build new multi-function community, the organisation planned to adopt direct thermal desorption (DTD) to remediate the soil. A professor from the USA believed that DTD is a very dangerous method. Under no circumstance, residents still could live here, they must mover out as soon as possible. 

If a suburb is growing and appearing lots of modern buildings, local infrastructure and facilities should be created and offered at the same time. However, when I visited Rhode last weekend, I find it is so hard for residents to catch train to Sydney CBD. There is only one train line pass Rhodes every day (Epping line). I think there are many people living here, but working at the city. During peaking time, how could they catch this unique route to go to workplace on time? What's worse, there are no direct bus route from Rhodes to city. Imperceptibly, people has more pressure about travel by public transport system.

Compared with Chatswood or Burwood, this modern residential suburb does not have enough and various stores for residents. It is reported that two major races living at here are Chinese and Korean. However, asian restaurants or stores cannot be found at here. People have to travel to other suburbs to purchase or taste asian foods. It is not convenient for asians in my opinion.

Even though it is not feasible, I believe that local government has to stop overdeveloping Rhodes with reasons mentioned above.

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