Environmentalist group BEST is calling for assessments ahead of major developments to stop Dockyard being turned into a concrete jungle.And the One Bermuda Alliance called for Government and Wedco to halt its controversial plans for a new housing complex in the West End amid concerns over cost and heritage issues.They were speaking after the Naval Dockyards Society raised fears demolishing Victoria and Albert Rows would destroy a vital part of Bermuda’s heritage.The British based campaigners also want a conservation management plan for Dockyard, saying a proposed multimillion dollar tourism project raises further questions about the future of the area.Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce Chairman Stuart Hayward warned of potential traffic, safety and quality of life impact as a combined result of multiple proposed projects.He called for Government to carry out Environmental Impact Assessments, a protocol it came under fire for failing to follow before granting a controversial Sustainable Development Order for the Rosewood Tucker’s Point expansion.“We note that there seems to be a number of projects slated for that area which, if not viewed carefully, could transform the area into a concrete jungle,” said Mr Hayward.“Housing projects, a sports and performance complex, a luxury marina are just a few of the projects mooted for the area — all of with will exacerbate the transportation problems already being experienced.“The impact these collected developments will have on traffic, congestion, safety and rescue services and quality of life should be assessed before any of them are approved, lest we again suffer unintended consequences due to inadequate information.“Individually, each of these projects may be touted as of great benefit. Collectively they could be an environmental, economic and social disaster.“We should use the tools at our disposal, such as comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessments, to quantify the risks before we leap to transform that area.”Works Minister Michael Weeks has said West End Development Company is cognisant of the responsibility of building, protecting and preserving the quality of life for the community, while Government points to construction jobs created through the developments.The OBA claims charity Habitat for Humanity Bermuda had secured funding to renovate the 150-year-old Victoria and Albert Rows, only for Wedco to decide to knock them down and build 100 new homes at a cost of $36 million.Shadow Public Works Minister Mark Pettingill claimed Government and Wedco appear determined to press ahead with the project despite opposition from residents.“They are not a listening Government,” said Mr Pettingill. “They only disclosed what was to be done after the deal was finalised with the overseas developer.“The people who live there want their homes renovated and it is a fact that overwhelmingly they do not want to live in American-built prefabs.“The Government plans to build twice the number of units that are needed in any event at ten times the cost of what Habitat was prepared to do.“The money from the deal and future rents flow out of Bermuda. The people don’t want it, the Heritage is irrevocably impacted and the Country can’t afford it.“Wedco, and the Government that owns it, needs to listen and change course instead of belligerently pressing on. Or is the deal with the overseas construction company too far along to be changed?”Wedco argues renovation would have cost much more than building new units.Chairman Walter Lister has said the new housing development will improve the quality of life for residents; Mr Weeks says the buildings badly need to be replaced and are termite-infested and contain asbestos.