Introduction
This submission addresses concerns surrounding the inclusion of the Blue Mountains in the NSW State Government North West draft Subregional Strategy.
This submission does not support 7,000 additional dwellings in an environmentally sensitive area such as the Blue Mountains, nor does it accept the ensuing population growth and the transport pressure which will be placed on […]
Saturday, November 3, 2007
The race is on to “revitalise” the Springwood Town Centre. The key question is why the rush?
Community consultation has been poor, with two “consultations” being held. The first was a “by invitation only” stakeholder session and the second session presented a series of predetermined options to the community via a formal Options Report.
Where was the […]
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Well considered, environmentally responsible development helps to stimulate our local economy and to renew our villages. The problem we face however is that many developments approved by Council seem neither well considered nor environmentally responsible.
I am not anti-development. I am an advocate for sensible development that reflects community views and needs. If elected to Council […]
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Our 27 villages face an unprecedented development surge, with our 100km ridgeline being targeted for both residential and commercial development. Some development is being driven by the widening of the highway; some by a perceived need to revitalise villages and some it seems, is just good old fashioned development.
I am not anti-development. Well considered development […]
Saturday, May 19, 2007
The May 15th BMCC meeting approved a Development Application (DA) in Goldsmith Place Katoomba, for a mixed residential and commercial development. The development will comprise of 60 units, above 14 commercial premises and basement parking.
Debate on the application was limited; with a move by one Councillor to defer the application until a ground water assessment […]
Friday, March 28, 2008
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