Citizen outrage
Destruction
I ATTENDED a meeting about the first stage of development of Kangaroo Bay. It is well-known that approval has already been granted for the construction of a hotel and a Hospitality Training School, both of which considerably exceed the height restrictions proposed on the original Development Master Plan. The absence of community consultation prior to approving the developer’s application, shows an arrogance and distinct lack of respect by the Clarence City Council towards its constituents.
Two years ago, I moved to Bellerive from Melbourne. I have spectacular views that would attract a $1 million-plus price tag in any mainland capital city, and enjoy the village atmosphere of my suburb.
If these two monstrosities are built, locals will be severely impacted. Surely, it is incumbent on council and the Hodgman Government to protect the interests of the people from inappropriate development, before the beauty of Kangaroo Bay is forever destroyed. I ATTENDED a community-organised meeting on Sunday in Bellerive concerning the so-called Kangaroo Bay Project by Shandong Chambroad Holdings Co. Ltd/ Hunter Developments to incorporate a so-called hospitality training school within a so-called hotel development at 76 and 78 Cambridge Road, Bellerive.
After quite a period of time of seeming closed doors, Government manipulation and council secrecy surrounding handing over crown public land, a rush was on before and over Christmas in which the State Government, Clarence City Council and the developers pushed through the approval on January 23 of a project that had not been fully consulted nor fully publicly displayed or explained.
If it had not been for local landholders, most of us would have been little the wiser, having believed the council and Government media spin on the project mainly about the hotel development on the old ferry land pier. A new way to have your say themercury.com.au readers have a new way to have their say. It’s free to use, just register and have your say. For more details and to register, visit the website.