Papers & submissions
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EcoNetwork 2019 submission on the Tomaree Coastal Walk
EcoNetwork in principle supported the Tomaree Coastal Walk as set out in the Plan of Management Draft Amendment. Click Here
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“MARINE ESTATE MANAGEMENT ACT 2014 NO 72” 5 YEAR STATUTORY REVIEW: a critical response
A critical response by Iain Watt, PSGLMP Advisory Committee - Conservation Representative, President - EcoNetwork Port Stephens and Vice President - Marine Parks Association.https://www.econetworkps.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Submission-of-the-Marine-Estate-Management-Act-Review-0820-Iain-Watt.pdf
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Objection to Council tree management plan draft changes
Draft amendment makes tree removal easier click here
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Objection to increased building heights in Nelson Bay
Objection to building heights 58-2018-24-1-006Download
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Port Stephens Council Tree Management – Draft changes to Development Control Plan (DCP)
Draft submission from TRRA and EcoNetwork Port Stephens (Summary and Desirable changes suggested as key points for other submissions) Submissions due by 27 July 2020 to council council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au File number PSC2019-05565 Summary of concerns The statement in the report to the 23 June 2020 Council meeting: ‘There are no policy changes proposed …’ is misleading. Council’s proposed introduction of a ‘self-certification’ regime, without ...
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Submission Guide from TRRA, EcoNetwork, and Climate Action PS Port Stephens Council – Draft Climate Change Policy
https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/your-council/public-exhibition/exhibitions-2020/policy-development-climate-change-policy On Exhibition July 2020 – submissions by 5pm 24 July to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au Reference PSC2012-01402Welcome, if long overdue (Council has flagged need since at least 2009) Implications of climate change particularly severe for Port Stephens given its extensive coastline, low lying land and bushland areas Welcome commitment to wide consultation on climate change impacts and responses Welcome commitment ...
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OBJECTION: Stockton Sand Quarry Dredging – State Significant Development Application No SSD 9490
__________EcoNetwork – Port Stephens Inc.__________ All correspondence to: Secretary PO Box 97 secretary@econetworkps.org 9 April 2020 NSW Department of Planning Industry and Environment OBJECTION: Stockton Sand Quarry Dredging State Significant Development Application No SSD 9490 About Us EcoNetwork-Port Stephens is a grassroots community-based environmental and sustainability network comprising 26 community and environment groups and eco-businesses with a focus on sustainable planning. We are non-party political and do not donate to political parties. Objection EcoNetwork-Port Stephens submits that ...
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Submission on Port Stephens Council – Housing Strategy
__________EcoNetwork – Port Stephens Inc.__________ All correspondence to Kathy Brown Secretary PO Box 97 Nelson Bay secretary@econetworkps.org Mob. 0422 261 057________________ Submission on Port Stephens Council - Housing Strategy About EcoNetwork We are a grassroots community-based environmental and sustainability network. Operating in Port Stephens since 1993, we comprise individual members and 26 community and environment groups and eco-businesses. We are non-party political. Our focus is on eco-living to develop sustainable neighborhoods toward a sustainable future. EcoNetwork Port Stephens appreciates the ...
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Bobs Farm Sand Mine Project (SSD 6395) Property: LOT 254 DP753204, LOT 51 DP1015671, LOT 10 DP1071458
__________EcoNetwork – Port Stephens Inc.__________ All correspondence to: Nigel Dique Secretary PO Box 97 secretary@econetworkps.org _____________________________Mob. 0423 024 819_________________________________ Melissa Anderson Environmental Assessment Officer Resource Assessments Planning and Environment GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001 Dear Ms Anderson, Re:Bobs Farm Sand Mine Project (SSD 6395) Property: LOT 254 DP753204, LOT 51 DP1015671, LOT 10 DP1071458 3631 Nelson Bay Road, Bobs Farm EcoNetwork-Port Stephens is a grassroots community-based environmental and sustainability network comprising 28 community and environment groups and eco-businesses ...
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Inquiry into the management of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in and around Defence bases.
Inquiry into the management of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in and around Defence bases. Submission from EcoNetwork Port Stephens Inc. 6 July 2018 About EcoNetwork Port Stephens EcoNetwork Port Stephens is a grassroots incorporated association representing a range of environmental interests in the Port Stephens area north of Newcastle. Founded in 1993, EcoNetwork operates as an advocacy network of 27 affiliated community organisations and eco-tourism businesses campaigning for ecological sustainability and the protection ...