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Recent submissions, comments and papers by EcoNetwork.

Submission on Soldiers Point marina extension

Objection to DA 16-2019-8-1 Soldiers Point Marina – Extension to Building and Related foreshore works. Click here.   Read more

FINGAL BAY LINK ROAD SUBMISSION

Support for improvements and modifications to the existing road network (Option 3) in association with improved public transport and measures to manage traffic congestion during peak periods. Costly and environmentally …   Read more

Route alignment options for the duplication of Nelson Bay Road from Williamtown to Bobs Farm.

We recommend that the next stage of Nelson Bay Road duplication between Williamtown to Bobs Farm ensures wildlife movement is facilitated in the development of all options. Also EcoNetwork Port …   Read more

Submission on Coastal Walk master plan 2020

We recommend that plans to run the Coastal Walk across the eastern face of Stephens Peak, Quarry Hill and Green Hill be abandoned because of geological instability   Read more

Submission on Council waste management & resource recovery policy

Council’s waste management and resource recovery policy should include measurable targets. Click here   Read more

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   Read more

“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   Read more

Objection to Council tree management plan draft changes

Draft amendment makes tree removal easier click here   Read more

Objection to increased building heights in Nelson Bay

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 …   Read more