Recent submissions, comments and papers by EcoNetwork.
Deep Creek Quarry -January 2022
Cumulative Impact Assessment of State Significant Projects Our main concerns about this quarry proposal are the cumulative impacts on our environment and community. There are a substantial number of existing … Read more
Bannisters redevelopment, 147 Soldiers Point Rd
KKEPS acknowledges the advice of TRRA that the scale of the proposed development has already been approved and that in principle the investment in the redevelopment of the site along … Read more
Anna Bay helipad proposal
Submission in relation to proponent’s response to Port Stephens Council’s Further Information Request (FIR). The main koala corridor is across the Nelson Bay Road, at the rear of the planned … Read more
Salamander Shores/Bannisters redevelopment
KKEPS acknowledges the advice of TRRA that the scale of the proposed development has already been approved and that in principle the investment in the redevelopment of the site along … Read more
Are NSW Marine Sanctuaries under threat?
The NSW Government released the ‘NSW Mainland Marine Park Network – Draft Management Plan 2021 – 2031’ for public comment. What are the threats to be concerned about? We share our views on what needs to be done. Read more
Five reasons why the Planning Panel should refer the Kings Hill DA to Environment, Energy and Science (EES) for consideration
Speech by Carmel Northwood to Kings Hill HCCRPP teleconference 20/10/21. Click here. Read more
National Koala Recovery Plan submission
Concern that the plan misses key threats and links between threats and recovery actions. Click here. Read more
Tomaree Biodiversity Corridor, Port Stephens Submission
EcoNetwork Port Stephens, along with 12 other organisations are greatly concerned with continuing loss and fragmentation of habitat for koalas and many other species in the Port Stephens district and … Read more
Objection to proposed modification of Redbank power station to substitute wood for coal (DA 183/1993)
The plant appears to have all the green credentials but the reality is different. Click here Read more
Impact of M1 extension to Raymond Terrace on koala habitat
This submission makes specific suggestions for additional measures to support the local koala population. Click here Read more