Recent submissions, comments and papers by EcoNetwork.
Pointers for draft Lower Hunter Security Plan submissions
EcoNetwork strongly supports the draft Lower Hunter Security Plan (LHWSP), which dispenses with the building of new dams and instead relies on a diverse range of rainfall independent strategies to … Read more
Support for draft Lower Hunter Security Plan
EcoNetwork strongly supports the draft Lower Hunter Security Plan (LHWSP), which dispenses with the building of new dams and instead relies on a diverse range of rainfall independent strategies to … Read more
Kings Hill Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA)
Koala Koalition EcoNetwork Port Stephens (KKEPS) strongly supports the view that Port Stephens Council and the NSW State Government must realise that destruction of koala habitat is inconsistent with saving … Read more
Martins Creek Railway Ballast Quarry Expansion
We write to object to the expansion of the Martins Creek Railway Ballast Quarry Expansion to Daracon’s Amended Development Application, number SSD-6612. Click here Read more
Support for call to have koala listed as endangered
The Koala Koalition, EcoNetwork Port Stephens (KKEPS) strongly supports the Threatened Species ScientificCommittee’s call to uplist the koala from Vulnerable to Endangered. Click here Read more
Submission on helipad proposal for Anna Bay
Submission objecting to Aircraft facility – helipad, dual occupancy and associated infrastructure including hangars, offices, carparking and civil works at Anna Bay Click here for submission. Read more
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