Recent submissions, comments and papers by EcoNetwork.
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
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