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Friday, July 22, 2005

'Lake on hold': SHAG wins reprive for Sandy

Yesterday's Coff's Coast Advocate has a full front-page story on the latest at Sandy Beach, with a photo of local resident-activists Wayne Evans and actor Jack Thompson. 'LAKE ON HOLD' roars the headline.

According to the the Advocate, the NSW Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, Craig Knowles, has "refused development applications for two subdivisions involving 140 lots, both on the northern side of Hearns Lake Road.

"The announcement was a complete surprise to the developer, BBK Development Corporation ...

"Members of the Sandy Hearns Action Group (SHAG), which has lobbied hard for better environmental protection for Hearns Lake, were more pleased than surprised ...

"SHAG spokesman Jack Thompson ... said SHAG was not opposed to all development, but the Minister's decision showed the new philosophy of sustainable coastal development in action."

Well done, SHAG! Click thumb to see what we are struggling to save, and if you want more info, we covered it in our February posts.

Pip Wilson posted item above at 10:25 AM | Permalink Blogroll

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