A petition has been launched calling on the state government to buy back the Mambo Wetlands at Port Stephens in a bid to save the local Koala population.
The government sold the 6 hectare parcel of land to a property developer last year, leaving residents shocked and dismayed.
Port Stephens Councillor, Jaime Abbott raised the issue with Premier Gladys Berejiklian during her visit to the shire last weekend and Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald has previously acknowledged selling the land was a mistake.
Port Stephens Council is considering a development application for the site.
Port Stephens MP, Kate Washington is hoping people power will win the day and is aiming to collect 10,000 signatures on the petition so the issue can be debated in state parliament.
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| Residents Protest Against Sale Of Mambo Wetlands At Salamander Bay Picture: Port Stephens Examiner |
