Backlash is continuing against the state significant housing estate proposal for the Link Road Forest at Wallsend, which could see more than 4,000 homes built.
Campaigners are calling on the State Government to instead rezone the land as a national park to protect threatened species.
It’s hoped another motion for writing to the State Government calling for the housing project to be dropped, will pass at next Tuesday’s Council meeting.
Campaign Convener Ian McKenzie says its a vital decision for generations to come.
“I think Council’s generally on side. They’ve already passed a resolution asking the State Government to consider rezoning this area for conservation in perpetuity. But I think the information that we brought them [at this week’s public briefing] strengthened their resolve,” he said.
“It’s important for Newcastle now. It’s important for Newcastle for well into the future.
“If we look back in 30 years’ time, we want to say, ‘yes, that was a good decision. We’ve got something that is valuable for the city’,” he said.
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| Newcastle Link Road. Credit / Transport for NSW |
