Edition MP4 December 27, 2017
Residents oppose sub-division Residents of East Jindabyne/Rushes Bay have asked Snowy Monaro Regional Council to refuse a development application for a sub-division project in their area. The group was represented at the December 14 meeting of council, when Margaret McKinnon and Shane Trengrove addressed council. Using a Powerpoint presentation, they explained the group’s opposition to the proposed 21-lot subdivision. Their opposition is based on their opinion the
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development will compromise what is presently largely untouched green space, follows the length of Rushes Bay Creek and removes public access to the Rushes Bay ravine, which is a popular recreation area. Dr McKinnon said she had lived in the area for 50 years and was aware of the recreational use locals made of the creek and ravine. She said locals were concerned about the road access: Rushes Bay Avenue has two single lane sections
across culverts; is designed as cul de sac and has a blind junction with Jerrara Drive. Jerrara Drive is not built for current traffic volume and offers only single entry to the village. This lack of road access has also raised concerns about fire evacuation. She said there were also significant issues with flora and fauna. Continued on page 5
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