| crag newsletter - february 1996 |
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WHAT WILL SYDNEY WATER DO TO YOUR PROPERTY VALUE??? (crag 0196) Update |
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Did you think that the canal land was now protected from development?
Did you think you would be able have use of the land for passive recreation by now? Did you think that your property value was enhanced by living near such a beautiful open reserve? Unfortunately, even the NSW Premier, Mr Carr, cannot confirm the future of the canal land. Sydney Water is still compiling options. What is clear, is that Sydney Water, will not allow water to flow in the canal again, citing health and wastage objections. Sydney Water have had over two years to make their intentions for the land known. It would appear that our battle to stop development on the land may not be over. To attempt to bring the matter to a head CRAG is currently developing a proposal to request Sydney Water to turn the canal into a shallow naturally flowing creek, to landscape the area, preserving the rare flora and to create a walking/bike track to follow the canal route. The land should then be returned to the community, just as Sydney Water did for the residents of the eastern suburbs by landscaping a tip area adjacent to the Malabar Sewage Treatment Plant. As Holroyd City Council have previously pledged their support for this project, they would be the most logical custodians of this natural corridor, especially given their ability to maintain it along with other parkland in the area. If you would like to help with, or have input to, the development of a professional proposal to the relevant authorities please contact one of the CRAG Executive Committee members listed on this leaflet. What you need to do straight away... To ensure the authorities realise we are still determined to protect the canal land please contact (preferably in writing) the Sydney Water Executives, NSW State Ministers and Federal Representative listed below. Ask them why a formal proposal for the canal's future has not been forthcoming. Also remind them that you expect the promise for this land, made before the last state election, to be fully honored. Sydney Water Mr Paul Broad Managing Director Sydney Water 115-123 Bathurst Street Sydney NSW 2161 Phone: 350 5000 Fax: 392 3100 Mr Murray Percival Group Property Manager Sydney Water 115-123 Bathurst Street Sydney NSW 2161 Phone: 350 5024 Fax: 350 5667 NSW State Government Mr Bob Carr Premier of New South Wales GPO Box 5341 Sydney NSW 2001 Phone: 228 5239 Fax: 228 3935 Mr Craig Knowles Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning Level 33 Governor Macquarie Tower 1 Farrer Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: 228 4499 Fax: 228 3717 Federal Government Janice Crosio Federal Member for Prospect PO Box 802 Fairfield NSW 2165 Phone: 726 4100 Fax: 724 6115 THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed to CRAG's fighting fund. To date over $1,800 has been raised. Major expenditure items are indicated below: Protest T Shirts $310 Protest Balloons/Gas $700 Advertising $245 Stationery $160 Other incidental costs such as postage, facsimiles, photography and bank charges have reduced the overall remaining funds to less than $300. If you can assist CRAG with ideas, expertise (in areas such as drainage engineering, environmental landscaping) or leg power and enthusiasm (to help deliver leaflets) or if you are interested in more information please contact one of the CRAG Executive. |
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