Save Riverbend Historical Park
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We are a group of residents in Wyndham who need the help of the entire Community to stop the proposed high density development and subdivision, Planning Permit WYP8078/14, that will result in 49 dwellings being built in the beautiful Riverbend Park at 500 Purchas Street.
The proposal was unanimously rejected by the Wyndham City Councillors in December and the Developer has now lodged an application at VCAT to have the councillors decision overturned. This will be heard over 3 days from 6 July. As a Community we cannot allow this to happen. This area is promoted on Travel Victoria and Wyndham City websites as a place for leisure, exercise and enjoyment. There are BBQ's, walking paths, people fish, kayak, ride bikes, birdwatch and enjoy the company of family and friends. Parking access will be removed, traffic along Heaths Road will become more of a nightmare than it already is and this High Density subdivision is contrary to the established blocks on either side. There are so few unique places like this and we have one that must be preserved. In order to do this we are taking legal counsel to VCAT to act on behalf of the residents of Wyndham. All monies raised will be deposited in a Legal Trust and the more we raise, the more expertise we can afford. We need to do this over the next couple of months to enable us to adequately prepare. Over 1400 people signed our online petition so we know that the Community are tired of these subdivisions that neglect all aspects of amenity and liveability. Please help us to say NO!
The proposal was unanimously rejected by the Wyndham City Councillors in December and the Developer has now lodged an application at VCAT to have the councillors decision overturned. This will be heard over 3 days from 6 July. As a Community we cannot allow this to happen. This area is promoted on Travel Victoria and Wyndham City websites as a place for leisure, exercise and enjoyment. There are BBQ's, walking paths, people fish, kayak, ride bikes, birdwatch and enjoy the company of family and friends. Parking access will be removed, traffic along Heaths Road will become more of a nightmare than it already is and this High Density subdivision is contrary to the established blocks on either side. There are so few unique places like this and we have one that must be preserved. In order to do this we are taking legal counsel to VCAT to act on behalf of the residents of Wyndham. All monies raised will be deposited in a Legal Trust and the more we raise, the more expertise we can afford. We need to do this over the next couple of months to enable us to adequately prepare. Over 1400 people signed our online petition so we know that the Community are tired of these subdivisions that neglect all aspects of amenity and liveability. Please help us to say NO!
Organizer
Den Huxtable
Organizer
Cocoroc, VIC