Monthly Archives: February 2023

Salt Ash Sandmine expansion threatens groundwater and road safety

A proposal to ‘wet-mine’ an existing sand mine at Salt Ash by dredging up to 30 metres below the water table is on exhibition until 2 March. Hunter Water and other authorities have serious concerns about the impact of this … Continue reading

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Last chance to influence high rise decision

The DA for the 11 storey apartment building at Church St Nelson Bay will be up for decision by Council at its meeting on 28 February. The applicant has refused to comply with the height limit, as requested by Councillors … Continue reading

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