Update 01 October 2017
Oct 01 2017: Mambo wetland angst sparks rally
Oct 01 2017: Port Stephens Koalas launches ‘Go Fund Me’ page
A successful protest meeting was held today at the Mambo wetlands site at 11 am to discuss the lodging of a DA for the site by the new owner. Speakers included, the PS Mayor Ryan Palmer, Councillors John Nell, Jaimie Abbott, Giacomo Arnott, representatives of the PS Koala Protection group, Ecconetwork and our own Nigel Waters. The meeting was chaired by Kathy Brown and about 300 enthusiastic people turned out in the middle of a Grand final long weekend. The sausage sizzle and the coffee van did a roaring trade and the hat was passed around raising nearly $1,400.00 for the campaign ahead.
Protestors were urged to make written submissions or objection letters to Council before they consider this application by 27 Oct 2017.
Letters of concern the the Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scott McDonald, the Minister who has responsibility for this ‘Mistake,” to remind him that admitting this was good, but fixing it by reversing the process would be even better.
Mambo Wetland Threat – What you can do
Mambo Wetland Threat – Key points for Submissions
The Mambo DA Plan
25 Sept 2017 Update on Mambo Wetlands Development.
Development Application (2017/620) has been lodged for a $600,000 duplex on the site.
25 Sept 2017: Koalas in Key land conflict
From the EcconetPS Facebook page
URGENT join the PROTEST, 01 October 2017
First Koala hotspot sold – now DA submitted
Help save iconic Mambo Wetlands from further destruction…
Part of the area to be hopefully be included the Ramsar listing of internationally valuable wetlands could be given development approval by Port Stephens Council for a duplex to be built.
Not only is the area home to a critically endangered group of Koalas, it’s an area of aboriginal significance to the Maiangal people of the Worimi nation and much loved by locals, dedicated Landcarers as well as birdwatchers from near and far.
Mambo Wetlands is potentially another jewell in the eco-tourism crown for visitors to Tomaree Peninsular which grows in popularity by the day. It …may be able to generate sustainable jobs in an area desperately needing fullfilling, year-round permanent jobs.
Deciding on DA 2017/620 will be an important test of our newly-minted council under the after promises Mayor-elect Ryan Palmer made for a “fresh and ethical” approach to community consultation.
So will this be Bio-banking as promised by the developer or just good old-fashioned Bio-bankruptcy?
We’ve only got a week to get this together, so please share widely with friends and family – especially anyone you know who might be visiting the Nelson Bay area over the long weekend.
Can’t come? Please join the Econetwork Port Stephens Facebook page so you can stay in touch. We may send out a petition later.
PLEASE help us save the area we all love and some like the Koalas are lucky enough to call home…
WHEN: Next Sunday 1st October 11 am
WHERE: Cnr Foreshore & Port Stephens Drives SALAMANDER BAY
BRING: Friends, smiles and placards
