Tag Archives: PSC Planning Matters

Would you have Approved this 53 Lot Subdivision Under a Defence Force Flight Path?

Here is a map published in the Examiner by the Defence Department (Apologies for the quality) 5 Councillors – MacKenzie, Dover, Morello, Tucker and Le Motte approved this subdivision  at Halloran Way/Richardson Road, Raymond Terrace on 14 May 2013 despite … Continue reading

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What is Happening at the Port Stephens “Gateway” – Nelson Bay Road/Cabbage Tree Road/Lavis Lane entry

Here is the submission from TRRA Inc objecting to the additional “tourist development” on the corner of Cabbage Tree Road and Nelson Bay Road (right across the road from McDonalds) and the recently approved Lavis Lane “Tourism Facility” TRRA Submission Objecting … Continue reading

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NSW State Planning Review – Heads Up Everyone!

Here is the submission prepared by Nigel Waters on behalf of TRRA Inc.  It is a long read but well worth it 130628 TRRA Submission on NSW Planning White Paper This page has a summary of comments from various organisations … Continue reading

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Old Anna Bay Sports Ground

Old Anna Bay Sports Ground, Jessie Road – (Jessie Road – Cnr Port Stephens Drive & Nelson Bay Road)  – Park & Ride/Bus Interchange – Rezoning proposal Update 04 April 2014  Apologies, the wrong links were attached to this post, this … Continue reading

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Salamander – Movement of Sand to Diemars Quarry – You Need to Know!

TRRA Liaison Committee member Colin Howard has requested that Council seriously consider the traffic impact on our community of the movement of the sand from Salamander Shopping Centre site to the proposed relocation at Diemars Quarry. He was partly able … Continue reading

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TRRA Banned from Public Access

TRRA Inc. Press Release: HERE One Story that Needs to be Told …… if only to say “We Tried” The headlines in the Examiner “TRRA Barred from Council Meet” (Examiner 30.4.13) would have grabbed your attention. Unfortunately that’s all that … Continue reading

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Alternate Sand Haulage Road onto Nelson Bay Road – Safety Concerns

  Our most recent letter HERE to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure repeats much of what has been highlighted in previous correspondence, including our continued concerns about public safety.  A new traffic study was called for in February this … Continue reading

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Big W Development Application – Salamander Bay Shopping Centre – Approved

The following is a link to the outcomes of the JRPP hearing held at Port Stephens Council Chambers on 16.5.13. 130517 Big W Approved by JRPP – Comments from Nigel Waters Here is the TRRA submission to the Joint Regional … Continue reading

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Big W at Salamander – locking in planning failure

On 16 May the Joint Regional Planning Panel will meet to consider the Development Application for a BigW store behind K-Mart and Aldi at the Salamander Centre.  This is the latest chapter in the long running bungled approach by Port … Continue reading

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$4.7M Birubi Surf Club Redevelopment – Where Is The Money Coming From?

Basically there is a now a whopping $2.5M shortfall, compared to an original shortfall of $350,000 (as per 26.6.12 Council meeting).  The Federal Grant which seems to be driving this redevelopment only accounts for $2.2M. At the Council meeting on Tuesday night … Continue reading

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