ON Wednesday evening, 7 December, a concerned collection of local residents congregated at Stuarts Point Community Hall for the first of many community information events to be held by Allam Property Group, regarding the proposed mixed residential development of land west of the village.

With approximately 100 people in attendance, to what was initially planned by Allam as a ‘drop-in’ session with mapping information boards and literature strategically located throughout the hall, residents called for an open Q&A address, whereupon developer representatives took to the stage.

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As stated in the handout provided, the proposal relates to development of about half the designated site and studies are currently being conducted to identify the areas of vegetation with the highest conservation value.

The highly engaged audience raised many queries, predominantly various concerns regarding the long overdue drainage and sewerage program in the village.

Also noted and discussed were environmentally and culturally sensitive land issues, design fit/planning controls, block sizes, impact on the character of the village, employment/tourism opportunities, provision for green spaces, medical services, and dwelling lease costs.

Allam representatives were not able to resolve many queries as answers are reliant on continued technical studies, though concluded the evening with an assurance to the residents that they will keep all points in mind.

With the next community meeting proposed for February 2023, more information, a timeline, and a feedback portal can be accessed via www.allam.com.au/community/stuarts-point.

By Jen HETHERINGTON