All recent comments on applications from Kempsey Shire Council, NSW

Dear Kempsey Shire Council,

Big thanks to those who have vision to maximise Kempsey's strengths, including to build more housing that exhibit Kempsey's fabulous river views, such as Queen Street, South Kempsey! (Surely that too will help push up prices and give back to community and council, with land values rising! And entice more people to the area who appreciate such remarkable hinterland and rural views!)

I am familiar with Queen Street as we enjoy Playgroup at the PCYC, which also has an abundance of great activities for children, teens and adults. Queen Street is also so centrally located near Melville High and a short walk to the shops and school and early learning centres in West Kempsey. Great location for more housing, especially if more housing areas around can be revisioned and revitalised, with higher expectations for locals.

The views from Queen Street are fantastic and PERSONALLY, I THINK THE SECOND BRIDGE TO AND FROM KEMPSEY WILL BE BEST PLACED FROM QUEEN STREET TO TOZER. Whatever the decision of the council, I believe all nearby applications should be assessed in alignment with plans for a second bridge as that second bridge will be vital to Kempsey's thriving future.

Kind regards,
Rebekah Morrison

Dear Kempsey Council,

Hi! My name is Rebekah Morrison - I am absolutely delighted to see the thoughtful landscaping as part of this application - "Yarning Circle" included :) I do so hope Durri can very soon be relocated to far more safe and secure, comfortable, supportive premises so the health and wellbeing of our local Indigenous community can improve dramatically - They all need to know we as a community also care for them and wish their lives to be far more happy, healthy and prosperous.

On that note,
I personally would love to see more Indigenous designs in Kempsey - Kempsey has a fabulous opportunity to shine a light and honour the Indigenous history of our shire, especially with our high Indigenous population (17%?) :)

Thankyou for considering the designs and Durri application - My only point is, I wish it was more on the main street and seen (not set back from the street), but perhaps to be at the back of the park will be the safer and quieter option for these beautiful people :)

Warmly,
Rebekah

It’s a bold and arrogant move for anyone to presume rights they simply don’t have. The Rise group’s assumption of rights to erect signage and fencing is such a move no doubt designed to intimidate residents and potential purchasers into believing this development is a fair accompli. The site, on many grounds, is unsuitable for the proposed development and indeed for most development of any scale. One has only to observe the havoc that’s wreaked when development is allowed on unsuitable sites such as this and many others in South West Rocks. The recent rains have clearly demonstrated that recent development has altered so much of the local landscape that native fauna and human safety, quality of life and indeed, survival for some species is threatened. I have already made the decision to leave South West Rocks because it has broken my heart to see how this beautiful environment is being destroyed.

I am really surprised and disappointed that the application for fencing is after the fact. More so because it was disapproved and was requested to be removed.
The developers are doing everything they can to intimidate the local community with their non compliance and condescension.
I do not want the development to go ahead because of the total destruction of an extremely sensitive area, even though some seem to think otherwise. I’d hate for the situation to end with too little too late.
I am totally against this application and further development of this site.
I hope the council has more sense than cents. Thank you.