Memorial Ave land 'has residential potential'
Parkland at 21-23 Memorial Ave, Blackwall, is considered by Central Coast Council "to have potential for residential development", a Blackwall resident has been told.
"I confirm that Council doesn't intend to reclassify this land from operational to community land," council planning director Dr Alice Howe has told Blackwall resident Ms Jane Hendy.
"It is considered not to be suitable for inclusion in Council's conservation estate or recreational portfolio."
Dr Howe was responding to a letter from Ms Hendy in which she said the reserve was unsuitable for residential development.
Ms Hendy said the reserve contained a registered midden.
It was also a low point on the Peninsula and subject to flooding.
"If the reserve is not a dedicated public reserve then why is it signposted as such?"
She also said the reserve was not adequately maintained.
Dr Howe responded: "We will review whether additional maintenance is required to restrict vehicle access.
"I will also arrange for the signage to be reviewed to determine whether the wording needs to be amended."
SOURCE:
Email, 19 Jul 2023
Jane Hendy, Blackwall