Species impact statement required

Gosford Council has directed the developers of the Catholic Church-owned land on Veron Rd to complete a species impact study.

The land, situated on the corner of Hillview St and Veron Rd, would be studied to determine the frequency of different animals in the area.

Gosford Council's senior town planner Mr Jim Bruton said that the developers had recently obtained guidelines for the study from the Department of Environment and Conservation, so as to meet its requirements.

"The study is meant to determine the frequency of the various animals and birds that could be in the area," Mr Bruton said.

"We aren't sure how long it's going to take, but it is likely to be some months."

Mr Bruton said the test could take anywhere up to 12 months to complete.

Lyle Stone, January 5