Unanswered questions
The Yerriyong saga continues with the deferral of the JRPP decision which unsurprisingly requires more information regarding the noise and environmental issues.
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Both of these questions remain unanswered after several years of survey and reports.
In addition to this we are witness to numerous uninformed comments from some of the proponents and their supporters which only reveals their lack of knowledge of the critical points of the development indicating a deferral is not surprising.
Some of the most biased and ignorant comments emanated from a former Shoalhaven Councillor who was unconcerned about the loss of 41 endangered orchids which cannot be safely removed and saved.
It appears the only way to make money from these orchids is to assure their destruction by removing both plants and habitat.
It is also obvious those concerned have no concerns about the $7.5M penalty for the knowing destruction of an endangered species and I wonder which body will accept responsibility and pay this penalty.
Will it be Motorcycling NSW or the Shoalhaven Council?
A. Stephenson, Nowra
SHOWGROUND UPSET
I am appalled at the state of the Nowra Showgrounds.
The homeless are taking it over. It has been a great venue to walk dogs 'off lead', but not any more.
There are three camps where they have large and aggressive dogs. There are permanent 'homeless' living at the Showground.
Two camps in the cattle sheds, one in the Judge's box at the West Street Oval end.
There is an indigenous camp, with flag raised, comprising of three tents enclosed in tarpaulins and umbrellas. One caravan which has been up the West Street Oval end for six months or more (with dog).
As one walks the Nowra Showground you can see evidence of fires where people have been camping.
One camp, still there, a tent, was setting up his fire as I walked past with my small dog and we were intimidated by the aggressive behaviour of his very large dog.
There are also other small tents about in other areas near the barbecue at the Bens Walk trail.
Why are we, those ratepayers with dogs, having to contend with this increasing homeless plague. The Showground is in danger of becoming a ghetto.
Council and Police please do something about this.
E. Kielly, Nowra
TURN BACK
Regardless of the final outcome of the federal election, for the good of the nation we must return to the polls.
Annoying as it may be the benefits gained would outweigh the inconvenience experienced as a result of the current political situation.
One of the parties must have a substantial majority in order to govern and corrective action must be undertaken until such is obtained.
Simple as that I say so as the days go by let`s hope that there will be enough political goodwill in play to enable another election to take place.
Failure to do so may have dire consequences for our nation and our political system as a whole.
B. Cumberland, North Nowra
HOUSE RULES
There is something strange about the compulsory acquisition of the four houses.
Now there either is or is not a resolution of council to proceed with compulsory acquisition.
The process is strictly set out, if there is no resolution someone is out of line by approaching the landowners; if there is a resolution the mayor would be well aware of it as it requires a vote.
J.Perry, Bomaderry