West Culburra Mixed Use Subdivision

Bulldozing and destroying such a large area of native bushland will have a huge negative long term effect. Culburra Beach does not need this the town is already on the up. I am sure there are better areas less eco sensitive areas where development can take place. The infrastructure is not in place to cope with this. The roads in and out of Culburra are already under constant repair , the NBN doesn't cope with the load nor does the water pressure. The area is a wetland and the negative effect on the fishing and oyster farms will be devastating. Culburra Beach also relies on tourism due to its "beach side coastal village" - this development will take that charm away and have a negative ( not positive ) effect on local business. Please don't destroy what we have for the sake of $$$$ it will be criminal

I wish to object to the West Culburra development for a number of reasons.
Firstly the site of this development is close to a sensitive and valuable mangrove lined river system. Mangroves are very important to the health and ecology of the Crookhaven estuary. Too many of these areas have already been lost on the NSW coast. The shoreline of Greenwell Point is an example. Runoff from this development would have a negative impact on the water quality and health of this estuary.
This development will also bring more traffic conjestion because there is very little public parking along the beach front. The current shopping centre parking needs to redesigned to make it more user friendly. Culburra Beach doesn't need more shops just a revitalised shopping centre.
This development would be a disaster for Culburra Beach. Small coastal villages cannot cope with the urban spawl which seems to be the vision of the developer. This type of thinking is at least 50 years out of date.
It will NOT bring more affordable housing. Bayswood estate Vincentia is a good example of the cost of housing in the type of developmet proposed.

I am a 27yr old who has called Culburra Beach home for my entire life. I would like to see some positive investment and growth in Culburra. I see this development as just that. I am convinced it will attract more young people and families to the town, increase housing availability and support new infrastructure. Based on the Environmental Impact assessment, It appears the environmental harm caused by the development will be mitigated and minimised appropriately. I thoroughly support the development.

This development will provide NO benifit to the local community,

I am sincerely in support of the West Culburra development as I believe it will have a positive impact on our town and specifically the young people therein.

The proposed number of homes and multi-dwellings has far too much disruptive impact on the Culburra Beach community, especially with a proposed one-road in/out to such an enormous housing developent. While I support a controlled development of new homes in the allotment, the numbers should be rolled out in a way that would have less impact on both our natural and social environment.
Further, proposal of additional new retail and commercial space is unwarranted. Consider instead an uplift or reconfiguration of existing retail space which already has a very high vacancy rate. Our community needs more services and variety but should be able to attract those without having new buildings or developments.

The silent majority of Culburra Beach who I have discussed the development with support it. We need to keep our great community growing and flourishing and this will allow the housing needed for us to grow.

As a resident and rate payer of a Culburra beach property I feel that Culburra beach is a unique little coastal town with lovely beaches and an array of wildlife.. To go ahead with the west Culburra beach project would impact greatly on our wildlife and the uniqueness of the town . our roads and beaches /parks would be greatly impacted by having a larger community. Our town already more than doubles at Christmas which puts the town under great pressure. The roads need a lot of attention even now and with more people living in the area they would need to be greatly upgraded.. We would need larger car parks and a lot more amenities to deal with a larger community.
I moved to Culburra beach in 1995 knowing it was a quiet little beach town and the lifestyle is exactly what I was looking for.
I don’t think going ahead with the west Culburra beach project will benefit the town in a positive way

I object to the proposed West Culburra Concept Proposal SSD 3846 at Culburra Beach because of the following environment and safely issues.
• A plan to destroy 47 hectares of native forest in the Shoalhaven is devastating and socially irresponsible.
• The 2019-2020 bushfires led to huge loss of habit for out native flora and fauna in the Shoalhaven region and further south. It is now more crucial than ever to protect the remaining remnant forests for the sake of our wildlife
• Climate change is the greatest threat to our planet. To clear 47 hectares of forest remove is socially irresponsible. Deforestation creates further carbon emissions and removes an important tool in managing climate change.
• Lake Wollumboola and surrounding wetlands and forest ecosystem is of national and international significance. Over 20 threatened or endangered bird species have been observed on the lake. Every year birds fly from the Arctic and North America to visit this Lake. At the very least the Lake Wollomboola catchment area should be removed from the development proposal.
• Has there been consultation with the local indigenous community?