Just six weeks out from the election, the approval follows
yesterday’s decision for the similarly controversial East Darling
Harbour project – a day
after the Opposition put the inherent issues from unsustainable development in
the front page news.
What’s proposed for Chippendale will destroy the character
and fabric of our historic village as well as set a damning precedent for
future planning controls across the state.
Multiple skyscrapers overshadowing canyon-like streets and
thousands of vehicles will dominate one of the City’s oldest villages, with a
tiny park barely larger than a few blocks of suburban land, the trade off for
nearly 8,000 residents/workers. In
short, no amount of spin will hide the outcome when it’s realised.
Incredibly, as a consequence of the decision, the Redfern
Waterloo Authority (the Government) is set to receive tens of millions of
dollars.
If you like us are disgusted by the Iemma Government’s
announcement today, we urge you to JOIN us tomorrow at 11am (Sunday 11
February) in Hyde Park (just north of the
Archibald Fountain) to voice your outrage!
Please note – due to the Chinese New Year parade, city
traffic may be disrupted in the morning – we suggest walk or take a train to Martin Place
station.
Coalition Chippendale Community Groups communityworkingparty@yahoo.com.au