Save Rosny's Parks
Over 28,000 City of Clarence residents voted, with 51% YES and 49% NO to the first question of having the facility entirely in the Rosny Parklands.
Speaking to The Mercury, Mayor Blomeley said the results showed the community is "more or less split down the middle".
For the 2nd question, 65% voted NO to having it across both Parklands.
Our city parks are under threat
Our city parks are under threat from inappropriate development.
Why would you build 2 football ovals, a 9000sqm administration building (the size of Rosny College), car parking for 150 vehicles and an indoor training facility within established Parklands?
The outcomes of an elector poll show that residents are split on the proposals to build an AFL high performance centre at the site of the old Rosny Course course, while a plan to construct the facility across two locations has been comprehensively rejected. Read more here about the outcome and next steps.
Rosny Parklands and Charles Hand Memorial Park are close to the Rosny Park business district.
They offer beautiful vistas of mature trees which are forage and shelter for diverse bird populations including water birds, and other wildlife.
They are loved and valued by the community, and are popular with runners, hikers, cyclists, dog walkers and sporting clubs, as well as those simply seeking refuge in nature.
"Why would you trash an existing and well-established park when there's something like seven to 10 ovals within 3km of here?", local Beth Rees.
The Australian
24 June, 2024