Break O’Day, East Coast of Tasmania
After years of frustration with the local council, residents on the north east coast have set up an information service to inform the community about planning issues.
Lack of consultation over proposed new re-zoning options which would impact on future development of the coast from Bicheno to Ansons Bay was the tipping point.
The Break O’Day Council has a history of ignoring community proposals for the protection of their environment and controls for appropriate development.
The proposed new Tasmanian Planning Scheme, under development by the State Government, is expected to further reduce local community input to planning.
Developers and large land owners may look forward to further deregulation of the planning system, unconcerned about blotting the landscape with inappropriate development and sub-divisions. Many Tasmanians think otherwise. The new information service intends to give voice to those who wish to protect the unique East Coast.
Friends of the East Coast Inc has set up an informative website:
www.friendsoftheeastcoast.org
As well as providing information, the website invites people to become a “Friend”.
Public Officerm Friends of the East Coast
