MITCHELL Shire Council has again backed community opposition to the proposed quarry at 175 Northern Highway, Wallan.<\/p>\n
In a decisive council meeting, council passed a motion reaffirming longstanding opposition to the quarry.<\/p>\n
For years council has partnered with the community on the NO QUARRY for Beveridge\/Wallan campaign advocating against the detrimental impact on Melbourne’s northern growth corridor.<\/p>\n
Community opposition is evident through thousands of letters, submissions, petitions, and public demonstrations, reflecting a unanimous voice against the quarry.<\/p>\n
Mitchell Shire spokesperson Cr Rob Eldridge said, “This motion is a testament to our unwavering resolve to protect our community’s health, wellbeing and future development.<\/p>\n
“The toll on our community has been profound.<\/p>\n
“It underscores an urgency for a resolution that respects the voices and needs of Wallan and Beveridge residents.<\/p>\n
“We are fighting for an equitable outcome for our community.”<\/p>\n
Council, voicing the concerns of its community, has appealed to the state government and the Minister for Planning, Sonya Kilkenny, urging a complete rejection of the quarry project.<\/p>\n
The proposed development has been criticised for jeopardising residential expansion, impeding essential infrastructure, and putting crucial community facilities at risk.<\/p>\n
Council’s motion calls for a reflection on the values and priorities of the state government’s planning policies and commitment to walkable, livable neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n
It comes three years after the Planning Minister’s intervention in the quarry permit process, a period that has seen the local community’s resolve strengthen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MITCHELL Shire Council has again backed community opposition to the proposed quarry at 175 Northern Highway, Wallan. In a decisive council meeting, council passed a motion reaffirming longstanding opposition to the quarry. For years council has partnered with the community on the NO QUARRY for Beveridge\/Wallan campaign advocating against the detrimental impact on Melbourne’s northern […]<\/p>\n