To whom it may concern,

I object to the proposed West Culburra Concept Proposal SSD 3846 at Culburra Beach due to a number of environmental issues as follows:

* At a time when our wildlife is under increased pressure due to the devastating 2020 summer bushfires in the Shoalhaven , this development would clear critical habitat for numerous threatened species such as the Glossy Black Cockatoo and Powerful Owl. If we are to 'Save our Species' we can't keep clearing the bush that provides their homes. This lowland coastal forest also provides a habitat corridor to the Shoalhaven escarpment and the Crookhaven River Wetlands.
* A development on the shore of Curley's Bay and the Crookhaven River would have an impact on the water quality in the catchment which would threaten the mangroves in the coastal wetlands as well as the local oyster and fishing industries.
* The increase in population in the Culburra village would also impact on the Ramsar listed Lake Wollumboola and its special birdlife.

In short, there are already enough people living in Culburra and adding any more will threaten the beautiful environment that they and their wildlife enjoy. More is not always better and the whole ecosystem must be taken into account.

Yours sincerely,
Karen Davis

As Attachment for previous letter submitted in objection to the West Culburra Concept Proposal SSD 3846

Please note I wish to add the Application details and number to my previous letter of submission (accidentally omitted in the first letter sent) as above

sincerely,

The Director
Industry Assessments
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Locked Bag 5022
Parramatta NSW 2124

Saturday 20th of February, 2021

Dear Sirs and/or Madams,

I wish to make strong objections to the proposed west Culburra proposal to subdivide land, and clear land of coastal forest and tree canopies and develop the land with housing near sensitive coastal shores.

Please find attached letter with comments and reasons for objections to the proposal

• I object to the Sealark Housing Development because it is excessively large scale, and out of context to the geography and local townships of Culburra Beach and Orient Point.
• I objected in 2018 to the proposal then, and I continue to object.
• It is a very unimaginative capital investment into the area – essentially , the development is mainly houses with little else in the way of providing extra services to support the increase to the local population.
• It will cause destruction to bushland and wildlife – permanent loss of bushland.
• The sudden increase to the population, if there is 100% occupancy as the developers claim , will cause overcrowding in the local schools, increase pressure on medical services in the existing township of Culburra Beach , road traffic and noise will also increase. These are real issues that the local residents will have to contend with on a daily basis.