My husband and I own a holiday house in Culburra Beach, quite close to the proposed development, and we support the new development. We hope to move from Sydney within a few years. We feel that the town needs to grow and keep with the times. I know that a lot of the area is like us, not full time residents, but hopefully this can change as Culburra progresses instead of standing still. It would be great to inject some work and excitement to the area. As I mentioned before, we are quite close to the area and would appreciate the opportunity for council to upgrade our area (zoned b5) with proper curb and guttering in all of the area to allow for the excess traffic that will eventually be coming past our place.

I object to the proposed West Culburra Concept Proposal SSD 3846 at Culburra Beach because of the following concerns.

This development proposal is inconsistent with Department of Planning, Industry and Environment conditions for the following reasons.

The proposal does not constitute limited development. There is no evidence of the need for the size of this development in terms of residences, sports oval or industrial use. The proposed density of the development is inappropriate for the area and there is no clear indication of the height of buildings proposed for medium/high density use.

The proposal would have considerable visual impact upon entering Culburra Beach. There is no concept in the proposal of the visual impact which the development would create on entry. Medium density development from Canal Street to the existing industrial development is inappropriate and out of keeping with the village atmosphere currently inherent throughout the town.

The proposed sports park is unnecessary as Culburra sports fields already exist. This duplication not only creates another facility for Shoalhaven Council to upkeep, the use of chemicals necessary to support such a facility create a dangerous risk to water quality both in terms of run off to Curleys Bay and ground water pollution.

Water pollution as an issue, whilst being partly mitigated by water quality ponds, will always be a major concern of this proposal. It is impossible for a development of this size and type to not adversely affect the water quality of Curleys Bay, Crookhaven River catchment and the ground water which seeps into the aquifers feeding Lake Wollumboola. This is detrimental to the local oyster and fishing industry and to the internationally significant Lake Wollumboola and the wildlife it supports.

Road access is a major concern regards this proposal. Culburra is a one road in and out township. The size of this development and consequent expansion of population will increase the traffic on an already overused, under serviced road. Most significantly, the increased traffic would create a dangerous road block if a bushfire evacuation was necessary. Residents of the proposed development would need/want to access the beaches in their cars, creating more stress on already insufficient beach access car parking.

There has been no community consultation on this proposal and as a current resident of Culburra Beach I believe it is neither necessary or desired.

Yours Sincerely

Kae Sullivan

I object the West Culburra 900 housing development.
My property backs onto Curley’s Bay. This property has been in my family for over 65 years. I kayak regularly on Curley’s Bay. There is an abundance of wildlife in and around the Bay. The water is pristine clean, no pollution, no rubbish.
I am concerned what permanent damage the 900 housing development will have on the waterways, wildlife, mangroves and native bush. A damage that can not be reversed.

I wish to make a submission in support of the West Culburra concept proposal currently on public exhibition, for the
following reasons:

The positive affect this development will have on the currently stagnant,if not reducing, economy and employment
in Culburra, both during construction and long term. As a major local employer, this development will increase our
capability to offer more employment and career paths for our local population, in particular regarding youth
employment.


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This development has been zoned residential for nearly thirty years, as is supported by both Shoalhaven Councils
Growth Management Strategy and the State Governments lllawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan and endorsed by
Shoalhaven City Council.

This concept has been reviewed and developed over time by the proponents to recognise genuine community

concerns:

-the development has a large set back from the foreshore

-reticulated sewerage is provided to all lots

-stormwater is used for irrigation, not discharged to estuary

-extensive water treatment has been incorporated to protect the local environment and exceeds required standards

-no stormwater will be discharged to downstream waterways, and the above measures will protect the local oyster
farming industry

-the development has no impact on Lake Woolumbulla, overcoming a major concern for some local residents

-rainwater tanks are included in each lot

-solar panels are included on each lot

-proposal has a seven stars NatHers rating.

It is hard to imagine how more generously the proponent could meet community concerns over this much needed
improvement to the Culburra area.

The population of Culburra Beach has declined over the last ten years and this development will address the current
reducing population issue by providing more opportunities for first home buyers to purchase in Culburra at
affordable prices, and give current ( elderly) residents the chance to downsize ( currently very limited options
available).

This development can only improve the current ( lack of) footpaths and cycleways in Culburra, as well as providing
much needed open space recreation areas and playing fields.

To summarise, this development is long overdue in this area, the Developer has been more than genuine in meeting
community expectations in regards to responsible development and the concept proposal will help the Culburra and
surrounding area's to positively go forward in aa sensible and rational manner.

Thank you for your considerations

Phil Ryan CEO

Culburra Bowling and Recreation Club Ltd. 8 February 2021.

I am deeply concerned about the development and destruction of around 50 hectares of native bushland in the West Culburra Development. After the last year's devastation of bushland due to unpreceeded fires on the South Coast it should be imperative we preserve the bushland and wildlife within the bushland that is left. I am also concerned that Culburras current infrastructure is not adequate to accommodate more residents.The existing roads are poorly maintained and dangerous. I am also concerned there is one way in and one way out and in a catastrophic event it would be extremely difficult to evacuate with the extra population growth. The area selected for the development is located within the wetlands of Oyster Bay and Crookhaven River.. which is very concerning as it is an extremely sensitive ecological area. Since the last proposal was put forward there has been significant environmental and economic changes have occurred due to the bush fires and covid and the town has been thriving through tourism, these are people who are visiting as they consider Culburra one of the last beach towns left.

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This is my home town, where I grew up. This is how a coastal should be. Let it alone!