Jess backs local residents at Calderwood

On Saturday June 5, Jess addressed a public meeting of over 50 people in Albion park organised by the Greens. The meeting gathered to discuss the proposed Calderwood development, and growing public opposition including from residents, community groups - even the local business chamber and developers!

Concerns include the fact that the proposed development: will be heavily car dependent with inadequate access to public transport; is on flood prone and prime agricultural land; has proceeded using the undemocratic Part 3a planning laws; is simply not necessary according to Illawarra's planning strategy. The main concern pointed out by Jess was the unsustainable nature of the development. She argued that climate change needs to be the number one consideration when planning urban development. She also called for the abolition of the Part 3a powers.

Other speakers included local landowners and was hosted by Greens candidate for Throsby, Peter Moran.