Forum –
I would like to remind readers about the current push by developers, to, once again, rezone and sub-divide the Old Farm site (per DA765/2021) at 414 Old Maitland Rd, Mardi, in contravention of a long established planning prohibition for the subdivision of land west of the M1.
With the impending effects of climate change fast approaching in the form of much hotter summers, more frequent droughts, incredibly intense bush fires, frequent storms, extreme floods and rising sea levels, I fear that suburban expansion into the agricultural land here will become problematical and costly.
My suggestion is that the Joint Regional Planning Panel/Central Coast Council reject this DA and that the current owners consider donating the Old Farm – but now let’s call it the “Denton-Stevens Environmental Reserve” – to the Central Coast inhabitants, current and future, and let us continue to experience the pleasure of watching the ‘roos at sunset, listening to the birds, and discovering the elusive threatened species of the area.
A minimal fire trail through the 223ha property and a nice post and rail fence along the Old Maitland Rd with suitable explanatory signs would be good.
For years to come residents and tourists alike will be drawn to the area and marvel at this rare amenity.
Email, Oct 13
David Hollingsworth, Mardi