The article headed Economic and transport plans to build a thriving region (CCN 374) is all about growth.
It proposes extensive development across the region for both employment and housing.
If the proposed housing estates continue the current damaging land clearing practices then the Central Coast runs the risk of repeating the problems that beset the western suburbs in Sydney.
Sweltering temperatures from heat intensifying infrastructure and wall to wall housing have created an unnatural and hostile environment.
In January 2020 Penrith was the hottest place on Earth at 48.9 C.
The mass land clearing of vegetation and flattening of all natural undulations across an estate on Hue Hue Rd at Buttonderry and Dora St in Doyalson is devastating, resulting in total destruction of the natural environment.
This practice is aptly called zombie clearing and reflects the poor planning and controls offered by the State Government.
This is a disaster waiting to unfold on the Central Coast if it’s not already here.
With our fast growing population it’s time to stop repeating the same mistakes of land clearing and urban design that have been made in western Sydney.
It is time for better planning controls to be put in place before we lose more essential bushland and the very environment we have all come here to enjoy by replacing it with our own urban heat bowl.
Email, Jan 31
Carey Buls, Saratoga
I agree with Carey Buls I moved from Guildford to Gosford 2001 high rise development and traffic congestion has increased greatly, better development planning would help