Fwd: Port Fairy Lathams Snipe (Powling Street Wetland)-VCAT Hearing-

Hi all at B-a The hearing opposing the housing development at Powling St, Port Fairy that will destroy 40% of important Latham’s Snipe habitat, is on next week.  See details below. Anyone in the Warrnambool area who can attend is welcome.  Letters to council and local newspapers are also still welcome (see addresses below). Attached too are the survey results that many of you contributed to – Thankyou.  They have been passed on to the legal team defending the case. Moyne gazette: gazette@stand.fairfax.com.au Warrnambool standard: editor@the standard.net.au Mayor of Moyne Shire: Cr Jim Doukas jdoukas@moyne.vic.gov.au Janine Sent from my Motorola RAZR™ M on the Telstra Next G™ Network ——– Original Message ——– Subject: Powling Street Wetland-VCAT Hearing- From: Chris and Amanda Morris-Lines <morlines@bigpond.com> To: Chris and Amanda Morris-Lines <morlines@bigpond.com> CC: Hi Everybody. As you are no doubt aware, the proposed PEMS’ Powling Street Wetlands Subdivision, which was approved by council last year is being challenged in VCAT. There has been a great deal of work done to present a solid case to challenge this development. I am letting you know that the VCAT hearing for the Powling Street development is scheduled for next week – 24th – 28th February – starting at 10am on 24th Feb. It will be heard at the Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court, 218 Koroit Street, Warrnambool. We would love any members or interested parties in the area to attend the hearing and show support. Remember that this is an important hearing for the birds and the local community. If you attend please observe the protocols that are associated with official hearings. Hoping for a good outcome for the birds and our local community. See you there. Chris Morris Secretary South Beach Wetlands and Landcare Group. PS i have attached a recent survey which you may find interesting. PPS- A message from Jeff Sproal Friends of Griffiths Island (FOGI)-Please don’t forget that Dr Grainne Maguire will addressing FOGI members on Thursday night at 7:30pm. Meeting is at the Community Centre, Atkinson Street. Dr Maguire is an authority on shore birds and is the person in charge of the Hooded Plover program. Look forward to seeing you at the talk. Jeffrey P. Sproal Chairman Friends of Griffiths Island (FOGI) _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org surveySummary.xls