Hi Folks
I was asked to survey a small block in Palmerston in the Buscall Ave drainage channel from Sanctuary Lakes. It is a really nice bit of habitat, especially for a Rufous Owl I found enjoying some prey (Bar-shoudered Dove possibly). Sad thing is that this small amount of land has a proposal for development/clearing for an Optus/Vodafone tower. Its the last option from 3 proposed sites, the others discounted because of what seems like access issues, i.e. no-track! The submission period has expired, as usual, the development sign put up with less than 2 weeks for people to notice and make submissions. Some submissions were forwarded, but there is a hope of community meetings occurring soon.
I don’t know about everyone else, but I am concerned about how easily we are succumbing to the destruction of of our local green belts? If you are a Palmerston resident or share the same concerns, Id be happy for you to contact me.
Sorry to make this great sighting quite a negative report.
Sincerely Mick
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One more try.
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Sent: Friday, 25 March 2016 2:53 AM
Hi Folks
I was asked to survey a small block in Palmerston in the Buscall Ave drainage channel from Sanctuary Lakes. It is a really nice bit of habitat, especially for a Rufous Owl I found enjoying some prey (Bar-shoudered Dove possibly). Sad thing is that this small amount of land has a proposal for development/clearing for an Optus/Vodafone tower. Its the last option from 3 proposed sites, the others discounted because of what seems like access issues, i.e. no-track! The submission period has expired, as usual, the development sign put up with less than 2 weeks for people to notice and make submissions. Some submissions were forwarded, but there is a hope of community meetings occurring soon.
I don’t know about everyone else, but I am concerned about how easily we are succumbing to the destruction of of our local green belts? If you are a Palmerston resident or share the same concerns, Id be happy for you to contact me.
Sorry to make this great sighting quite a negative report.
Sincerely Mick
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I’m not sure why the Mick’s attachment didn’t come through. I’m trying to attach it to this reply.
Peter Shute
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Sent: Friday, 25 March 2016 2:53 AM
Hi Folks
I was asked to survey a small block in Palmerston in the Buscall Ave drainage channel from Sanctuary Lakes. It is a really nice bit of habitat, especially for a Rufous Owl I found enjoying some prey (Bar-shoudered Dove possibly). Sad thing is that this small amount of land has a proposal for development/clearing for an Optus/Vodafone tower. Its the last option from 3 proposed sites, the others discounted because of what seems like access issues, i.e. no-track! The submission period has expired, as usual, the development sign put up with less than 2 weeks for people to notice and make submissions. Some submissions were forwarded, but there is a hope of community meetings occurring soon.
I don’t know about everyone else, but I am concerned about how easily we are succumbing to the destruction of of our local green belts? If you are a Palmerston resident or share the same concerns, Id be happy for you to contact me.
Sorry to make this great sighting quite a negative report.
Sincerely Mick
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