In this post, we examine several issues relating to Arcadia Park – Bushfire Mitigation Measures, Vegetation Management Plans, and Plans of Management.

This beauty, an Eastern Barn Owl, snapped in the palm fronds at the southern end of Arcadia Park a few days ago. Thanks again to Elaine and the local Landcare group. Photo credit: Annalese Johnson.

2NC ran a segment during this afternoon’s drive program (May 6, 2019) – What impact will Newcastle’s growing residential development have on jobs? – which covered issued relating to the apartment development boom in Newcastle. ABC presenter Paul Turton discussed the topic with Professor Bill Mitchell, Director of the – Centre of Full Employment and Equity (CofFEE) at the University of Newcastle.

Asset Protection Zones are a “fuel reduced area surrounding a built asset or structure”. They are important because in addition to managing risk for development on bush fire prone land, they can also significantly reduce (or increase) the cost of construction. In some cases, a reduced APZ can be managed through higher performance standards, though this adds to building costs.

In mid-2015, the then owner of 11-17 Mosbri Crescent began discussions with Newcastle City Council about the rezoning of the site of their Newcastle television studios. The Local Planning Strategy (2015) estimates that approximately 39 extra dwellings will be needed in The Hill by 2031 (p. 153). The LPS also…

Here are some photos from the event. We arranged some helium balloons on strings that would replicate the heights of the respective buildings associated with the proposed development. The photos demonstrate how massive the scale of the proposed buildings would be in relation to the surrounds. In particular, Building B (the tower) will dwarf the Newcastle East Public School and block views of the city from Wolfe Street. Thanks to George for the excellent camera work.