Our community is at risk. The proposed construction on Friday Street is ignorant and damaging - There are not enough GPs for our present population, our local hospital is stretched to its limit and the government is attempting to close it in addition to this. The dentists' waiting lists are never-ending, our local schools are overflowing, and the wildlife is being driven out by the over-utilization of our critical farmland.

Those buying the houses on this new development will be misled. Due to limited infrastructure resources, it becomes clear that our already congested roads cannot accommodate this drastic influx. Years ago, when this development was denied, it was for a reason. It is concerning, then, that it has now mysteriously slipped through the cracks, especially considering the stagnation of several new builds struggling to sell in our local market, let alone having an additional 250 houses! that can be up to 1000 new patients, school children, cars, you name it, and we do not have the resources. The publications surrounding the proposals are already tagged as controversial.

They held one 'public' hearing, during work hours, being inaccessible to those it affects and they knew it.

Let's remind our local government about the importance of responsible community development - prioritizing not only economic growth but sustainable living, health care, education, traffic management, and conservation. It's time to call a stop to short-sighted planning.

Please sign this petition to halt the building on Friday Street, protect our community resources, and ensure that we continue to live in a sustainable, people-friendly, and ecologically responsible area.