Saving Skye ridgeline from development (Adelaide, South Australia)


Saving Skye ridgeline from development (Adelaide, South Australia)
The issue
We request the City of Burnside Council and/or the South Australian State Government take immediate action to purchase, or otherwise permanently protect 20 McBeath Drive, Skye 5072 from development. Owned by Boral Limited it is in the process of being sold.
Located east of the Anzac Lookout, Kensington road. This 7.9 acres of grassland (only 1% of our grassland remains) and eucalpyt forrest is currently enjoyed by thousands of walkers, sightseeers and cyclists. It makes a significant contribution to the scenic character, environmental integrity and community identity of the Adelaide Hills and Mount Lofty Ranges.
It is an environmentally and culturally significant location, providing a breeding habitat for the endangered Cryptic Sun Moth and many other native animals.
Protecting this biodiverse land and creating it as a public park would safeguard its environmental and landscape values for future generations.
Help support stopping this development and protect one of 8 remaining natural skylines over Adelaide - sign and share.
Time is vital - we have until mid April 2026 before this land could potentially become permanently destroyed by residential development.
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The issue
We request the City of Burnside Council and/or the South Australian State Government take immediate action to purchase, or otherwise permanently protect 20 McBeath Drive, Skye 5072 from development. Owned by Boral Limited it is in the process of being sold.
Located east of the Anzac Lookout, Kensington road. This 7.9 acres of grassland (only 1% of our grassland remains) and eucalpyt forrest is currently enjoyed by thousands of walkers, sightseeers and cyclists. It makes a significant contribution to the scenic character, environmental integrity and community identity of the Adelaide Hills and Mount Lofty Ranges.
It is an environmentally and culturally significant location, providing a breeding habitat for the endangered Cryptic Sun Moth and many other native animals.
Protecting this biodiverse land and creating it as a public park would safeguard its environmental and landscape values for future generations.
Help support stopping this development and protect one of 8 remaining natural skylines over Adelaide - sign and share.
Time is vital - we have until mid April 2026 before this land could potentially become permanently destroyed by residential development.
198
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Petition created on 21 March 2026