We call upon the NSW Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey MP, to immediately cease the tender for Expressions of Interest for the freehold international sale process for the Berrima Correctional Centre in order to allow time for the community and Wingecarribee Shire Council to be consulted about the future of the site.

This cultural heritage icon has been a part of the community for nearly 200 years.

The whole community and Wingecarribee Shire Council needs to be consulted before calling for a tender, in order to ensure the government is acting in a way that reflects and represents the wishes of the community.

There are many stakeholders in such a key historic culturage heritage site.

It may not be appropriate that the entire site is sold off, but how would we know?

By putting the entire site on the international freehold market the Minister is closing down options when she could be opening options up to maximise the potential of the area.

We want the ensure long-term profitability for the region: economically, culturally, and socially.

If we get the process right, we will get the result right and it can be a win for all concerned.

If you wish your voice to be heard you can email the minister directly.

oxley@parliament.nsw.gov.au