As part of the Federal environmental approval process, Landcom called for public comment on development plans for Myall Road in Hillsborough between Monday 22 May 2023 and Friday 2 June 2023.

In line with our obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the Act), the community was invited to provide comments in writing in relation to Preliminary Documentation and associated material for the proposed development as it relates to Black-eyed Susan (Tetratheca juncea); a native shrub listed as threatened under the Act. During this period noted above, 78 public submissions were received. Submissions received over the weekend (3-4 June) were also considered.

A document summarising the results of public exhibition has been prepared and Preliminary Documentation finalised, with no amendments required following its public exhibition. Documentation will now be assessed by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

See links below to obtain copies of project documentation and to view the formal notification of Publication of final Preliminary Documentation. 

• EPBC Referral 2014/7217 Preliminary Documentation (Part 1)
• EPBC Referral 2014/7217 Preliminary Documentation (Part 2)
• EPBC Referral 2014/7217 Preliminary Documentation - Public Submissions Response Summary

Copies of the above documentation can also be viewed at the following locations between 31 July 2023 and 11 August 2023:

• Lake Macquarie City Council - 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point NSW 2284
• State Library of New South Wales - 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000

Notification of Publication of final Preliminary Documentation: EPBC Referral 2014/7217 - Notice for Public Information