Media Release

The Tasmanian Conservation Trust says that the controversial Rosny Hill tourism development has created a record for the most number of people making representations opposing a development in Clarence.

Yesterday afternoon the public comment period closed on the Rosny Hill tourism development. The TCT hand delivered 460 representations to Clarence City Council, all opposing the development, and in addition to those submitted directly to council the total will likely exceed 500.

The TCT Director Peter McGlone said that 'In my 28 years of experience in conservation I cannot recall this many people expressing their opposition to a development assessed by the Clarence City Council.'
'Most representations came from local residents who wrote personal comments about their love and enjoyment of Rosny Hill reserve and how the proposed development is too big and will destroy their enjoyment if it.'

"The main point raised by submissions is that the proposed development is just too large for the small Rosny Hill Nature Recreation Area. The main complex of buildings including a hotel, cafe and restaurant is an incredible 185 metres in length, meaning it would not fit inside the Blundstone Arena in Bellerive.'

It is expected that the Council will be deciding on the application in the next month or two.

Peter McGlone
Director
Tasmanian Conservation Trust
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