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Activists urge NSW to protect 574 hectares of bushland in Newcastle from development to preserve endangered species.
Environmentalists and local leaders are pushing the New South Wales government to protect 574 hectares of bushland in Newcastle’s Link Road Forest as a national park, opposing plans to build over 4,000 homes on the site.
The area, home to endangered species like koalas and powerful owls, is part of a state initiative to develop around 7,800 homes across five locations.
Campaigners stress the importance of preserving biodiversity and expanding NSW’s protected areas, currently at about 10%.
Developer Eden Estates Pty Ltd, managed by Harrington, says it will build on less than half the land, prioritize affordable housing and community facilities, and use a 600-hectare offset site at Ellalong Lagoon.
The government has started a rezoning process with environmental assessments underway, and public consultation is expected in 2026.
Los activistas instan a NSW a proteger 574 hectáreas de matorrales en Newcastle del desarrollo para preservar las especies en peligro de extinción.