Free Nobbys

To concerned Community members

RE NOBBYS

Please attend at gathering with members of the community concerned about the impact of the proposed development at Nobbys headland.

The proposed development of the site will have a permanent and irreversible impact on the heritage values of Nobby's Lighthouse. If this is the case, Newcastle cannot afford to adopt decisions that do not support sustainability in relation to its most valuable heritage landmark.

Newcastle is a very creative city with immense pride in its heritage, achievements and culture. The City was built on the spirit and commitment of hard working men and women who valued Newcastle's heritage. Unfortunately, unlike other Cities in Australia, Newcastle cannot boast many iconic sites like Nobby's Lighthouse.

This national treasure should therefore be protected at all costs and for future generations of Australians.

The site should be opened (and protecting its heritage) so it can be enjoyed by local residents and visitors to the region. However, it is important that Newcastle adopts environmental leadership and sustainable decision making to its limited heritage sites, which in turn will create immense social value to unique assets such as Nobby's Lighthouse.

Where: MEET AT GATE LEADING UP TO NOBBYS LIGHTHOUSE
When: 12 midday SUNDAY 6TH APRIL , T shirts available for sale

SOCIALLY, CULTURALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY WE CAN CO-EXIST

Regards
Ann Hardy

Proposed decision to refuse the Nobbys Lighthouse Redevelopment

The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garrett, is inviting comment on his proposed decision to refuse the Nobbys Lighthouse Redevelopment (EPBC 2006/3179).

Under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, there is a provision (s.131A) to invite public comment regarding a proposed decision under Part 9 of the Act. Due to the high level of public interest in the Nobbys Lighthouse Redevelopment the Minister has decided to seek the views of the public in relation to his proposed decision to refuse the proposal. To assist the public in doing this the Minister has also made available the Recommendation Report prepared for him by the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA), and a report prepared for DEWHA by an independent heritage consultant.

Comments will be accepted until 9 April 2008 on the proposed decision.

URGENT

The historic Nobbys Lighthouse: 150 years serving the port of Newcastle and still in operation. It must be preserved protected and promoted as a key item in the Nationally important Coal River Heritage Park. Newcastle’s birth Site.

Therefore it is urgent that you write to the Minister, The Hon. Peter Garrett AM MP, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts and let him know that you support his proposed decision to reject this proposal.

TO MAKE A COMMENT

Comments can be submitted by:

e-mail to: Nobbys.lighthouse@environment.gov.au or

mail* to:
Comment on the proposed Nobbys Lighthouse Redevelopment
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601

BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS

The Minister took account of information provided by the proponents, and the various public comments received on the proposal. This advice on the proposed decision relates only to matters under Commonwealth jurisdiction. Further information relating to the proposed decision can be found at:

• The Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts recommendation report (PDF 102 - KB)
• Report prepared for the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts by Clive Lucas, Stapleton and Partners (PDF 1512 - KB)

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