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CAG LETTERS TO TIMES & LEADER - COMMUNITY FIGHTS ON
Public rally signals community fights on in face of government cave in to developers
Dear Editor
On Saturday 4th March 300 people turned up to Collingwood Action Group's rally protesting Minister Hulls approval of the Banco Development showing people will keep fighting. The rally voted overwhelmingly to ask Yarra to fight the decision and use by-laws to moderate the development's worst impacts, and unions not to cross a community picket line and possibly slap green bans on the site. MP Richard Wynne pledged to work with the community for a better outcome on the Banco site and has since come out against the Minister's decision to reject mandatory height controls on Smith Street. Council has called on Collingwood Action Group and residents to contribute suggestions for the drafting of by-laws. The fight is not over! We need to continue to join forces and fight for our right to decide how our neighbourhood is developed. Come to Yarra Council's public meeting at 6:30pm Wednesday 19th April, Fitzroy Town Hall. Hear from Council's lawyers and planners about what Yarra is doing to develop by-laws to minimize the worst traffic impacts, and have your say about possible solutions.
Louise Grace, Spokesperson, Collingwood Action Group, 26 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC 3066
Email: cag@smithstreet.org
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