DEAR News Of The Area,
I NOTE more comment on this matter in NOTA 24 October 2025 (‘Jetty Foreshore funding inconsistencies’, Letters), where we are urged to write to the Planning Minister Paul Scully and quote the polled results of the ballot held on 14 September 2024 (almost 70 percent voted no).
I for one cast a blank vote.
Why?
Because the ballot that was proposed by Council was worded in a manner to achieve a preconceived outcome.
The wording of the ballot was: “The Coffs Harbour Jetty foreshore will be redeveloped. Do you agree that some of the foreshore land should be used for multi-level private residential development? Yes/ No.”
This was only part of the debate at Council and I couldn’t believe such a narrow mischievous motion was allowed to be presented to the voters.
I fail to understand how the Council staff, the General Manager and the Councillors could agree to such a motion, when it in many ways could be seen as deceitful.
Many voters were influenced by “multi-level”, as was I initially.
Who wants to see 10, 20, 50 or more levels?
I wouldn’t be adverse to sufficient levels to cover up the sights of the railway.
l agree that we should write to the Planning Minister, Mr Scully, office@scully.minister.nsw.gov.au and express our opinions. I assure you I will.
Let’s get on with fixing this eyesore now.
Forget costly name changes like Coffs Harbour City Council to City of Coffs Harbour (what happened to the Hinterland?).
Coffs will be the jewell of the North Coast if we to enhance our region
Regards,
L PRIESTLEY,
Coffs Harbour.
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