Read the latest FOKE News – SPOT REZONNGS for Gordon & Lindfield, Wednesday 5 March 2025:

Dear Members and Supporters

Developers can now bypass Ku-ring-gai Council and have their proposals assessed by the NSW Housing Delivery Authority.

Currently two State Significant Development Applications have been announced for Gordon and Lindfield at:

• 3-9 Park Avenue, Gordon for a 9 storey development + 100 apartments + 125 car spaces
• Woodside and Highgate Road, Lindfield for 173 apartments covering multiple sites
  
  

Since the announcement of the new Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) we have been concerned that it would override Ku-ring-gai Council’s TOD alternative scenario plans and ignore the community voices.  This concern is now a reality.

What was the point of residents being consulted over the five alternative TOD scenarios when developers can now bypass Council and go direct to the HDA for processing? Council hasn’t even made its recommendation on the preferred scenario which is expected to be announced shortly.

The HDA is undemocratic and prioritises high-density development over community interests.

Please send us letters or flyers about any State Significant Developments near you to info@foke.org.au

Best FOKE wishes

Kathy Cowley

President

Friends of Ku-ring-gai Environment

Ku-ring-gai’s draft Green Grid Strategy is on public exhibition until 12 March 2025

Read FOKE’s Submission on Ku-ring-gai Council’s Affordable Housing Policy HERE

BOOK LAUNCH:

The Geology and Flora of the Sydney Basin: A Photographic Journey by Dr John Martyn*

Wednesday, 12 March 2025,  6:30 – 7:30pm
Gordon Library, 799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon, Book HERE

Sydney’s basin, that includes Ku-ring-gai, has incredible geological significance with its sandstones, shales, and volcanic formations. Dr. John Martyn’s latest book shares this extraordinary geology, unique flora, and breathtaking natural beauty.

* Dr John Martyn is a member of FOKE Ku-ring-gai GeoRegion Committee