WACRA events

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Henley development

Development is a big issue facing all communities. The State Government 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide identifies areas of development growth without giving proper consideration to essential infrastructure and social cohesion. Urban infill and high density living does not mean high-rise buildings. We need well-planned development that considers all aspects of community needs. This can only be achieved by community engagement and being part of the planning and decision-making process. WACRA and 15 other resident action groups have formed Community Alliance SA.

Petition (Word doc) – We the undersigned believe that the levels of development occurring in Henley Beach are not always in the best interests of the community.
Council acknowledgement of petition receipt (PDF file 40 kb)

WACRA Statement Of Representation sent to Council (PDF file 87 kb)

WACRA presentation to Council

Wednesday 7 December 2011

Presentation to City of Charles Sturt Development Assessment Panel (PDF file 8 mb)
Points discussed (PDF file 107 kb)

Polluting drainpipe

Tuesday 29 November 2011

Jim Douglas was interviewed by Ian Henscke and Spence Denny from ABC891 about the polluting drainpipe spewing out a mix of ground water, stormwater, unknown chemicals and sediments from the Antunes Development directly onto Henley Beach foreshore.
Waste water on Henley Beach still untested (audio file)
Henley Beach developer not happy either (audio file)
View pollution photos
Media release – Anger at Henley Beach runs deep (14 December, PDF file 210 kb)

WACRA meeting with the Hon Paul Caica MP

Friday 15 July 2011

WACRA Executive members met witih the Hon Paul Caica MP, member for Colton
Meeting minutes (PDF file, 192 kb)

Charles Sturt Council meeting

Monday 27 June 2011

WACRA presented a planning process to Council at this meeting.This call for action was developed from the public forum (Forum for a Better Henley) where the community raised their voices and provided us with the future direction. Read what has been put to your Council (PDF file, 1.1 mb)

More detail about this meeting (Henley Voice)

Forum for a Better Henley

Sunday 29 May 2011, 11am - 1pm

WACRA held this public forum on Sunday 29 May to give concerned residents the opportunity to raise their voices and have a say! The forum was moderated by Professor Fran Baum – read her address (PDF file, 156 kb). Topics discussed were the state's 30 Year Plan, Charles Sturt Council's vision for Henley, Heritage matters (National Trust SA), and Planning our place. Read local resident and WACRA Executive Committee member Kenzie van den Nieuwelaar's address (PDF file, 276 kb)

An open forum and question time followed presentations. Over 200 people voted unanimously to pass the two resolutions (PDF file 70 kb).

Snapshot of the event