Thursday, 15 August 2024

 Tim McCURDY (Ovens Valley) presented a petition bearing 517 signatures.

This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria the clear and widespread community opposition to the proposed Meadow Creek Solar Farm, and the community concern with the environmental and financial impact that the proposed development will have on prime agricultural land.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly of Victoria calls on the Minister for Planning to reject the proposal due to the community and environmental concerns and opposition, including the loss of prime agricultural land, increased bushfire risk, the potential impact to local waterways, flora, and fauna, and the lack of adequate third-party appeals avenues in the planning process

Ordered that petition be considered tomorrow.