Western Victoria Region
Mr MEDDICK (Western Victoria) (12:36): (1673) My question comes from the residents of Torquay and Jan Juc and is for the Minister for Planning. It is now some time since the distinctive area and landscape consultation with the community was completed, which covered a number of topics but most importantly whether or not the Spring Creek valley would be opened up to development even on a limited basis. Spring Creek has been the subject of much scrutiny, with the Premier twice publicly committing to no development west of Duffields Road and developers frothing at the mouth at the prospect of being denied access to yet another area that is home to many threatened plant and animal species to further increase their super profits. Many residents are nervous and angry given the opposition leader’s comments that it should be developed. Will the minister give them some peace of mind and clarity by at least letting them know when the report will be made public?