Dear Mr . . . . . . . . (Council representative)

With this e-mail I have agreed to act as spokesperson for the local Riverside Residents.

A meeting was held with members of the local community and I can now answer your question as to ‘what kind of action we would like the Council to take’. Thank you also for confirming that the Slipway Shed is not built to the approved 1996 plans.

The immediate response from residents was to request the slipway construction be removed. However the universally agreed request of Council, is that there is immediate cessation of work on the Slipway Shed until such time as appropriate community consultation with the relevant council departments can be arranged.

It has been brought to the notice of Residents that major work is planned for the remaining part of the site which includes two further and possibly larger sheds and  a new slipway. We understand the nature of the work to be undertaken on completion of the planned development will constitute heavy engineering.

You must understand that there is serious concern among the local community over the impact of the current structure and future development of this site.

We look forward to your early response.

yours sincerely

Michael Dawson

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