Riverslea protest heats up

Riverslea protest heats up

Concerned Riverslea residents staged a protest at Darch Brook this morning to stop tree clearing and call for more information on private subdivision plans.

Margaret River resident Jim Matan said the group wanted the clearing stopped until more information had been given on plans by developer Walsec to clear land for 70 new houses.

He said the group requested the workers hold off until such time as we can totally ascertain the legality of what theyre doing.

Mr Matan said protestors were at the site at 8am for about an hour before police asked them to leave. Resident Trudy Hayman said members of the group was concerned they had not been consulted before the clearing.

We had questions for them regarding the legality of their operations, she said.

Mrs Hayman said the group had inquired about the developers permission to clear the site, which was granted in 2002.

Were following up on a few avenues in relation to their permits to clear the land, Mrs Hayman said.

We just want to know all the boxes have been ticked.

Mrs Hayman said the developers were bulldozing trees like they were matchsticks.

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Riverslea protest heats up