MidCoast Council are currently investigating the works which have started on an approved subdivision at 238 Boomerang Drive, Blueys Beach.
Significant tree clearing has been undertaken as part of the work.
The 77-lot residential subdivision was approved in 2019 after the land was rezoned following an appeal to the Land and Environment Court in 2012.
A planning agreement was put in place as part of the rezoning that saw 72 hectares of the land dedicated to the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the residential zone restricted to a 10.2 hectare area directly on Boomerang Drive.
While the clearing of trees forms part of the consent for the development, it also contains specific requirements for storm water management and erosion and sediment control.
Council compliance staff have attended the site and spoken with the developer and contractors about how the work has been undertaken and the immediate risks the site poses to the environment.
Investigations are ongoing and enforcement options are currently being reviewed by Council.
