The planning department has responded our calls to extend the deadline for comment on the Blackwattle planning proposals covering the existing Fish Market site until 20 August.

I encourage you to review the proposals and give your feedback: > HERE.

Last week I was briefed on the proposal and remain very concerned that it is too big, too dense, too close to the harbour, has the wrong commercial and housing mix, not enough social housing and includes only symbolic engagement with First Nations people without practical measures like Aboriginal housing. See the article in the Sydney Morning Herald: > HERE.