We have been contacted by Still Creek Landcare about an area that is very special to the local community.
“Johnson Rd in Galston is a quiet street, leading to four other local streets with no through traffic. 3 Johnson Rd is home to a lovely large green parkland, bordered by dozens of beautiful mature Scribbly Gums and the critically endangered Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest, it is also home to an abundance of birdlife. This beautiful space is council owned land but is used daily by locals – old and young – to walk, kick a ball, ride bikes, play tip, gather kindling and meet in the late afternoon with their dogs to talk with neighbours. This unofficial park sits above Colah Creek where platypus have been observed.
3 Johnson Rd is the only green space within easy walking distance of the western side of Galston. It is accessible to a large number of homes without the need to cross a main road, which is extremely important to families in our area. Our kids enjoy this wide open space on a daily basis but importantly, the nature of this parkland and its proximity to so many residential streets mean it is also used by a large number of adults. Lasting friendships have been born here, and it’s a truly special meeting place.
The local community have been fighting for over a year against a, we believe, ill-conceived proposal by Clr Waddell to turn this much loved community green space into a home for industrial units, which based on the tenancy rates at nearby Dural, will likely sit vacant. “
Please join those in Ward A to vote in Councillors who care for the environment and who will use their vote for development that benefits the community not developers.
