Airport business park community comment deadline extended

The proposal will now be on exhibition until the end of January. Orange Mayor John Davis OAM has welcomed strong community interest and discussion since the proposal was put up for comment in November.

“The proposal for a business park alongside the airport raises some important community issues, and it’s important we hear the breadth of community views,” John Davis said.

“Whether people want to say they support the need for economic growth and more jobs, or they want to express concern about potential impacts on farm land, we want everyone to be able to have their say.”

Orange City Council is proposing re-zoning a 114 hectare site to the south of the airport, with a yield of approximately 75 hectares of serviced lots.

“As well as providing an ongoing buffer to protect the airport in future, this site makes the most of nearby infrastructure such as gas and a future water pipeline, regional road connections as well as rail and air links,” Cr Davis said.

“From time to time to have approaches for larger scale operations that can’t be met within existing zoned land. We need to make sure we are ready when these opportunities arise, and the proposal minimizes potential impacts on nearby farm land.

” The proposed new zonings in the LEP amendment are IN1 General Industrial and B7 Business Park as well as a buffer or RE1 Public Recreation.

“The former consultation period overlapped with the holiday break, and it’s reasonable that many people mightn’t be in a position to make a submission. Extending the deadline until the end of January will give them that opportunity.

To make a submission and for information follow this link.