Make Your Submission
Submissions are now open to object to the Disaster Bay ‘Eden 1’ kelp farm and will close on Friday 8th May.
Instructions are provided below. Please let us know once you've made your submission and you can be kept updated on any developments.
We need at least 50 objections to get the Independent Planning Commission involved — they have the power to stop the development. Please spread the word to family, friends and visitors to the bay to help reach this target.
Anyone worldwide, of any age (including children) can make a submission.
Thank you for helping protect Disaster Bay — together we can make a difference!
Lyn
How to Make a Submission
- Create a NSW Planning Portal account.
- Go to the project page and click on "Make a Submission".
- Follow the prompts and select "I object to the project" when asked.
You will be asked to explain why you object to the kelp farm. All concerns, large or small, are important — you can include one or many.
There is no need to provide scientific data or evidence. The Independent Planning Commission will investigate concerns — just write in your own words.
Important
DO NOT copy and paste the points below. You must use your own words when making a submission.
Examples of Concerns (use your own words)
- Scale and location — concerns that a 200ha farm is not comparable to the small test site.
- Visual impact on a pristine and natural environment.
- Risk of entanglement for whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and seabirds.
- Microplastic pollution from ropes and buoys entering the marine food chain.
- Light pollution affecting wildlife and the natural environment.
- Noise impacts above and below water affecting marine life.
- Damage to the fragile ocean floor ecosystem.
- Changes to wave patterns affecting beaches, rocky shores and estuaries.
- Impact on tourism and the area's reputation.
- Setting a precedent for further development in a pristine region.
Project Location
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Official Project Page
Open NSW Planning PortalAssistance is available via Service NSW: 1300 305 695
Kelp Farm Details
State Significant Development
Seaweed Aquaculture Lease, Disaster Bay - Eden 1
SSD-41680467
You can read the Environmental Impact Statement on the project page under Attachments & Resources.