Questions have been raised about a survey showing the community is almost split down the middle on a proposal for an eco-resort at Killalea State Park.
Findings released by the Illawarra Regional Information Service showed 53 per cent of respondents opposed the development outright, while 47 per cent could either live with it (26 per cent) or supported it (21 per cent).
While developer Killalea Coastal Investments said the result was a triumph given the immense publicity against the development, Save Killalea Alliance spokeswoman Sonya McKay dismissed it as “incorrect”.
“Concerns exist regarding the questions and analysis of the survey,” she said.
“What the survey did indicate was that most people visit Killalea to surf, walk, relax and picnic with family and that little support exists for utilising new proposed facilities, except a kiosk.”
“It also showed that the major attraction to the park is its natural unspoilt and quiet beauty, that includes coastal views.
All of this also ignores the in excess of 15,000 signatures collected opposing the leasing and development of Killalea State Park.”
The Advertiser - 26 September 2007
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