Enforceable Undertaking – Mr David Towers (MP07_0094) Port Stephens LGA

On 11 October 2023, NSW Planning accepted an Enforceable Undertaking from Mr David Towers, Salt Ash NSW, for a number of breaches of the development consent (MP 07_0094) including vegetation clearing and sand extraction from his premises which was not in accordance with the development consent. Mr Towers has undertaken to pay $130,000 to the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Division - Saving Our Species programs, for biodiversity enhancement and protection projects in the Port Stephens and Hunter region. Mr Towers is also required to pay $20,000 to Landcare NSW to enhance koala habitat in the Port Stephens region. Additionally, NSW Planning issued a Development Control Order to Mr Towers requiring rehabilitation of land and vegetation disturbed by the unauthorised activity. Details can be found at Signed enforceable undertaking for Mr David Owen Towers (Mr Towers) (PDF, 578 KB).