Chicken Farm

ATTENTION: COUNCILLOR TONY WELLINGTON,

MCU12/0184 Notice of Submission

Dear Tony,

As concerned residents of Ridgewood, we wish to submit our objection to
Development application, MCU12/0184, relating to W Donald Milligan Pty Ltd, 136 Top
Forestry Rd Ridgewood - Animal Husbandry Type 2 Poultry Farm.

Our objection relates to information provided by the applicant and the submitters, and our
own research and experience.

We believe this development will create irreversible environmental, economic and social
harm to our Ridgewood Community.

Ridgewood is primarily a community of like minded people wishing to honour the principles
of sustainability and wildlife protection and support. Most of us have Land for Wildlife
Accreditation and are passionate about protecting and enhancing the beauty and
wellbeing of the area. It is why many of us live in Ridgewood.

Ridgewood is recognised for its natural beauty and charm.

Historically much has been done by residents to improve and care for the area over the
past twenty years and this commitment continues with newer residents also.

Within this culture and practice of sustainability, there are also residents who conduct
healing retreats and have businesses offering healing and ‘eco friendly’ services on their
properties. The local wildlife and beauty of the river and surrounds is core to the integrity,
delivery and success of these businesses. These businesses give others the opportunity
to enjoy, and benefit from, the beauty of Ridgewood.

One of the main reasons we moved into the area was because of the obvious care and
passion residents had for Ridgewood. We wanted to be part of a neighborhood doing good
for local wildlife and the Land.

We have committed to caring for our property in significant ways over the coming years
with an intention to also seek support from council through its Land For Wildlife Habitat
Restoration Incentives and other helpful initiatives provided by council.

BlackFellows creek for instance is one of the last remaining creeks in the region to still
have platypus. This clean creek runs through our property and is an integral and beautiful
part of our daily lives. We are dedicated to improving and maintaining it’s health.

Visitors often comment on how quaint and special Ridgewood is with it’s majestic tall
gumtrees, quiet pretty country roads, valley views and clear river. At night, the starry skies
are breathtaking.

The natural beauty of Ridgewood deserves to continue to be enjoyed, protected and
supported by its residents and the broader community, not disregarded and damaged.