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Wollondilly councillors have been given a clear mandate from the Wilton community to withdraw council’s support for the Wilton New Town development. Wollondilly Council held a meeting on Monday night in Wilton to talk with residents about the future development. The meeting came after the recent rezoning of the Wilton South East Precinct by the state government. After listening to locals, the councillors decided to withdraw the council’s in-principle support until the state government satisfactorily addressed the council’s key concerns. Mayor Judith Hannan said the state government needed to commit to providing public transport services, including a train station and electrified rail services; protection of the koala community and finalisation of a Special Infrastructure Contributions scheme. She said the council wanted to see one ongoing fulltime job for every dwelling and an integrated health care precinct including a future hospital. “We want a firm commitment from the state government to address these issues before there is any further progression with Wilton New Town,” Cr Hannan said. She said the meeting was well-attended. “There were not enough seats for everyone,” Cr Hannan said. “There were 10 speakers who raised concerns about water, sewerage, mining, koalas and buses. “Most support the development but want proper planning. “A show of hands indicated about 95 per cent of people at the meeting wanted the development halted until proper planning has been carried out.” Locals were also concerned about over population given the rezoned precinct could accommodate more than 3600 homes. It was originally planned to have 2600 homes. The councillors and council staff are asking that locals demand the state government make Wilton “a great new town”. Locals who want to have their say or receive updates, can visit, www.engage.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.

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