The proposed piggery, to be located near Harden, will now go through a further round of public exhibition, following the receipt of requested additional information required to enable a full assessment on the proposal.
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Hilltops Council General Manager Anthony McMahon explained the reason behind the decision to re-exhibit the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
“The applicant recently submitted additional information that had been requested by Council and State Government agencies. Council is required to follow the established process under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, and make the information available for public comment and submissions,” he said.
The revised EIS will be available for viewing at Council’s offices in Harden, Young and Boorowa and uploaded to the Hilltops Council website between November 24, 2016 and January 3, 2017 (with submissions being received until 5pm on the closing date).
In addition to the re exhibition of the EIS, Council has also referred the additional information to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Office of Environment and Heritage, the Department of Primary Industries – Water and other agencies for their assessment and comment, as required by legislation.
“As has always been the case Council is unable to approve the development without the General Terms of Approval of the relevant state agencies. Until we receive feedback from those agencies on the additional information provided and the EIS exhibition period closes Council is unable to provide any further directions on the next steps with the proposal,” Mr. McMahon said.
