Council stops rezoning of new high school, again
BUILDING a high school in Pottsville could still become a reality after Tweed Shire Council blocked plans to sub-divide land earmarked for the development.
Council on Thursday unanimously rejected an application by Newland Developers to amend the Tweed Development Control Plan (DCP) and remove the label of 'potential school site' to allow residential development of the Seabreeze Estate in Pottsville.
This decision comes only weeks after Newland Developers lodged a separate application to create a 72 lot residential subdivision to build on the proposed site for a new school, which council also rejected.
Councillor Chris Cherry said it was important council kept its promise to the community and continue to work towards getting a high school built in Pottsville.
"This is a promise that's been made to the community for many years,” Cr Cherry said.
"Strategically we have identified this site as the best location for a future (school) site.”
Council is now proposing an investigation into "the potential to rezone the site” to accommodate a school, and whether a sunset clause should be included.
The NSW Department of Education has not indicated it has any plans to build the high school in the near future.
