WALLARAH PROPOSAL

There is a current planning proposal (PP 2016 CCOAS 005 00) for industrial development and the protection of environmentally sensitive lands. The Department issued a Gateway determination in December 2016. Most council comments and agency comments have been provided. Darkinjung are preparing updates and fnalising specific supporting studies including environmental and Aboriginal cultural heritage.

KARIONG PROPOSAL

Proposal to rezone land for urban expansion purposes (approximately 6.5ha). A planning proposal is to be submitted.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Darkinjung acknowledges that we operate and function on the lands of the Darkinyung people.

We pay our respect to these lands and its people. We acknowledge those ancestors that defended,walked and managed these lands for many generations before us and who have left a legacy of strong cultural, wisdom and knowledge embeded in these lands today.

We acknowledge and recognise all Aboriginal people who have come from other First Nations groups and who have now come to call this country their home. We acknowledge our Elders who are our knowledge holders, teachers and pioneers.

We recognise all Aboriginal people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities and
acknowledge the negative impact  and disconnection to family, land  and community.

We empower our youth who are our hope for a brighter and stronger future and who will be our future leaders.

We acknowledge and pay our respect to our Members who have gone before us and recognise their contribution to our people and community.