Northside Progress Association's Carla McKern has praised the North Shore community for their input into the recent Community Plan.
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Port Macquarie-Hastings Council conducted two nights' consultation with some 50 members of the community attending each night.
Mrs McKern said the consultation process was very successful.
"I was delighted that so many people from the North Shore turned up to discuss the future of our community," she said.
"It goes to show just how passionate the residents on the North Shore are, and how involved they want to be in determining our future direction.
"The residents acknowledged council for hosting the consultation process for the community plan. We look forward to working with them on the proposed community team and see what comes out of the process."
Mrs McKern said the overriding sense from the consultation was that North Shore residents enjoy their peace and quiet.
She said there was a strong sense of community and a sense of peace associated with living on the North Shore.
"We all came over here for the same reason," she added.
The association president said residents expressed their views to council on how they perceive the future of the area.
All residents feel a responsibility and are invested in, the future of the North Shore.
- Carla McKern
"We don't want over-development and residents want to have a say, and be consulted on, what happens over here.
"All residents feel a responsibility and are invested in, the future of the North Shore."
She said the three main points of interest discussed at the meetings were, concern about over-development and over-crowding; some action taken to address poor road quality, and, maintaining the character of the North Shore.
Drainage issues, ferry services and a connecting cycle path network were also among the topics highlighted.
Council group manager Lucilla Marshall said it was fantastic to see the residents attend the think tank sessions.
"Lots of great ideas were shared, with key themes of protecting the natural environment and the coastal character of the village, while remaining well-connected to important services highlighted as priorities, Ms Marshall said.
"A big thanks to everyone who participated as together we discussed the future vision for the North Shore, and council look forward to continuing working with the community to develop a draft community plan over the comings months.”
Council was expected to open nominations for the North Shore council-community working group to further refine the actions and develop a draft plan.
The wider community will be invited to provide input to the plan and actions at a planned family fun day expected to be held in early November. A finalised plan could be presented to council by the end of 2018 or early 2019.
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