Other Legal Matters

On August 18th, the Joint Committee appointed by the Green Tribunal in its judgement of April this year published its report. Among its findings were that:

Proposals for having a meandering Crown road or for a further narrowing of the Crown Right of Way (ROW) in some locations were found not to be feasible after consultations with external town development and infrastructure experts, and it was decided to stay with a RoW width of 16.70 metres.

However, in the case of Darkali the width of the Crown Road could be restricted to 9.10 metres to conserve trees and the environment. Further, while other ponds here should be relocated, an elevated bridge should be constructed over the main channel, tunnels and canopy crossings for semi-arboreal and arboreal species created, and a speed reduction enforced.

A response to this ruling is being prepared and the next hearing is scheduled for 29th August