Mt York Bush Trackers (Gary Humble)
Mt York Bush Trackers (Gary Humble)
Submissions
- 2026 -
- 2026 -
This webpage contains the formal submissions and letters the Society has sent to governments (local, state and federal) during 2025 on significant conservation issues affecting the Greater Blue Mountains area.
Submissions are endorsed by the Society's Management Committee, and are provided as PDFs.
14 May 2026
Letter to Minister for Environment and Water Senator Hon. Murray Watt concerning development of a Threat Abatement Plan
13 May 2026
The Society requests immediate development of the promised Threat Abatement Plan on Escaped Garden Plants.
Letter to NSW Auditor General
29 April 2026
The Society requests a performance audit of compliance with the requirements of the NSW Freshwater Fish Stocking Fishery Management Strategy 2005.
Submission to the Hon Paul Scully, Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure - 142-150 Narrow Neck Rd Katoomba
28 April 2026
The Society strongly objects to the development application SSD-86456706 at 142-150 Narrow Neck Rd Katoomba currently on Public Exhibition.
Submission to NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure - State Significant Infrastructure
22 April 2026
The Society opposes the development of SSI-77018220 Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro Energy Storage.
Submission to BMCC on the Development Application X133/2026 Part redevelopment of Wentworth Falls Golf Club for seniors housing
21 April 2026
The Society does not believe the redevelopment of the Wentworth Falls golf course for seniors housing meets the requirements of the BMLEP and therefore opposes the development.
Submission to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on the proposed Climate Change and Natural Hazards SEPP
16 April 2026
The BMCS supports the intent of the proposed Climate Change and Natural Hazards SEPP, particularly the inclusion of key considerations for development assessments, and recommends these also apply to government projects under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
Letter on behalf of the BMCS to Premier Chris Minns, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, Minster Penny Sharpe and cc'd to Trish Doyle MP
2 April 2026
The BMCS expresses its opposition to Gardens of Stone Glamping Resorts.
Submission to the Blue Mountains City Council
29 March 2026
The Society's submission to the Sublime Point Active Transport Plan about alternative plans for management of transport around Sublime Point Katoomba.
Submission to the Blue Mountains City Council City Planning.
27 February 2026
The Society's submission to the Have Your Say about the alternative scenarios for management of Lincolns Rock precinct, Wentworth Falls.
Submission to Blue Mountains City Council.
26 February 2026
The Society’s comments to the BMCC on the Draft Encroachment Policy.
Submission to the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area Project Team.
16 February 2026
The Society’s view is that three accommodation hubs and associated infrastructure should not proceed.
Letter to the NSW Climate and Energy Action Community Energy Activation Program.
30 January 2026
The Society recognises the great work BM Community Renewable Energy Cooperation and Low Carbon Locals provide within our community (formerly Low Carbon Living).
Submission to Honourable Murray Watt,
Minister for the Environment and Water on National Environment Standards for Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) and Environmental Offsets
26 January 2026
The Society’s area of concern includes the entire Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area (GBMWHA) and adjoining natural, protected areas.
Letter to Dr Rosemary Dillon CEO Blue Mountains City Council and Mayor Mark Greenhill OAM Blue Mountains City Council
21 January 2026
The Society strongly supports BMCC closure of Lincoln's Rock, Wentworth Falls due to overtourism and resultant environmental degradation.
Letter to Trish Doyle MP and Mayor Mark Greenhill OAM Blue Mountains City Council
The Society's concern relates to clarification of the required EIS lodgement period for HDA SSD projects as 2 years rather than the 9 months stated in the government's and HDA's public communications.
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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land
the Darug and Gundungurra people
and pay respect to their Elders past and present.