Strength in numbers was the message from protesters at a rally in Killalea State Park yesterday.
Members of the Killalea family joined surfers, Aboriginal community representatives and environmentalists to reinforce their opposition to plans to develop 106 units there.
Rally organiser Sonya McKay said the diversity of groups opposing the development showed the battle to prevent a proposed development within the park"was winnable".
Killalea declared a National Surfing ReserveElder Reuben Brown said the Aboriginal community did not want to see development in the area.
"This is a very significant area for Aboriginal and white people and I think everyone would benefit if this area was preserved," he said. "It is not just about us, but future generations ... the kids are what we have to think about."
On behalf of the surfing community, Chris Homer said there were a lot of issues surrounding the development of Crown Land.
"But the fact is no one actually wants the development to proceed," Mr Homer said. "I think the larger forces are behind the right intentions."
Mariner, the company in control of plans for the proposed development has given the Department of Lands assurances it will be in a position to continue with the proposal.
EcoPoint Management, the company earmarked to manage the proposed resort, was last month placed into receivership. Like Killalea Coastal Investments, it was a 50/50 joint venture between Mariner and Babcock & Brown.
The Save Killalea Alliance and South Coast Labour Council will hold a public meeting at 6.30pm tomorrow at the Links Golf Club. It will include an address from the Environmental Defenders Office.
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