Greens win reprieve for Cathedral Drive
Following a meeting between representatives of the Greens, Drew Hutton and Michael Kane, and the Minister for Main Roads, the Minister today announced there would be an independent review of the Department’s decision to chainsaw 1400 beautiful, old growth trees along the main rod between Toowoomba and Crows Nest.
This follows a strong campaign by my branch, the Toowoomba Greens, and the local group SAVE to stop the clearing of the trees which are identified by the State Government as an endangered regional ecosystem.
I congratulate the Minister for taking this decision and am confident it will lead to a positive outcome, both for the safety of road users and the protection of the environment.
The review will take place over the next two months and the Greens and SAVE will play a key part in its proceedings.
