Vandals have struck twice in one week at the Gan Gan resort at Anna Bay, damaging a section of the security fencing and leaving dumped equipment alongside the 4WD track to Stockton sand dunes.
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The latest acts of vandalism have left Anna Bay residents and visitors frustrated with the lack of action on the derelict site, which has been ongoing for more than a decade.
On the weekend of November 21-22, a small section of fencing had been pulled down and attempts were made to remove a large fan unit.
The fencing was restored during the week, but the vandals returned last Friday, again pushing over the safety fence.
It was not clear whether any items were taken from the site and the fan unit, along with other dumped rubbish, remain.
The Examiner contacted part-owner Frank Shi for a comment on Thursday, but had not received a response prior to Tuesday's print deadline.
The site has been on the market with Century 21 Paradise Waters since October 2019.
Selling agent Michael Kirby did not want to comment on the vandalism, but said that the vendor was eager to have all buildings and structures on the site removed.
He said that the agency had taken 113 inquiries "all from within Australia" since marketing began more than a year ago.
"As part of the site clean-up there were 14 accommodation modules sold and removed a few months ago and another Sydney party could be taking two more in coming weeks," Mr Kirby said.
"We will continue to negotiate with the 113 people of interest in the hope of a sale, promoting the benefits of the location and news of an Anna Bay information centre to be developed nearby."
In response to a series of questions, a Port Stephens Council spokesperson said there had been ongoing contact with the owner of the resort.
"We have worked with the owner to improve the appearance of the site and where possible and necessary, compliance action is taken. Limited action can be taken by us to manage the appearance of development sites."
The council would not comment on the latest acts of vandalism.
Chris Mitchell, president of the South Tomaree Community Association (STCA), said that it appeared both the elected local and state government bodies could not, or would not, deal with this disaster.
"STCA advocates that the government publicly explain why this is so. What options are available for this development. Fortunately, there was no immediate public safety issues and the owner has restored the broken fence. A review of police patrol policy of our area may be useful."