New documentation for Anna Bay helipad proposal lodged with Port Stephens Council

The application is for a $2.2 million helicopter facility with four helipads, two hangars, offices, car parking and civil works on Nelson Bay Road, neighbouring Anna Bay Lawn Cemetery.

According to the applicant Perception Planning, on behalf of the property owner, the plan is to have up to four helicopters utilising the site, up to 70 times a day.

The new documentation has been uploaded on the council's DA Tracker, labelled 'Additional Information' to distinguish them from the original documents.

A council spokesperson told the Examiner that original submissions would still be considered in the assessment.

"Anyone who has lodged a submission during the first exhibition period does not need to submit another. The first submission will still be considered," the spokesperson said. "This second exhibition period is to provide the public an opportunity to view the additional information submitted, and if they would like provide a submission."

Also listed on the DA tracker are more than 80 submissions from local groups and residents, with the vast majority opposed to the proposal due to noise, traffic and impacts on the nearby cemetery.

The Environment Impact Statement prepared by Perception Planning says that the proposed development aims to compliment the private business operations of Soldiers Point and Nelson Bay marinas.

"It is understood that a 'heliport' is a prohibited land use within the zone," the EIS report states.

New submissions are due by January 26 and should be sent to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au.

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