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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Matthew Kelly

'Poorly planned urban sprawl': residents and council attack Minmi Estate plans at hearing

Land clearing currently underway on the eastern side of Minmi, which will form part of the housing estate. Picture by Peter Lorimer

A decision on the Hunter's largest residential housing subdivision at Minmi is likely to be deferred following a meeting that saw residents accuse the developer of destroying local communities and the surrounding environment in the pursuit of profit.

Ten community and City of Newcastle representatives attacked the proposed Minmi Estate during a two hour Joint Regional Planning Panel meeting on Monday afternoon.

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