The Greenwich Rainforest Reserve Committee are committed to preserving and enhancing this unique, biodiverse Gore Creek environment. Global and local experts from a range of disciplines, have supported the importance of the sites preservation. The closest other houses are to the creek is a shed 20 metres away, with most houses set back up to 50 metres. Some Councillors voted for the application with the justification that the owner just wanted to build his house. The community walkway along the creek will be virtually beneath a future deck.
Approval allows for fencing.
This sets a dangerous precedence for pathways passing through other contiguous bushland on private property. 35 Innes Rd is located 100 metres upstream from one of the worlds most biodiverse endangered Hygrocybe Communities. This Hygrocybe Community has just been listed under Part 3 of Schedule 1 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act. Hygrocybe downstream are along the creek. The Lane Cove Council, given the significance of the Lane Cove Bushland Park, has nominated the Bushland Park for Register of National Estate.