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Callan Park is again under threat – but it can be saved!

The State Government plans to make Callan Park a huge university campus.

Callan Park would no longer be open public parklands or a place of mental healing. Parking and traffic will become a nightmare for local residents with 5000-20,000 students. The plan also includes the construction of 75,000 square metres of new building.

Learn more about what’s at stake and take action against this massive development proposal. Visit the ‘Reference’ page and also view 10 reasons to object to the land use plan.

Take action - You can help. Visit our ‘Take Action’ page to see what you can do. Thousands have also objected – you can do it online too at plan_comment@planning.nsw.gov.au.

The Reference pages are full of reference material, documents and articles showing what’s at stake.

The links page includes links to other sites including the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority’s (SHFA) website where you will find a full version of The draft Land Use Plan.

Leichhardt Council’s recent telephone poll shows less than 6% support for the Frank Sartor/University of Sydney Plan.

Teddy Bears Picnic - ‘If you come down to the woods today your in for a big surprise’

The Friends of Callan Park are holding a ‘Teddy Bears Picnic” on Sunday morning, June 1 from 10.30am to 12.30. Come along bring your Teddy Bear, something to sit on as well as something for you and your Teddy to eat and drink.

There’s Music by CCR Saxaphone Trio, 4 person vocals, a magician, story telling as well as crafts! - Go to the ‘Events’ page to download the flyer with the full details.

The Friends of Callan Park meet on the first Moday of every month at the NSW Writers’ Centre. Meetings start at 7pm and the the next meeting is on Monday, 2nd of June. Everyone is welcome.