Why a former quarry has become a battleground between developers and the community
Residents and local council members in Box Hill are opposing a development proposal that would turn a former brickworks quarry into high-rise housing. They argue the site should be preserved as green open space to support the growing community.
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This highlights the ongoing tension between urban densification and the need for community infrastructure in rapidly growing suburban areas.
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The article presents both the developers' housing goals and the community's desire for parkland, maintaining a balanced perspective.
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