Bushfire-prone status lifted from Katoomba site one day after housing proposal fast-tracked
The NSW government fast-tracked a housing proposal for a Blue Mountains site despite its bushfire-prone classification. One day after the decision, the status was removed, although the NSW Rural Fire Service denied any connection to the development. The proposal, facing over 700 objections, includes plans for nine buildings and raises serious safety concerns.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 09:40 UTC
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