Does it seem odd to anyone else that the council, which increased building height limits from 3 to 6 storeys is the same council that sold its land to a developer specialising in multi-storey high rise? 

It must've been difficult to argue against the change since the council's own Bluehaven units off Thompson St already exceed the height restrictions placed on the rest of the town centre.

I don't believe that any promises were made to Level 33 Property Developers to secure the sale of Akuna St car park regarding the review of the height restrictions but perhaps we should be grateful they only requested 6 storeys. It is still disappointing to see some of our council give in to inevitable progress forgoing our tourist village atmosphere. I'm sure that's how Byron Bay felt back when they were considered Australia's most livable city.

Anonymous Kiama resident