Jannali homes saved as NSW government strikes a deal with Sutherland council over alternate site
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The Jannali community has banded together to halt the forced acquisition of homes.
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Residents in the south Sydney suburb of Jannali have claimed victory over a state government decision which would have seen their homes demolished to make way for a new car park.
Key points:
NSW government drops plan to demolish homes on Mary Street to make way for a car park
More than 11,000 people signed a petition organised by Jannali residents
Residents say the win is a victory for Australian values for a fair go
Massive win for nine families who fought having their homes demolished for a carpark as government BACKS DOWN and aborts the plan
Nine families were set to be booted out of their homes to make way for a car park
Transport NSW planned to purchase the Jannali properties in Sydney s south
The government department has now backed down after residents campaigned
Transport NSW will make a different arrangement with Sutherland Shire Council