Council Backtracks on Pier Land Sale

Helensburgh’s council is facing backlash after spending nearly $75,000 in court to avoid public consultation on selling pier land for a supermarket — only to discover the site might be “Common Good” land, forcing them to backtrack. The developer wants a grocery store with a downsized skatepark, sparking community anger over lack of engagement. Now, after a last-minute U-turn, the council will hold a six-week consultation — though locals are pushing for it to be delayed until August 17th and stretched to 12 weeks to avoid holiday conflicts. This isn’t just about a store — it’s about whether the community’s voice will finally be heard. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/55d56e649d314ff3