Push for state to forcibly acquire Corkman site from cowboy developers


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He said while he would not normally advocate for forced acquisition, the flagrant disregard for heritage made it a special case.


Melbourne University geographer and planner Kate Shaw said under section 172 of the Planning and Environment Act the government could compulsorily acquire the land at its current, undeveloped value.


Stefce Kutlesovski was the other developer involved in unlawfully knocking down the Corkman.

Stefce Kutlesovski was the other developer involved in unlawfully knocking down the Corkman.Credit:Clay Lucas


“It would send a very clear message that developers cannot get away with this nonsense, and the minister can legally acquire the site at its current, undeveloped value.”


Dr Shaw, an expert on international planning schemes, said “this kind of behaviour, particularly in northern Europe, simply would not be tolerated”.


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