A critically endangered lizard could stall the progress of the development of thousands of homes spanning from Lovely Banks to Fyansford.
The Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon was found last year in Melbourne’s West and could be living in areas of planned developments.
The City of Greater Geelong confirmed as part of its update on the region’s growth areas, that research and surveying of will take place following the lizards discovery.
Council says the studies will take several months, with the results to inform where conservation areas will be included in future development.
Victorian Shadow Minister for Outer Suburban Growth Evan Mulholland, hopes the discovery doesn’t get in the way of Labor’s promise to build 800,000 new homes over the next 10 years.
“Labor made grand promises about housing without planning for unexpected events, and Victorians have already seen several delays within the first six months after the announcement,” Mr Mulholland said.
“After almost a decade in office, Labor can’t manage the housing crisis and Victorians are paying the price with higher and higher house prices.
“Labor’s con job of a housing statement just went from endangered to extinct.”
