It is imperative that I raise my reservations regarding the Local Plan. While I certainly appreciate the necessity for growth, I feel the ambitious targets set forth are out of touch with the actual needs of our community. The community's infrastructure simply cannot support the proposed increase in housing; we currently battle traffic congestion and public transport issues that have yet to be addressed. Moreover, the environmental implications of such large-scale development could be detrimental to the already stressed ecosystems in our region. I urge that any future discussions focus on a more measured growth strategy that considers the actual capacity of our existing systems and the safeguarding of our natural resources.