https://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/5618156/breaking-my-hea...

https://www.begadistrictnews.com.au...tive-chair-discusses-impact-of-flight-school/

August 30 Mr Irvine reported as being strongly resistant to building of flight school at Frogs Hollow, Bega due to area’s potential for grass fed/ organic dairy products :

“Mr Irvine said the global market’s growing interest in where products come from, means the Bega Valley’s pristine environmental image is a major selling point for primary producers.

He said the “imagery” of the region is directly linked to the “imagery” of the company, and also spoke of his personal connection to the area.

Mr Irvin shared his concerns the development may affect the company, with customers in more than 40 countries, its dairy farmer suppliers and in turn the “almost 1000” people it employs locally.

He told the panel he is “keen to see organic dairy coming from the region” in the future, and said a long term economic strategy for the region should be considered over short term plans.”