“The changes require sign off by the NSW Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts and with a state election coming up in March there is plenty that can be done,” protestor Kathryn Maxwell of the South Coast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA).

“(A) recent meeting at Mogo ... was facilitated by the shadow Primary Industries (spokesman) Mick Veitch and the ALP candidate for Bega Leanne Atkinson.”

She said there would be another public meeting at Captain Oldrey Park, Broulee, on Sunday, November 18 at 2pm.

“People concerned about the nature of development in our shire are welcome to come along,” she said.

“Speakers, community group stalls and maps on display will help the public identify the areas concerned and what's being proposed. 

“The (strategy) proposes to change the zoning, watering down environmental constraints important for protecting these wetlands and other areas of high conservation value. 

“It will open up land for development which may significantly change the character of many areas of our shire.”

Level 2 water restrictions will come into effect in the Eurobodalla Shire on Saturday, December 1.

All residential outdoor water use must be conducted with a hand-held hose, or a drip irrigation system, between 6-8am in the morning or 6-8pm in the evening.

Sprinklers, spray systems and unattended hoses are still banned.