Greens MP David Shoebridge came away from his meeting on Tuesday with members of the Manyana community more determined than ever to help them save a well-publicised block of land.
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He said the chances of saving the land from being developed is still "very much so" on the cards.
His views come after a fence was built around the site on Monday.
Buying the block from the developer looks like the only way it will be saved.
The Greens MP said it might take a three-way combination of funds from the State Government, Shoalhaven City Council and funds raised by the community from a possible crowdfunding project.
Mr Shoebridge said the land in question was beautiful and added it would be a crime if it was to be developed.
"I wanted to come down here to Manyana today to show and tell the community that they are not alone," he said.
Mr Shoebridge said the Manyana community had supporters not only in NSW but also all over Australia.
He also wants the State Government to investigate alleged compliance breaches
"We have written an urgent letter to the Planning Minister Rob Stokes calling for him to issue a stop-work order, consistent with his promise to prevent what appear to be significant environmental breaches at the Manyana Beach Estate," Mr Shoebridge said.
"Reports on the ground say there are already a significant number of breaches of the approval conditions for this project, and the forest is clearly in danger.
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"We've heard that the developer is fencing the entire site and not just stage one, which is contrary to the approval in place and creates a risk to all the animals who cannot escape from the habitat destruction.
"The animals in this community are still recovering from the unprecedented summer fire season and they deserve some safety and respite.
"We're worried that these initial breaches are just the start and that the project will end up being even more damaging than anticipated.
"Following more than a decade of no activity on the site it's hard to see how suddenly time is of the essence and the developer needs to rush ahead with action even while council and planning departments are attempting to find a solution.
"If there are reasons why a stop-work order can't be issued then surely now is the time for the Minister to step up and revoke the consent."
Mr Shoebridge was told government compliance officers would visit the site soon.