Environmental and planning objections emerge over $250mn BAPS Swaminarayan temple project in Victoria

A major BAPS Swaminarayan temple precinct, potentially Australia’s largest, proposed for Cranbourne South has sparked environmental and infrastructure concerns. The $250 million, 44-hectare project has triggered a federal referral after glossy grass skinks, a vulnerable species of lizard was found on site, with questions raised about impacts on the green wedge. In this podcast, BAPS volunteer Kunal Patel outlines the proposal, while Casey Residents and Ratepayer Association (CRRA) president Anthony Tassone details concerns raised by local residents.