Dear Editor
I have just returned from a trip to the Knoll Road Refuse Tip to update myself on what is going on there. This was my first trip for many months as I generally use the Canungra Tip because of where I live. I met with two contractors.
Firstly, may I congratulate Council on the Weed Eradication and Native Planting programme which is being implemented. The young contractor was very enthusiastic about his work and I am sure that the end result will be worthwhile.
Cr John Brent announced that Council, after an involved decision making process, had decided that the current green waste site will be maintained. I gather that nine options were considered. I am yet to meet anyone from the community who knows what the nine options were.
In addition, in my discussions with the contractors, I gather that Council may have additional plans for the refuse tip as a whole. I would like to recommend to Council that, in the interests of transparency and good community consultation, they arrange a Community Consultation session at which the Community can be advised and consulted on future plans for the refuse tip.
Lastly, may I ask motorists, using the Knoll Road, to keep to or even below the speed limit. Stay Safe.
Yours faithfully
Nigel Waistell
Candidate for Division One