The proposed Justin Avenue tourist development will drastically change a peaceful, quiet residential area.
Increased traffic, noise, dust and fumes during and after construction all add up to increased discomfort and health and safety concerns for residents.
The development itself is on a known landslip area (Warwick Willmott T.M.News 15-11-11).
The endangered Albert’s Lyrebird inhabits this area, along with many other species of birds, mammals and reptiles, all of which face being harassed, run over, and threatened by this development.
Where do Mayor Brent, Mayoral hopeful Derek Swanborough, and candidates for Council in the coming election, stand on this development proposal?
And what is their attitude to future developments? What about residents’ peaceful lifestyles and the mountain’s unique forest environment and wildlife? How long can this type of development continue on this mountain without destroying exactly what brings people here in the first place?
Also the coal seam gas issue: the Mayor should clarify his position – is he for a total ban, or just the woefully inadequate two kilometre buffer zone requested by Council, as stated by Councillor Virginia West (Tamborine Times, 13-10-11). Derek Swanborough also needs to clearly state his position.
Let’s have some straight answers from all candidates so we’ll all know who to vote for.
Yours Sincerely,
D. Petersen
THE EDITOR SAYS: We have a survey about this issue on our front page. It's closed now but the results are quite stark.