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- Read the story: Submissions open on plans for up to 570 homes on farm
I have no issue with the development of the Wises Farm on the opposite side of the motorway, but the through road is my issue.
We already have a large volume of traffic into Sunshine Cove and this will be used as a rat run for those looking for a quick connection through the Cove. I am opposed to the through road as this will increase traffic and effect us directly as it will pass our home.
At present our kids are able to ride bikes safely but this will not be the case with increased flow.
Russell De Lange, Maroochydore
It will be imperative that both the Sunshine Coast Council and Main Roads put their differences to one side and work together to ensure that the local road network can cope well with the many hundreds of vehicles that will be coming out of the completed development on a daily basis, whether residents, visitors or deliveries, all adding traffic strain onto already busy roads, especially Wises Road and Sunshine Cove Way (via a motorway underpass).
Traffic management will have to be very carefully thought out and well designed with the future in mind so that North Buderim and Sunshine Cove will not become gridlocked and polluted, both with noise and vehicle emissions, for many hours per day.
Is it not always better to be proactive than reactive when it comes to traffic management on our local roads? Or is this too much to ask of both the council and Main Roads? Main Roads, and to a lesser extent the council, have not the greatest track record for practical traffic management, leaving a lot to be desired. Just take Kunda Park as an example.
Phillip Adamson, Maroochydore
Definitely, this area needs to prioritise a range of very affordable housing – single, two-bedroom and family – that will be available for long-term rental. The guidelines of this needs to be assessed from local population needs and age groups that are most urgently requiring long-term accommodation.
I would also like to see shared community buildings that encourage the support of neighbourhood within the development.
Thirdly, it needs areas useable for community gardens developed by the residents themselves, and enterprises like beekeeping.
Lastly, there must be an absolute prioritising of native flora in green areas to help out our poor local species also in need of habitat, with playgrounds that provide natural and adventurous uses for children.
Kris Hines
- Read the story: Caravan parks hit record high visitor numbers
It’s getting too much. I read overseas tourist are told to go home. Locals are telling me they stay home. It’s just over-the-top busy.
My grandchildren don’t wont to become baristas, they want high-tech clean jobs that actually mean they can afford rents or homes here. Our youth have a lot to offer, give them a real go.
I am putting money on the Brisbane Olympics not happening. I foresee another pandemic that will close the place down.
Real jobs in clean industry that the world needs will go gangbusters, all we do is dig holes in the ground and push tourism.
Richard Lickfold, Verrierdale
- Read the story: Bringing your dog to the caravan park? That will be another $5
We have a dog and have stayed in many dog-friendly caravan parks. Many parks offer fantastic facilities at no extra charge. These facilities include free poop bags and amazing dog wash areas with hot and cold water, and ramps for the dogs to walk up. I wonder if these three council parks offer a dog wash area?
We are very disappointed in this fee and would choose not to stay there for this reason.
Lauren Schwieso
- Read the stories: Renewed plea to use council building as shelter for homeless and Complaints over illegal campers and homeless at river park
I’m 69 and my partner is 62 and on an invalid pension. We will be homeless on September 23. We cannot find an affordable rental after our current rental was sold. Agencies are only accepting applications that have working couples or where the rent is bartered up by bidding. I’m sure it’s illegal but still happens.
I was told by the Department of Housing that although I am high up on the list I won’t be housed any time soon. There are over 100 ahead of me. I was told they would offer free accommodation in a motel for an indefinite period.
Governments won’t change the law on negative gearing as most of them own multiple houses. Airbnb is another problem – many countries have banned them.
This problem is bigger than most know and needs addressing now. I have my stuff in storage and the wife and I are loading the car with us and our pets. We have surrendered a dog already and are driving interstate to couch-surf with friends.
Gary
- Walk to school success
It made my day to see the Buderim Mountain State School’s walk to school program in action.
Despite the foul weather, there were good numbers of children in raincoats and umbrellas walking to school, escorted by the usual volunteers.
Well done to everyone involved, especially the volunteers.
Phil Garrad, Beerwah
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