Why would anyone think it a good idea to locate a public swimming lagoon and whitewater facility in an area known to be infested with biting midges? This and other whitewater questions are raised in letters to the Editor. These letters highlight the importance of open governance, the need for meaningful community engagement, and accountability
Biting midges, whitewater use and the public interest – letters Read Post »
Three letters to the editor this week raise concerns about the proposed Redland whitewater centre. Different voices, but a common message: Redlanders want to know what’s being planned, what it will cost, and what environmental values will be lost. We want to hear from you — whether you support, oppose, or have questions about the proposed
Whitewater questions but no answers – letters Read Post »
The Federal Government has decided to reconsider its earlier decision that the proposed Redland Whitewater Centre and other parts of developing the Birkdale Community Precinct would not be a controlled action under Federal environmental laws. The Government’s reconsideration is in response to a request from local community and environment groups (including CARP, Redlands2030 and the
Redland Whitewater Centre – reconsideration of EPBC decision Read Post »
Residents and ratepayers raise questions about the financial burden of the proposed Redlands Whitewater Centre, alarm about Olympic spending plans, and ongoing concerns about other Redland City Council projects which should have received greater scrutiny. Keep the letters coming! Email your letter to theeditor@Redlands2030.net We need whitewater transparency for ratepayers Would you ever buy a
Ratepayers question Redland City Council’s financial management Read Post »
Here are four letters to the Editor dealing with important issues affecting our community: a suggestion that Redlands whitewater venue events be dropped from the Brisbane 2032 Games, the poor state of the Council owned Cleveland Aquatic Centre, plans for upgrading the Dunwich ferry terminal, and removal of koala habitat by Ormiston College. If you
Late Friday afternoon the Federal Government published its decision that Redland City Council’s proposal to develop a whitewater centre and community precinct on part of the Council owned Birkdale lands would NOT be a controlled action under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act provided that the Council complies with a number of conditions.
An alliance of community organisations in Redland City is urging the Federal Environment Department to apply the highest level of scrutiny to Redland City Council’s proposal to construct the 2032 Olympic Whitewater Centre adjacent to Core Koala Habitat within the designated sensitive conservation lands of the Birkdale Community Precinct. The Council recently submitted a referral
Letters to the Editor discuss the challenges of living on an island, protection of koala habitat, and the unpopular Redlands Whitewater Centre’s possible Olympic legacy. There’s also a letter encouraging people to sign a petition asking Redland City Council to cease issuing parking infringement notices at the Redland Bay Marina parking precinct until the proposed
Island life, Kinross Road, and Olympic legacy – letters to the Editor Read Post »
Lack of a footpath in Ormiston and inadequate security at the Weinam Creek car parks are discussed in letters to Redlands2030. Other letters discuss the proposed Redlands whitewater centre and a local councillor’s refusal to speak at a community forum. If you have something to say about local issues, email a short letter to: theeditor@redlands2030.net
Local news coverage, the non-dismissal of Redland City Council, net zero and Roundup are discussed in letters to the Editor. We have time to publish more letters before Christmas so keep them coming by email to theeditor@redlands2030.net P.S. Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Raby Bay Harbour Park was held on 28 and 29 November
Local news and the non-dismissal of Redland City Council – letters Read Post »
