15 July 2016
Public comment now open on Macleay Island foreshore development
Extensive plans for the development of the Macleay Island foreshore went on public notification yesterday with the public comment period for the long awaited development open from 14 July to 4 August 2016.
Details of the full Macleay Island foreshore application can be viewed online using Council’s website http://pdonline.redland.qld.gov.au
with reference number MCU013484.
Divisional Councillor Mark Edwards expressed absolute delight that after seven years of intensive effort, designs, planning and strenuous representations, the Macleay island foreshore project had at last received approval to proceed to assessment.
“SARA’s approval last month with 25 conditions now allows Council to proceed to application assessment of the integrated plans for the area, rather than deal piecemeal with site issues.
“The plans provide for extended vehicle parking, a new public boat ramp and prescribed tidal works, including entombment of an asbestos site.
“There is no doubt that this project will be a major contribution to SMBI infrastructure,” Cr Edwards said.
“Even more importantly, it will provide urgent relief to what is a totally inadequate and compromised public parking area on one of our City’s most populated islands while at the same time, addressing the long standing issue of how to deal with foreshore contamination.
“The new space will provide better public safety and accessibility, with an improved drop off area, ferry access and parking separation along with substantially increased parking space available for cars, bikes and for recreational boating users of the new public boat ramp.
“After public notification is complete, Council will begin the decision making period and assess the application. The statutory timeframes allows 20 business days with an additional 20 business days if required.
“I hope that Council will act quickly to enable work to begin as soon as possible once the assessment approval has been provided.
Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said that Councillor Edwards had been a tireless champion for these critical improvements for Macleay Island foreshore.
“These developments will also hopefully tie in well with future improvements to SMBI pontoon and jetty infrastructure in partnership with the State Government.
“We also recognise the major priority of transport and parking issues across the whole city and Council will be working over the coming year to try to identify opportunities for significant improvements through innovative funding, partnerships and infrastructure solutions.”
Fact sheet guidance on making a submission on planning and development can be found under ‘About Council’ on Council’s websitehttp://www.redland.qld.gov.au
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