Development issues
IT HAS been a big month for Noosa with some very welcome news; however, a couple of items that are concerning. The first being that notification has been received that two projects that have applied under the State Facilitated Development (SFD) process are now progressing to Stage two. We are calling for the community to remain focused, check the updated information that has been provided, even though it is still insufficient, and make a submission once consultation opens. Complacency is not an option, and should your voices go unheard, we will take them via busloads to the front of Parliament House. Further information, including any new updates since this was written at www.SandyBolton.com/?s=State+Facilitated+Development.
Misinformation
There has been a political party candidate using baseless ‘fearmongering’ in electioneering, saying that Noosa Hospital is at risk. This is completely incorrect, and our community deserves better. Now that the appeal against the previous Noosa Council’s decision in 2023 to reject Ramsay Health’s application to expand onto the adjacent site has been finalised, and an in-principle agreement announced, I look forward to the coming weeks as we move into the future.
Tewantin bypass win
Now to the great news! Following our calls to the Minister, we have been allocated $7.1m, on top of an existing $1.4m, to fast-track the detailed designs and business case for the remaining stages of the Tewantin Bypass. This is not an ‘election’ commitment; this is now allocated and in the budget.
Standards for flood mapping
Forecasts to the year 2100 are having unintended consequences for residents, including increased insurance premiums and changes to town planning that are potentially adversely affecting the values and rights of owners. With neighbouring councils using different mapping models, there is an inconsistent landscape where a minor flood event in one council may be classed as a major event next door. In Parliament, I urged the Government to standardise the definitions and criteria for disasters, as well as the framework for local governments.
With so much to share, ensure you stay updated by checking Noosa 360, which has updates on a range of important issues we are working on. In addition, subscribe to our e-newsletter at www.SandyBolton.com/Newsletters, which also ensures you get alerts on the SFD’s. Always, if you have any questions or require assistance regarding state-related matters, do not hesitate to contact my office at 5319 3100.
Don’t forget to keep spreading the message of why it is so important to keep Noosa Independent. Find out reasons why at www.SandyBolton.com/OurFuture