Yes, it's time to welcome spring, yet still appreciate the winter mornings that delivered sunrise magic along our coastline - too good to miss!
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(i) what's been happening?
SCRC Meeting held Thursday 23 June 2022
And it was back again - this time supposedly as just a "report" on the June Agenda.
The Buddina Urban Village site specific Planning Scheme amendments for the residential sub-precinct LPSP-4a were approved at the April Council meeting. Later, Cr Cox requested a report be presented at the June meeting. During the June meeting, Cr Cox moved an amended motion to specifically remove only the north-eastern segment from the SC Planning Scheme (PS) amendment package that had been approved by a majority of Councillors at the April meeting.
For undisclosed reasons, Cr Cox was content to retain the April approved PS changes to 3 of the 4 segments of the residential sub-precinct, yet he insisted on removing just 1 of the 4 segments from the PS amendment package, i.e. only the north-eastern corner. Cr Cox’s motion was defeated 6/5, reaffirming the majority Council decision at the April meeting (2 months earlier).
The good governance decision-making by 6 Councillors is a credit to their integrity. We thank those 6 Councillors for their recognition, respect and support for the Buddina community's concerns over intense development along the State declared erosion prone area, plus associated climate change impacts and the SCRC’s responsibilities as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Environmental concerns were also raised noting that reduced building heights and reduced density supports reductions in the negative artificial lighting impacts on the nesting habitat of endangered loggerhead turtles along Buddina Beach.
Thank you to Cr Joe Natoli, Cr Maria Suarez, Cr David Law, Cr Christian Dixon, Cr Ted Hungerford and Cr Winston Johnston.
There are several more steps in the process, including formal community consultation, following a State interests review. The history of the issue and further information is available on our website:
👉 https://www.friendsofbuddina.com/buddinaurbanvillage
Pt Cartwright Reserve & La Balsa Park
SCRC have provided feedback on Pt Cartwright Reserve & La Balsa Park from the first round of community consultation that was held between 29 November 2021 to 9 January 2022. Check-out the content on Council's website and watch the 13 minute video (grab a cuppa first).
👉 https://oursc.com.au/featured/community-feedback-shaping-coastal-pocket
Mooloolaba Harbour entrance - will the future include an extension to the rock wall?
Next steps - a Stakeholder Reference Group is being formed to help investigate a long-term solution for the entrance. It will ensure the interests of key stakeholders – including local representatives from the Coast Guard, commercial and recreational fisherman, harbour business owners, residents and community groups – are considered as part of the investigations.
Community consultation - wider community feedback will be sought following the formation of the Stakeholder Reference Group.
Further information on the TMR website will be provided when available.
👉 https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/mooloolaba-boat-harbour-entrance-long-term-solution
Easy changes we can all embrace, all year round. And of course, it’s not just for our precious sea turtles nesting on our beaches; it’s our own health that is impacted. As an individual there are things you can do to help, such as:
1. default to darkness: only light areas for a specific purpose
2. embrace technology: use sensors and dimmers to manage lighting frequency and intensity
3. location, location, location: keep lights close to the ground, shield at the rear, and direct light below the horizontal
4. respect the spectrum: choose low-intensity lights that limit the blue, violet and ultraviolet wavelengths. Wildlife is less sensitive to red, orange and amber light
5. all that glitters: choose non-reflective finishes for your home. This reduces the scattered light that contributes to sky glow.
Click HERE to read this informative article from The Conversation
(ii) some more stories of interest?
An interesting read from the 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 and it’s good news! Local efforts in waste management have worked, reducing coastal litter by 29% over the last six years. This is because most plastic rubbish we find on Australia’s beaches comes from us, not from other countries...
Click HERE to read the article from The Conversation
Another good read – this one’s about the The Beeyali Project which “began in Queensland to visualise the calls of wildlife using the science of visualising sound… The project aims to sound an alarm for the multitude of vulnerable species on the brink of extinction in Australia… The theme for NAIDOC 2022 “Get up! Stand up! Show up!” calls for action and change. This needs to include addressing the loss of wildlife due to colonisation, and address the damage done to Country and the ecosystems residing within it.”
Click HERE to read the article from The Conversation
Interesting and a good read “By itself, sea level rise does not cause erosion. Waves do. As the sea rises, waves can expand the reach and eat away at the beach and beyond. The net effect of wave power increasing and sea level rise will vary locally, however, because changes in wave conditions can either boost or dampen the effect of sea level rise on the coast, depending on how much sand is available and where it is moved to."
Click HERE to read the article from The Conversation
Another interesting read and if you substitute Buddina, the coastal corridor and/or Pt Cartwright for Barangaroo, then … ? Unsolicited urbanism is a project of city-shaping initiated by developers, not government. It clearly favours powerful development and financial players. Instead of being subject to proper public planning processes, outcomes are often predetermined.
Click HERE to read the article from The Conversation
(iii) Material Change of Use development applications (DAs)
We regularly share the website links to some local development applications submitted to Council.
The following DA's at BUDDINA are in progress PENDING APPROVAL by Council:
DUAL OCCUPANCY DA's
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟮𝟳𝟲 at 26 Point Cartwright Dr - on 546 m², lodged 31/08/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮-𝟬𝟮𝟲𝟴 at 55 Pacific Bvd - on 546 m², lodged 18/08/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮-𝟬𝟮𝟲𝟳 at 16 Coonawa St - on 546 m², lodged 18/08/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟮𝟲𝟰 at 2 Arunta St - on 537 m², lodged 15/08/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟮𝟰𝟴 at 51 Undara Ave - on 536 m², lodged 27/07/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟮𝟯𝟮 at 40 Iluka Ave - on 604 m², lodged 13/07/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟮𝟮𝟬 at 12 Curburra St - on 546 m², lodged 01/07/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟮𝟭𝟳 at 72 Undara Ave - on 546 m², lodged 30/06/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟭𝟵𝟬 at 37 Oomoo St - on 693 m², lodged 06/06/2022
DUAL OCCUPANCY DA's - recently been APPROVED by Council
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟮𝟱𝟲 at 4 Illawong St - on 607 m², lodged 04/08/2022, approved 19/08
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟮𝟬𝟯 at 14 Curburra St - on 546 m², lodged 21/06/2022, approved 04/07
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟭𝟳𝟭 at 16 Boorook St - on 551m², lodged 21/05/2022, approved 03/08
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟬𝟲𝟭 at 36 Malinya Dr - on 615m², lodged 02/03/2022, approved 28/06
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟬𝟱𝟰 at 16 Kunari St - on 546m², lodged 01/03/2022, approved 21/06
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟬𝟰𝟴 at 24 Ilumba St - on 546 m², lodged 18/02/2022, approved 26/05
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟬𝟯𝟭 at 4 Lalwinya St - on 546m², lodged 07/02/2022, approved 20/06
The following DA's at WARANA are in progress PENDING APPROVAL by Council
DUAL OCCUPANCY DA's
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟮𝟲𝟯 at 10 Saleng Cres - on 604 m², lodged 12/08/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟮𝟰𝟱 at 1 Napalle St - on 666 m², lodged 25/07/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟮𝟬𝟲 at 9 Wyanda Dr - on 564 m², lodged 22/06/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟭𝟱𝟯 at 16 Palkana Dr - on 546m², lodged 06/05/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟭𝟯𝟭 at 3 Parari St - on 555m², lodged 14/04/2022
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟭𝟭𝟲 at 4 Palkana Dr - on 546m², lodged 07/04/2022
DUAL OCCUPANCY DA's - recently been APPROVED by Council
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟭𝟳𝟲 at 23 Karumba St - on 726m², lodged 26/05/2022, approved 29/07
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟭𝟭𝟬 at 11 Coolahra St - on 555m², lodged 04/04/2022, approved 08/06
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟬𝟴𝟱 at 1 Wiluna St - on 555m², lodged 16/3/2022, approved 07/07
𝗠𝗖𝗨𝟮𝟮/𝟬𝟬𝟳𝟵 at 20 Koorin Dr - on 546m², lodged 14/03/2022, approved 22/06
To view all development applications lodged, not yet approved, use this link
👉 https://developmenti.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Home/AddressSearch
and then enter Buddina or Warana (or any suburb) into the search criteria to narrow the selection to your locality and review the “Application Documents” for the selected application of interest. Alternatively, you can change the criteria and select approved applications.
(iv) Surveys - have your say, don't leave it to others who may have different opinions
Current Survey - Biosecurity
What do you know about biosecurity on the Sunshine Coast? This is only a 5 minute survey and maybe you’ll win a $100 voucher from a local native plant nursery. Survey closes 31 October 2022.
👉 https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/biosecurity-sunshine-coast
Recent Submissions made on Surveys
(1) Information classification and management at the Sunshine Coast Council - Have your say
Yes, we did lodge a submission
(2) The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) called for the public to share their views
Yes, we did lodge a submission
