Paper Petition

This petition is in reference to the Manly Boat Harbour and adjacent areas, and the proposed harbour development. This petition of citizens of Queensland draws to the attention of the House the proposed sale of Sate Government land and the inappropriate and extensive multi-level residential and commercial development planned for the reclaimed Manly Boat Harbour Precinct as prepared by Buckley Vann for and on behalf of the Port of Brisbane Corporation.

Your petitioners therefore request the House not approve any residential or multi-level development of the reclaimed Manly Boat Harbour Precinct; and halts any sale of this Precinct. We request that this land is maintained in the current state; for boating and parklands for use of the general public. We also request that the House protect the existing mangrove stand to the south of the harbour area from any extensions proposed for that area. We request that this mangrove stand and the adjourning reclaimed foreshore be protected and given to the people as enduring parkland.