345-04 Relocate women's shelter from an established residential area to a more appropriate location

Eligibility - Residents of the State of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
D Russell
7 Plath Court
WEST MACKAY QLD 4740
Total Signatures - 47
Sponsoring Member: Timothy Mulherin MP
Posting Date: 17/08/2004
Tabled Date: 17/08/2004
Referred to: Referred Minister on 20/08/2004
Responded By: Hon Warren Pitt MP on 06/10/2004
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

The Petition of residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House the lack of consultation of the location of a women's shelter in an established up-market residential area. A women's shelter and its operation is in stark contrast to approximately ninety up- market residential allotments which exist prior to this proposed shelter. Investment in a family home for most people is their most significant investment and there is genuine concern that market value for homes currently worth in excess of $350 000 will be adversely affected. There is also genuine concern for our personal safety and for our homes and their contents. Due to the nature of the cul-de-sac allotment the homeless shelter is readily accessible by at least six very concerned neighbours. There are also concerns for the upkeep and maintenance (which already has deteriorated) of a homeless shelter in an area of up-market well cared for family homes. We are disgusted and concerned and plead for support in the matter.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to relocate this shelter to a more appropriate location.