679-06 No bridges across the Brisbane River in the Westgate precinct

Eligibility - Citizens of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
Bob Harper
32 Bilkurra Street
Middle Park Qld 4074
Total Signatures - 737
Sponsoring Member: Dr Bruce Flegg MP
Posting Date: 08/06/2006
Tabled Date: 08/06/2006
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

The petition of the citizens of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House the State Government's 'Westgate Strategic Plan' proposals to carry out major developments of land at Wacol; and our serious concerns about some parts of the proposals. We note the unsatisfactory brief public consultation for this plan, and also the likely negative impact on the lifestyle and amenity of the citizens in the Wacol and extensive surrounding areas

Your petitioners therefore request the House to call on the State Government not to construct any bridges across the Brisbane River in the Westgate precinct, not to allow any further industrial estates in the precinct, to ensure residential development is low-density in keeping with adjoining suburbs, to ensure any development minimizes local traffic congestion, and to have adequate consideration given to preserving the valuable local wildlife and its essential habitat.