A small but determined army of opponents to a truck stop opposite a school have appealed for the Mackay council to stop the development. About 70 residents have signed a petition, to be tabled today at the council meeting, in opposition to the truck depot to be built at 4 Christoe St at Farleigh. In her petition, resident Julie Penhallurick said Farleigh community members met in mid-December to discuss the development and their concerns. In an email to the council, Ms Penhallurick questioned whether the development had appropriate approvals and the safety of students at Farleigh State School opposite. Farleigh is a small peaceful community that would be spoiled by an unsightly truck park, Ms Penhallurick said.