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Subscriber only Livingstone Shire Council voted not to officially endorse Altum Property Group s and the GKI Progress Association s list of Great Keppel Island infrastructure on Tuesday. The council will, however, write to the State Government that it desires responsible redevelopment of Great Keppel Island using all of the government s committed $30 million, possibly beginning with walking trails, visitor facilities, and more. Also included in the council s resolution was the wish that the State Government speed up its decision regarding GKI leases. Although building on the island is the State Government s prerogative, Altum construction director Rob McCready, who was at Tuesday s meeting, hoped council backing would help break something of a stalemate between the two parties.
A Brisbane family with land at Yeppoon will have to foot a $23,000 bill for the removal and disposal of asbestos, which was illegally dumped at their Buccaneer Avenue vacant lot.
On Tuesday, Livingstone Shire councillors spent almost 45 minutes discussing the controversial issue as they grappled with what to do about it.
Eventually the majority of councillors supported an officer’s recommendation to decline a request from the land owners to reduce or waive the disposal fees of $11,000.
Earlier councillors were told the land owner had requested a quote from a qualified contractor to remove the dumped material, which would see them a further $12,000 out of pocket.
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Capricorn Coast residents and businesses have put their Christmas cheer on display, transforming their homes and shopfronts into an eye-catching wonderland of festive spirit.
Business category winners were Krackers Bar and Grill (large business winner), P.A.M Furnishings (medium business winner), and Gypsy Lane (small business winner). Large Business Winner, Krackers Bar and Grill. Picture: Contributed
The residential category winners were awarded to 12 Magnetic Dr, Taroomball, (first prize), 20-22 Callaghan Dr, Yeppoon (second prize), and 4 Divine St, Yeppoon (third prize).
The prizes for the business competition were long lunches for colleagues and ferry transfers offered by Great Keppel Island Hideaway and Keppel Konnections.