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Subscriber only A vacant lot on prime Port of Airlie real estate could soon be snapped up and divided into housing and short-term accommodation. An application for a subdivision at the marina was lodged with Whitsunday Regional Council last month. The earmarked site sits directly in front of the water next to The Boathouse and marina car park. The 5331sq m block would be divided into six separate development lots, five of which would be used for houses. The subdivision would take place directly in front of the ferry terminal at Port of Airlie. Picture: Supplied The sixth lot has been flagged as an apartment-type development that could be used as a multiple dwelling and as short-term accommodation.
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The Whitsunday Regional Council has met for the final time for 2020, capping off a big year in motions brought before councillors.
Here’s what you may have missed.
Mayoral minute after meeting
The Whitsunday Regional Council supported Mayor Andrew Willcox’s ability to debate and vote on the Flagstaff Hill redevelopment after it was revealed he met with prospective proponents.
In a mayoral minute tabled at the final council meeting of the year, Cr Willcox said he and council chief executive Rod Ferguson met with representatives of WHF Group at the Austral Hotel in Mackay on October 15 this year.