A LARGE new residential development proposed for Thagoona has more than one resident raising issues about the increased traffic in the area.
Wayne Williams has lived at Thagoona for more than 40 years and says the proposal by developer, Sargeant Planning, for a subdivision that will include display housing, multiple residential and single housing allotments on Pindari Drive and Dances Road could have consequences for the whole community.
Mr Williams is not alone in raising these concerns.
He read about the project on a sign beside the property.
“Surprised by what I came across and concerned about the information, I visited the Ipswich City Council office, where I received limited information,” he said.
“Subsequently I left my contact details with council staff, and was told that someone from council would be in contact with me.
“Well I am still waiting, and have not received any phone call, which I find very disappointing.
“I find waiting week after week for a reply from council pretty ordinary especially because this is a huge development, and when told by council staff to find out more online, or through reading information given, there is just so much information, which can be for some, overwhelming.”
Increased traffic is one of his concerns about the proposed development, others include the impact on local wildlife.
“I am very concerned about the increased traffic flow, of thousands of cars per day on a one lane sub-standard street,” he said.
“Currently the Girral Road intersection and Karrabin Rosewood Road, is already known as being dangerous as it has a 100 kilometre per hour speed limit.
“Also, this area is known to be home to koalas, kangaroos, ducks and other wildlife species, that could be under threat due to the busy roads.
“The hydrology report [submitted with the application] seems to have not considered the 1974, 2011, 2021 or the 2018 rain events and flood levels.
“Regarding climate change, I think the Australian Government modelling expects major rain events to increase by 40 percent over the next 75 years, therefore flooding and rain events are expected to increase dramatically.
“Also, the proposed sewerage mains are to be routed through a council bushland reserve which could cause great distress to local flora and fauna and destruction of significant habitat, which really is contradictory of a safe and protected bushland.
“I know families need houses to live in, I accept housing estates are required, but surely in today’s environment we can look at doing things with the least destruction and impacts as possible.”
Mr Williams is calling on Deputy Mayor and Division 4 Councillor Russell Milligan, Division 4 Councillor Kate Kunzelmann and Mayor Teresa Harding to call a community meeting to discuss all details with local residents as soon as possible.
