The council finally listened and they actually rejected the Suez application which feels completely surreal after all the stress. I am so relieved our dog park and those wetlands are staying quiet and safe because honestly who would ever think a truck depot belongs right next to the beach access. …
July 4, 2018
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Suez, a private company and Brisbane City Council`s waste management contractor, is seeking development approval to significantly expand their operations at Nudgee Beach. The expansion includes a transport depot for waste collection vehicles, and refuelling, maintenance and truck washing facilities.
Despite the large amount of available land on the current site, the Suez proposal includes opening an access road for 76 heavy trucks and 90 cars at the beach end of Nudgee Road, close to the entrances of the boat ramp, jetty and dog park. It is very close to the RAMSAR-protected wetlands and within the Council’s Wetland Overlay zone.
This proposed access road and location of expanded facilities not only threatens the environmental values of the area, they also put the safety of weekday road users at great risk. Nudgee Road at the beach end is narrow and unsuitable for large volumes of heavy traffic. Each weekday, buses full of schoolchildren and seniors plus hundreds of cyclists, families and tourists, use it to visit the area.
The Brisbane City Council showed vision and foresight in preserving the Boondall Wetlands and making Nudgee Beach today a peaceful, year round, environmentally significant playground for the people of the city and beyond. This Suez proposal significantly threatens that achievement.
We therefore call upon the Brisbane City Council to refuse the current Suez application and ask that it bring forward a revised application which moves the expansion of its facility further away from the Boondall Wetlands; makes truck, heavy vehicle, and staff access at the back of the facility away from Nudgee Road; includes a more substantial vegetation and / or noise buffer between industrial activities and the wetlands, and; proposes a more appropriate treatment for any odours arising from operations.
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May 19, 2018
I was out at the dog park earlier and saw so many trucks just sitting there idling and it honestly makes my stomach churn thinking about them putting more on that narrow road. I have been fielding emails from people all over the city who are just as worried as I am about the wetlands because once you pave over paradise you really just can't get it back can you.
May 19, 2018
I was just checking the page and I am honestly shocked at how quickly this has taken off because I really thought I would be the only one shouting about these trucks at the wetlands. It feels like the whole city finally clicked that we cannot let a garbage depot ruin our quiet beach days near the mangroves.
Reached 100 supporters
May 19, 2018
67 Comments
I was born and grew up at Nudgee Beach and we all noticed the bad affect that the dump had on the creek environment. NO MORE! I often visit this piece of paradise with my Grandkids and dogs . There are too many trucks now on the road to the dump, we certainly don’t want more congestion on the road. I am definitely against expanding the dump!
Beautiful Nudgee Beach must be protected. The nature reserve, wetlands and eco system can not be mixed with garbage and trucks and the wetlands overlay zone should not be changed for commercial operators.
I’ve lived at Nudgee Beach all my life, the wetlands are the most beautiful, tranquil and peaceful environment to be around. I feel so so lucky, Nudgee Beach is one of Brisbane’s best gems. To take that away from us would be unfair on the waterways, animals, locals, visitors, and community.
This council proposal is totally inappropriate .I am adamantly opposed to it . The environmental and infrastructure impact will be not only damaging but dangerous . We have had a huge increase of residents and bike riders and tourists to our suburb .
Please do not create environmental vandalism... Nudgee Beach is one of the last pristine areas in Brisbane for people to enjoy peace and tranquility. Nudgee Road is already a dangerous road with one person already killed. Please stop the Suez proposal.
instead of spending $ expanding the problem, we should be putting $ into solving it. It also makes no sense to put such a facility near the wetlands.
Nudgee Beach is a protected migratory bird habitat and popular visitor attraction. Don't just don't.
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The council finally listened and they actually rejected the Suez application which feels completely surreal after all the stress. I am so relieved our dog park and those wetlands are staying quiet and safe because honestly who would ever think a truck depot belongs right next to the beach access. …
July 4, 2018
Final supporters
Suez, a private company and Brisbane City Council`s waste management contractor, is seeking development approval to significantly expand their operations at Nudgee Beach. The expansion includes a transport depot for waste collection vehicles, and refuelling, maintenance and truck washing facilities.
Despite the large amount of available land on the current site, the Suez proposal includes opening an access road for 76 heavy trucks and 90 cars at the beach end of Nudgee Road, close to the entrances of the boat ramp, jetty and dog park. It is very close to the RAMSAR-protected wetlands and within the Council’s Wetland Overlay zone.
This proposed access road and location of expanded facilities not only threatens the environmental values of the area, they also put the safety of weekday road users at great risk. Nudgee Road at the beach end is narrow and unsuitable for large volumes of heavy traffic. Each weekday, buses full of schoolchildren and seniors plus hundreds of cyclists, families and tourists, use it to visit the area.
The Brisbane City Council showed vision and foresight in preserving the Boondall Wetlands and making Nudgee Beach today a peaceful, year round, environmentally significant playground for the people of the city and beyond. This Suez proposal significantly threatens that achievement.
We therefore call upon the Brisbane City Council to refuse the current Suez application and ask that it bring forward a revised application which moves the expansion of its facility further away from the Boondall Wetlands; makes truck, heavy vehicle, and staff access at the back of the facility away from Nudgee Road; includes a more substantial vegetation and / or noise buffer between industrial activities and the wetlands, and; proposes a more appropriate treatment for any odours arising from operations.
Updates
May 19, 2018
I was out at the dog park earlier and saw so many trucks just sitting there idling and it honestly makes my stomach churn thinking about them putting more on that narrow road. I have been fielding emails from people all over the city who are just as worried as I am about the wetlands because once you pave over paradise you really just can't get it back can you.
May 19, 2018
I was just checking the page and I am honestly shocked at how quickly this has taken off because I really thought I would be the only one shouting about these trucks at the wetlands. It feels like the whole city finally clicked that we cannot let a garbage depot ruin our quiet beach days near the mangroves.
Reached 100 supporters
May 19, 2018
67 Comments
This area is massively important as a nursery for life on land and in the sea. Too many mangroves have been lost or damaged affecting the ocean ecosystem. Move this away from waterways.
I was born and grew up at Nudgee Beach and we all noticed the bad affect that the dump had on the creek environment. NO MORE! I often visit this piece of paradise with my Grandkids and dogs . There are too many trucks now on the road to the dump, we certainly don’t want more congestion on the road. I am definitely against expanding the dump!
Beautiful Nudgee Beach must be protected. The nature reserve, wetlands and eco system can not be mixed with garbage and trucks and the wetlands overlay zone should not be changed for commercial operators.
I’ve lived at Nudgee Beach all my life, the wetlands are the most beautiful, tranquil and peaceful environment to be around. I feel so so lucky, Nudgee Beach is one of Brisbane’s best gems. To take that away from us would be unfair on the waterways, animals, locals, visitors, and community.
This council proposal is totally inappropriate .I am adamantly opposed to it . The environmental and infrastructure impact will be not only damaging but dangerous . We have had a huge increase of residents and bike riders and tourists to our suburb .
Please do not create environmental vandalism... Nudgee Beach is one of the last pristine areas in Brisbane for people to enjoy peace and tranquility. Nudgee Road is already a dangerous road with one person already killed. Please stop the Suez proposal.
instead of spending $ expanding the problem, we should be putting $ into solving it. It also makes no sense to put such a facility near the wetlands.
Nudgee Beach is a protected migratory bird habitat and popular visitor attraction. Don't just don't.
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This area is massively important as a nursery for life on land and in the sea. Too many mangroves have been lost or damaged affecting the ocean ecosystem. Move this away from waterways.