Letters to the editor

Surely that is a more important project than a Victoria Point bypass especially given the ever-expanding Thornlands, Victoria Point and Redlands population.

This project should be made a priority because traffic seems to be getting worse. It needs to be expanded ASAP.

- D. Walburn, Thornlands

I refer to your article about the clash between the federal and state governments over Redland Hospital funding.

All sorts of figures have been mentioned. The federal government has increased funding by $89 million while the state government has cut funding by $39 million.

The article then has the usual MP Andrew Laming bashing and among negative comments we have state Health Minister Stephen Miles claiming Mr Laming has hand picked dodgy figures which is typical of Labor spin which is never questioned by the media.

The very next day, The Courier-Mail, with a bigger circulation than your paper and read rather than your paper which is left on the footpath for many days, comes out with a stinging attack on Redland Hospital problems. How could a paper get it so wrong?

I also note your news that NGR trains are to be added to the Cleveland line. Redlands people want restored services lost since the Commonwealth Games.

In peak hour it is only a couple of stations before people have to stand but many get off at Southbank and South Brisbane so that is no longer a problem.

- P. Hammond, Cleveland

Biting midge and mossies (RCB, Feb 27) are a real problem. It is a shame that families cannot enjoy the outdoors after 3pm.

Mayor Karen Williams and her team of five councillors in late 2015 approved the Shoreline development in the middle of a midge and mossie area. This area was highlighted by the state as a problem for development due to these pests and yet six elected members approved a development for 10,000 people which was not even zoned residential in the southern part of Redland Bay. 

Will ratepayers be expected to pay for eradication of these pests in an area not suited for housing? How will  residents cope? 

- T. Bowler, Sheldon

On looking up the Queensland government Coastal Hazard Areas Map I find old car parking areas and the planned Redland parking areas are in high and medium flooding areas. They will be subject to erosion due to storms and permanent tidal inundation due to sea level rises. 

It’s time for a long term plan. 

Maybe a bridge? 

- R. Fairbairn, Russell Island

The Redland City Bulletin has featured art work depicting the Toondah Harbour development.

It shows a swimming pool but a true picture would show a large cluster of Gold Coast-type buildings obscuring the background.

The proposed Toondah development is some 40 buildings, 10 stories high, with 10,000 people and no railway parking.

Construction will cover from G.J. Walter Park almost to Cassim Island and include Ramsar protected wetlands.

Redland City Council has pursued development while ignoring its obligation to provide facilities for ratepayers.

What consideration has been given to the huge impact on vegetation, lifestyle, traffic congestion or lack of parking? Cleveland will be swamped.

Disturbing acid sulphate soil has the capacity to damage nearby coral reefs, seagrass beds, fish habitat and mangrove trees.

The planning has been secretive to say the least, with the council foolishly signing a confidentiality agreement.

Redlands2030 has applied for information but the developer is appealing the decision.

This project needs an investigation because it will not give ratepayers the better lifestyle promised by council.

- D. Duncan, Cleveland

To the low life who on Wednesday night, February 20, stole my tinny and outboard moored in Lota Creek, I hope you are proud of yourself.

You can boast to your mates that you have this 12 foot Savage aluminium boat and it’s got a real tidy 2005 model Johnson 9.9hp motor. What a great pickup for free.

I used this little rig to take my grandson and granddaughter fishing in the creek.

I guess I’ll start looking for another one but I’ll be acquiring it by paying for it.

Police have been notified and are on the lookout.

- S. Hodder, Lota

As an avid reader of many years from front to back of our local free newspaper, I find it always refreshing to read the column by journalist Linda Muller.

The column always brings an insight into life and experiences which somehow  touch memories, touch on true life or happenings that bring a smile to my face and maybe a little nod of the head. 

Newspaper columns like that help when I am reading everyday news that I may wish to avoid. 

May there always be a So It Goes column so I continue to smile as one can get fed up with negative news. 

- D. Swain, Wellington Point

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