LEGAL costs have been awarded against Redlands2030 over an appeal it lodged seeking details of Walker Corporation's proposed $1.4 billion residential and marine development at Toondah Harbour.
In 2018 the protest group successfully took a case to the Queensland Information Commissioner to get details of the development agreement.
Before the information was released, the state government and developer Walker Corp lodged successful appeals against the commissioner's decision in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
This led to costs being awarded against Redlands2030, with the sum yet to be determined.
Walker Corporation development and major projects director Peter Saba said Redlands2030 had wasted everyone's time and were hellbent on stopping people from enjoying the development.
"We did our best to mediate amicably with Redlands2030 but they refused to co-operate and have caused us a significant legal financial burden," he said.
"The decision is a vindication of the huge community support behind Walker's Toondah Harbour masterplan."
Redlands2030 president Steve MacDonald said the group had the right to appeal the tribunal outcome and was considering its options.
"We don't know what the costs are," he said. "I understand that Walker Corporation will articulate an amount and put that to us.
"There are processes for mediating that amount. We will wait to see what happens in terms of how that unfolds."
When asked whether he considered the tribunal outcome a blow, Mr MacDonald said it depended on how much would need to be paid and whether the amount could be met.
"We are funded by community donations," he said.
"The costs that we've incurred come out of the pockets of after-tax donations by people who make contributions to our effort. It is a pretty uneven playing field."
Mr Saba said Toondah Harbour would be an attraction for tourists during the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
"We are committed to reviving the gateway to Stradbroke Island and Moreton Bay, so all Queenslanders can enjoy it's natural beauty, with first class ferry facilities, Southbank style lagoon pool, waterfront cafes and retail as well as fishing, kayaking and recreation areas," he said.
Mr MacDonald said it was fanciful to suggest people would travel to look at a high-rise residential building.
"The tourist attraction being accessed from the port is North Stradbroke Island, and that is probably where people would head," he said.
"The idea of people going to a concrete and glass residential complex does not ring true to me that it is going to be a tourist attraction."
Mr MacDonald said the group would continue to pursue information about the development through whatever avenues were available.
"We just need to wait for this process to unfold on us," he said. "After August 16 we may have some more information, but it's not something we're looking forward to.
"We have had many adverse things thrown in our way. The cost is one thing but the bigger thing was the way the decision was made by upholding the original appeal.
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