council submission bowls club · MCU13/0092

Objection to Proposed Commercial  Development in the Open Space Recreation zoned area of Peregian Beach
To The Chief Executive Officer, Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Locked Bag 72, Sunshine Coast Mail Centre, QLD 4560

File No: MCU13/0092.   Applicant: Multispan Australia
Address of Land: 5‐7 Rufous street, Peregian Beach.
Proposal: Integrated shopping complex development

Our tennis club committee object to this development application.
We are strong supporters of sport and recreation and this proposed commercial development is in serious conflict with the open-space recreation zoning set out in the town plan*.
Here at our club our players range in age from five to 85 and we have over 200 people playing tennis here weekly.  We have no doubt there  is plenty of potential for sport and recreation facilities on the Bowls Club site, facilities so vital to keep our community healthy and connected.
Right now our state government is urging community input to entice more families into sport and recreation through the Queensland Plan, which  paradoxically also has an input deadline of August 30.
We note the SCRC Open Space Strategy 2011 says; “Peregian Beach locality area is generally under provided for with recreational parks”(2011:35).  Loss of any recreational-land robs future generations  of precious facilities to keep up healthy and active lives.
We agree with the council’s own statement; “The Overall Outcomes for the Open Space Recreation Zone seek the site be used to contribute to the desired lifestyle of residents by offering a variety of passive and active recreational experiences that are conducive to community interaction and wellbeing.”
Peregian Tennis Club welcome an integrated, long term approach to sport and recreation on the entire precinct.
Submitter Full Name: Peregian Tennis Club Committee
Address: Rufous Street, Peregian Beach.
President: Leonie Walton for the committee