MCU14/0009 - PM Notice of Submission - Object - John Brooks

                                               JOHN BROOKS
                                               PO Box 389
                                               COOLUM BEACH
                                               QLD    4573

                                               29 January    2015

ASSESSMENT MANAGER
NOOSA COUNCIL
PO Box 141
TEWANTIN   QLD  4565


               RE:     MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE
                       DEVELOPMENT PERMIT MCU     14/009

Dear Sir,

I write to express my objection to the application for
material change of use of the land adjoining the Majestic
Theatre, Factory Street, Pomona.

I have had an association with the Majestic Theatre for 18
years as a volunteer organ builder.  Don Clark, also a
volunteer organ builder, joined in the restoration of a
3 manual Compton theatre pipe organ which was gifted to the
Majestic Theatre in 2012 by the family of the late Blair
Linnett.  Together we are spending many hours working to
restore this magnificent organ to 'as new' condition.

We are now dismayed by the possibility that our years of
work may be totally compromised by having industrial
businesses operating against the wall of the theatre and
next to the organ chamber where the instrument is gradually
being installed.

The Heritage listed Majestic Theatre is well known both
Interstate and Overseas and we are already receiving
communications from organists and others who are interested
to visit the theatre when the organ restoration is complete.
The organ will be a tourist attraction not only for Pomona
but also the entire Sunshine Coast, and to have it constantly
competing with noise from adjoining industrial premises would
devalue its viability enormously.

In any decision making process it should be noted that this
organ is one of only three theatre pipe organs in Queensland
and the only Compton theatre organ in this State.

Thank you for giving    this matter   your consideration,

Yours sincerely,




JOH   BROOKS
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