Submission 2a Woongar to Council

There isn’t a visitor who comes to Boreen Point who does not appreciate its natural
beauty, the environment surrounding the village or the ever-changing vistas of the lake.
Visitors add an element of the unknown, but they also add a sense of adventure and fun
and enthusiasm and they ebb and flow with the seasons and the weather, and they
appreciate and utilise the facilities that are here. A very large majority of visitors are
respectful, decent people and contribute to our life in Boreen Point

2A meets all the requirements to house Visitors in an existing and appropriate
residence, in a unique location well removed and inconspicuous from others and with
ideal amenity. It is totally fit for purpose and of a scale and nature that compliments the
environment.
Any indication it will negatively impact neighbours is currently unreasonable as it would
be consistent with its current use. The family’s prior legacy remains intact with their
children, who have recently shown their willingness to meet reasonable demands and
work with both neighbours and Council. To maintain this property and its unique setting
will require a lot of ongoing work and having guests to use it is a big part of keeping
that maintenance at an extremely high level.

Residents and visitors have always interacted with ease in years past, some Respondents
have even themselves holidayed here for years with their families. Some have moved
from rural areas into the village for convenience and community. Some have holidayed
here for years and raised families to appreciate this place and have now retired here.
Some work at the pub where they mingle with Visitors who contribute to our economy.
Some use the pub stall to sell their art, crafts, and wares to Visitors also. Boreen Point is
an established and popular destination for Visitors who greatly contribute to the
economy and fabric of everyday life here, who respect the village and the environment
and who keep many of the small businesses afloat. There is a much bigger picture to be
considered for this unique lakeside village environment and having such a well-suited
site for STA rental at 2A Woongar Street would surely be over all other matters, totally
positive and beneficial to our community.

Sincerely
Rhonda Killeen

11 Orchard Avenue, Boreen Point -0439798445 - [email protected]
Single parent and permanent resident for 27 years.
Owner Operator of Loose Goose Village Store in Boreen Point 1999 - 2011
Owner & Principal of Boreen Point Real Estate 2005 – 2022
Treasurer of Cootharaba Community Association 2003-2021
Secretary & Vice Commodore Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club 2019 – 2020
Recipient Noosa Qld State Volunteer Award 2021