Hi Bob,
I beleive this was done by the last council.
The traffic Island at Sunco motors, to of Wises Road,
why was the entry to the highway closed off there ?
Instead, now all traffic have to go down Wises road, throgh three sets of lights, crazy when they could be already on their way and would half the traffic flow down Wises road . Not Rocket science.

2. Will council put in a zebra crossing or a pelican crossing between Dicky Beach shops and Tooway Shops - there is no safe place to cross a very busy stretch of road. Kids and geriatrics regularly risk death because ther is no crossing. That part of the road network is listed as a commonwealth black spot primarily because of pedestrian accidents.

I know there is a planned walkway beneath tooway bridge, but until then another summer of risking death on a road named as a black spot is what kids and the aged and those of us who aren't so aged have to face whenever we try to cross to the doctors or the beach

4. Will council set aside land for allotments so that those who live in the multitude of blocks of flats springing up around the coast can rent a bit of dirt near their flat and grow some fruit and vegetables?

Allotments are an amazing success in places such as Germany, even England where allotments were starting to be closed down has had to resume creating allotments for their flat dwellers.

maybe council could include allotments in the list of must do's for 'developers" before they are allowed to build a block of flats - include an allotment as well as parking spaces for every flat built.

Bob,
Please put on your vest of many colors and consider a monorail type of transport system for the coast. A forward thinking guy like yourself surely must know how this can only benefit the entire coast. Just look at the impact on Mooloolah the rail has had.

For The Mayor. Will i be able in the next 5 years to subdivide my property to allow my several children to build a home for them and their families. I own ten acres, 5 min. walk to Eumundi Railway station and 5 minute walk to Eumundi Post Office., There is a sewerage treatment plant within one kilometre and town water is available nearby. My land is classed as cane land(probably to prevent Subdivision), but has never grown cane.Our land is elevated, serviced by a tar sealed road. If i am unable to subdivide then my children will most likely have to move away from the Coast in order to have their own home. It seems to me that the big developers have a monopoly on legally subdivisable land and are ensuring this remains so. I have been asking around and many people years ago purchased their present home and land with the long term prosect of subdividing to provide homes for their off spring. If the present strangle hold by developers continues then the price of land can only increase out of all proportion to the land available. yrs Sincerely R. Buchanan

Bob
Recently the Cr Green (ex Noosa) stated his support of LNP to allow residents a vote on de-amalgamation. Polls now show that after next years election there is a real chance that they will form governmnt in Qld. If so, it is a no brainer that Noosa will vote to de-amalgamate.

1. How can ratepayers have any confidence that this councillor will represent the best interests of all ratepayers and the organisation he is paid to represent when he clearly has shown his preference is that the organisation be dismantled?

2. Why is this behaviour being tolerated by the CEO and the elected representatives?

3. If, (and let's remember that this is now a real possibility) Noosa de-amalgamates, will you remain as Mayor of the SCRC or will you return to Noosa?

Hi Bob. How much longer is the Town Square in Nambour going to take? It took almost 6 months to just build the toilets outside. Also, why have you extended the footpath from the Nambour Plaza to the Post Office with bitumen? It looks terrible.

Mr Mayor, when will your council (and Governments) appreciate the contribution self funded retirees have made to both the Queensland and Australian lifestyle by offering the same discounts normal pensioners receive? not the pension payments, but the discounts.
When our own hard earned money runs out we are going to be another burden on all other pensioners and he government. Some help along the way will extend OUR FUNDS further. Think past the next election and think about everyones future.

Mesenger from Tanawah, that on-ramp would be too close to the Maroochy Rd off-ramp. It would be a merging nightmare with people coming on to the motor way crossing with people getting off the motor way. Not rocket science.

Why are we going to be sending water to Brisbane when not everyone here has access to city water? Also, when is the Razorback Rd going to be paved? That is one of the scariest roads on the Sunshine Coast, it's down to little over one lane in some parts (without adequate warning coming around corners I might add). It's also a road that parents use to take their children to the school in Montville - so when, when will the road we drive our kids to school on be made safe???

Mr Mayor -
1) can we move forward a better public transport system on the Coast; particularly light rail/monorail along the CAMCOS corridor? Before the next millenium, please.
2) In the interim, the bus service is terrible & does not take into account many of the new roads or population centres; it needs a complete revamp of all routes (I understand that this is a State Government issue, but the BCC works with the State on Brisbane's bus service which is far better)
3) The rest of the coast needs some decent bikeways (like Noosa has)

Will council examine houses built under the old Calounda Council regime on Kawana Island to ensure all properties have stuck to the councils rules of houses only having a footprint of no more than 50% of the block of land.

If builders have gone over the 50% footprint will you order the reduction of the building to bring it into line with council rules?

If you think there isn't a problem have a look at google earth for that area.

Bob (Mr Mayor)

How much do you charge for jazz lessons?

How has your time been so far in the position of Mayor? Is Premier Bligh a flirt?

Do you use Fabulon on your shirts as they look so starched and nice.

**JEWEL** Go to Pierce Ave (Caloundra) refuse station every weekend. All green waste is free of charge to dump. Amalgamation should mean that EVERYONE in SCRC has the same services for the same charge. Make the drive - or squeal loudly about the in-equality!

Hi Bob
Please ask your engineers to roll out some bicycle lanes on the roads like they've got in Noosa so us cyclists can be safer on the roads. I use my car much more than I have to because of concerns for my personal safety. The same goes for footpaths. Is Council doing anything to improve bus services or is it leaving it all up to the State Government to decide what we get?

The old Nostalgia town property is the last little bird sanctuary between the motorway and David low way. Pacific Paradise needs a little bit of community space.

Will the SCRC undertake a reconciliation plan or establish an Indigenous steering committee for Council? There is a huge need for this to be undertaken in Council and for Council to consult with all of the Traditional Custodians of the area, not just one person. Is the time not right, right now??

Will council create a charette to discuss the future development of the coast

or charettes for regions - -coastla beahc suburbs, inland suburbs, hinterland towns, town centres etc....

Why was I told by your council's staff members that I was 'stealing' electricity by plugging into a powerpoint owned by the council and that it was an offence?

I was recharging my electric bicycle! I even asked the staff member if they want me to pay for it. They told me they 'didn't want my money'.

So, the question is, where can I recharge my electric bicycle without being harassed by your staff?

Bob, wondering when the airport will be updated and the runway extended to bring us up to date with other airports and to enable us to compete with other Queensland tourist markets for interstate and overseas visitors.

Hi Bob, I am wondering why some of the residential street/houses in Buderim like mine are still on septic tanks? In this modern day era I find it hard to believe that we still have to put up with the smell of sewerage wafting around in the morning. Not to mention the cost to rate payers of having a truck come around every fortnight to pump the tanks out. Is there any plans to have a better underground sewerage facility put in place in Buderim the near future? Thanks

Hi Bob
I must congratulate most of the shops , stores ,Hotels etc in Nambour in making their establishments more attractive .There are of course some exceptions and one being Dimmeys.I am positive that Noosa or Buderim Council would not allow such a monstrosity in there Main Street so why do we in Nambour have to
David bailey

Hi Bob,
I know there are many infrastructure and funding issues to be dealt with,...But why cant we have the first Council in Australia to really address the issue of Development vs Conservation and by implication Quality of Life and Community Health vs the need to be economically sustainable.

From what I gather too many people have become so used to not having time out, that they do not even miss it anymore. This is great for meeting mortgage repayments, but bad for our overall health and well being as a community.

That's what the Sunshine coast is supposed to represent - lets make it our Unique feature to sell ourselves to the visitors that come here looking for something different.

The implications here are for our health care system and our business efficiency and our community in general.

Humans need to be allowed to exercise, de-stress and feel a sense of freedom in order to function well.

It is obvious from our stats on community health (from mental health to all preventable diseases) that our communities are severely lacking in many of the ingredients to encourage a balance of exercise (body and mind health) and general communal cohesion (fellowship) and good mental health (eg less stress).

My suggestion is that Town planning needs to meet the needs of the community in creating open spaces that ENCOURAGE outdoor recreation and communal interaction (other than just the beach and OTHER than parks that do nothing to attract people).

The other aspect of this is (conservation) to preserve the unique locations still left to ensure their preservation and for them to be accessible to the community.

For Example, How about instead of building out all the good high hilltops and coastal vistas - making some of them them easily accessible public space and encouraging families to get out in the evening to watch a full moon rise over the ocean.
(I suggest this as I am appalled at the number of people and kids I know that have never specifically appreciated that particular bit of magic - for free.)

The HUGE Parks on the edge of the escarpment in Toowoomba come to mind here as I nave never seen a park so successful, so busy (and safe) - simply because it has such a stunning draw card - its view and it big and quiet - and it is just next to town. - What a shame somebody in the past didn't leave something like that in Buderim or Noosa or Coolum (The Lions park in Buderim is such a dud and never used, too noisy and way too small and limited view. Again the need for adequate space, - what is it worth???
No not in Dollars - but in Human enjoyment!!


If we are serious about CONSERVATION - we need to get people to participate in it - so kids and adults do know what they are losing and so they will fight to retain it (or regain it).

My 2 bobs worth - 'scuse the pun

will you order councillors and town planners to read http://www.theatlantic.com//issues/96sep... in the hope that something better can come out of the Sunshine Coast growth than just more suburbia.

Will the council formally commit to supporting sustainable energy initiatives within the Sunshine Coast by:
a) Setting a target 20% council energy usage from local renewable sources by 2020,
b) Setting a council target for energy demand management - again 20% reduction in energy consumption over todays levels by 2020,
c) Publicly supporting renewable energy and demand management projects within the Sunshine Coast in preference to coal fired energy infrastructure projects
d) Change the building planning regulations to mandate all new building to supply 50% of their own electricity requirements by 2012.

All of these initiatives will support the council's sustainability vision and provide local jobs - to date we have had only high level words, but little concrete action.

Does Bob support the pleas of residents of Diddilibah, Buderim and Kuluin to have the zoning of the Kunda Park industrial area changed to light industrial?

For anyone not aware of the issue, Kunda Park is currently zoned in a way that is allowing heavy industry to be built next to homes, schools, playing fields, offices and conservation areas.
Residents acknowledge the need for such plants in the area, but request that they not be placed so close to and upwind from areas of higher population density.
Bob, can you do you bit by supporting our cause and signing this petition?
http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/EP...

who would you turn gay for?

Many groups and communities area believe they are (or should be) entitled to special consideration. Usually they don't explain who or what should pay their subsidy.

Can we have 'profit and loss' accounts for major council services and concessions (and major future developments) to assist future community discussion and choices of options and opportunities. Could this information be included in the periodic reports provided to the community.

Hi Bob,
The new Maroochydore Rd / Sunshine Coast Motorway roundabout......ah whatever happended to that. The Lights there are the stupidest idea ever.
ROUND A BOUT. Something about those words.
Noosa is famous for roundabouts. You know what they are. The Noosa Bob gets in for the new supa council and the one spot we needed that roundabout to be improved instead got shot in the foot with stupid lights. So retarded! Waited ages for that construction to go through its permeatations of redesign and further delays it seemed . And what do we get. LIGHTS! What! Back to the drawing board . Pull the lights and get somebody who knows what they're doing to construct no flow on /lanes for a ROUNDABOUT. YES a ROUNDABOUT.
Damn , that makes me mad :)

And Razorback....yes , build the damn road there. What is this , the 70s?

And water for Brisbane at our expense. Crap , utter crap. We all need to get a trade off for that. How about cash ! Huh.

Why doesn't this Council get really innovative with developers and instead of them being required to build more and more car parking spaces that just encourages more cars, get them to submit to Council an employee travel plan. This could have discounted bus fares for employees and facilities at the work place for employees that walk or cycle to work. An incentives scheme could also be provided for all employees that travelled to work by other means that the private car.