The explanation below is in response to questions we continue to receive regarding secondary dwellings. The Queensland Planning Regulation sets out land use definitions that all Councils need to adopt in their planning schemes....
Read MoreSince the last meeting, progress has been made on several fronts including State legislation around secondary dwellings and dual occupancy after my meetings with State Planners. This has resulted in a potential pilot for Noosa,...
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Since the last meeting progress has been made in identifying further challenges and opportunities....
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Read MoreThe second meeting of the Housing Action Group, which consists of myself, Mayor Clare, council planning staff and various other stakeholders, resulted in the identification of opportunity with existing sites and also within the...
Read MoreThe review of Council land, as well transfer of identified State land between Departments has been slow. Given the potential impacts of COVID on our existing crisis, it has never been as urgent as part of job creation to...
Read MoreIf you or anyone you know is experiencing homelessness, you can call the Homeless Hotline 24/7 on 1800 474 753. In addition, there is a 24/7 Homeless Hub in Kawana on 0472 823 205 who can also provide emergency assistance....
Read MoreNow that COVID-19 is out of the ‘emergency’ phase, I have contacted Noosa Council and Sunshine Coast Council for updates regarding the reviews that were underway into identified potential sites, including the former House With...
Read MoreThe three identified sites (2 Council and 1 State) for mixed model housing are still in the ‘feasibility study’ stage to ascertain long-term viability. A meeting with community housing manager Coast2Bay CEO, Andrew Elvin, is due...
Read MoreAs a result of the advocacy and search for land or suitable sites, in conjunction with Noosa Council, two sites are currently being assessed. Another site will also be part of this needs assessment to determine what can be...
Read MoreMinister Jones advised that after there not being an agreement on a National Framework, State will advise with regarding. Noosa Council is currently in community consultation regarding STL in their draft planning scheme.
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A productive and positive initial meeting of stakeholders at the previous House With No Steps site...
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SANDY BOLTON MP
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