Flooding, traffic congestion top major development fears

Pacific Paradise resident Daniel Cook knows his Twin Waters West flooding fears are being heard but he is not sure if they will be addressed.

Pacific Paradise resident Daniel Cook and his partner Alisha Clarkson find out more about proposed development of Twin Waters West at an information session at Pacific Paradise State School. Picture: Warren Lynam

PACIFIC Paradise resident Daniel Cook knows his flooding fears are being heard but he is not sure if they will be addressed in Stockland's bid to develop Twin Waters West.

His Devere Rd property is wedged into the developer's proposal, surrounded by land that, if approved, will become residential homes and an easement.

He has lived there for 25 years, having bought it from his parents.

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Flooding and increased traffic were his biggest concerns as he sought information at a public open day organised by opponents of the development at Pacific Paradise State School on Sunday morning.

People discuss the proposed development of Twin Waters West at a public information day held at the Pacific Paradise State School. Picture: Warren Lynam

"I'm the lowest point and they are going to build it up so much that the water is going to come past where we are," Mr Cook, 36, said.

"They are going to 2.4m higher than I am and also put up a six-foot fence."

He said Stockland had reached out to him about their proposal nearly a year ago.

"I'm not against what Stockland wants to do (in general) but also I've got a few concerns I'd like them to acknowledge."

"We've had a few meetings.

"They've definitely tried to address our concerns."

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He said he would make a submission to Sunshine Coast Council regarding the proposed development.

"I'm just hoping Stockland takes into consideration everybody's concerns and addresses them."

Malcolm Brassey speaks to the residents at a Twin Waters West public information event. Picture: Warren Lynam

Twin Water West and Surrounds president Kathryn Hyman said her organisation had compiled information sheets which demonstrated the development's conflicts with the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme.

"We haven't actually tallied them up yet but there are plenty of non-conformities with the planning scheme," Mrs Hyman said.

"Some of them we consider to be smoking guns.

"It will be really interesting to see how council responds to our submission."

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She said her association was seeking the proposal be refused but if it wasn't, hoped for strong conditions of approval.

"We still say it is a flood plain and should be left to perform its natural intended function to attenuate floodwaters but at the very least we will have some influence into the decision making process and this will be a bit more sensible and considered."

A Stockland spokeswoman said the company had made a comprehensive, responsible development application to deliver a premium, low-density community, with considerable stakeholder engagement and input.

"Our planning thoroughly addresses key community interests such as fauna management, flood immunity, water quality and traffic management to ensure the enviable local, north shore lifestyle is maintained," she said.

"We are committed to ongoing communication and stakeholder engagement as planning for the new Twin Waters community continues."

Members of the public can make submissions on the proposed development until July 5.

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