Mt Glorious residents fight to save picnic shelter in Maiala picnic area in D’Aguilar National Park
Residents of a mountain community outside Brisbane have convinced the State Government to halt the demolition of a much-loved local landmark.
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Mt Glorious residents have convinced the State Government to halt the demolition of a much-loved picnic shelter that has become a local landmark.
The decision was announced by State Labor MP for Pine Rivers Nikki Boyd late this afternoon after Mt Glorious residents mobilised to save the structure in the Maiala picnic area in D’Aguilar National Park.
Concerned resident Karen Hutt said there had been a strong reaction since people became aware in the past 24 hours that there were plans to destroy it.
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Mrs Hutt said it was clear from the reaction from people that the shed had personal and historical significance.
“Clearly a lot of people feel emotionally attached to this shelter,” she said.
The structure, which she said was reminiscent of art deco-style shelters in United States national parks, had been built by local people with local materials in the 60s or 70s.
Mrs Hutt said it had been the venue for many family events, such as birthday parties, so some people had a strong connection to it.
She had been lead to believe there might be issues with disability access, and the integrity of the tiled roof, that might have prompted the planned demolition, but had not been able to confirm this.
Late today, Ms Boyd said she had worked with Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch after being contacted by concerned people.
Ms Boyd said all action had been stopped. It is not yet known if this is a temporary or permanent halt.
“Thanks to Bill Mck (sic) and Karen Hutt for getting quick action happening around this issue,” she posted to a local Facebook group.
Mrs Hutt said Ms Boyd’s office had been “inundated” with phone calls on the issue today.
The Environment Department has yet to respond to the North-West News’ questions about its plans for the structure, or its possible historical significance.
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