In recent years, residents of Tropic Road in Cannonvale have raised concerns about plans to develop a large storage facility at the location.
One vocal opponent of the proposal is Robin Weaver, who lives adjacent to the proposed site. Robin has been actively involved in the campaign against the development, working closely with the Whitsunday Regional Council to argue against the project. His primary concern was the impact that the 550-unit storage facility would have on a block of land that is zoned for residential use.
The five-acre site, which was previously designated for medium- to low-density housing, was sold three years ago but has remained on the market ever since.
Robin has been a key figure in this effort, receiving strong support from Councillor Clay Bauman, who has also spoken out against the project. In a recent phone call, Robin was told the good news that the planning court had decided to reject the application for rezoning the land, marking a major victory for those opposed to the facility.
“They have basically won the case,” Weaver said, expressing his gratitude to the council for their steadfast support throughout the legal process.
“I take my hat off to council for fighting this issue,” he added.
This decision comes at a time when the Whitsunday Regional Council is facing increasingly difficult decisions about balancing the needs of the rapidly growing Greater Airlie Beach area with the concerns of long-standing residents.
The Tropic Road storage facility was one such issue, with the council ultimately siding with the community’s preference to maintain residential zoning in the area.
Meanwhile, Council has approved a development application for a local developer to build a storage facility at Carlo Drive, a location that is considered by many to be a more suitable site for such a project. The Carlo Drive location is seen as a better fit for the community, addressing storage needs without disrupting the residential character of the area.
Robin Weaver’s interpretation of what the facility would have looked like. Photo supplied.
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